The history of figgy pudding dates back to 16th century England. The ancestor of figgy pudding (and plum pudding) is a medieval spiced porridge known as Frumenty. Today, the term figgy pudding is known mainly because of a popular Christmas…
Biryani is the royal dish amongst all the exotic rice dishes of India, and remains the dish to serve on all best and auspicious occasions. Ingredients 1 ea. (1.5 kg) whole chicken washed and jointed 2 cups masoor (whole black…
Cholley, also chole, choley, cholay, white cholay, chana, channa, or chana masala, is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish. It is commonly cooked in Northern India (especially Punjab) and Pakistan for breakfast, but it is also regularly…
This is a wonderful dish that is very easy to do. It uses raw eggs, which are not to everyone’s taste and should be avoided by pregnant women. Ingredients 4 free-range eggs with large yolks 3 oz (65 g) fresh…
Ingredients Chicken wings 24 chicken wingettes 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper Sauce 1 cup tomato paste ¼ cup molasses 3 drops liquid smoke 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp white wine Procedure Combine cayenne,…
Börek is a general term in Turkish cuisine that applies to a family of pastries with about fifty different members. They have in common the fact that they are all pastry layers of some type enclosing a filling. There are…
Adoyo is a popular Nigerian drink that can be found on almost every street just like zobo, kunu, and fura da nono. It is made with boiling water decanted from ogi (pap) and pineapple, lemongrass, Lemon and/or orange. It is…
Gulab jamun is a popular Indian and Pakistani sweet dish comprised of fried milk balls in a sweet syrup flavoured with cardamom seeds and rosewater or saffron. It originates from Bengal and is pronounced “Gulab Jambuh” in regional languages such…
Kuli-kuli is a beloved traditional snack from Northern Nigeria, made primarily from groundnuts. This delightful treat is known for its satisfying crunch and rich flavor, making it a favorite among many. Ingredients 6 cups (750 g) peanuts Water 2 tablespoons…
Dolma is a main course from the Middle East. It’s really delicious, and can be eaten for days. For a pot of dolma, 1–3 other people are recommended to help. Ingredients Vegetables 25 grape leaves 2½ pounds onions (about 10…
Ingredients 125 g (½ cup) plain yoghurt 125 g (½ cup) water 2 tsp honey 250 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour Preparation Wash a glass jar with water and leave it wet. Sterilize by microwaving it for 4 minutes. Mix…
Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1¼ cups (300 ml) lukewarm milk 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cups (360 g) unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled Procedure In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast…