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Miso Soup (Traditional)

Miso Soup (Traditional)

This recipe is for a traditional miso soup. Wakame with tofu is a standard and popular combination, especially at restaurants. Ingredients Broth 90–94% by volume dashi (consider using instant dashi mix) 6–10% by volume miso (red, white, or a combination)…

Babi Panggang Sauce

Babi Panggang Sauce

Babi panggang is an Indonesian term applied to a variety of grilled pork dishes. In the Netherlands, babi panggang has become a fusion dish, typically prepared and served with a tomato-based sauce. Ingredients 1 small onion 1 clove of garlic…

Nachos

Nachos

Nachos are a dish of tortilla chips served hot with cheese and various toppings. Ingredients 12 ounces (~350 g) tortilla chips 1 pound (450 g) cheddar cheese, grated ⅓ cup chopped canned peeled green chiles (optional) ½ cup chopped onion…

Seaweed Salad

Seaweed Salad

Originally posted to Foodista by user Leah Rodrigues. Foodista recipes are released under a CC-BY license. Ingredients 1 ounce assorted dried seaweed or wakame ¼ cup minced shallot, scallion or red onion 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar…

Seasoned Pepper

Seasoned Pepper

Use this in place of regular black pepper for a burst of flavor. It’s also great as a steak rub or blackening seasoning. Ingredients 1 cup black peppercorns ¼ cup whole coriander seeds ¼ cup rock salt 2 tbsp granulated…

Lemon Icing

Lemon Icing

Ingredients 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 pinch of salt 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar Procedure Break the egg yolk into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and salt; beat lightly. Gradually beat in confectioner’s sugar. Notes, tips,…

Camotes Enmielados (Mexican Sweet Yams)

Camotes Enmielados (Mexican Sweet Yams)

Camotes enmielados, also known as camotes con pilocilo, or camotes enmielados al horno, camotes con piloncilo al horno, is a baked, or stovetop, dessert-style Mexican yam/sweet potato dish. It is traditionally a home-cooked food, not typical restaurant fare. The finished…

Basic Whipped Cream

Basic Whipped Cream

This recipe gives a step-by-step guide for making homemade whipped cream. For more of the theory, check out its main ingredient page. Ingredients 1 cup (0.25 L) heavy or whipping cream, cold 1–2 tbsp granulated or powdered sugar to taste…

Basic Pizza Sauce

Basic Pizza Sauce

It’s hard to believe that pizza originally did not contain tomatoes, but tomatoes originated from the Americas—they didn’t reach Italy until the mid-1500s, and they didn’t get popular until the late 1800s because people thought they were poisonous. Now, however,…

Agbalumo Smoothie

Agbalumo smoothie is a delicious Nigerian smoothie made from African star apples. Ingredients African star apple, washed Water Honey or sugar Equipment Blender Cup Procedure Peel the skin off the star apples and remove the seeds. Transfer the peeled fruit…

Sesame Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad

From the original recipe contributor: > “The salad recipe reminds me of those quiet and peaceful Sunday brunches at the local corner bakery and is an attempt to duplicate the bakery’s original, secret recipe.” Ingredients 16 oz (1 lb) angel…

Pasta Soup for Kids

Pasta Soup for Kids

Ingredients 1 quart vegetable broth ½ cup carrots, in tiny cubes (the size of small peas) ½ cup diced zucchini ½ cup diced yellow crooked-neck squash ½ cup baby corn, ¼-inch pieces (or ¼ cup frozen corn—see notes) ½ cup…