Tapenade is a traditional provencale paste of olives, anchovies and capers. Although some versions exclude the capers, the word tapenade has its origins in the provencale tapena (caper). Ingredients 6 cured anchovies 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained 1 cup…
Milagai podi is a mixture of crushed spices used as a condiment in Tamil cuisine. The mixture can be used dry or mixed with ghee or oil. It’s great served with hot idlis or dosais. Ingredients 2 spoons red chile…
Ingredients 1 large lemon, juiced 3 tbsp tahini 8 oz (220 g) plain yogurt or soy-based substitute 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Procedure Add lemon juice to bowl or small food processor. Add remaining ingredients, and process…
This tahini goddess dressing is similar to several commercial brands. It is excellent on salad and rice or as a marinade. Ingredients 1⅓ cup canola oil ⅔ cup water 6 tbsp tahini 6 tbsp cider vinegar 4 tbsp lemon juice…
This is a fairly simple recipe for tabbouleh, a sweet, chewy Mediterranean salad. Everyone who makes it has a different variation. Ingredients ¼ cup bulgur Juice of 1 lemon 1 bunch fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), very finely chopped ½…
Switchel, also known as ginger water or haymaker’s punch, is a sweetened beverage made from ground ginger, apple cider vinegar, sugar or other sweeteners and water. It is a traditional drink on farms in the north eastern United States, where…
Chicken salad is very similar in many respects to tuna salad, although there are many variations on the dish which can set it apart. Chicken salad tends to work well with sweet fruit and vegetable flavors, and is ideal for…
This is a simple recipe of chopped sweet potato sautéed with honey. It’s delicious and very easy to make. Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 1 tbsp (14.3 g) honey ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt ¼ tsp (1.25 g) smoked paprika…
Lassi with strawberry and vanilla. Ingredients 10 strawberries 4 tbsp superfine sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar 4 scoops vanilla ice cream 150 ml water 1 tbsp lemon juice 200 g yogurt Procedure Put everything in a blender, and blend until…
The strawberry daiquiri is a cocktail composed mainly of rum, schnapps, and strawberries. It can be shaken or puréed in a blender for a smooth consistency. Ingredients Strawberry juice, for rim Sugar, for rim 1 oz light rum ½ oz…
A tasty pie that doesn’t require baking. Ingredients 1 pint (570 ml) cream ¼ cup (60 ml) white granulated sugar 1 ea. ready-made pie crust, blind-baked 2 pounds (900 g) fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced Procedure Combine sugar and cream…
Ingredients 1½ cups (125 g / 4.4 oz) strawberries 2 bananas ¾ cup (200 ml / 6.8 oz) apple juice ⅝ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) natural (plain) yogurt ⅔ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) ice cubes 1…