Boeuf bourguignon (French for Burgundy beef) is a well known, traditional French stew prepared with beef braised in red wine (originally Burgundy wine) and beef broth, flavored with garlic, onions, carrots, a bouquet garni and garnished with mushrooms. It is…
The au jus sandwich is also known as roast beef au jus, and is better known in America as the french dip sandwich. It traces its origins to downtown Los Angeles in either 1908 or 1918, when a local restaurant…
Goulash (Gulyás in Hungarian, meaning cattle stockmen) is a dish from the Hungarian cuisine. Here is one very simple Goulash stew recipe, being pretty close to the idealised version. Make sure to use sweet paprika and not hot paprika. Hot…
Just like what Rick Steves ate on his ‘Travels in Europe’ show, when he visited Cornwall. Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) cubed cooking roast beef, in ¼-inch (65 mm) pieces 1½ cup (350 mL) cubed cooked potatoes 1 cup (240…
French onion soup is a classic French soup prepared, in its most fundamental form, by boiling sliced onions in water. More complex varieties involve bouillon, wine, and spices. An ordinary food for family meals, it is served as a simple…
The Austrian version of the Goulash soup is an easy to prepare, inexpensive, tasty and filling dish well suited for cold winter days. This thick, sweet-spicy soup of Hungarian origin is served in inns and restaurants across Austria. The key…
Miya Ridi is a traditional toasted sesame seed soup popular among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. Rich in flavor and often served with tuwo or other local swallows, it is a nutritious dish commonly prepared during special occasions or…
Beef jerky is ideal for road trips and camping, as it will not perish as readily as fresh meat. It is suitable not only as a snack but also as a meal. This recipe for jerky is not heavily brined…
Native jollof rice is a popular rice dish common among every tribe in Nigeria. It is similar to regular jollof rice, but the native version uses palm oil and other traditional Nigerian ingredients. Ingredients A few pieces of tomato 2…
Niku jaga (肉じゃが nikujaga meaning ‘meat and potatoes’) is a common Japanese household dish served at dinnertime. Ingredients 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended) 1 white onion, sliced 1½ cups water 2 tbsp mirin…
Gyudon, often literally translated as ‘beef bowl’, is a Japanese dish consisting of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It also often includes shirataki noodles. Gyudon is…
Beef and barley stew is a hearty stew that can be prepared from freezer to table in under 2 hours. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later use. Ingredients 3 pounds (1.25 kg) beef,…