Philosopher’s stew (Dutch: filosoof) is a dish from the Netherlands. It is an oven-baked dish made of beef, potatoes, onions and apples. Ingredients 300–400 grams cold, stewed beef 40 grams fat (cold gravy or butter) 4 large onions, sliced into…
Pabellón criollo is Venezuela’s national dish, and no visit to this South American country will be complete unless you try it. This flavorful dish consists of shredded flank steak, black beans, rice, plantains or bananas, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The…
Otong soup is a popular soup amongst the Efik tribe of the Southern part of Nigeria. It is made from ugu leaves, uziza leaves, and okra. It is similar to the Yoruba ila alasepo and the Igbo okwuru. Ingredients 20…
The original Texas-style chili version of chili con carne contains no vegetables at all, except chili peppers. If using fresh peppers, they should have been prepared by being boiled, peeled, and chopped. If using dried peppers, they need to be…
Nigerian jollof rice is a dish of rice cooked with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, which gives the rice a red-orange color. With several layers of spices, vegetables, and flavors, Nigerian jollof rice is delicious, especially when served hot and garnished…
Moambe is a delicious and popular dish from Central and West Africa. This rich and flavorful soup is made from palm nuts and typically includes an assortment of meats, vegetables, and spices. It is often served with a side of…
Mincemeat is a mixture of spiced chopped fruits. Traditionally mincemeat has contained meat, although many modern recipes omit it. This recipe, however, does contain beef. Mincemeat will stay good for a while. After all, the Pennsylvania Dutch ancestors had no…
This is a hearty and flavoursome beef stew inspired by the Mediterranean. It is based on a dish cooked by Keith Floyd in his Floyd around the Med TV series. The olives make this a filling meal in itself, but…
Maafe is a stew made from groundnuts. It originated from the Madinkwa and Bambara people of Mali. Ingredients 2 lbs stew beef ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup water 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons tomato paste…
Machacado con huevo is a dish which consists of shredded dry beef that is scrambled with eggs. Its name means “shredded with eggs” in Spanish. The shredded dry beef, carne seca, is said to have originated in the town of…
Ingredients 1 kg potatoes 2 large onions, sliced thin Oil or butter for frying Fresh or frozen green vegetables, such as peas, kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc. Flour Salt Pepper Large knob of butter A splash of milk, cream, crème fraîche,…
Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes Salt to taste Chile powder to taste 1 cup vegetable oil 1 large sweet onions, neatly chopped 2 pounds boiled pork or beef, cut into cubes 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables…