Ingredients 1 pound dry red beans (e.g. kidney or cowpea) 6 ea. (3½–4 pounds / 1.5–2 kg) large ham hocks 2 cups (½ stalk) finely-chopped celery 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped onions 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped bell peppers 5…
Ingredients 200 g white beans 2–3 carrots ½ a celery 1 onion 1–2 tomatoes 1–2 bell peppers 1–2 chiles Optional: parsley, mint, sunflower oil, salt Preparation Soak the beans in cold water for 3–4 hours. Drain and cover with fresh…
Ingredients Salt 1–2 carrots, diced ½ ea. celery, diced 1–2 bell peppers, finely cut ¼ of a medium-sized cabbage, finely cut 2–3 potatoes, diced Sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2–3 tomatoes, grated 1 spoonful flour 1 tsp paprika 1…
Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes Vegetable oil to rub on potato skins 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup milk (or less) ½ cup sour cream 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon salt A pinch of ground black pepper 1 bell…
Herb-grilled steak brushed with olive oil and butter and cooked to perfect medium rare with roast potatoes and sautéed peppers rivals even the best steakhouse. Ingredients Steak 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) strip steaks 1 ¼ tsp rosemary, finely chopped 2…
Steak and peppers is a simple dish to throw together with leftover meat. Sliced seitan, seared flank steak, or any other protein would probably work as well. It also works well as a main dish with spinach and garlic and…
Ingredients 400 g white cheese 150 g yellow cheese 2 hot peppers 2 sliced tomatoes 2 roasted bell peppers, chopped oregano, parsley or any other dry green spice 2 eggs Procedure Take two small earthware pots with lids (“gyuveche” pots),…
Ingredients 20 ml water 4–5 tbsp cornstarch Salt to taste 75 g finely-chopped carrot 150 g finely-chopped cauliflower 100 g boiled potatoes, mashed 75 g finely-chopped bell pepper 3–5 chiles, finely-chopped 1–2 tbsp ground pepper 2–3 slices bread Oil 150…
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations. It is vegetarian-friendly. Ingredients 1 whole yellow onion 2 tbsp oil 4–5 plum tomatoes 2 eggs Bell pepper (red or green) 1 tsp basil or black pepper Cayenne pepper, paprika,…
Shakshuka bil Lahm, also known as Libyan Meat Shakshuka, is a delicious and hearty dish that is popular in Libyan cuisine. This dish features a flavorful tomato-based sauce with tender chunks of meat, traditionally beef or lamb, and poached eggs.…
Ingredients Procedure Heat oil in a 6–8 quart pot, then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until very dark reddish brown. Stir constantly, especially towards the end. The best roux is quite dark, but…
This fermented salsa recipe produces a tangy tomato sauce with strong flavour. No cooking is required. Ingredients 1 kg (2 lb) fresh tomatoes 1 large capsicum (bell pepper) 3–6 fresh chiles 1 fresh red onion 3–4 cloves of garlic 1…