Masala Chai I
Masala chai is a spiced version of the typical Indian milk tea. As with much of Indian cuisine, the exact mix of dry spices varies greatly and is often handed down in families from one generation to the next. Ingredients…
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High-Protein Pancakes
High-protein pancakes are a great way to start the day. They are perfect for bodybuilders, athletes, or even regular people seeking to a high-protein diet. This recipe is adapted from one by the website Eat the Gains, and it uses…
Koesisters with Coconut
Koesisters are a South African Cape Malay doughnut soaked in syrup and sprinkled with coconut. Ingredients Fritters 6 cups (700 g) cake flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon ground ginger 2…
Banana Caramel Dessert
This dessert appears to be loosely based on or derived from banoffee pie. It combines bananas and caramel sauce with pre-made dough for convenience. The ingredients are simple, the time it takes to prepare is short, and the dessert is…
Baklava with Pistachio Nuts
Ingredients Syrup 4 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long ¾ cups honey 1 tbsp lemon juice Nut mixture 1½ lb pistachio nuts 2 tsp cinnamon powder Pastry 1 lb phyllo dough, at…
Atropellado de Coco (Coconut and Sweet Potato Dessert)
Atropellado de coco is a traditional Yucatecan dessert, containing coconut and sweet potato. Ingredients Sweet potato Sugar Cinnamon Water Ground coconut Procedure Bake or steam sweet potato until soft, then mash it. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and water over medium-low heat…
Greek Moussaka
Ingredients Eggplant 1 large eggplant (aubergine) Salt Greek olive oil Meat sauce 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 kg (2.2 lbs) minced/ground beef or lamb 1 large tin (28 oz/800 g) diced…
Cherbet Mazhar (Algerian Flower Water Drink)
Orange Blossom Cherbet (شربات ماء زهر, Cherbet Mazhar) is a refreshing Algerian drink. It originates from Algiers and is also called Cherbet Khotba (Proposal Cherbet) as it is only served during marriage proposals as per Algiers’ traditions. Ingredients 1 L…
Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate Beverage)
A more-or-less faithful modern interpretation of the bitter Aztec drink. Ingredients 2 oz extra-dark chocolate (should be 85% cocoa or more) ½ cup cornmeal Very spicy chile peppers (e.g. habaneros) Vanilla extract (or vanilla beans, but extract is more convenient)…
Rice with Milk (Arroz con Leche)
Arroz con leche is a sweet dish of creamed rice. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rice 2 cups water 7 cups milk 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cups white granulated sugar or fruit syrup ½ tsp salt Outer peel of 1 lemon…
Orange French Toast
Orange french toast puts a twist on cinnamon bread. Ingredients 6 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup orange juice ½ cup half-and-half cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon grated orange peel 8 thick slices cinnamon bread ¼…
Nigerian Jollof Rice
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…