Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. The recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Ground sumac consists of the red sumac berries, and it used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is a succulent with…
Paella is a Spanish rice dish that derives its name from the utensil used to prepare it, a paellera—a flat round pan with two handles. Paella roja is a classic version of mixed paella in Spain (not including the Valencian…
Ingredients Salsa 2 cups fresh mango, diced fine 1 cup plum tomato, diced fine ¼ cup sweet red pepper, minced 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped fine Quesadilla 1 lb. lump crabmeat 1 package of 6-inch…
Liberian palm oil stew is a delicious and hearty dish from Liberia. Made with a rich combination of palm oil, vegetables, and protein, this stew is a staple in Liberian cuisine and is often served with rice or fufu. Ingredients…
Kung pao chicken (gong bao in Mandarin) is a spicy Sichuan recipe made with diced chicken, chili peppers and peanuts, named after a court official. It is a popular dish served at Chinese restaurants throughout the United States and the…
Dolma is a main course from the Middle East. It’s really delicious, and can be eaten for days. For a pot of dolma, 1–3 other people are recommended to help. Ingredients Vegetables 25 grape leaves 2½ pounds onions (about 10…
This recipe for beans and rice is great to make on the weekend and bring to work during the week. It’s also great for entertaining on a budget, since you can feed 5 or 6 people for less than ten…
Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver or giblets, which give it a dark (“dirty”) color. Ingredients 2 tablespoons chicken fat 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ lb (225 g)…
Ingredients 2 large courgettes (zucchini) 1 large onion Garlic Olive oil 1 large green bell pepper 2 large tomatoes Herbs 4 oz cooked brown rice Mustard Seasoning Cheddar cheese Preparation Slice courgettes in half lengthways, and scoop or cut out…
Matoke refers to a variety of East African plantain or banana, and it is a staple crop. This dish incorporates plantains into a stew. It can be made with or without meat depending on your preference. Ingredients 8–10 medium-size plantains…
Gazpacho is a hearty soup that is served cold, making it a perfect way to cool down and replenish the body on a hot, summer day. This is the classic gazpacho recipe, but there are many other variations. Gazpacho is…
Eggplant and chickpea skillet is a colorful and tasty dish suitable for vegans. It is important to use fresh basil in this recipe. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small eggplant…