Callimachus called these “honey tokens” some time during the 3rd century B.C. Loukoumades were the 1st prizes awarded to winners of the ancient Olympics. Now they are the perfect Greek cafe dessert celebratory piece of decadent, or mid-morning snack. They’re…
Koshari is a beloved Egyptian street food that brings together a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It is a hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish made with a mixture of rice, lentils, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with…
Ingredients 1 medium-sized mango, peeled and fleshed removed 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cups milk 2 drops vanilla extract (optional) 1 pinch of cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon maida (all-purpose flour) 2 bread slices Procedure Blend together the mango flesh, sugar, milk,…
Salmon fillets are marinated in jerk spices, such as Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and ginger. Ingredients 4 ea. (24 ounces) salmon fillets with skin on one side 2 tbsp minced ginger 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers,…
Jamaican jerk spice is a pungent, hot mixture of spices used to flavor meats before grilling or roasting. Ingredients 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon allspice, ground 1 teaspoon dried onion powder…
Irish potato candy is a potato-shaped sweet unique to the Philadelphia area and very popular around St. Patrick’s day. Despite its name, it contains no potato. It’s a common recipe to make with kids as it requires no cooking and…
Hot cross buns are a popular and tasty yeasted pastry traditionally served before Easter. Ingredients Buns 1 cup (240 ml) milk 4 teaspoons (20 mL) water 1 cake fresh yeast 3 cups (720 ml) all-purpose flour ⅓ cup (80 ml)…
Honey gingerbread is a simple and easy to prepare cookie. It may be decorated if desired. Ingredients Cookies 500 g all-purpose flour 125 g butter 190 g powdered sugar 1 tablespoon honey 3 eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking…
Mixed spice, also pudding spice, is a mix of sweet spices commonly used in baking, desserts, and with fruit, particularly in British cuisine, and in cuisines that derive from it (e.g. the old colonies of the British empire). It is…
This is a nice applesauce to enjoy any time, but especially with latkes during Hanukkah. You don’t need to get your blender dirty; you just need a potato masher and a little elbow grease. The use of a sugar substitute…
The original recipe contributor submitted the following information: > “This is from an old recipe book of my mother’s. There’s a little note on the page: ‘fruitcake—only better’. It’s tricky to get right but it’s well worth the time and…
Hermits are chewy molasses spice cookies. This version is on the strong side of the spectrum so those who prefer less hot-tasting food should hold back on the cloves and ginger. Ingredients 2 cups (275 g oz) all-purpose flour ⅔…