In Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines, an empanada is essentially a stuffed pastry. They are likely originally from Galicia, Spain, where they were prepared rather like Cornish pasties as a portable and hearty meal for working people and often…
Ingredients Marinade Whole chicken, skinned and cut into medium pieces; ideally into 6 pieces if using baby chicken 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tbsp garlic paste 1½ tsp coriander powder 1½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp nutmeg powder (optional) 1…
This is not the watery goop you knew as a child! Serve chilled with something Southern, like fried chicken or some ribs. Ingredients ¼ head napa cabbage, shredded ¼ head red cabbage, shredded ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup apple cider…
Ful medames is a classic Egyptian dish made from cooked fava beans, typically enjoyed for breakfast or as a hearty street food snack. It is a nutritious and flavorful dish that is rich in protein and fiber. Ful Medames is…
Falafel is a fritter popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It is typically fried, but may also be baked. It always consists of one or more types of beans; usually fava beans or chickpeas. In some regional varieties parsley is added too.…
A vada is a savoury South Indian doughnut made from lentils (or sometimes potatoes). This is a recipe for medu vada. It is commonly accompanied by idli. Ingredients 1 cup (240 g) skinless black gram Salt to taste ¼ tsp…
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…
Tandoori masala is a mixture of spices specifically for use with a tandoor, or clay oven, in traditional Pakistani and Indian Punjabi cooking. The specific spices vary somewhat from one region to another, but typically include fenugreek, cinnamon, cumin, coriander,…
Atchar is a spicy condiment, often eaten with a curry. It comes from the Indian cuisine in South Africa. In India, it is spelled Achar, and the word means pickle in Hindi. Usually the atchar made in South Africa is…
Fast and cheap, this soup will warm you on a cold day! Ingredients 3 cans (45 oz / 1.26 kg) garbanzo beans, divided 4½ cups vegetable broth or water (or a combination), divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 heaping cups…
A dry rub useful for ribs, pork roast or whatever you like. After rubbing on the meat, let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour. Ingredients ¼ cup paprika ¼ cup light brown sugar 3 tbsp salt 1…
Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the Punjab region of the Indian Subcontinent made by baking chicken which has been marinated in spices and yoghurt. It should not be confused with Chicken Tikka Masala (of which it is…