Gambian Mbamba Soup
Mbamba soup is a flavorful and aromatic Gambian dish made with dried fish and a variety of vegetables. It is a nutritious soup that is known for its rich taste and comforting qualities. Mbamba Soup is often enjoyed with rice…
Ingredients ground ginger
Gambian Superkanja Soup
Superkanja soup is a traditional Gambian dish that is known for its rich and flavorful taste. It is a hearty and nutritious soup made with a combination of different leafy greens and protein sources. Superkanja is often enjoyed as a…
Figgy Pudding
The history of figgy pudding dates back to 16th century England. The ancestor of figgy pudding (and plum pudding) is a medieval spiced porridge known as Frumenty. Today, the term figgy pudding is known mainly because of a popular Christmas…
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…
Mung Bean and Brown Rice Curry
This is a hearty vegetarian dish that can be eaten hot or cold and served as an entire meal. The recipe will feed four with leftovers and keeps for a week refrigerated. Ingredients Base ½ teaspoon oil ¼ teaspoon mustard…
Lemon Pickle II
Lemon pickle is a traditional condiment used with Indian food. Many pickle recipes from India have oil to help preserve the pickle, but this recipe uses no oil. Ingredients 8 small or 4 large lemons ½ cup salt ¼–½ cup…
Khandvi (Rolled Chickpea Noodles)
Khandvi (in Gujarati) or surali chya vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour. It is savoured as a snack or as a starter and is extremely popular in…
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Ingredients ½ tsp ground allspice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp freshly-grated nutmeg ½ tbsp dried thyme 2 tbsp dehydrated lemon peel 3 tbsp dark…
Pumpkin Pie I
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American and Canadian holiday dessert. It consists of a pumpkin-based custard baked in a single pie shell. The pie is traditionally served with whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk, scalded 2 cups (450…
Crispy Gingerbread Cookies
This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. They can be decorated with royal icing. Ingredients ⅔ cup (~160 g) packed light brown sugar ⅔…
Chewy Ginger Cookies
These chewy ginger cookies are soft and delicately flavored. Ingredients 180 g (¾ cup) butter, softened 500 g (2 cups) brown sugar 1 egg 60 ml (¼ cup) molasses 10 g (2 tsp) baking soda 600 g (2½ cups) flour…
Lumberjacks
Lumberjacks are a cookie from the Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook, and they reflect baking from 1830s New England. Ingredients 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup white vegetable shortening or butter 1 cup dark molasses 2 eggs 4 cups sifted flour…