This recipe is for charcoal-grilled squid, prawn, and fish kebabs in zhoug (a spicy dipping sauce that can be used in a variety of different ways). The original recipe called for octopus, but it’s been expanded with good results. Also,…
Adobo sauce is a sauce or marinade used in Latin American and Southwestern U.S.-style cooking, made of finely chopped or pureed chiles, garlic, vinegar, and often onions and tomatoes. Food that has been prepared with adobo is sometimes called adobado…
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…
Ingredients 1 cup corn meal 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk 1 egg ¼ cup shortening 1 tsp–¼ cup chopped jalapeños, to taste ¼ cup sugar (optional) ½ of a 15 ounce…
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,…
Pattaya fried rice (Malay: nasi goreng pattaya), is a Malaysian dish made by wrapping chicken fried rice in an omelette pouch. It is similar to the Japanese omurice. Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil (2 tbsp for frying and 1 tbsp…
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…
Guacamole is a Mexican paste made from crushed avocado and various seasonings, usually including onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Guacamole is used as a condiment, an ingredient, and as an appetizer when served with tortilla chips. Ingredients 4 avocados 2…
Tortilla soup is a traditional southwestern dish and an excellent way to finish tortillas that have begun to go stale. It works well as a soup before a meal or as the meal itself. Turkey or pork may be used…
Vegan chili is chili that uses no animal or meat products in its creation. Many variations of a vegetarian based chili have been created using meat substitutes, tofu and even vegetables. The most popular vegan chilis use beans as the…
This is the ultimate crispy fish sandwich: arugula, crispy fish with just a little heat, with homemade tartar sauce on a grilled ciabatta bun. Makes your mouth water just thinking about it, right? Ingredients 4 fresh or frozen tilapia fillets,…
Ingredients ½ cup minced red onion, scalded (see note) 4 small, ripe avocados, peeled and diced 1–2 small serrano chilis (2½ inches long) or ½ small jalapeño chili, seeded and very finely minced 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon…