Carrot Cake I
Ingredients Frosting 100 g icing sugar 50 g cream cheese or creamy cottage cheese 25 g margarine or butter 2.5 ml vanilla essence Cake 225 g flour 225 g grated carrot 150 g margarine or butter 250 g brown sugar…
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Biryani
Biryani is the royal dish amongst all the exotic rice dishes of India, and remains the dish to serve on all best and auspicious occasions. Ingredients 1 ea. (1.5 kg) whole chicken washed and jointed 2 cups masoor (whole black…
Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)
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…
Beurre Blanc
Traditionally, a beurre blanc consists of nearly equal parts white wine and good white wine vinegar reduced dramatically with shallot, held in emulsion with quite a lot of butter. Once the basic technique has been mastered, don’t be afraid to…
Lady Finger Cookies (Savoiardi)
Savoiardi are a sponge-like cookie originally from the Aosta Valley of Italy in the Alps, once known as the Duchy of Savoy (whence its name is derived). They figure prominently in several desserts, including puddings and tiramisu, as they absorb…
Grotten Hans (Steamed Sweet Bread)
Grotten hans is a recipe that has been called a big dumpling but is basically a steamed pudding. The recipe was traditional in the German areas of Russia. Ingredients Batter ¼ cup lard or oil 1 tsp salt 1 cup…
Anise Bread (Penia)
Penia is a sweet bread of Italian origin traditionally made at Easter time. Ingredients Procedure Dissolve the yeast cakes in the warm water and set aside. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and beat. Add melted butter and beat, then…
Baklava I
Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum or thoum is a garlic sauce used in Lebanon. The method below is the traditional way toum is prepared in most parts of Lebanon. Ingredients 10–40 g fresh, peeled garlic (less for a milder thoum, more for a stronger…
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Bars
These raspberry shortbread bars are simply delicious! Stuffed full of fresh homemade raspberry jam and raspberry pieces, each bite fills you with a warm fuzzy feeling you can only get from such home-baked goodness. They are 100% vegan and gluten-free.…
Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan)
Ingredients 1 baked vegan pie crust Filling 1¼ cup white granulated sugar ½ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon agar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup non-dairy milk 1 cup cold water ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest…
Classic American Apple Pie
A classic apple pie is a double-crusted pie filled with sweetened and spiced apples. The exact spices vary by recipe, but cinnamon is traditional. Ingredients Dough 12 ounces all-purpose flour 8 ounces cold butter, cut into ½-inch pieces 5–7 tbsp…