Kesari or kesari baath is a sweet dessert dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for special occasions. It is most often prepared with semolina, but this may be substituted with ‘beaten rice’ (aval) or regular rice. Ingredients 4…
Double ka meetha is a popular dessert in Hyderabad, India. Ingredients 1 loaf bread 1 litre milk 250 grams khoa (concentrated milk solids) 500 grams sugar 100 grams almonds 100 grams cashews 100 grams pistachios 100 grams raisins 250 grams…
Ingredients Eggplant 1 large eggplant (aubergine) Salt Greek olive oil Meat sauce 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 kg (2.2 lbs) minced/ground beef or lamb 1 large tin (28 oz/800 g) diced…
Chapati za maji (literally “water bread/pancakes”) are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes. Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 eggs ½ cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup white sugar 1 tsp salt Canola oil Equipment Mixing bowls Whisk…
Ingredients 1 teaspoon (4 g) cumin seeds 250 ml (1 cup) full-fat yogurt 250 ml (1 cup) chilled milk 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice ½–1 teaspoon (2–4 g) salt 100 ml (½ cup) ice cubes ¼ teaspoon mint (finely…
Bara brith, sometimes known as “speckled bread” (the literal meaning of the original Welsh-language name), is a fruit bread which originated in Wales. It is traditionally made with raisins, Zante currants and candied peel. In Wales the fruit is traditionally…
Vichyssoise is a simple recipe that combines potatoes and leeks with a cream roux. Ingredients 6–8 medium Idaho potatoes 1 lb butter 4 large diced leeks (white and yellow parts only) 1 bunch diced shallots (white bases only) or green…
Ingredients Olive oil (extra virgin if possible) 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced 1–2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 kg diced venison, rinsed and dried 100 g…
Ingredients 1¼ pounds (about 570 g) deer loin 2 cups milk ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup butter ¾ cup dry white wine ¼ cup butter 2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons capers…
Nachynka in Ukrainian literally means stuffing. This dish is usually not stuffed inside anything, but served as a side dish. Ingredients ½ cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) butter 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) cornmeal 3 cups (750…
Tvorog is a Russian cheese. Ingredients 1 part cultured buttermilk 2 parts milk Procedure Mix milk and buttermilk in a pot, and cover with a lid. Let stand for 1–2 days, until the mixture thickens to a consistency of thin…
This recipe is designed for using the leftover turkey after a holiday meal, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Ingredients 4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 tablespoons ranch dressing…