Arroz tapado (Spanish for molded rice) is very popular in Peru and is a favorite among children because the recipe calls for molding rice and minced beef into a shape. The minced beef preparation is very similar to picadillo (Spanish…
Ingredients ¾ cup butter, applesauce, equal parts butter and vegetable oil, or shortening 1 ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg ⅓ cup water or milk 1 ½ tsp vanilla 3 cup raw oats (rolled or quick/old fashioned) 1…
Müsli or muesli is a German cereal mix that is often oat-based with dried fruits. Although it can be bought in several flavors, this is the recipe to make it yourself. Ingredients 3 cups (720 g) rolled oats 2 cups…
Mincemeat is a mixture of spiced chopped fruits. Traditionally mincemeat has contained meat, although many modern recipes omit it. This recipe, however, does contain beef. Mincemeat will stay good for a while. After all, the Pennsylvania Dutch ancestors had no…
This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland. Ingredients 1 lb cake flour 1 pinch of salt ½ tsp baking powder 3 eggs 4 oz sultanas or golden raisins 6 oz white granulated sugar 6 oz butter…
This makes an excellent side dish, and goes well with a large variety of things, from spicy eggplant to tofu to potatoes in coconut sauce. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin ½ cup raisins ¼ cup cashews 2…
Hermits are chewy molasses spice cookies. This version is on the strong side of the spectrum so those who prefer less hot-tasting food should hold back on the cloves and ginger. Ingredients 2 cups (275 g oz) all-purpose flour ⅔…
Ingredients 2–3 large carrots ½ cup (120 g) cashew nuts, broken ½ cup (120 g) raisins, washed 1 pinch salt 2–3 teaspoons sugar 4 pods cardamom 1 pinch cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup (240 ml) milk Procedure Cut…
Ingredients 1 small baking apple 1 tbsp raisins 1 ½ tsp brown sugar ¼ tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp sour cream (optional) Procedure Core apple almost to, but not through, the bottom. Mix together raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stuff apple…
This Christmas fruit cake can be eaten a day after making, with no fuss no waiting around for it to age. The original contributor left the following anecdote: > “This recipe was written out by my husband’s sister who passed…
Duonos gira (Lithuanain kvass) is a low- to no-alcohol drink made from fermented dark rye bread. It is often served in Lithuania as a summertime drink but is also good served hot in winter. Ingredients 5 qt water 1 lb…
Ingredients 1 cup (125 g oz) uncooked brown rice or white rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ onion, chopped ½ cup (60 g oz) raisins 2 cups (500 ml pint) water 3 vegetarian or chicken bouillon cubes Procedure Find…