Ingredients 1 pound dry red beans (e.g. kidney or cowpea) 6 ea. (3½–4 pounds / 1.5–2 kg) large ham hocks 2 cups (½ stalk) finely-chopped celery 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped onions 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped bell peppers 5…
This burrito mix can be used to fill tortillas and make burritos. Ingredients 1–2 lbs meat 1 whole onion, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed 1 can corn w/ juice 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup salsa (any heat intensity)…
Rice an’ peas is a traditional Caribbean dish, done easy in a rice cooker, great for your ital-eating Rastafarian or vegan friends. There’s lots of ways to cook rice an’ peas, but this one is easy and hassle free. Ingredients…
Ingredients 1 ⅓ cups uncooked brown rice 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp olive oil Salt Ground pepper ½ cup finely sliced biltong 3 tbsp onion roasted seeds (or plain roasted seeds) 1 cup cubed or ribboned…
Ingredients 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1–2 teaspoons finely-chopped garlic 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint Salt to taste ¾ pound 93% lean ground beef ½ cup cooked brown rice ⅓ cup finely-chopped onion ¼ cup packed cilantro, chopped coriander ¼…
Mahshi is a delicious Egyptian dish that involves stuffing various vegetables with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and spices. It is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be customized to individual tastes. Mahshi is typically served as a…
Fattah is a popular Egyptian dish that features layers of bread, rice, and meat, topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and garnished with aromatic herbs. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is often enjoyed during festive occasions and…
Egyptian stuffed grape leaves, also known as warak enab mahshi, is a traditional dish in Egyptian cuisine that showcases delicate vine leaves stuffed with a flavorful rice and herb filling. These stuffed grape leaves are often enjoyed as appetizers or…
Egyptian stuffed eggplant, also known as mahshi betinjan, is a flavorful and satisfying dish in Egyptian cuisine. It features eggplants that are hollowed out and stuffed with a savory filling made of rice, ground meat, herbs, and spices. The stuffed…
The original contributor provided the following anecdote: > “On a recent trip to the Caribbean I was impressed by all the roadside Barbecue stops that spring up on weekends, where you can buy, very cheaply, a portion of chicken, usually…
Sarmi is a Bulgarian dish of stuffed cabbage leaves, which shows significant Greek influences. For a gathering you may wish to consider presenting these somewhat ‘white’ rolls side-by-side with a dish of cabbage rolls in tomato sauce (see Cabbage Rolls…
Congee is a type of rice porridge eaten across Asia. It may also be called juk, zhou, ganji, or other similar variations. Ingredients Base 220 g (7.75 oz) round rice, washed and drained 2.5 L (10 ½ cups) water or…