Greek Moussaka
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…
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Tonkotsu Ramen
Tonkotsu ramen is a dish of ramen noodles served in rich and fatty pork broth usually garnished with a variation of toppings (most of the time pork cutlets, green onions, and hard-boiled eggs split in two). There are many variations…
Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)
Niku jaga (肉じゃが nikujaga meaning ‘meat and potatoes’) is a common Japanese household dish served at dinnertime. Ingredients 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended) 1 white onion, sliced 1½ cups water 2 tbsp mirin…
Gyudon (Japanese Beef and Rice Bowl)
Gyudon, often literally translated as ‘beef bowl’, is a Japanese dish consisting of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It also often includes shirataki noodles. Gyudon is…
Tod Mun (Thai Fish Cakes)
Tod mun (Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and…
Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry)
One of the most well known dishes in Thailand is pad kra pao gai (ผัดกะเพราไก่), a spicy stir fry containing basil and chicken. Most places, from small street food stalls to big restaurants, serve Pad Kra Pao Gai. One reason…
Mofletta (Maghrebi Pancake)
Mofletta is a thin, crepe-like pancake made by communities in North Africa, and made popular in Israel. Ingredients 1 tsp dry yeast 1 pinch of sugar ½ cup warm water 250 g wheat flour ½ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp…
Iced Tea
Iced tea is a sweetened beverage made from tea and organic acids, and sometimes with flavouring adjuncts. It is popular in hot climates, usually served over ice. Fruit juices such as red or white cranberry, grape, orange, grapefruit and passionfruit…
Eel Chowder
Ingredients Eel 2 cups water ⅓ cup white wine 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons parsley 1 onion, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf 6 peppercorns Salt 1 ea. (about 1–2 lbs) medium-sized eel, cut into…
Dill Cucumber Salad
Ingredients ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp sugar ¾ tsp garlic powder ¾ tsp dill weed ½ tsp salt 3 medium cucumber, sliced ½ cup sliced onion Procedure Combine sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder,…
Green Turtle Soup
Turtle soup is a soup made from the flesh of the turtle, often the green turtle or, especially in the United States, the snapping turtle, in which case it is commonly referred to as snapper soup (not to be confused…
Chinese Chews (Nut and Date Bars)
Chinese chews are a bar cookie containing nuts and dried fruit. They have a chewy consistency. Ingredients 2 eggs ⅔ cup sugar ⅔ cup self-raising flour ⅓ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup seedless raisins…