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Shopska Salata (Tomato, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad)

Shopska Salata (Tomato, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad)

Ingredients 4 tomatoes 2 cucumbers 2 roasted peppers or fresh green bell peppers 2 spoonfuls chopped parsley 2 spoonfuls chopped red onion or green onion ½ pound (225 g) white cheese (feta; optional) Some olives (optional) salt, vinegar, oil to…

Shakshuka II

Shakshuka II

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations. It is vegetarian-friendly. Ingredients 1 whole yellow onion 2 tbsp oil 4–5 plum tomatoes 2 eggs Bell pepper (red or green) 1 tsp basil or black pepper Cayenne pepper, paprika,…

Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables

Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables

Ingredients Oil 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber, chopped 2 pinches salt 3–4 eggs ½ small onion, chopped Procedure Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and add oil. Add tomato and cucumber to the pan. Cook for 2…

Salsa (recipe)

Salsa (recipe)

Ingredients 1 can (14–16 oz) of peeled, diced tomatoes 1 bunch of fresh cilantro (aka coriander leaf, Mexican parsley) 3–6 fresh serrano chili peppers (the more the spicier; start with 3) ½ fresh finely chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1…

Salsa (Fermented)

Salsa (Fermented)

This fermented salsa recipe produces a tangy tomato sauce with strong flavour. No cooking is required. Ingredients 1 kg (2 lb) fresh tomatoes 1 large capsicum (bell pepper) 3–6 fresh chiles 1 fresh red onion 3–4 cloves of garlic 1…

Salmorejo (Spanish Tomato Garlic Purée)

Salmorejo (Spanish Tomato Garlic Purée)

Salmorejo is a purée consisting of tomato and bread, originating from Córdoba, Spain. It is made from tomatoes, bread, oil and garlic. The tomatoes are skinned and then puréed with the other ingredients. The purée is served cold and may…

Rice Cooked in Tomato Meat Sauce (Ross il-Forn)

Rice Cooked in Tomato Meat Sauce (Ross il-Forn)

Ross il-forn is a dish of rice cooked in tomato meat sauce from Malta. Ingredients Tomato meat sauce ½ onion, finely diced A little oil 50 g diced bacon 2 small garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 250 g…

Red Devils

Red Devils

Red Devils are hot, open faced sandwiches. They are a great dinner or lunch. They include all the major food groups and taste great. Their ease of preparation makes them suitable for people on the move and the recipe can…

Ratatouille II

Ratatouille II

Ratatouille is a traditional Provençal stewed vegetable dish that can be served as a meal on its own, accompanied by rice, potatoes or French bread, or as a side dish. This version of the recipe is ideal for kids, simple…

Quorn Pitta

Quorn Pitta

Dubbed the “VDP QE Quornpitta”, this pitta is prepared with Quorn and is suitable for vegetarians. The contributing author noted the following anecdote: > I first came up to the idea of the pitta as I found that chopped-up Quorn…

Puttanesca Sauce (Vegan)

Puttanesca Sauce (Vegan)

Ingredients ¼–½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 oz / 830 g) crushed tomatoes ½ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup chopped pitted salt-cured black olives 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1 teaspoon crushed red…

Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Asopao)

Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Asopao)

Asopao (Puerto Rico) is an excellent dish from the 407 restaurant in Jerusalem, Israel, that was apparently adapted from a Caribbean cookbook. Ingredients 2–3 chicken breasts, sliced into strips 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 medium green bell pepper, cored…