Calentita is the quintessential ‘Yanito’ dish. Every Gibraltarian knows how to cook calentita! Or so they should, as it is a matter of national pride. It is believed this dish is based on the Genoese ‘farinata’ which is cooked thinner…
Buttermilk Biscuits are a variety of biscuits using cultured buttermilk as the primary liquid. Other biscuits use milk, or a combination of milk and cream, or powdered milk and water as the liquid. Since buttermilk is an acidic ingredient, typically…
Bouillabaisse is a traditional fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. It is made by boiling several species of fish with herbs and vegetables. The broth is then served as a soup poured over bread seasoned with rouille…
This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management. Ingredients 1¼ cups (175 g oz) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (55 g oz) caster sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons milk Procedure Preheat…
Ingredients 1 cup (140 g / 4.9 oz) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon cold butter ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 oz) milk Procedure Preheat the oven to 200 °C…
Biscotti, more correctly known as biscotti di Prato (English: biscuits of Prato) and also as cantuccini (English: corners), are a twice-baked cake originating in the Italian city of Prato. The cakes are large almond biscuits, made dry and crunchy through…
This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Recipes Tried and True. Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick/125 g oz) butter, plus extra for greasing 1 cup (225 g oz) white sugar 1½ cups (125 g oz) raisins 1¾ cups (250 g oz) all-purpose flour ½…
Acid drops are a hard candy or confection made very sour through the addition of acid. Citric acid and tartaric acid are commonly used. Ingredients 2 cups (480 mL) white granulated sugar 1 cup (240 mL) water ½ tsp (2.5…
This is a family recipe, so it may not be accurate. It is still delicious, though. Ingredients ½ pound (225 g) rice noodles ¼ cup (60 ml) fish sauce 3+ tablespoons (50 ml) white vinegar (or rice vinegar) ¼ cup…
This recipe for chowder originates from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia. Ingredients Haddock, cod, or similar fish, cut in 3-inch pieces Fat salt pork, cut in strips Onions, sliced Wheat flour Black pepper Salt Crackers (preferably Philadelphia pilot bread) Procedure Fry…
Chicken and dumplings is a traditional American comfort food. Ingredients Stew Approximately 2 liters (2 quarts) chicken stock Approximately 1 kilogram (2 pounds) cooked boneless chicken meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 carrot, sliced into rounds 1 celery rib or…
Tomato bredie is a South African meal and it is good during the winter fare. Tomato Bredie is an old Cape name for a dish of meat and vegetables stewed together. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3½ pounds lamb or…