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Sockerdricka (Swedish Ginger Drink)

Sockerdricka (Swedish Ginger Drink)

Sockerdricka (Swedish for “sugar drink”) is a soft drink from the 19th century. It is traditionally a fermented drink that contains ginger, but modern commercial versions consist of carbonated water, some sugar, and citric acid. Ingredients 20 litres water Peel…

Socca (Italian Chickpea Flatbread)

Socca (Italian Chickpea Flatbread)

Socca (French), torta di ceci or farinata (Italian), is a type of flatbread made from chickpea flour. See also: Calentita Ingredients 300 g (2 cups) chickpea flour 500 ml (2 cups) water 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Black…

Snickerdoodles IV

Snickerdoodles IV

Snickerdoodles are sugar cookies lightly dusted with cinnamon. They have a characteristically crackly surface, and can be crisp or soft, depending on preference. Some variants include nutmeg, raisins, or nuts. They are a traditional Christmas cookie in North America. The…

Snickerdoodles II

Snickerdoodles II

One recipe for the production of snickerdoodle cookies is as follows. Ingredients 344 g (2 ¾ cups or 24 oz) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 200 g (1 cups or 6…

Snickerdoodles (Idaho Daily Statesman)

Snickerdoodles (Idaho Daily Statesman)

This recipe is from the Idaho Daily Statesman (Boise, Idaho), October 20, 1901, pg. 11. Per the source: > “Snickerdoodles” is the somewhat fantastic name of quickly made little cakes especially dear to the children’s heart. A recipe for them…

Snickerdoodles I

Snickerdoodles I

One recipe for the production of snickerdoodle cookies is as follows. Ingredients 344 g (2 ¾ cups or 24 oz) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 300 g (1 ½ cups or…

Snickerdoodles (Boston Globe)

Snickerdoodles (Boston Globe)

This snickerdoodle recipe is originally from the Boston Globe, June 14, 1898, pg. 8. Attributed to M. Elizabeth Adams. Ingredients ¾ cup butter 2 cups white granulated sugar 1 cup milk 3 cups flour 2 eggs 2 tsp cream of…

Snezhanka (Bulgarian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)

Snezhanka (Bulgarian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)

Ingredients 1 liter of plain yogurt (two regular containers in Bulgaria) ½ kg pickles or cucumbers or mixed 1–2 tbsp of oil 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp seasoned salt (like “Vegeta”) or salt (use no salt if…

Snappy Ginger Muffins

Ingredients ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 cup molasses 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp salt 1 cup…

Smothered Okra

Smothered Okra

Smothered okra is an easy dish that works well as a side vegetable. It can also be added to seafood and okra gumbo as the okra base. It is made with okra and tomatoes, and is best served over rice.…

Smore (Eurasian Beef Stew)

Smore (Eurasian Beef Stew)

This is an Eurasian dish, not to be confused with the American dessert made with toasted marshmallows (s’mores). Ingredients Marinating 300 g beef shank ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2…