Boule-di, also known as boule (pronounced “boo-lay”), is a traditional West African dish that originated in Senegal. It is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal made with a combination of fish, vegetables, and rice. This dish is popular for its…
Bonga fish domoda is a popular Gambian dish that features bonga fish cooked in a rich peanut-based sauce. It is a flavorful and hearty stew that is enjoyed across Gambia and often served with rice or couscous. Ingredients 2 tablespoons…
Boliche (pronounced bow-lee-chay) is a popular Cuban dish consisting of eye round roast stuffed with chorizo sausages simmered in a tomato sauce base. Ingredients 3–5 lb beef eye round roast 4 Goya chorizos, quartered lengthwise 2 tbsp Goya adobo seasoning…
Boilo is a traditional Yuletide drink of the north-eastern United States, specifically Pennsylvania. It is a type of whiskey-based liqueur made with oranges, lemons, sugar and various different spices such as cinnamon. Recipes vary and may include nutmeg, cloves, caraway…
These legumes are flavorful and healthy, but require soaking. Ingredients ½ pound (225 grams / 1¼ cups) dry yellow split peas 3–4 cups (¾–1 liter) potable (drinking) water ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, if needed (see tips) Procedure Quick method Pick…
Boiled sweet potato is a typical Nigerian food which has a delicious taste when compared to yam or cocoyam. It contains various nutrients. Ingredient Sweet potato, unpeeled and cut into chunks Water Salt Procedure Place the sweet potato chunks in…
This page incorporates text from the public domain cookbook Household Cyclopedia by Henry Hartshorne. Ingredients Potatoes Procedure Wash the potatoes. Fill a saucepan half full of potatoes of equal size—larger potatoes can be halved or otherwise cut up. Add enough…
Ona, also known as esuru in Yoruba tribe and bitter yam in English is a typical Nigerian food commonly consumed by Igbo people. It is served with palm oil, egg sauce or pepper stew. Ingredients Ona (bitter yam) Water Salt…
Boiled custard is a classic dessert, with a light texture and a mild flavor. This recipe is for “boiled” custard, but ironically, as Mrs. F.L. Gillette said in The Whitehouse Cookbook, “it must not boil or it will curdle.” See…
Ingredients 2–3 lbs (900–1300 g) collard greens 2 tablespoons pork fat or some type of oil (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt 2–3 teaspoons sugar (optional) 1.5–2 lbs (700–900 g) smoked pork neck bone (optional, or, may substitute a much smaller amount…
Boiled cocoyam, also known as lambo (Yoruba), gwaza (Hausa), and akasi (Igbo) is a typical Nigerian food. It is believed to have a richer taste and higher nutritional value than yam. Ingredients Cocoyam Water Salt Procedure Wash the cocoyam to…
Ingredients 1 whole tender chicken, cleaned 3 quarts water 2 tbsp rice or pearl barley Salt to taste Fresh parsley Clarified butter, melted Procedure Cut the chicken into quarters, and place in a large pot with the water, rice, and…