*Ají de Gallina* (Spanish for chili pepper chicken) is a traditional Peruvian dish which has its roots in the social upheaval of the French Revolution in 1789. Chefs working for wealthy families lost their jobs after French aristocrats were imprisoned…
El Pastel de Arroz (rice tamale) is typical dish from Cartagena, Colombia. It is very common to find it on Sundays at the beach or as a Christmas Eve favourite. Ingredients Rice 1½ cups rice ½ cup white vinegar 6…
A poached egg is an egg cooked by poaching an egg, as opposed to boiling or simmering. A well-poached egg is soft and delicate, with the egg whites solidified around a runny egg yolk. Ingredients Eggs Vinegar (optional) Procedure Fill…
A hamburger is a variant on a sandwich involving a patty of ground meat, usually beef (known in the United Kingdom as a beefburger), or a vegetarian patty. A slice of cheese on the patty makes it a cheeseburger, a…
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
Farofa is a typical Brazilian dish made of toasted manioc flour. It’s usually served as a side dish along with feijoada or grilled meat. Ingredients 1-2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil, preferably olive oil. 2 large garlic cloves, minced A…
Falafel is a fritter popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It is typically fried, but may also be baked. It always consists of one or more types of beans; usually fava beans or chickpeas. In some regional varieties parsley is added too.…
Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…
Hard tack is a cracker/biscuit flat-bread used during long sea voyages and military campaigns before the introduction of canning as a primary food-source. Mostly inedible for dry and hard preservation, it was usually dunked in water, brine, coffee, or other…
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is a life saving solution of sugar, salt, and water, formulated to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea, heat, or vomiting. This recipe uses the public domain guidelines developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It has…
Crème anglaise, frequently referred to by the generic term custard in English, is the most common and versatile dessert sauce, being used as an accompaniment, or as a base for additional treatment, in numerous desserts in the cuisines of countries…
A tortilla chip is a snack food made from corn tortillas, which are cut into wedges and then fried, alternatively they may be discs pressed out of corn masa then fried or baked. Corn tortillas are made of corn, vegetable…