Entula is a flavorful and hearty stew that showcases the earthy flavors of eggplants and a delightful combination of vegetables and spices. This vegetarian stew is a popular and wholesome choice in Ugandan cuisine. Ingredients 2 large eggplants, diced 1…
Moutabbal (baba ghanouzh) is an eggplant and tahini dip. Ingredients 1 large ripe eggplant (aubergine) 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 g) tahini 1–2 lemons, juiced and strained 2–3 cloves fresh garlic Salt Olive oil Procedure Roast the eggplant on open flame. If…
Due to the experimental birth of this recipe, the measures given are very vague and approximate and can be altered freely. The almonds can be omitted, and if you make your rice a little more interesting (for example: flavouring it…
Kinpira is a Japanese cooking term that roughly translates to sauté and simmer. The aim is to cook root vegetables such as carrots and burdock root in a minimum amount of water so that they end up tenderly cooked and…
Try this recipe for a festive Friday night meal. Ingredients 2 ea. (2 lb / 900 g) medium eggplants ¼ lb (113 g) button mushrooms, sliced ½ lb (225 g) tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (240 ml) chopped onions 4 large…
Baingan bartha is an eggplant (aubergine) dish much loved all over India. This southern version of the dish is very different from northern varieties, and well suited to the cuisine of the region. Ingredients 1 ea. (1 pound / 450…
Baba ganoush is a common Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dip with a creamy, somewhat smoky flavor. It is usually eaten with pita bread although naan or a crispy flatbread also work well. Ingredients 1 ea. (1 to 1½ pounds) medium-large…
The Banana Split is a dessert of banana and ice cream, often with additional toppings. Ingredients 1 banana 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 1 scoop strawberry ice cream 1 scoop chocolate ice cream Chocolate sauce Whipped cream (optional) Procedure Split…
Ingredients 300 g dates or date spread, finely chopped 300 g raisins, finely chopped 100 g dried figs, finely chopped 200 g toasted sesame seeds 1 pomegranate 100 g almonds 100 g walnuts 10 g black pepper 20 g cumin…
Ingredients 450 g date spread 150 g walnuts 1 pomegranate 25 g cinnamon 5g black pepper ½ cup wine vinegar 20 g dried marjoram or oregano, partially crushed Procedure Place date spread in bowl and add crushed walnuts. Peel the…
Ingredients ½ cup pearl barley 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 medium green cabbage 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder) 1 egg (optional, helps…
Ingredients 2 apples peeled, cored, and grated 3 bananas chopped and mashed Juice and zest of ½ lemon Juice and zest of ½ orange 15 dates, pitted and chopped finely ½ cup ground walnuts 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup red…