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Linguine Primavera Mediterranean

Linguine Primavera Mediterranean

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly-minced garlic ¼ cup roasted red peppers, julienned ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 artichoke heart (canned is fine), cut into 8 pieces ½ cup dry white wine…

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

The original contributor of this recipe noted that the recipe originated from their mother, who used to make it for them. Ingredients 1 pound beef round steak, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 tablespoon margarine ½ cup chopped onion 2 cans…

Cinnamon-braised Chicken (Kotopoulo Kapama)

Cinnamon-braised Chicken (Kotopoulo Kapama)

Kotopoulo kapama is a Greek dish of braised chicken flavored with cinnamon. This recipe is the Catsoulis family version, from the Greek island of Kythera. Ingredients Chicken pieces (one per person) 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely…

Bryndzové Halušky (Slovak Dumplings with Cheese)

Bryndzové Halušky (Slovak Dumplings with Cheese)

Bryndzové halušky is a Slovak dumpling dish. The ingredient that makes this national dish of Slovakia a favorite is the sheep’s milk cheese, which has a slightly sharper taste than the non-flavored goat cheese spread available at many US grocery…

Gyudon (Japanese Beef and Rice Bowl)

Gyudon (Japanese Beef and Rice Bowl)

Gyudon, often literally translated as ‘beef bowl’, is a Japanese dish consisting of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It also often includes shirataki noodles. Gyudon is…

Hallaca (Venezuelan Stuffed Corn Dough)

Hallaca (Venezuelan Stuffed Corn Dough)

Hallaca (pronounced ah-YA-kah) is the main Venezuelan Christmas dinner dish. It was created by the slaves during the colony times, who put the left-overs of their masters’ Christmas festivities in a bit of cornmeal dough, wrapped this with banana leaves…

Booyah (Chicken Vegetable Stew)

Booyah (Chicken Vegetable Stew)

Booyah is a stew created in Northeastern Wisconsin by Walloon-Belgian immigrants (particularly in the Green Bay area). The name is believed to be derived from the French word bouillir, meaning “to boil.” The stew is sometimes created in giant steel…

Yuvarlak (Greek Meatballs)

Yuvarlak (Greek Meatballs)

Yuvarlak, yuvarlak köfte, or γιουβαρλάκια (youvarlakia), meaning round in Turkish, are a kind of large meatball in sauce. The meat mixture includes rice or bulgur. They are cooked in moist heat and the juices thickened with avgolemono. They are found…

White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic Croutons

White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic Croutons

Ingredients 2 cans (2 lbs) white beans, such as cannellini, drained 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup of your favorite marinara pasta sauce 2 large garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried basil…

Chili con Bambi

Chili con Bambi

This is a recipe for venison chili. It has been made successfully with roe deer, muntjac, and springbok. Ingredients 250 g (½ lb) chopped onion 1–5 cloves garlic (to taste), finely chopped 1–5 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste) 4 tsp…

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 pound dry red beans (e.g. kidney or cowpea) 6 ea. (3½–4 pounds / 1.5–2 kg) large ham hocks 2 cups (½ stalk) finely-chopped celery 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped onions 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped bell peppers 5…

Burrito Mix

Burrito Mix

This burrito mix can be used to fill tortillas and make burritos. Ingredients 1–2 lbs meat 1 whole onion, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed 1 can corn w/ juice 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup salsa (any heat intensity)…