Cooked according to classic preparation rules, tafelspitz (literally translated: the point of the table) is known to have been Austrian Hungarian Emperor Francis Joseph’s favourite meal. Viennese tafelspitz for Austrians is a whole special culinary science prepared with a special…
Szegedin goulash is a variety of goulash that adds sauerkraut and sour cream to the traditional ingredients. Most people believe that the name “Szegedin Goulash” derives from Szeged, a town in Hungary. But in fact, the Hungarian name “Székély goulash”…
Chicken salad is very similar in many respects to tuna salad, although there are many variations on the dish which can set it apart. Chicken salad tends to work well with sweet fruit and vegetable flavors, and is ideal for…
Sweet rice is a rice pudding that can be served hot or cold. Ingredients 3 cups (700 ml) water 1½ cups (350 g) white rice 1½ tins (about 2 ½ cups / 600 g) evaporated milk 2 tins (2 ½…
This is a simple sweet-and-sour sauce that works well as an everyday meal, even with leftover meat. It is best served with rice, and perhaps also steamed vegetables. The sauce alone (no meat, cherries, or pineapple chunks) can be poured…
Sushi rice, termed sushi meshi or shari in Japanese, is a key ingredient for sushi and a staple of Japanese cooking. It consists of short-grain rice dressed with seasoned vinegar called sushisu. The rice is then cooled and dried for…
Ingredients 2 quarts shelled lima beans 24 ears of corn cut off the cob 1 pound pickled pork (optional) 2 tbsp sugar (optional) 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional) Pepper Procedure If using pork, cover pork with water, and…
Straciatella is an Italian egg-drop soup. It uses a chicken broth base, and adds flavour with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth 2 large eggs ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese ~¼ cup fresh chopped parsley…
Ingredients 1½ cups (360 ml) sweet glutinous rice (mochi gome) Water Procedure Place sweet glutinous rice in a medium bowl. Wash rice thoroughly in cool water, rinsing and repeating until water is clear, drain, then return rice to bowl. Add…
Steamed rice is a simple dish, but some individuals have trouble cooking it. Common issues include adding too much rice or water, and not following the package directions. This recipe for steamed rice is fail-safe and does not require the…
Ingredients 4 cups diced tomatoes (canned is fine) 4 cups heavy cream 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp ground white pepper ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp granulated garlic ⅛ tsp cayenne Procedure In a blender or food processor, working in batches…
Ingredients 2 cans (32 ounces) chickpeas, drained 1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup prepared salsa 1½ teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate ¼ cup packed…