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Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

This recipe for spiced pumpkin soup is from the Seattle and King County Public Health Office at Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 3 tbsp all-purpose flour ½ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp ground…

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rice 2 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional) 1 green bell pepper, finely minced 2 serrano chiles, finely minced ½ cup shredded cooked chicken or pork 1 onion, finely minced 3 ½…

Spaetzle

Spaetzle

Spaetzle (German: Spätzle) means literally translated “little sparrow” and is a Swabian specialty from Germany. It is made from flour, eggs, water, and salt. There are different techniques to make spaetzle, such as using a spaetzle-maker or spaetzle-press. The original…

South Texan Pinto Beans

South Texan Pinto Beans

Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dry pinto beans 8 cups water 1 ½ tbsp paprika OR ½ tsp each of paprika and pepper 1 ½ tbsp granulated or brown sugar 1 tbsp salt OR 2 tsp salt and a ham…

Soppa ta’ l-Armla (Maltese Widow’s Soup)

How to make widows soup (soppa ta L’ armla) Ingredients 100 g onions, sliced 100 g potatoes, sliced 100 g courgettes, sliced 150 g peeled tomatoes, sliced 125 g cauliflower, sliced 125 g peas 50 g tomato paste Salt Pepper…

Smothered Okra

Smothered Okra

Smothered okra is an easy dish that works well as a side vegetable. It can also be added to seafood and okra gumbo as the okra base. It is made with okra and tomatoes, and is best served over rice.…

Smoking Shrimp Creole

Smoking Shrimp Creole

Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil ¾ cup chopped onion 1 small seeded green bell pepper 1 small celery rib, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 bay leaf 1 teaspoon ground paprika ¼–½…

Smoked Salmon Chowder

Smoked Salmon Chowder

Ingredients 2 tbsp grape seed/safflower/canola oil 2 onions, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 tsp dried tarragon 3 potatoes, boiled and smashed 8 ounces smoked salmon, crumbled ½ gallon salmon/fish stock ½ gallon milk 1 tbsp black…

Simple Spaghetti

Simple Spaghetti

Ingredients For 4 servings: 2.25 L (10 cups) water 8 oz (224 g) spaghetti 2.5 cups (24 oz) pasta sauce (optional but recommended) Salt (optional but recommended) Vegetable oil (optional but recommended) Procedure On a stovetop, bring the water to…

Shrimp Hooman (Goan Shrimp Curry)

Shrimp Hooman (Goan Shrimp Curry)

Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) grated coconut, preferably fresh 2 dried red chile peppers ½ tsp turmeric powder 2 peppercorns 1 piece of tamarind (the size of a small marble) ½ onion, chopped fine 1 drumstick (frozen works fine), cut…

Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)

Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)

Shiro wat, sometimes called shiro wet, is a traditional Ethiopian pea stew. Ingredients ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup oil 4 spoons berberei (a spice mix with red pepper powder) 2½ cups water 4 spoons shiro powder (made from different…

Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients Procedure Heat oil in a 6–8 quart pot, then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until very dark reddish brown. Stir constantly, especially towards the end. The best roux is quite dark, but…