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Caramelized Pineapple

Caramelized Pineapple

Caramelized pineapple is crispy on the outside, sweet, and fruity. Ingredients 2 cups diced pineapple ½ cup dark brown sugar, divided ½ cup heavy cream 3 tbsp dark rum 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped Procedure Combine vanilla bean and…

Cappelletti Pasta Soup (Cappelletti in Brodo)

Cappelletti Pasta Soup (Cappelletti in Brodo)

Cappeletti in Brodo is a very simple and very delicious Italian pasta soup, made with Cappeletti (small meat or vegetable filled) ravioli. It’s delicious on a cold day, getting in from a long day at work, and without much time…

Cao lầu (Vietnamese Pork Noodles with Greens)

Cao lầu (Vietnamese Pork Noodles with Greens)

Cao lầu is a Vietnamese regional noodle dish that originated in Hội An, in the Quang Nam Province of central Vietnam. Ingredients 300 g pork 2 cups (150 g) uncooked Hokkien-style rice noodles 2 cups (150 g) bean sprouts 4…

Burgoo

Burgoo

Burgoo is traditional to Western Kentucky and has endless variation. While true tradition burgoo is made from game meats or mutton, modern variation are made from BBQ pork and/or chicken. Recipes range in size from enough to feed a family…

Bulgarian Tripe Soup (Shkembe Chorba)

Bulgarian Tripe Soup (Shkembe Chorba)

Shkembe chorba is a popular meat dish in Bulgarian cuisine. Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 3½ cup beef stock 1 ea. onion, chopped fine 1 tsp salt 1 ea. bell pepper, cut into thin-strips ½ tsp dried marjoram 1 ea. bay…

Bulgarian Meatball Soup (Supa Topcheta)

Bulgarian Meatball Soup (Supa Topcheta)

Supa topcheta is a popular Bulgarian soup. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef 6 Tbsp rice 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried savory Salt to taste Pepper to taste 6 cups water 2 beef bouillon cubes ½ bunch green…

Brown Rice with Ground Turkey

Brown Rice with Ground Turkey

Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice 20 ounces of extra lean ground turkey breast 1 can (12 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 ounce vegetable oil 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce Seasonings to taste (e.g. garlic powder, lemon pepper, allspice,…

Brown Gravy

Brown Gravy

Brown gravy is a basic gravy similar to what you get using a pouch of supermarket instant gravy. Ingredients 2 Tbsp finely-minced onion 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp salt Pepper to taste 2 Tbsp flour 1½ cup vegetable stock…

Brazilian Feijoada

Brazilian Feijoada

Brazilian feijoada or “Feijoada Brasileira” usually includes a bean stew with a spicy sauce, pork meat, white rice, farofa, kale and sliced oranges. It can be difficult to prepare authentic feijoada when living outside Brazil, since it requires specific ingredients…

Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients 2 cups dried black beans 8 cups water 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup diced white onion ¼ cup chopped green onion 2 whole cloves ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon caribe or another ground hot pepper Juice of…

Braised Collard Greens

Braised Collard Greens

In the southeastern United States, collard greens are frequently served as a side item. They are traditionally cooked in a pot of premade broth or water flavored with pork. Ingredients 2 ham hocks 2 cloves of garlic Sea salt to…

Boiled Yellow Split Peas

Boiled Yellow Split Peas

These legumes are flavorful and healthy, but require soaking. Ingredients ½ pound (225 grams / 1¼ cups) dry yellow split peas 3–4 cups (¾–1 liter) potable (drinking) water ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, if needed (see tips) Procedure Quick method Pick…