Shakshuka I
Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sweet paprika 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet red pepper, diced 1 chile pepper (red or green), chopped 6 ripe tomatoes diced Ground black pepper Salt to taste 6 eggs Procedure On…
Techniques Pan fried
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Shredded Pancake)
Kaiserschmarrn, which can be translated as “the emperor’s mess”, is a traditional Austrian dish, which is renowned far across the Austrian borders. There are numerous stories about the recipe’s origin, most of which center on Emperor Franz Josef I, who…
Inarizushi (Stuffed Sushi)
Inarizushi (稲荷寿司, “stuffed sushi”) encloses sushi rice and filling in a pocket made of paper-thin omelet, fried tofu, or a cabbage leaf. What follows is the recipe for a version of the recipe which uses omelet (egg) as a wrapper…
Hyderabadi Fried Bread with Syrup and Nuts (Double ka meetha)
Double ka meetha is a popular dessert in Hyderabad, India. Ingredients 1 loaf bread 1 litre milk 250 grams khoa (concentrated milk solids) 500 grams sugar 100 grams almonds 100 grams cashews 100 grams pistachios 100 grams raisins 250 grams…
Durian Pancake
Ingredients 90 g grated fresh coconut flesh 140 g rice flour 1½ tablespoons arrowroot flour 2 ripe bananas, mashed 50 g durian 170 g palm sugar, shaved 1 egg 250 ml coconut cream Vegetable oil 120 ml palm sugar caramel…
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…
Caponata (Sicilian Eggplant and Vegetables)
Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish consisting of cooked vegetables with chopped up fried eggplant, celery, sweetened vinegar, and capers with sweet sauce. Ingredients 2 ¼ pounds (1 kg) eggplant (aubergine) ½ pound (225 g) green olives packed in brine,…
Tortilla Española
A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza. The following recipe makes a 10-inch…
Piñon (Spanish Stovetop Pot Pie)
Ingredients 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 1 medium green pepper, broken into chunks 1 handful cilantro, washed 5 culantro leaves, washed 6 cloves garlic 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 large potatoes 4 ripe plantains 1 lb…
Valencian-Inspired Paella
This is not a traditional Spanish paella recipe, however it is inspired by paella valenciana because it includes chicken, rabbit, duck and beans (the major ingredients of that dish). This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It requires…
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)…
Monte Cristo Sandwich
A Monte Cristo sandwich is a sandwich composed of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese enclosed in bread that is dipped in beaten egg and fried until golden brown. Ingredients Butter 3 slices of white bread Sliced lean baked ham Sliced…