Featured Recipes
Whole Cabbage Kimchi The traditional whole cabbage kimchi is a typical Seoul kimchi and one of the most popular in Korea. The cabbage is stuffed with a combination of aromatic vegetables, pickled fish, and fresh oysters. Here, the radishes mixed with Korean watercress and Indian mustard leaves add an aromatic taste to the cabbage, and pickled baby shrimp [...]
Yakh Dar Behesht (Iranian Dessert) Ingredients: (4 servings) rice-flour, 100 grams starch, 150 grams sugar, 500 grams rosewater, 1/2 cup milk, 1 litre water, 1 litre crushed pistachios, 50 grams Directions: Yakh Dar Behesht (Ice-in-Heaven) is a delicious dessert that is easy to make. Dissolve starch well in cold water and dissolve rice-flour well in cold milk. Mix the two [...]
Our Sublime Hot Fudge Sauce Make a double batch, to pour over toasted pound cake or your favorite ice cream. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week; to reheat, zap the amount you need in the microwave on medium, or warm over low heat in a saucepan on the stovetop. Yields: About 1 3/4 cups Work [...]
Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Ingredients Serves 12 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3-4 slices red onion, finely chopped Herbes de Provence (or thyme, oregano, etc.) to taste 3 oz. wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs. lemon juice (optional) lemon zest to taste (optional) Directions 2 oz. olive or vegetable oil Put garlic and onions in a jar [...]
Nargesi-Esfanaj (Spinach and Eggs) Required Ingredients: (3 servings) fresh spinach, 1 kg 3 eggs 2-3 onions, thinly sliced cooking oil salt black pepper Directions: Wash spinach and cut into small pieces. Slightly cook with half a cup of water and a bit of salt over medium heat for a few minutes. Drain water (using the back of a spoon [...]
Recent Recipes
Mutura and Mahu
Comments (0) | April 28, 2011
This dish originated in Central Kenya. It is composed of large intestines stuffed with left-over pieces of meat seasoned to taste. This dish is similar to the Polish Kielbasa. Ingredients 3 tablespoons chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon oil 3/4 kg boneless forequarter of beef 1 green chili chopped salt and pepper 1 [...]
Chicken Breasts (With Cold Noodles)
Comments (0) | April 28, 2011
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breast halves 6 oz. fine egg noodles 1/4 cup sesame paste deluted 3 tablespoons cold water 2 tsp. hot chilli oil (optional) 1/4 cup light soy sauce 2 table spoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup salad oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Instructions: Cook chicken breasts in 6 [...]
Chicken Korma
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: Chicken (with bones) — 3 pounds (about 12 pieces-better if big) Onion — 2 medium Tomato — 3 medium Yoghurt — 1/2 cup Garlic Paste — 1 tbsp. Ginger Paste — 1 tbsp. Oil — 1/2 cup Cardamom — 2 Poppy Seed Powder — [...]
Marinated Broccoli
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
This is a great snack to munch on, and it’s quick and easy to make. Ingredients 3 cups broccoli flowerets (bite-size) 1/3 cup mayo 1 Tbs sugar 2 Tbs white wine vinegar 2 Tbs Hoisin sauce 1 Tbs sesame oil 1 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp chili paste Preparation Instructions Place broccoli in boiling [...]
Hot and Spicy Chicken Recipe
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
A typical Szechwan dish – harmonious blends of spices and enticing pungency. The spiciness is sure to stimulate everyone’s taste buds. A great dish for a chilly winter’s day – sure to chase away the grey clouds! Ingredients Marinade: 1 Tbs. soy sauce 2 tsp. wine 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. oil 2 tsp. cornstarch [...]
Frijoles Negros Volteados
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
(Fried Black Bean Paste) Ingredients: 2 cups black bean puree (canned refried black beans) 1 Tbs oil Directions: Heat oil over moderate heat in skillet. Add bean puree and mix well with wooden spoon. Stir until puree thickens and liquid evaporates. Continue until mix begins to come away from skillet and can be formed by [...]
Omena Fish Stew
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
Omena is a small 2-inch long fish found in Lake Victoria in Western Kenya. In North America this dried fish is sold in Combodian- or South East Asia – owned grocery stores. Ingredients 3 cups dried fish ( omena) 4 cups water 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 kilo tomatoes 2 large onions chopped salt to [...]
Chicken Tacos
Comments (0) | April 27, 2011
Filling 1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless, skinned 1 small head lettuce, smashed and shredded 1 sweet red or green pepper, seeded, cored and cut into fine strips 1/2 cup chopped onion preferably red 1/2 pored small zucchinis, grated or cut into fine strips 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cooking Instructions: Cook chicken breasts by boiling [...]
