South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread) (African)

2 cups lukewarm water ¼ cup white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups oil for frying Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and bubbles slightly, about 5 minutes. Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl. Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough…

Breakfast Burrito Bowl

Ingredients 4 slices center-cut bacon cooking spray 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas 4 large eggs 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided 3/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 avocado, diced Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or according to manufacturer’s instructions. Line the air fryer basket…

Best Bread Machine Bread

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package bread machine yeast ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt Place water, sugar, and yeast in the pan of the bread machine. Let yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes. Add oil, flour, and salt to the yeast. Select Basic or White Bread setting, and press…

Best Margarita Recipe

1 ½ oz tequila 1 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau ¾ oz lime juice Rim the glass with salt. The classic margarita has a salt rim to enhances the sweet and sour flavors in the drink. Spread the salt on a plate in an even layer. Take a lime wedge, cut a notch in the middle,…

Amish White Bread

Ingredients 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) ⅔ cup white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ teaspoons salt 6 cups bread flour Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix oil and salt into the yeast. Mix…

Southern Fried Catfish

Ingredients ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup water salt and pepper, to taste 1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips 1 ½ cups fine cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™ 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets. Arrange fillets in a single…

Loaded Beef Nachos

Taco Seasoning: 5 teaspoons paprika 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Nachos: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO-TEL®) 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (optional) 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed 4 ounces tortilla chips, or as needed…

Gambas al Ajillo (Spain)

1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp, tails intact Kosher salt 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 small dried hot red chile, seeded and crumbled 1/2 cup minced parsley 2 tablespoons dry sherry, such as manzanilla 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Crusty bread, for serving In a…

Smoked Salmon Quiche

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons canola oil 3 ounces smoked salmon fillet, flaked (about 1/2 cup) 4 large eggs 1 cup 2% milk 1/4 teaspoon salt On a lightly floured surface, unroll…

Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa

Ingredients 2 cups cooked corn kernels ½ cup diced red onion 1 cup peeled, diced jicama ½ cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1 lime, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste 6 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 corn tortillas, warmed 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste Preheat grill for high heat. In a medium…