• 1 small young marrow or yellow squash• Salt• 4 fresh dates, soaked in a little wine• 2 tbsp pine kernels, soaked in a little wine• 2 level tsp ground cumin• 2 level tsp ground coriander• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper• 2 tsp chopped fresh or 2 tsp dried mint• 1/2 tsp asafoetida powder or…
Day: November 1, 2023
Roast Lamb or Kid
• Shoulder of kid or 1.25 kg leg of lamb• Olive oil Marinade• 570ml milk• 120g clear honey• 1 tbsp pepper• Salt• 1/2 tsp asafoetida powder or 5 drops asafoetida tincture (you can use garlic or onion powder as a substitute) Sauce• 8 crushed fresh or dried dates• 280ml red wine• 4 tbsp olive oil•…
Cabbage the Athenian Way (vg)
• 1 small white cabbage• 2 heaped tsp chopped fresh green coriander in oil• 2 tsp chopped fresh or dried rue (you can use a bitter herb or spice such as fenugreek seed as a substitute)• 2 pinches asafoetida powder (you can use garlic or onion powder as a substitute)• Salt Honey vinegar• 120g honey•…
Olive Relish (ve)
• 120g black olives• 120g green olives• 4 tbsp red wine vinegar• 4 tbsp olive oil• 1 heaped tsp chopped fennel leaf or finely diced fennel root• 1/2 level tsp ground cumin (optional)• 2 tsp chopped fresh coriander• 2 tsp dried or chopped fresh rue (you can use a bitter herb or spice such as…
Classic Waffles
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ cups warm milk ⅓ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the…
Bacon Cheddar Savory Waffles
2 cups all-purpose flour (10 oz by weight) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 3 large eggs separated 1.5 cups milk 1 cup unsalted butter melted 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled* 2.5 oz grated cheddar cheese 3 scallions chopped Preheat your waffle iron. Mine only has one setting anyway, but you want the iron to be pretty hot. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk to combine…
Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce (Chinese)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons peanut oil 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup canned water chestnuts, drained 2 tablespoons cornstarch Combine broccoli and water in a glass bowl; steam in microwave oven until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Heat peanut oil in a…
Aebleskiver (Danish)
2 large egg whites 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large egg yolks 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable oil for frying Beat egg whites in a clean glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Mix together buttermilk, flour, egg yolks, melted butter, sugar, baking powder, baking…
Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish (Ethiopian)
1 cup butter, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 ½ cups water, divided 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste ¾ cup berbere seasoning 1 teaspoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon ground ginger 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed ⅓ cup sweet white wine ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 hard-boiled eggs Heat 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2…
Galette des Rois (French)
¼ cup almond paste ¼ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 dry kidney bean 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting To make the frangipane filling: Place almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended….
