Julekake

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until small bubbles appear around the outside of the saucepan. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar, melted butter, and salt; let sit until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes….

ZAALOUK DIP

Coriander oil Garnish • Remove 3 vertical strips of skin from each aubergine. Discard the vertical strips and cut the aubergines in large cubes. • Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the aubergines, tomatoes, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and sugar. Cover over medium-low heat until the vegetables are soft, about 25…

Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, then pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place ground turkey…

Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables have softened and onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together tomatoes, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Stir tomato mixture into onion mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until tomato juices…

Satay Sauce

Combine coconut milk, peanut butter, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and keep warm.

Lebanese Mountain Bread

Place 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in warm water. Whisk together thoroughly, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover bowl and let sit until mixture gets bubbly, 30 to 60 minutes. Drizzle in olive oil; add salt and remaining 1 cup flour. Mix together until mixture forms a sticky (not wet)…

Traditional Sauerbraten

Place beef rump roast, onions, vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, sugar, cloves, and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning meat daily. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels, reserving marinade. Season flour to taste with salt and black pepper…

Finnish Pulla

Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Stir lukewarm milk, sugar, 4 beaten eggs, salt, and cardamom…

Pandan Chiffon Cake

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Beat egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until sugar has dissolved. Whisk water and pandan paste until…