Guilin Rice Noodles
Guilin is in the south of China and surrounded by clear water and karst landform. It is famous not only for its paradise-like scenery, but also for its refreshing rice...
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Gavurdağı Salad
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Piyaz with Tahini/ White Bean Salad
Legume salads, such as white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are a must-have if you want to familiarize yourself with Turkish Salads. When seasoned with olive...
Mufushwa
How to Make Mufushwa: Put the mufushwa in a pot and add water and the bicarbonate of soda. Partly cover the pot and bring the mufushwa to a boil and...
Bagna Càuda
How to Make Bagna Càuda: The Piemontese usually prepare bagna càuda in a terracotta dian. It’s usually served in a s-cionfetta, an earthenware pot with embers that keeps it hot,...
Traditional Potato and Pea Samosas
How to Make the Samosa Dough: Sift the flour, ajwain seeds, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Rub the oil into...
Duchess Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Duchesse)
How to Make Duchess Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a stockpot, cover with cold water, season with salt, and bring to a boil over a high heat. Adjust to a...
Cod Ajoarriero Style
Fish and broths are a deeply-rooted Spanish tradition at Christmas, and cod ajoarriero is one of the simplest and tastiest. This dish is made with various vegetables cooked in olive oil....
Red Cabbage, Castillian Style
In the old days, red cabbage could be found in the markets in late autumn, just before Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, making it a typical holiday dish: lombarda de Navidad....
Cardoons with Almond Sauce
Cardoons, a vegetable that turns up at the festive Christmas Eve meal in Spanish homes. Known as cardo in Spanish, the cardoon and its close relative, the artichoke, are thistles....
Farofa
How to Make Farofa: Sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil. Add the bacon and egg and fry. Add the flour gradually and stir. Finally, add the raisins, parsley,...