Medu Vada
How to Make Medu Vada: To begin making the traditional South Indian medu vada, first soak the dal for about 2 hours. Using a strainer, strain all the excess water...
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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...
Paratha
How to Make Paratha: In a large bowl, combine the chapati flour and salt. Mix well using either your fingers or a whisk. Create a small well in the center of...
Homemade Buns
They may not be as easy as buying from the bakery… but they are so good! How to Make Homemade Buns: Whisk together the water, yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup...
Kerstkoekjes
How to Make Kerstkoekjes: Mix the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the cold butter with your fingers to form small crumbs....
Dutch Rollade
Preparation in Advance: Sprinkle a flat (about 1 inch) rectangular fillet (or 2 when pork and beef are combined) with salt and pepper and 1 grounded laurel leave (in the...
Figuritas de Mazapán/ Marzipan
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet, hence its name in Spanish...
Kerstkransjes
How to Make Kerstkransjes: Put the all dough ingredients into a bowl and mix well with your hands, using your fingers and thumbs to combine the flour and sugar with...
Kerststol
Kerststol (Christmas stol) is a richly filled bread traditionally served around Christmas. It’s closely related to the German Stollen, and might very well have descended from it, although its exact...
Torta Alemã
How to Make Torta Alemã: Beat the butter and sifted sugar (reserve a tablespoon) until you get a whitish and fluffy cream. Add the yolks one by one. Add the...
Christmas Yorkshire Puddings
The secret of a delicious Yorkshire pudding is a very hot oven, smoking hot grease/fat, and the right mixture of eggs, milk, and flour. It is crispy and light and...