Gado Gado and the History of Us
Indonesian Appetizer GADO GADO (Vegetable Salad) INGREDIENTS ¾ pound Yukon gold or new potato 3 eggs ½ head Chinese cabbage or Napa cabbage 1¼ cups spinach 1¼ cups bean sprouts (aka mung beans) ½ pound […]
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Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Flour and To Murder or Not to Murder
Congolese Entree (Democratic Republic of Congo) LIBOKE YA MBIKA (Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Flour) INGREDIENTS ¾ pound boneless chicken parts 1 garlic clove 1 small onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 cups […]
Eggs Padang, Elephants, and Bowling
Indonesian Entree EGGS PADANG IN SPICY COCONUT MILK INGREDIENTS – GARNISH 6 shallots (6 more later) ½ cup – vegetable oil (2 more tablespoons later) INGREDIENTS – SPICE PASTE 1″ galangal root* or ginger […]
This Many Calories In Four Tons of Makawoni Au Graten (Haitian macaroni and cheese)
A bit less than four tons. The brilliant foodie Italiandiva asks: “How many calories are there in four tons of Makawoni Au Graten?” Dear Italiandiva, Thank you for your interest. The answer is 10,533,019 calories. […]
Great Arctic Eats – Nome, Alaska
Great Arctic Eats – Nome, Alaska Are you a diner who loves to eat, but is skittish around people? Do you feel naked going outside without a parka or, at the very least, a […]
Cheese Pie and Freedom
Bulgarian Entree BANITSA (Cheese Pie) INGREDIENTS ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ cup whole milk yogurt ½ pound Bulgarian white cheese, sirene, or feta no-stick spray ½ pound phyllo sheets […]
Hot Pickled Carrots, Hot “Pickled” Carrots
Mexican Appetizer HOT PICKLED CARROTS INGREDIENTS 1 pound carrots 1 small onion 2 jalapeno peppers or 6 ounces sliced 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano or oregano 1 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar […]
Frito Pie In a Bag and the Dawn of Humanity
American Entree FRITO PIE IN A BAG INGREDIENTS 2 green onions 1 pound ground beef 1 30-ounce can chili beans (no meat) 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles 6 1-ounce bags Fritos(tm) 6 […]
Recruiting Poster For Chefs
Become a restaurant chef! Become a home cook! People love good food. People love people cooking for them. Yes, we all go wild for good cooks. A fancy, homemade, gourmet meal will forever impress your […]
Swedish Raspberry Cave Cookies and the Evolution of Life
Swedish Dessert SWEDISH RASPBERRY CAVE COOKIES(Hallongrottor) INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups butter, softened⅔ cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 cups flour½ cup potato starch or corn starch2 teaspoons vanilla extract½ cup raspberry jam (or your choice of jam) […]