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A History of Sauerkraut

Julia Skinner — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:56:05 +0000

From East to West, A Long Culinary Tradition

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Sheermal (Saffron Flatbread)

Anjali Saxena — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:35:54 +0000

Sheermal (also spelled shirmal), is a traditional saffron-flavored flatbread from Iran. It was introduced to North India by Mughal Emperors. It is not commonly made in homes but can be found in Mughal restaurants. It can be served with rich mutton stews and curries, or it can be had with tea or coffee like any other bread. It has subtle flavors of milk , saffron, keora, and rose water.

I serve sheermal as an accompaniment to mutton on the occasion of Eid. Sheermal are very flavorful and little sweet. If you don’t like sweetness you can reduce the amount of confectioners’ sugar in the recipe.

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Pullman Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Edward Bottone — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:06:30 +0000

This recipe is for the sturdy, ultimately defining, classic Pullman Sandwich Loaf . Originally called pain de mie, the French bread was born in the eighteenth century. It got its American moniker from nineteenth century steam-driven railway cars.

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The Pullman Loaf Legacy

Edward Bottone — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:02:09 +0000

How a railway car shaped the concept of bread in the American imagination.

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Pineapple Jam

Loretta Lee — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:03:22 +0000

Pineapple jam is drier than berry jams but it is delicious! Pineapple does not lend itself to making jam as there is an enzyme in it that does not work with pectin. This jam is full of pineapple pulp and has loads of pineapple taste, unlike some ‘pineapple jam’ that actually is a jelly. This recipe is also versatile as it can be made more spreadable by reducing the simmering time. In the olden days, pineapple cooked this way (with more liquid) was used as an ice cream topping.

This jam is ideal for making pineapple jam tart, a favorite tart in Malaysia. These pineapple jam tarts are popular during Chinese New Year and Eid-al Fitr.

Pâte sablée is a classic French shortcrust pastry dough. find the recipe in the link for Peach Bellini Tart.

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Renaissance Neapolitan Pizza (Fruit Nut Pie)

Crystal King — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:35:53 +0000

This sweet Renaissance Neapolitan Pizza (Fruit Nut Pie) recipe from Naples, (the birthplace of the modern pizza,) is adapted from the 16th Century cookbook by famed Renaissance chef Bartolomeo Scappi. His monumental cookbook, Opera dell’arte del cucinare, was published. in 1570. The first “celebrity chef!” The world’s first fully illustrated cookbook.

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Mrs. Beeton’s Fruitcake

Edward Bottone — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:09:21 +0000

Bake Mrs. Beeton’s fruitcake by the 15^th of December, no later, (if you are making for Christmas.)

The time has come to reinvigorate this fruit and nut compendium. Don’t lose a minute, and soak your dried fruits in the best dark rum you can find. If you want to add nuts, go right ahead.

Cool it, soak it, wrap it well, store it a cool place. Douse it again, and once more before serving it on Christmas day to the delight of one and all.

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Paneer Jalebis

Anjali Saxena — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:00:10 +0000

Celebrate Diwali with delectable Paneer Jalebis

Diwali, The Festival of Lights, is the perfect time to enjoy traditional Indian sweets.

Jalebis are a traditional and very popular Indian sweet. They are available in almost all sweet shops and served at marriages, celebrations, and get-togethers. Jalebis are served alone, or with rabdi. Rabdi is another traditional Indian sweet made by boiling milk for a long time and adding dried fruit. Paneer Jalebis are distinctive in that they are made with paneer cheese with only a little all-purpose flour.

Don’t know where to buy paneer? It’s easy to make your own, and ricotta makes a good substitute.

For more Indian celebration recipes: Throw and Indian Party, Inside and Out

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Nigerian Jollof Rice

Benedicta Davidson — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:36:16 +0000

Jollof Rice is one of the best-known, loved, and iconic dishes in West Africa.

Our Facebook Community Forum contributor learned this traditional recipe from her mother in Nigeria.

“There are many different ways of cooking the Nigerian Jollof Rice, but I’m happy and proud to share this recipe with you because it’s one that is always popular.”

Benedicta was born in Rivers State, Nigeria. Her mom passed on her passion for cooking to her. Currently they enjoy running their own eatery together called Geeb’s Kitchen. (GEEB is an acronym of the first letters of her name, her two siblings’ and mother’s name.)

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Classic Belgian Waffles

Edward Bottone — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:26:55 +0000

These waffles are Brussels-style, with deep pockets, a crisp exterior, and delightful texture that is both airy and slightly chewy.

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Corn Fritters (Torrejas de Maiz)

Yadira Stamp — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:01:26 +0000

In Panama, there are two delicious dishes that we make using the corn on the cob (aka new corn). They are corn cakes/fritters (torrejas de maiz), and corn medallions called bollos, which are also inherited from our indigenous ancestors. They are consumed mainly during weekend breakfast or brunch. Bollos are eaten either alone or accompanied with white cheese, stewed hot dogs, or with pork rinds (chicharrón).

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Congee & Caviar

Leslie Yu — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:10:00 +0000

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