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Chicken and Gourmet Groundnut Stew

This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Peanut butter stews abound all over the African continent. Their spiciness ranges from five-alarm to a warm glow, and this one falls in between. NotesWhen you think of African food, one of the first dishes you think of is Peanut Stew. It is a well-known dish throughout not only…

Pancakes with strawberry sauce

Ingredients:250 g flour2.5 dl milk1 whole egg20 g butter1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon of baking powder for cakes1 pinch of salt1 knob of butter (to grease the Pan)For the strawberry sauce:3 whole strawberries with a little water3 strawberries cut into cubes for garnish.Instructions:Put first the liquid ingredients egg and milk in a bowl. Add the flour,…

Pomegranate Americano Recipe

Can a classic combination of vermouth and Campari be simulated without alcohol? In this drink, pomegranate juice replicates the acidity, astringency, and caramel sweetness of vermouth. A few drops of bitters (which contribute a scant amount of alcohol to the drink) add the herbal component and some bitterness, reminiscent of Campari. 2 ounces pomegranate juice…

Dominican Chimichurri Burger (Katleti)

This delicious street food burger is very popular with my Ukrainian family. One of my baby cousins said it’s a superman katletka. Ukrainian katleti are very similar but I must admit a little boring compared to the chimichurri. Don’t be afraid to try this for your Eastern European family, they will absolutely love it. Before…

Hibiscus Pavlova with Lemon-Hibiscus Cream

Active Time1 hour 30 minutesTotal Time4 hours (including cooling time)Hibiscus tea has a gorgeous magenta hue and sweet-tart cranberry flavor. This pavlova uses the tea two ways: finely ground to infuse and tint light-as-air meringues and also brewed, reduced, and combined with lemon curd to create a rich whipped cream topping. The result is a…

Sturdy Royal Icing for Gingerbread Houses Recipe

This thick and sturdy royal icing is perfect for building a gingerbread house, or giving it quick-dry embellishments. Why It Works Powdered sugar dissolves more readily in raw applications like icing.Egg whites hydrate the sugar, while also providing protein to strengthen the icing.Beating aerates the icing, helping it set more quickly. There are a lot…

Vegan-Etti

This recipe is a response to a challenge to veganize one of the Duggar family’s favorite recipes, Chicken-etti. My first attempt features more processed and expensive foods than I would like, but hey you gotta start somewhere. If you have never heard of the Duggar family, I suggest you google them immediately.Ingredients:1 medium onion1 large…