START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 eggs 1⁄4 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) 1⁄2 cup chopped roasted red sweet peppers 1⁄2 cup...
PREP: 20 minutesBAKE: 5 minutesOVEN: 450ºFMAKES 4 servings 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 4 eggs 1⁄2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black...
Makes 2 medium-sized loaves. 2 packages (2 Tbs.) dry yeast1 cup warm water2 Tbs. sugar5½ to 6½ cups white flour1 cup milk1 Tbs. salt3 Tbs. butter, melted glaze 1 egg yolk1 Tbs. milk Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and stir in 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1¾ to 2...
Makes 2 large loaves. 2 packages (2 Tbs.) dry yeast⅓ cup warm water2 cups milk3 Tbs. butter2 Tbs. sugar7 to 7½ cups whole wheat flour1 Tbs. salt1 whole egg4 egg yolks1 tsp. creamsesame seeds Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Scald the milk and stir the butter and...
Falafel (fuh-LA-ful) is fried or baked balls of chickpea dough. Falafel is a popular food across the Middle East. Tahini is like peanut butter made from sesame seeds. It is creamy, oily, light colored, and delicious. It is often an ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes....
“Gado-gado” means “mix-mix.” In Indonesia, this salad is a complete one-dish meal. The word for sauce is bumbu. Gado-gado uses peanut bumbu. What You Need Equipment: ColanderCutting boardSharp knifeSaucepanStirring spoonLarge bowlSmall bowl or jar with lid (to mix...
Pea soup and Doughboys is soup, with floating dumplings, or steamed biscuits Dumplings Dumplings are cooked balls of dough. They are like soft biscuits. They are cooked right in the soup or stew. What You Need Equipment: Large saucepanSharp knifeCutting boardStirring...
A frittata is an Italian omelette. It is made with eggs, vegetables, and cheese. You can start a frittata cooking on the stove and you can finish cooking it under the oven’s broiler. Food is important in Italian culture. In Italy, people can spend two or three hours...
What You Need Equipment: Cutting boardSharp knifeMixing spoonBowlIngredients: 1 green pepper1 medium onion1½–2 cups tomatoes, fresh or cannedSeasonings: 1 clove minced garlic½ teaspoon dry ginger OR minced fresh ginger root½ teaspoon dried coriander* OR 2 tablespoons...
What You Need Equipment: Cutting boardSharp knifeLarge soup panMixing spoonHot padIngredients: ½ cup raw, uncooked barley4 cups water (more if needed)1 pound mushrooms1 large onion3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt2–3 tablespoons soy sauceFreshly ground black pepper...
What You Need Equipment: Cutting boardSharp knifeSkillet or frying panWooden spoon or spatulaHot pad Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil1 medium onion½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)3 tablespoons...
Pie is not only for dessert. For main meals, a savory double-crust pie is also called “potpie.” Mashed potatoes are the top crust for shepherd’s pie. A quiche (keesh) is a single-crust pie made with vegetables, cheese, and eggs. What You Need Equipment: Pie panCutting...