A family dish that gives all.Ingredients:8 chicken legs or chicken breasts 12 oz canned red beans1 tomato (chopped)10 oz tomato sauce1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes (diced)4 carrots (peeled, sliced as desired)1 shallot or red onion (chopped)3 red potatoes (peeled, sliced as desired)6 garlic cloves (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder2 celery ribs (chopped)½ tablespoon hot red pepper or crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons basil (diced)4 bay leaves2 tablespoons wine4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Mild and tasty Ethiopian dish.Ingredients:1lb ground lean beef1 cup onion (thinly chopped)½ cup clarified/purified butter **¼ cup white wine (if preferred) 1 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic cloves (diced)¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima)*¼ ginger powder or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice¼ teaspoon turmeric or curry *¼ teaspoon white pepper powder 4 cup water (boiled)Salt to tastePreparation:1st Step: In medium pot sauté the onion using one cup of boiled water by adding two tablespoon each time...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes that I cook for my family during Lent. Ingredients: 1 tomato (seeded, diced) 2 scallions or green onions2 stalks celery (chopped)2 carrots (peeled, chopped)1 cup cauliflower (cut into small florets)1 sweet pepper (seeded and diced) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil3 tablespoons white rice1 teaspoon fresh basil (diced)1 zucchini (chopped)½ teaspoon fresh parsley (diced)½ teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock¼...
Monday, March 24, 2008
Fish spiced with Ethiopian chili powder (berbere).Ingredients:1 lb fish fillets (base, halibut, flounder, etc)2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper powder (berbere)3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil½ cup breadcrumbs (finely crushed)½ cup buttermilk1 fresh lemon¼ teaspoon ground allspiceSalt to taste (if required)Preparation:1st Step: Cut the fish fillets in strips; squeeze the lemon; rinse the fillets with fresh lemon juice; pat dry;2nd Step: Mix the hot red chili pepper powder; ground...
Friday, March 21, 2008
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Ingredients:1 lb sweet potatoes 4 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange)1 teaspoon dry rosemary (crushed thinly)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil¼ red chili powder (berbere) or cayenne pepperSalt and black pepper to tastePreparation:1st Step: Peel and rinse the sweet potatoes, cut in slices or as desired;2nd Step: Rinse the bell peppers and cut in slices or as desired;3nd Step: Mix the oil, chili pepper, black pepper and salt;4th Step: Marinate the sweet potatoes and bell peppers...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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Pasta al Forno (Seared Lasagna) is one of my favorite Italian dishes which I like to cook for my family and friends.Ingredients:14 lasagna noodles3 cups pasta sauce (beef and tomato home-made sauce)*¼ teaspoon oregano1½ cup milkA pinch of nutmegA pinch of garlic3 tablespoons all purpose flour3 medium-size eggs2 tablespoons butter½ lb farmers cheese (unsalted)½ pound mozzarella (sliced)1 cup Parmesan (grated)Preparation:1st Step: Prepare a white creamy sauce: mix ¼ cup water and the flour; whisk...
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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Sunflower Seeds Juice is a healthy and tasty drink especially for vegans and Lent observers.My Ethiopian Cooking: Sunflower Seed JuiceIngredients: 2 cups sunflower seeds (Suff)Head of rue (Tena Adam) or ginger root (peeled, sliced)honey or sugar (as required)4 cups waterPreparation:1st Step: rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water;2nd Step: In a cooking pot, cover the sunflower seeds in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft;3rd Step: Strain in colander and discard the liquid; place the...
Monday, March 17, 2008
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Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir is a spiced bread; simple to prepare and delicious; served as breakfast or snack with cafe au lait (coffee with milk). Ingredients: 1½ cups wheat flour or Teff flour ½ cup barley flour3 tablespoons purified/clarified butter¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima) 1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon chili pepper powder (Berbere)Salt and black pepper to taste2 cups water or morePreparation:1st Step: Place the wheat/teff, barley flour and baking powder in a bowl; mix it well;...
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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Simple and delicious pasta sauce which can be used as dipping sauce too.Ingredients:½ lb lean ground beef2 tomatoes (diced)1 onion (minced)1 carrot (minced)2 stalks celery (minced)1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic cloves1½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil½ tablespoon tomato paste6 oz tomato sauce1 teaspoon chili powder (berbere) or crushed hot pepper½ teaspoon paprika4 bay leaves½ teaspoon basil1 cup water or moreBlack pepper and salt to tastePreparation:1st Step: In a...
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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Simple to cook, mild and tasty dish for vegans and lent observers.My Ethiopian Cooking: Mild Split Lentil Stew (Yemser Alicha)Ingredients:1 cup split lentils3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil1 onion (thinly chopped)5 ½ cups water¼ teaspoon turmeric or curry *4 fresh garlic cloves (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root juice¼ teaspoon white pepper powder or black pepper1 hot green pepper(seeded, sliced)Salt to tastePreparation:1st...
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ingredients:4 (6oz) fillet Mignon or sirloin beef4 cloves garlic (sliced)1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil or vegetable oil½ teaspoon hot red chili pepper powder1 tablespoon dry wine or dry sherry2 bunch rosemary or 1 teaspoon dry rosemarySalt and black pepper to tastePreparation:1st Step: Slightly pierce the meat and insert the sliced garlic; 2nd Step: Mix the ingredients; coat the meat and marinate in a tight plastic bag or container; keep it in fridge for 30 minutes to an hour; 3rd Step: Remove from...
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ingredients:1 cup basmati rice1 tomato (seeded and cores removed)1 shallot1 green onion/scallion1 red sweet pepper (seeded)3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil3 eggs (beaten)1 clove garlic (diced)1 tablespoon soy sauce2 bay leavesBlack pepper to taste Preparation:1st Step: Boil two cups of water with bay leaves; rinse the rice and add to the boiling water; discard the bay leaves; cook the rice in a lower heat until tender and let the rice absorbs the water; 2nd Step: Chop all the...
Saturday, March 8, 2008
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My Ethiopian Cooking: Cream of Oatmeal (YeAjja Atimit)Ingredients:1 cup oat flour or 2 cups coarse-cut oats1 cup milk1 tablespoon honey or sugar2 teaspoon purified butter (if desired)4 cups water Preparation: Oat flour cream: mix the flour with cold water and milk; bring to boil; stir continuously; boil for 20 minutes until smooth and creamy; add butter, honey or sugar; stir well; remove from heat; drink it hot.Coarse-cut oats cream: soak the oats with six cups of cold water for two to three hours;...
Thursday, March 6, 2008
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My Ethiopian Cooking: Cracked Wheat Cereal (Yesinde Qiniché)Ingredients:2 cups cracked wheat1-2 tablespoon purified butter (Nitir Kebe)*3 cups water ¼ garlic powder1½ cup milk or rice milkA pinch of turmeric or curry powderSalt and black pepper to tastePreparation: 1st Step: In a non-stick cooking pot, combine and boil water; milk or rice milk, one tablespoon of butter, turmeric or curry, and salt;2nd Step: Rinse the cracked wheat with cold water; add it to the boiling liquid; lower the heat, stir...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Ingredients:1 lbs fresh salmon2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 yellow and 1 red or orange pepper1 medium tomato1 medium squash2 stalks celery1 green onion/scallion2 cloves garlic diced and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon basil minced1 tablespoon white wine (if desired)1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or ¼ teaspoon red hot pepper powderSalt and Pepper to tastePreparation:1st Step: Rinse the salmon in fresh lemon juice and cold water, pat dry and place it in baking pan;2nd Step: Chop all vegetables...
Monday, March 3, 2008
Ingredients: 2 4oz Sardines (in oil or water)2 green onions/scallions1 hot green pepper (seeded)½ medium tomato (seeded)½ medium sweet red pepper (seeded)½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil *1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice¼ teaspoon basil¼ teaspoon parsleyBlack pepper to tastePreparation:1st Step: Chop thinly the scallions, tomato, sweet pepper and hot green pepper;2nd Step: Prepare the salad dressing - mix the lemon juice, oil, basil, parsley, black pepper; Whisk it well;3rd Step:...
Sunday, March 2, 2008
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Ingredients:1 lb Swiss chard (Costta)2 green onions/scallion (chopped)1 leek (chopped)2 tablespoons extra-virgin oil or vegetable oil½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon dry basil1 hot green pepper (seeded and sliced)Black pepper and salt to taste2 tablespoons waterPreparation:1st Step: Separate the Swiss Chard stem and leaves; rainse them well with cold water; chopping the leaves and the stem separate;2nd Step: Slightly dry the chopped leaves with salad spinner or towel paper;3rd Step: Sauté the...
Saturday, March 1, 2008
This tenderized grilled meat is my favorite dish. It is great for any occasion.Ingredients:2lb boneless lamb leg½ cup red wine2 Bell peppers1 red onion or shallot4 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder1½ teaspoon chili pepper powder (berbere) ½ teaspoon black pepperSalt to tastePreparation:1st Step: Cut the meat in cubes or as desired;2nd Step: Mix the wine, oil, garlic, chili pepper, black pepper and salt; whisk well;3rd Step: In a dip bowl, Combine the meat and the mixture; Keep it in...
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