Octopus, sometimes considered shellfish, are related to squid.
It is common to sell octopus whole, frozen into a solid chunk of ice or fresh. Small octopuses are served as hand-like halves with about 4 tentacles. Large octopuses may be sliced thin for sushi. Live octopus is sometimes eaten for the thrill of having the suction cups […]
Nachynka in Ukrainian literally means stuffing. This dish is usually not stuffed inside anything, but served as a side dish.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (250 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) cornmeal
3 cups (750 ml) homogenized milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp (15 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (7 ml) sugar
1 tsp (15 ml) baking powder
butter to grease casserole dish
Procedure
Melt butter in a […]
Tomatoes with Cheese Stuffing - The addition of cheese to the stuffing used in stuffed tomatoes means added flavor, as well as nutritive value in the form of protein, the food substance in which the tomatoes themselves are lacking. The bread crumbs used for the stuffing supply a large amount of carbohydrate, so that the […]
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (92% lean or better)
1 can diced tomatoes with Green Chiles
2 teaspoons or less taco seasoning mix (mostly cumin)
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 dash Mexican seasoning
corn tortilla chips
Preparation
In a skillet, brown ground beef with Mexican seasoning and Taco Mix.
When beef is browned add the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, cover […]
Rosemary Garlic Baked Potatoes are a delicious side dish of baked potatoes infused with rosemary and garlic.
Ingredients
4 Baking potatoes
4 Tablespoons Olive oil
2 to 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried, crushed Rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground Pepper
Procedure
Heat oven to 400º F.
Wash potatoes and pierce all over with fork.
Lay each potato on an individual 9 inch […]
Kimchi or Gimchi (??) is a Korean dish of pickled vegetables, usually cabbage or white radish, and commonly served as a side dish. It is commonly fermented in a brine of anchovies, ginger, garlic, green onion and chilli pepper. There are infinite varieties, at least as many as there are households.
Ingredients
1 head nappa cabbage
1/2 onion, […]
Classic New England Potato Salad. Chopping the potatoes into small pieces allow more surface to be coated and improves the flavor.
Makes about 10 servings
Ingredients
3 pounds California long white potatoes
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 medium onion, minced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 sweet pickle juice (from jar of pickles)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 tablespoon sugar
salt
pepper
paprika
Procedure
Cut unpeeled potatoes […]
French Fries are a well-known element of fast food.
Ingredients
French Fries
5 potatoes
5 cups of cooking oil
Some paper towels
A pinch of salt
Ketchup
Serves 3-4 people.
Procedure
Heat oil in a pot.
Slice potatoes into thin straw-like pieces.
Deep fry sliced potatoes in heated oil for 10-15 minutes (stir once in a while to ensure even cooking).
Remove and place on plate.
Use paper towels […]
Bubble and Squeak is a traditional English vegetable dish made from the leftover vegetables from a Sunday Roast. The name is derived from the sound the dish makes while cooking.
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fat or oil
Various cooked vegetables, potatoes and cabbage, optionally carrots, peas, and Brussels sprouts.
Procedure
Start by frying a chopped onion in fat […]
Coconut Chutney is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference.
Ingredients
Fresh coconut - 1 cup finely grated
Green hot chili peppers - 6 to 8
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
Cilantro - 1 Tbs, chopped
Ginger paste, 1 tsp
Channa dal - […]