Traditional humus is made from garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and other flavorful ingredients. This outstanding spread dates back to Egypt in the 13th century and remains a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. See how
Every culture around the world has some type of flatbread that dates back to the oldest recorded history. One popular flatbread with a Naan which was first recorded by an Indian poet back in 1300 AD. Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven with very high heat. You can make a homemade version
Did you know that hummus is extremely simple to make? If you enjoy the taste of hummus then see how it is made in this episode of POV Italian Cooking. This base recipe of hummus can be flavored per your main dish, as a plating item or as a standalone appetizer.
garbanzo beans, olive oil, See video for ingredients!
It’s easy to enhance flavor of shrimp while pairing it with pasta in a single dish, Shrimp Puttanesca. This history of puttanesca sauce is interesting as it was developed in Naples by prostitutes to lure in potential customers who were hungry but also interested in other services.
Burgers sizzling on the grill is the definitive sound of summer in America. Hamburgers with 80 lean meat and 20 fat, that are featured in this video, makes juicier, more flavorful Burgers. A heavy coating of course kosher salt, pepper and other seasonings make for an unbelievable salt-crusted sear.
Baked Brie is the perfect mix of savory sweet wrapped in the crispy fluff of a puff pastry that provides the ultimate combination of flavor and texture. This ideal appetizer is extremely easy to make but guaranteed to the top crowd pleaser at a party. See how to make Baked Brie in this video where
I was actually trying to adapt a Portuguese sponge cake but the result was quite disappointing, but I discovered a rescue recipe online, so here it is!
American fried chicken really gets your tastebuds going. Forget about calories and slimming, let's have this dish and enjoy it! KFC is good, but homemade is even better!
Chicken thighs, Lemon squeezed and sliced, Black peppercorns, Bayleaf, Granulated sugar, Salt, Yogurt, Milk, Plain flour, Garlic powder, Chilli powder, Paprika, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil for frying
Even when it's hot and you don't have an appetite, you must eat properly. Enjoy cold ramen noodles which are full of vitamins, carbohydrates and protein to keep you full and well!
Sugar, Vinegar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Sesame oil, Oyster sauce, Lemon juice, Ramen noodles, Mustard, Toppings:, Cucumber, omelette, ham, tomato, etc..., Nuts, Sesame seeds
Adding a touch of lemon juice to the liquid from boiled red cabbage will make it more red than blue. Adding the boiled egg in now will give a lovely purple shade!
Although you can make this in a few minutes, it will be even more delicious if you can wait for another half an hour as the umami flavour comes out from the squid jerky.
Hot water, Dashi stock granules, Miso, Chinese leaves, Celery, Spring onion, Squid Jerky
Prawns with shell on, Onion, Red and Yellow Pepper, Green beans, Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Sauce:, Japanese soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Chilli sauce, Curry powder, Lime juice, Coconut milk
The tofu and egg white makes this recipe nice and light.
Asparagus, White fish fillets, Tofu, Egg whites, Ginger, Salt, White soy sauce (or light soy sauce), Green laver, Hard boiled eggs, Vegetable oil for frying, Toppings:, Spring onions, Salted lemon juice
King prawns, Sake, Aubergine, Potato or corn starch, Vegetable oil (for deep frying), Green vinegar dressing:, Cucumber, Granulated sugar, Vinegar, Lemon juice, Salt
You can easily make this on toast if you don't have pitta bread. It's quick because you're using store-cupboard ingredients, and the kids love the sweet sauce!
I made Singapore Fried Noodles using Udon noodles...wow, it was tasty!
Udon noodles, Cooked prawns, Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Bok choy bunch, Green beans, Egg, Onion, Vegetable oil, Curry powder, Chicken stock granules, Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Red chilli
Recipes using shellfish are quite quick to cook, it's almost nature's fast food. Shellfish also has plenty of Vitamin B which is quite difficult to get elsewhere, so eat more shellfish!
Clams, Tomato sauce, White wine, Salt & pepper, Butter, Linguine, Flat parsley (finely chopped)
The Japanese citizens of Morioka who like cold noodles have their own interpretation of ja-ja noodles. You can make a soup called Chi-tan-tan using the leftover miso meat sauce.
Konjac is zero fat, low calorie and very low carbohydrate (1g per 100g). Cook konjac rice as a fried rice to make it nice and tasty. Who said diet food is tasteless!!
Konjac rice, Eggs, Bacon rashers, Spring onions, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock , Sesame oil, Soy sauce
Sushi rice, Nori sheet (1/2), Salad lettuce leaves, Ready salted crisps, Fish fingers (frozen), Cucumber (1cm square, as long as the nori sheet), Mayonnaise
This recipe is easy if you can find passata from the top Italian brand Cirio which makes a deep tasting tomato sauce in seconds. It goes really well with the black pasta (made with squid ink).
Garlic (finely chopped), Passata, Green beans, Black penne (cooked), King prawns, Olive oil, Salt & pepper
After many years of trial and error, I finally succeeded to make this okonomiyaki crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's just like the ones you really enjoy in a restaurant!
A cold appetizer from the Sichuan region of China that is said to make your mouth water just thinking of it. It's surprisingly easy and never fails, but the decisive factor is the Szechuan peppercorn 'Hua Jiao'. You can get it at Chinese supermarkets, so be sure to check it out!
You get a whole new view with this piled-up chicken dish.
Tomato, Chicken thighs with skin on , Cream cheese, Salt & pepper, Potato starch or cornflour, To make the sauce, Light soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Sake, Garlic, Sesame seeds
Turkey breast fillets, Fresh sage or basil leaves, Bacon rashers, Hard cheese (such as Mimolette or Parmigiano reggiano), Flour, Olive oil, White wine, Salt & pepper
It's similar to a Ratatouille in France, but the point is that caponata is sweet and sour with sugar and vinegar. It is best to put it on bread and eat it.
Aubergine, Tomatoes (medium), Onion, Garlic, Capers, Olives (green), Olive oil, Salt and pepper, Fresh chilli, Sugar, Vinegar, Basil
Stuff the peppers cut into curved bowl shapes so that the filling stays put - this is the end of whole stuffed peppers where they're not actually stuffed!
Peppers (green and yellow), Minced pork, Salt & pepper, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Soy sauce, Chicken stock granules, Egg yolk, Breadcrumbs, Flour, Sauce:, White wine, Tomato ketchup, Worcester sauce, Sesame seeds
I made dumplings using chicken and leftover vegetables in the fridge. Coat in egg and breadcrumbs and some vinegar to make it delicious, even when cold.
Chicken breast fillets, Carrot, celery, onion, Cabbage, Ginger, spring onions, Chicken stock granules, Potato starch, Eggs, Vinegar, Flour, Sliced bread, Oil for frying
Beetroot and edamame both have a very vibrant colour. You might think it's too vivid but it's a great combination. In fact, while making the video, I was eating from the plate and before I realised it, it was half finished!
Beetroot, Lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Edamame beans (defrosted), Stilton cheese, Walnuts, Black pepper
Let's cook an Easter recipe. I'm not Christian, but making seasonal recipes makes me really look forward to spring.
Try to get the middle of the yolk to be half-boiled.
Eggs, Salt, Minced pork (minced beef is also good), Pepper, Dried sage, Breadcrumbs, Milk, Egg, Plain flour, Vegetable oil for deep frying, A.Mayonnaise, A.Cornichons (chopped), A.Flat parsley (chopped), A.Horseradish, A.Japanese soy sauce, Salt & pepper
Spaghetti vongole uses clams and white wine. This time, I added onion, anchovy paste and vegetable consomme to make it a really deep taste. Dunk a baguette into the sauce to enjoy this dish twice!
Spaghetti, Clams, White wine, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic, Dried chilli, Anchovy paste, Vegetable consomme, Spring onions