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Brazilian

Bahiana Bolo

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This cake recipe is supposed to be a very authentic version of the bolo made in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. My memories of Bahiana food are mainly the ultra-fresh seafood, vegetables, and fruits, but as I […]

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Cakes

Pain aux pruneaux

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1 C pitted prunes 1/2 C cognac 1 T honey 2 eggs 1-1/4 C buckwheat flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t black pepper 1 C milk With scissors, snip the prunes into small pieces. Soak […]

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Quick Breads

Bannock

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3 C all purpose flour 1-1/2 t salt 1 T baking powder 4-5 T butter or lard, plus some for greasing the pan 1-1/4 C lukewarm water If using an oven, preheat to 425 F. […]

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Grilling

Snowshoe flatbread

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This flatbread is similar to nan, common in Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan. You can also make it with a higher proportion of whole wheat flour. 2-1/2 C warm water 1 t yeast 1 C whole […]

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Indian

Green sauce (not really a sauce)

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This is actually a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Tastes great with lentil dal. Nancy Bacon, who modified this from Yamuna Devi’s Broccoli and Spinach Puree, calls it “mainlining vegetables.” It’s a staple […]