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Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and onions to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Strain hot liquid through a sieve. Pour into cups and sweeten with honey.

By barbara

Fresh Sangrita

Fresh Sangrita

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lime juice and onion slice in a bowl, making sure the onion is completely covered with the juice. Allow to soak 2 to 3 hours; remove the onion and discard.
  2. 2 Stir the orange juice, hot sauce, and salt into the lime juice; chill the sangrita before serving.

By gem

Cucumber Slices with Dill

Cucumber Slices with Dill

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and dill in a large serving bowl.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, water, and salt in a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

By Julie

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
60 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch pan or large pizza pan with prepared dough, making sure dough extends up sides of pan.
  2. 2 Sauté onion in a skillet until translucent and pour cooked onion into a large mixing bowl. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, chop and add to onion; mix well.
  3. 3 Stir in sour cream. Beat eggs enough to break up yolks, then mix in to pie mixture. Add flour to thicken mixture (onions will create a lot of water), then add salt. Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seed.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until onions start to turn golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

By Bill Whitford

German Leek and Potato Soup

German Leek and Potato Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.

By Sara

Knefla Soup II

Knefla Soup II

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine flour, egg, 1/2 cup water and salt to form a dough. Cut into thin strips or small pieces.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to boil. Stir in dough, potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 While pasta and potatoes are cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Save drippings.
  4. 4 Return pasta and potato mixture to large pot over medium-low heat, and combine with bacon, a teaspoon of bacon grease, milk, cream and salt and pepper. Adjust bacon grease to taste and milk or cream to cover. Simmer 20 minutes, without boiling. Serve hot.

By Terri

Homemade Vegetable Juice Cocktail

Homemade Vegetable Juice Cocktail

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a collection container under the exit spout of a juicer; turn the juicer on. Place tomatoes into the feeding chute; insert the food pusher and gently guide tomatoes down the chute. Repeat with celery, onion, green pepper, beets, carrots, and garlic.
  2. 2 Place juice into a large pot. Stir in sugar, black pepper, horseradish, lemon juice, and enough water to form a thin consistency: season with Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack juice into hot, sterilized 1-quart jars, filling to within ¾ inch of the top. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt into each jar. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove jars from the stockpot and let rest on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Stacy

Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place parsnips and carrots in a mixing bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and parsnips are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until softened and onion is beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, brown sugar, garlic, and roasted parsnips and carrots. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are very soft and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Season with ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Working in batches, pour soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get soup moving before leaving it on to purée.
  8. 8 Pour blended soup into a clean pot. Stir in milk and cream. Return to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

By Alan Dorchak

Copycat V8 Juice

Copycat V8 Juice

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Process tomatoes, onion, 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon celery, carrot, beet, green bell pepper, and garlic through a juicer.
  3. 3 Stir together vegetable juices, water, lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the jar and lid in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle juice into the jar. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and salt into juice. Wipe the rim of the jar with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw on the ring.
  5. 5 Process juice in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 35 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jar from the pressure canner and place onto a cloth-covered or wooden surface until cool. Press the center of the lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the ring for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lisa

Ripley's Bloody Mary Mix for Canning

Ripley's Bloody Mary Mix for Canning

4.1

Prep
120 min
Cook
75 min
Total
675 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind chile de arbol peppers with a mortar and pestle until becomes a powder; set aside.
  2. 2 Place tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, and jalapeño in the bowl of a food processor, in batches; pulse until finely chopped then transfer to a large pot.
  3. 3 Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, horseradish, bay leaves, chile de arbol powder, kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, celery seeds, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce into tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring regularly, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes; remove and discard bay leaves.
  4. 4 Place vegetable mixture in a vegetable juicer, in batches if necessary; process. Strain excess pulp from juice if desired. Pour juice into a large pot over medium heat; cook until nearly boiling then stir in lemon juice.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, inspect 8 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until Bloody Mary mix is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  6. 6 Pack hot Bloody Mary mix into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canning kettle and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 40 minutes (or 35 minutes if using pint-sized jars).
  8. 8 Remove jars from the pot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Cool, 8 hours to overnight. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Cara

Ethiopian Chicken

Ethiopian Chicken

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken wings and onion in a soup pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). While the wings are cooking, combine the soy sauce, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a saucepan, and warm over medium heat. When chicken is done, drain water (may be reserved for other uses as a broth), and pour in the soy sauce mixture. Stir to coat all of the wings, then place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the outsides are crispy. Baste with sauce as desired while cooking.

By Heidi B

Cherry Tomato Chutney

Cherry Tomato Chutney

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cherry tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and let cook until tomatoes are soft and broken.
  2. 2 Mix white onion, green onion, cilantro, and chile peppers in a medium bowl; add hot cooked tomatoes and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

By Valeriekooka

Spicy African Yam Soup

Spicy African Yam Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  2. 2 Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.

By Colleen Moir

Moroccan Mashed Potatoes

Moroccan Mashed Potatoes

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until translucent and lightly brown, about 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain water from potatoes; mash. Stir in onion; continue mashing. Add turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cumin; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil until potatoes reach a creamy consistency.

By Dania

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 While the oil is heating, purée onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves.
  3. 3 Place plantains in a bowl and pour onion mixture over top. Add chile pepper and salt; mix until plantains are coated.
  4. 4 Fry plantains in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-line plate.

By aduani

South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)

South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sauce by mixing together the yogurt, curry powder, sugar and oil in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  2. 2 Peel and cut the onion into 1 inch cubes. Thread skewers alternating lamb cubes, onion dried apricot halves. Place them into a large resealable bag and pour in the sauce. Make sure the kabobs are evenly well coated. Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Grill the kabobs over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness.

By Brian Wilson

South African-Inspired Butternut Soup

South African-Inspired Butternut Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, jalapeno, and elephant garlic and cook until onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice until well mixed. Add butternut squash and water; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender and soup is thick, about 1 hour. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Ladle hot soup into bowls and swirl cream in the center of each bowl just before serving.

By Sch-D

Gisela's Butternut Squash Soup

Gisela's Butternut Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir in the butternut squash cubes, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the squash cubes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour back into the pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Whisk in sour cream until smooth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until almost simmering, and serve hot.

By SouthAfricanSweetie

Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)

Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are combined, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage and mix well.
  2. 2 Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cabbage is tender but not completely soft, about 20 minutes. Add water if vegetables look dry.

By Leftover Inspired

Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)

Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef with 1/2 of the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped onion in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated. Shape meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch oblong patties; you should have 12 to 14 meatballs.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown patties in batches in the hot skillet until crispy on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Set meatballs aside in a rimmed serving dish.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and stir remaining chopped onion into drippings in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in Roma tomatoes, dried parsley, and ras el hanout. Pour in water. Cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour tomato sauce over meatballs to serve.

By jacqueline senouci

North African Beef Stew

North African Beef Stew

1.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
135 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir beef in a stockpot over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir harissa into beef mixture until coated; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Season beef mixture with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Pour enough water over beef to completely cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and tomatoes to stew; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beef and potatoes are tender, 2 to 3 hours.

By CICOYLE

West African Peanut Soup

West African Peanut Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook and stir until tender. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir in vegetable stock, tomatoes, pepper, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in rice; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in peanut butter until well blended; serve.

By PIETOGO

Ethiopian Cabbage Dish

Ethiopian Cabbage Dish

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage, salt, pepper, cumin, and turmeric; cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add potatoes; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.

By stamarex

African Curry

African Curry

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, and saute until onion is lightly browned. Mix tomatoes, curry powder, and salt into the skillet, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Mix in the chicken, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  2. 2 Reduce skillet heat to low. Stirring constantly, gradually blend in the coconut milk over a period of about 10 minutes. Mix in lemon juice just before serving.

By Valeriekooka

African Cabbage Stew

African Cabbage Stew

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cabbage into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir tomatoes into onion mixture, place cover on saucepan, and cook until tomatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix water and tomato paste in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the saucepan. Stir the mixture, replace the cover, and cook another 5 minutes. Add mackerel in tomato sauce; season with red pepper flakes and seasoned salt. Stir drained cabbage into the mixture. Cover saucepan and simmer mixture until mackerel is hot, 10 to 15 minutes.

By MissGhana85

Easy African Peanut Soup

Easy African Peanut Soup

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  3. 3 When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.

By DRUMNWRITE

Cassava Couscous (Attieke)

Cassava Couscous (Attieke)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts, sesame seeds, bay leaf, and salt, stirring often until vegetables are tender and seeds and peanuts have toasted; add attieke, stirring constantly. Pour water over entire skillet, distributing evenly.
  2. 2 Cover skillet; reduce heat to medium. Steam attieke until it is moist and heated all the way through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Uncover skillet; fold attieke with a spatula. Top with cilantro.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.

By Clark Brown