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Key Sir Alicha (Ethiopian Beets and Potatoes)

Key Sir Alicha (Ethiopian Beets and Potatoes)

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beets and stir to combine. Add 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until beets are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.

By Leftover Inspired

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

Saharan West African Peanut and Pineapple Soup

Saharan West African Peanut and Pineapple Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak dried pineapple in a bowl of water until softened, at least 30 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sweet onion, celery, and leek in hot oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt over the vegetables; stir to coat. Cook and stir until strongly fragrant, about 4 minutes more.
  4. 4 Add peanut butter to the pot. Drain about half the juice from the tomatoes and discard; pour remaining tomatoes and juice into the pot. Cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Pour 3 cups water into the pot; add drained pineapple.
  5. 5 Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer soup for 1 hour. Stir cream, green onion, and garlic into the soup.

By Joy Kimberly

African-Style Oxtail Stew

African-Style Oxtail Stew

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
195 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 10 cups water, celery, tomato paste, bouillon cubes, and garlic in a large Dutch oven; stir until tomato paste dissolves. Add peppercorns and bay leaves; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oxtail; cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer oxtail to the Dutch oven. Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to the Dutch oven.
  3. 3 Cover the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 2 ½ hours. Season stew with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking, covered, until oxtail is tender, but not falling off of the bone, about 30 minutes more.
  4. 4 Transfer oxtail to a serving dish. Add kidney beans to the Dutch oven; return to a simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in ½ cup water. Stir into the Dutch oven; simmer until thickened and clear, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over oxtail.

By Gail

Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains

Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
64 min
Total
89 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken drumsticks in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion, ginger, crushed bouillon cubes, garlic, curry powder, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Cook until chicken starts sticking to the bottom, about 5 minutes. Pour in water, mix, cover the pot, and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Transfer chicken to a baking dish using a slotted spoon. Strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve. Reserve 1 1/2 cups liquid. Discard solids.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the middle and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook 1/2 onion until soft and translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce; cook and stir until slightly thickened and infused into the oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir reserved chicken broth, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper into the pot. Bring to a simmer; add rice. Cook, stirring often, until rice is almost tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and continue cooking until rice is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Heat 1/2 cup of canola oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add plantains and fry on both sides until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Garnish jollof rice with friend plantains and serve with chicken.

By Daisy

Soft Spread Butter

Soft Spread Butter

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a lidded, plastic storage container stir butter until it has a smooth, frosting-like consistency.
  2. 2 Slowly, one tablespoon at a time, stir in the first 1/2 cup of oil; mix until smooth. Stir in the remaining oil a little more quickly, mixing well.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until set.
  4. 4 Store in refrigerator. If the 'butter' melts after being left out, refrigerate to restore solidified quality.

By Cal Schroeck

Aranitas (Shredded Green Plantain Patties)

Aranitas (Shredded Green Plantain Patties)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Gather about 2 tablespoons of shredded plantains and shape into patties.
  2. 2 Fry the patties in the preheated oil until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic salt.

By LatinaCook

Salsa Verde Pork

Salsa Verde Pork

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
370 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork loin; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour salsa over pork.
  3. 3 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
  4. 4 Shred pork using two forks; stir with sauce to coat and combine. Continue cooking on Low for 1 to 3 hours more.

By GANGBrown

Pie Crust III

Pie Crust III

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, oil, and ice water.
  2. 2 Divide dough in half. Roll each piece between two pieces of plastic wrap.

By Linda G.

Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour canola oil evenly onto the bottom of a room-temperature, 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle rosemary and seasoned salt evenly over oil. Place potatoes, cut-side down, in 1 layer at the bottom of the skillet. Press down on potatoes so cut-side is coated in canola oil.
  2. 2 Place the cold skillet into a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bake until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.

By ANTILOPE

Homemade Kale Chips

Homemade Kale Chips

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour oil into a spritzer.
  2. 2 Spread kale over a large baking sheet. Spray oil evenly over kale, then sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and dill; stir until evenly distributed.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes total.

By Terrie

Paneer

Paneer

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat; watch carefully to prevent milk from boiling over. When milk begins to boil, pour buttermilk into the pot in a steady stream, stirring constantly. The milk will separate into curds and water.
  2. 2 Line a colander with cheesecloth. Pour milk mixture through the cheesecloth, reserving some of the strained liquid. Let milk mixture sit in the colander until curds are settled and dripping stops, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer strained curds to a food processor. Process until smooth and mixture can be formed into a ball. Add some of the reserved liquid and process again if mixture is too dry. The consistency should resemble firm ricotta cheese.
  4. 4 Turn cheese out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5 To cook paneer, heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cut paneer into bite-sized pieces. Fry in hot oil until very pale golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By AMIBOULD

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

By DRUMNWRITE

Cinnamon and Sugar Popped Sorghum

Cinnamon and Sugar Popped Sorghum

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sorghum into a small brown paper bag and fold shut. Microwave on High until the majority of sorghum is popped, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer popped sorghum into a bowl and drizzle with canola oil; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.

By Alli Shircliff

Firecracker Crackers

Firecracker Crackers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk canola oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ranch dressing mix, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Divide crackers evenly into two 1-gallon-sized sealable bags. Pour oil mixture evenly over crackers; seal the bags and flip to allow oil mixture to run over the crackers for 5 minutes; flip again. Repeat the flipping every five minutes to evenly coat the crackers for about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove crackers from the bags and spread onto large platters. Allow to sit, 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By DOEYE

Linda's Fried Walnuts

Linda's Fried Walnuts

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil, and stir in half the walnuts; reduce heat to medium, and boil for 1 minute. Remove nuts with a slotted spoon, and let drain in a colander set in the sink. Repeat with remaining walnuts. Rinse the walnuts under hot water, and transfer to a mixing bowl. Toss the walnuts with the sugar.
  2. 2 In an electric skillet with heat set to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), heat the canola oil. With a metal slotted spoon, place enough nuts to cover the bottom of the skillet; the oil will sizzle and pop, so be careful to avoid spatters. Gently stir the nuts with the spoon. Fry the walnuts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the walnuts in clumps to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Sprinkle the nuts with salt, and let cool. Store in airtight container.

By Sharon Karohl Kang

Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. 2 While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
  3. 3 Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.

By ServingsofYum

Easy Fried Eggplant

Easy Fried Eggplant

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Dip eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Place breaded eggplant in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Serve and enjoy!

By WALLEN

Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)

Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put garlic cloves in a food processor with the cutting blade in place. Pulse until smooth. Add salt. Use a spatula to push garlic into the middle of the bowl. Pulse again on low. Use the spatula to push down garlic again.
  2. 2 Using the drizzle adapter in the food processor, slowly pour in 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice on low speed. Pour in 1 cup oil; spread will emulsify and start to turn white. Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides. Add remaining lemon juice on low speed. Slowly add remaining 2 cups oil, processing until spread is thick and creamy.
  3. 3 Transfer garlic spread to a storage bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Pan-Fried Crookneck Squash

Pan-Fried Crookneck Squash

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet; heat over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Slice squash; sprinkle with salt. Roll slices in cornmeal to coat.
  3. 3 Fry squash for 5 minutes; flip and continue frying, flipping occasionally, until crispy and golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Clements

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  2. 2 Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  3. 3 Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.

By MATHGOD

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Mix cake mix, canola oil, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; flatten to 1/4-inch thick on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

By Oobreyjay

Delicious Baked Corn Chips

Delicious Baked Corn Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
7 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange corn tortillas in a single layer, with no overlap, on a baking sheet. Brush tortillas with oil; sprinkle garlic salt, oregano, and chili powder on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, with the door slightly ajar, until crispy, about 7 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before serving.

By dasunrisin

No-Roll Pie Crust

No-Roll Pie Crust

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour, sugar, and salt into the center of a pie plate. Make a well in the center and pour in oil and milk. Mix with a fork, then press into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Laura Nielsen

Easy Fried Spinach

Easy Fried Spinach

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat until mixture stops bubbling. (This allows water in the butter to evaporate.) Add garlic; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir until leaves are dark and about 1/4 of their original size, about 5 minutes.

By roteir