German Maultaschen Dumplings

(Mouth pockets) SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 90 MINUTES COOKS IN: 15 mins Ingredients 2 2/3 cups flour (all-purpose) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons water 2 to 3 slices of bacon (cooked and chopped) 1/2 medium onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 ounce bread (day-old) 5 ounces frozen spinach (thawed,Continue reading “German Maultaschen Dumplings”

Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup

SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKS IN: 45 mins Ingredients CHICKEN STOCK 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock / broth2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock / broth 1 cup (250 ml) water1 cup (250 ml) water 3 chicken drumsticks (Note 1)3 chicken drumsticks (Note 1) LAKSA BROTH 1 1/2 tbsp oil1 1/2 tbsp oil 2 garlic cloves , minced2 garlic cloves , mincedContinue reading “Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup”

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

SERVES: 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 10 oz chicken broth 1 cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound cooked boneless chicken breast – cut into bite size pieces 1 15 oz can of white hominy 1 15 oz can of black beans rinsed/drained 1 cup yellow corn kernels cooked 1 4 oz can of chopped green chilies 3 cubes frozen cilantro or 1/2 cup chopped fresh Optional SlicedContinue reading “Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup”

Italian Osso Buco

(Braised Veal Shanks) SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKS IN: 2hrs 15 mins Ingredients 1 lb veal shanks (2 fillets of osso buco) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion , diced 1 carrot , peeled, diced 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 cup water 2 cubes chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 14.5 oz tomatoes , diced, from the can 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1/3 cup fresh parsley , chopped 2 cloves garlic , minced Method Season ossoContinue reading “Italian Osso Buco”

Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Rice

(Com Ga) PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKS IN: 45 MINUTES Ingredients 600g Chicken Drumsticks (free-range chicken preferred) 1 ½ cups chopped/grated ginger 3 teaspoons salt 5 cups white rice (washed, rinsed and drained dry) Method Thoroughly clean the chicken in a bath of water and salt. Then rinse. Heat a large pot on medium high.Continue reading “Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Rice”

Four Grain Congee Rice Porridge

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKS IN: 25 MINUTES Ingredients 1/4 cup brown rice 1/4 cup red rice 1/4 cup quinoa 1/8 cup dried mung beans 8 cups stock (chicken or vegetable) 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced 1.5 cups purple sweet potato, cubed 1/2 cup shelled edamame beans 1/2 cup corn kernels ToppingsContinue reading “Four Grain Congee Rice Porridge”