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How to make a Pissaladière

September 7, 2024 smitsa 0

An onion, anchovy, tomato and olive tart which the French call the Pissaladière. It is their answer to the original Neapolitan pizza  because as Anne […]

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Making Bourbon Biscuits

September 6, 2024 smitsa 0

Bourbon biscuits are a classic chocolate-flavored sandwich biscuit with a creamy chocolate filling. They originated in Britain and have remained a tea-time favorite for decades. […]

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Preparing Florentine Biscuits

September 6, 2024 smitsa 0

Florentine biscuits, commonly known as “Florentines,” have a somewhat mysterious and debated origin. Despite their name, it is believed that Florentines may not have originated […]

Basque cheesecake

Basque Cheesecake

August 29, 2024 smitsa 0

Basque cheesecake is a decadent dessert from Spain’s Basque Country. It’s known for its unique burnt top and creamy interior. The burnt exterior creates a […]

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What is Okpa?

August 18, 2024 smitsa 0

Okpa is a traditional Nigerian dish made from the flour of Bambara groundnuts, also known as Bambara beans or Vigna subterranea. It is a popular […]

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What is Moin Moin?

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Moin Moin, also spelled Moi Moi or Moyin Moyin, is a traditional dish that originates from Nigeria, a country in West Africa. It is a […]

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What is Caruru?

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Caruru is a traditional Brazilian dish with deep roots in the Afro-Brazilian culture, particularly in the northeastern state of Bahia. This dish is a flavorful […]

black eye beans used to make akara.

What is Akara?

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Akara is a traditional West African dish made from black-eyed peas (also known as cowpeas) that are blended into a batter and deep-fried until golden […]

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A Runner Bean Salad

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Here’s a recipe for a vibrant and nutritious salad featuring sliced runner beans, grilled peach slices, feta cheese, roasted hazelnuts, beetroot, and quinoa, all topped […]

Spaghetti alla puttanesca - italian pasta dish with tomatoes, black olives, capers, anchovies and basil

Linguini alla Puttanesca

August 13, 2024 smitsa 0

Linguini /spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olive, chilli, garlic, anchovies, capers and cherry tomatoes. This flavorful and vibrant dish combines the rich taste of tomatoes […]