CUBAN SPICY JALAPENO MEATBALLS
Makes about 30

2 jalapenos, chopped
1 pound ground beef {or ground turkey}
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 small onion, chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
16oz jar of Salsa of choice

Form meatballs out of everything but the salsa. Cook uncovered in 400F oven, 15-20 minutes. ( Read more... )

CUBAN RICE
Arroz a la Cubana

Here's your basic rice without a lot of outside enhancement. The fresh garlic, tomato sauce, and stock are enough to make it a very satisfying side dish or main vegetable choice.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup tomato sauce
1 bay leaf, crushed
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FRENCH BACON AND HAZELNUT LEEKS
Serves 4

Warm leeks napped in smoky bacon cream with the crack of nuts in their bite...

4 medium leeks
4 tablespoons hazelnuts, coarsly chopped
6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup/250ml heavy cream
Salt and pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim all but an inch of green ( Read more... )

CUBAN SNOW PEAS IN OLIVE OIL SAUCE
Vainitas Chinas en Salsa de Aceite de Oliva

Snow peas, not typically Cuban, are enjoyed today in many Cuban-American homes. Mint leaves, still widely used in Cuba today, add the crowning touch to this simple saute prepared in olive oil.

Serves 4

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled ( Read more... )

INDIAN SPICY FRIED POTATOES
Serves 6

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
6 cups diced, cooked white potatoes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a large, nonstick fry pan. When hot, add mustard, and sesame and fennel seeds, stirring constantly. As soon ( Read more... )

MALAY FRIED ANCHOVIES WITH PEANUTS

A delicious crisp nibble served with drinks, the salt, fish, hot and sweet flavours competing for attention.

Peanut oil for deep frying
90g/3ozs/1 cup dried small anchovies {ikan bilis}
150g/5ozs/1 cup raw peanuts
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

Heat oil in a wok and fry anchovies ( Read more... )

GREEK AVOCADO SALAD WITH RED ONION AND FETA
Serves 4

Grated zest of 4 lemons, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper
1 large red onion, cut into very thing slices
4 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
8ozs feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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INDIAN COCONUT CHICKEN WITH ORANGE RICE
Serves 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken beasts, halved
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 whole habanero chile pepper, stemmed and seeded
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
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CHINESE CRISP FRIED PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
Gwoo Lo Yook

1 pound pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 egg white
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FRENCH MUSHROOM SOUP
Serves 6

1/2 cup brandy 
2ozs dried wild mushrooms {such as shiitake} 
3 tablespoons sweet butter 
1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped 
1/2 pound button mushrooms, finely chopped 
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, finely chopped 
3 cups chicken broth 
Salt & pepper to taste

Soak dried mushrooms in warmed brandy for 20 minutes & drain ( Read more... )