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Persian Steamed Rice

11:08 AM
Thank you,diner524,for explaining this so much better than I would.Made this during the Zwt6 and this was my review: "This is the way I saw my sister in law making rice. I always...

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Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Herbs Stew

9:52 AM
A very popular stew in Iran,which I highly enjoy,due to the heavy use of herbs.Served with steamed basmati rice. Iranian women buy the herbs by the kilo,fry it and freeze it for future...

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Pickled Cucumbers

12:10 PM
Maryland Jim was a fellow Vagabond on the ZWT6 ( we came in 2 nd!!!).I tried his recipe during the tour. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3...

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Spanish Rice

12:54 PM
"Everyone in my family loved it! My dad asks for it and he never has any cravings!I added garlic and a little saffron. Sometime I add a carrot too for the kids." This...

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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

12:51 PM
Another great find among my reviews.I've made this last winter and I really liked it and it worked out even with green lentils,just the color wasn't as pretty. Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil,...

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Thick and smooth Chocolate pudding

12:46 PM
I was looking through my reviews and came accross this recipe which I totally love and is my chocolate fix! Even though I'm not into chocolate that much this one I really enjoy....

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Merry Xmas in different languages...

12:16 PM
Afrikaans:Geseënde Kersfees Australia: Ave a Bonza Chrissy,Mate! English:Merry Christmas Farsi: Christmase shoma mobarak boshe French: Joyeux Noel German: Fröhliche Weihnachten Greek: Kala Christouyenna Hungarian: Kellemes Karacsonnyi Unnepeket Italian: Buon Natale Japanese: Kurisumasu Umedetou...

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Curried Lentil and Vegetable Soup

6:53 AM
This recipe comes from lovely Katew from the land down under and while it's summer in Australia,here's were freezing. Great soup especially if you need a quick curry fix,like I do sometimes.Kids too...

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Cafe con Leche

6:43 AM
Thank you Debber for a fast coffee and for sharing how they drink their coffee in Spain! Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon instant coffee 2 teaspoon sugar Heat milk (saucepan on stove...

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How to Clean your Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner

6:32 AM
The stuff that comes out is pretty gross. Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup baking soda Mix the two ingredients and pour into the water reserve of your coffee maker. Let drip...

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Cinnamon Coffee Cocoa

6:20 AM
Still haven't finished transfering my review from the zaar.Made this in May and as I'm searching for Christmas gifts,I'll put it in here as I might use it. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1...

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Pumpkin Pie

6:26 AM
I've made for Halloween my first pumpkin pie and we all loved it! Just so you know,Romanians are not fond of pumpkin,here it's actually called "food for pigs". The last time we went...

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Pink Diamond's Upside Down Cake

12:23 PM
Another winner recipe! With all those variations and I used fresh plums. Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder...

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Flavorful Rice

11:48 AM
I still haven't finished transfering all my recipes and the ones I reviewed. And since I've started doing it I've tried new recipes as well... This is Azparzych's recipe. Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups...

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Just showing off that I'm a honorary citizen of Lawrencetown

5:52 AM
Anybody remembers the voting for Lawrencetown? They didn't win,but came in second and for a place so small it was quite a big accomplishment. I'll go to search for the details.  I even...

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Cookie Cutters

12:13 AM
I've been complaining for so long that I cannot get good cookie cutters here. The plastic Chinese cutters don't work for me. I've got a gingerbreadman cookie that I've had for about 10...

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Zucchini Fritters

12:12 AM
Made this last summer. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups courgettes, grated 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup self-raising flour, approx oil Beat the eggs. Crush the...

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Life after Zaar

1:21 AM
I'm quoting myself here from food.com (is still kills me to call it this and not zaar).Posted it on Aug 05/2010. Today I logged in for a little bit longer time than I...

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How to open pistachios

12:44 AM
In October,I was the VIP of the Vegetarian Swap. Looking through the thread I came across this great tip,after seeing Loula's picture. Being married to an Iranian,we always have pistachios in our home.While...

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Zaar Shopping Bag Swap

12:38 PM
I still can't call it food.com. I feel like betraying someone.Anyway,I took part in this shopping bag swap and I was partnered up with Lalaloula.These are the great bags she sent me: The...

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Uncle Bill's Green Split Pea With Hambone Soup

5:24 PM
Click on the title and it will take you straight to Uncle Bill's recipe to food.com. Oh,I so miss recipezaar.Everything was faster and it was a part of my life.On the other hand,...

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Please vote for me!!!

12:52 AM
I entered a cooking contest on a Romanian site and I need votes. It's a vote a day for two weeks.I appreciate any clicks! It's the roasted garlic one. Please vote for my...

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Heinz ketchup -copycat

2:18 PM
I have to post this really quick for safekeeping.Try this and you won't buy it again. Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste with garlic 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup white...

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Update on Little

2:13 PM
Little is not missing in action or anywhere else. I've been busy,too many people around the computer,or I'm getting computer time at the wrong moment,or I'm tired. There's always something. Since I've started...

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