Some form of cornmeal mush is found over much of Africa, both east and west.  Corn (maize) is a staple in Kenya. Ugali (Cornmeal Mush) Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 4 cups water  Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.  Stir boiling water as you sprinkle in the cornmeal.  Cook for 20 minutes or until it is very thick and smooth, stirring constantly to prevent burning.  Cover saucepan and continue cooking 10 more minutes over very low heat.  Serves 6.    ...

      Ingredients     2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped ½ cup red pepper, chopped ½ cup carrots, cut in strips 1 clove garlic, minced fine 1 ½ cups white wine ¾ lb red snapper fillet 1 large tomato, chopped 2 Tbsp pitted ripe olives, chopped 1 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese (or low fat ricotta)       Preparation   In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion, red pepper, carrots and garlic.  Saute 10 minutes.   Add wine and bring to a boil.   Push vegetables to one side of pan.  Place red snapper fillet in center of skillet.  Cover. ...

(From Tanzania) In Tanzania, as in other African countries, soups and stews are served in a consistency that is as thick as our stews.  Coconut bean soup would be used as a meatless main dish by increasing the quantities of beans and rice.  However, this recipe has been thinned to a soup consistency with additional water.  Any dried beans, such as black-eyed peas or pea beans, can be used in this soup.  Just cover them with water and cook until tender before combining them with the other ingredients.  Coconut milk and the delicate use of curry give the soup its unusual flavor.   In a 3 quart saucepan saute the following: 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely1/2 cup...

Fava bean recipe from Syria       These broad beans are known throughout much of the world.  They are popular from China to Peru.  They are widely used in Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece and Iran.  They are very nutritional, and have significant amounts of key vitamins.  Fava beans have been known since ancient times.  Indeed, in ancient Rome they were used as a means of casting a vote.  They are common in many cultures and cuisines.  They also are associated with many folktales.  In fact, the famous beans of the Jack and the Beanstalk story were probably fava beans.         Ingredients   15 oz. can of fava...

One of the staples for the dinner table in much of central and eastern Europe is a popular soup known as borsht, borscht or borsh.  It generally made with beet-root, giving it a deep red color.  There are many varieties of this soup, depending on the country and culture.  Some varieties are meant to be served cold.  However, most recipes are for a hot soup.  This recipe we have here is a hot soup from Russia.     Borsht Ingredients 6-7 grated beets2 lg onions4 or 5 carrots, grated1 head cabbage, grated5 or 6 beef buillon cubes6-8 cups water1 cup white wineSour cream   Preparation Combine all ingredients (except the sour cream).   Simmer...

If you like hummus, then you need to try babaganoosh (spelled various ways).  It is a dish similar to hummus, but made with eggplant instead of chick peas.  The recipe below was submitted to us by a missionary from Syria.       Babaganoosh Ingredients 1 lb fresh eggplant2 cloves garlic (crushed)1 tsp salt2 Tbsp Tahini4 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp Olive oilChopped fresh parsley   Preparation 1.  Peel the eggplant2.  Wrap it with plastic wrap3.  Put it in microwave for 10 min.4.  Unwrap the eggplant5.  Crush eggplant in blender In another bowl 1.  Mix crushed garlic, salt, Tahini and lemon juice2.  Add this mixture to...

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