Vegetables


Grape leaves

Grape leaves, the leaves of the common grape vine (Vitis vinifera) are widely used in the cuisines of Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Armenia, in arabic cuisines, but also in Vietnam and Thailand. Stuffed grape leaves (Dolma) are a well-liked appetizer (Mezze) or served as a main dish. As meat stuffed grape leaves are mostly served
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Refried Beans, Frijoles Refritos

Refried beans, in Spanish called Frijoles Refritos, are one of the most common side dishes in Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine. Traditionally refried beans are made from pinto beans, but we think, that black beans are even more delicious. To prepare refried beans both from pinto beans and from black beans You´ll have to invest
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Cress (Lepidium sativum), garden cress

Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is most probably originated in Persia (Iraq). As cress is quite easy to plant and because the sprouts are high in vitamins and minerals, cress conquered the cuisines of the world very early. In Europe garden cress is known since the 8. century and it is a highly appreciated supplier of
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Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca (Manihot esculenta)

Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also called Manioc, Tapioca or Yuca, is a plant from the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) native to South America. Nowadays Cassava is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries. Biggest producer is Nigeria, ahead of Thailand. Mainly used is the Cassava root, which is an important supplier of starch and flour. The raw
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Jalapeno

The Jalapeño is a medium sized and medium hot chili pepper widley used in the Mexican and TexMex cuisine. Jalapeños, mostly harvested, while still green, are originated in Mexico and a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum. Depending on cultivation, climate and preparation the Jalapeño chili has a heat level of 2,500 – 8,000 Scoville,
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Alfalfa Sprouts (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a plant from the pea family (Fabaceae). Fully grown plants are widely used as animal food, but the alfalfa sprouts are a delicious ingredient in many cuisines of the world. The healthy sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals and their nutty flavour hamonises perfectly with cheese. Alfalfa sprouts are a
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Sauerkraut, Sour Cabbage

Sauerkraut, finely shredded cabbage, fermented by lactic acid bacteria, is often confused with coleslaw. The big difference between sauerkraut (sour cabbage) and coleslaw is, that coleslaw gets its sourness by vinegar and sauerkraut by a fermentation process. World champions in the consumption of sauerkraut are the Germans, so during the world wars they got the
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