Malaysian Herbal Soup (Bak Kut Teh)

Contributed by Tattfoo Tan

INGREDIENTS

6 chicken thighs with bones
1 packaged herbal soup base
8 cups of water
3 tablespoons of oyster sauce
3 tablespoons of thick soy sauce
3 tablespoons of light soy sauce
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 pack oyster mushroom
1 pack shiitake mushroom
1 pack enoki mushroom
6 cubes of fried bean curd
half a pe-tasi (Chinese romaine lettuce)
2 sticks of fried Chinese twist crullers

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown chicken thighs in a casserole. Once brown add water, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and the herbal soup base. Bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Serve over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with fried Chinese twist crullers.

Peruvian Anticuchos de Corazon (Grilled Beef Heart)

Contributed by Juan William Chavez

INGREDIENTS

1 pound beef heart, trimmed and sliced into chunks
1 head garlic, peeled
3-4 tablespoons aji panca paste
½ red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

For the marinade, place all ingredients, except the beef heart, in a blender and mix until well combined. Pour mixture over beef heart chunks in bowl and let marinate overnight in the fridge or at least 2-4 hours. Skewer beef chunks and grill on med-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Baste with marinade throughout the grilling process. Enjoy with boiled potatoes.

Lactation Cookies

Contributed by Ashley Couse for Andrea Chung

INGREDIENTS

1 cup + 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
pinch of salt
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon fenugreek (optional)
1/3 cup tahini (can also use peanut butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
zest of 1 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, salt, raisins, chocolate chips, baking powder, cinnamon, and fenugreek (if using). In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Wet your hands and scoop out a heaping tablespoon and form into a ball. Add to the baking sheet, press down lightly, and repeat until all dough is used. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet at least 10 minutes.

Taco Soup

Contributed by Taneesha Reynolds for Andrea Chung

INGREDIENTS

SOUP
1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
2 cups frozen corn or 15-ounce can
28 ounces can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
15 ounces can of beans, drained
2 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet
salt and pepper, to taste

SEASONING
(makes 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

TOPPINGS
plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, salsa, lime wedges, hot sauce, cilantro, etc

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot, brown the meat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.

Supreme Bean Soup

Contributed by Otabenga Jones & Associates

INGREDIENTS

1 pound bag of small white navy beans
1/3 cup of olive oil
1 large onion chopped
½ green pepper chopped
2 medium tomatoes diced fine
2 sticks of celery chopped
2 sticks of carrots chopped fine
3-4 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon black cumin seed powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Sort and wash beans, removing any dirt, rocks, and fragmented beans. Soak beans with about a tablespoon of baking soda overnight or about 8 hours. After soaking the beans, bring them to a boil, and skim off white foam formed above water. This foam is made from the outer coating of the bean combined with protein. Together these chemicals cause gas build up in the body and should be removed. Cook the beans, covered on medium, for approximately 90 minutes. When ready, beans will start splitting and can be mashed with a spoon. Add onion, green pepper, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and garlic. Add oil. Add Italian seasoning, curry powder, and black cumin seed powder. Add salt. Add pepper. Stir contents well, and cook on medium for approximately 60 minutes. When complete beans can be easily mashed with a spoon. This dish can either be presented in its original form, or pureed in a blender and then served.

Wood-Fired Buttermilk Biscuit

Contributed by Seitu Jones

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cold butter
¾ cup buttermilk
soft butter to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to approximately 450° F. Mix flour, baking powder, and cut butter into mix. Stir in buttermilk. Place dough on floured surface and roll to a thickness of a half-inch. Use floured round cutter to cut biscuits. Move biscuits onto baking sheet and transfer into oven for 8-15 minutes. Remove from oven with brown. Slather with butter and eat.

Poisoning Antidote

Contributed by Otabenga Jones & Associates
As transmitted by Zora Neale Hurston

INGREDIENTS

Jack of War Tea
Pinch of soda (baking soda-sodium bicarbonate)
1 cup of spring water (preferably sourced locally)

Recipe for Change

Contributed by Seitu Jones

INGREDIENTS

3 Parts Love
3 Parts Power
2 Parts Passion
1 Part Direction
1 Part Leadership

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix love and power well. Love without power is anemic and power without love is reckless and abusive. Then fire up with passion, guided by direction and leadership.

Broccoli Bread

Contributed by Norf Art Collective

INGREDIENTS

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup cottage cheese
16 ounces package chopped broccoli
4 eggs
2 sticks of butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the first five ingredients together well. Then stir in the melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

This recipe was contributed by Norf member Woke3, courtesy of his grandmother, Lovie Jenkins.

Pregnancy Smoothie

Contributed by Ashley Couse for Andrea Chung

INGREDIENTS

1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
2 cups spinach
1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.