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Translators without Borders Cookbook

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Green Mexican enchiladas

Green Mexican enchiladas (enchiladas verdes)

Enchiladas are probably one of the most famous dishes in Mexico. They are made out of corn tortillas, filled with chicken and with a sauce on top. We Mexicans are known for spicy food but don’t be afraid! These enchiladas have just the right spiciness in them. Get a taste of Mexico with this super…

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Kibbeh in warm yogurt sauce (kibbeh labaneyeh/ كبّة لبنية)

A hearty Syrian dish that brings back happy childhood memories of large family gatherings on feast days; three generations, from grandparents down to a dozen noisy grandchildren, filling the spacious Aleppian house. The delicately tangy smell of warming yogurt would fill the air, announcing the approach of a much anticipated banquet, to be followed soon…

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Broad Beans & Tahini Sauce

Broad beans in tahini sauce / فول بالطحينة

A rich traditional Arabic dish, usually consumed for breakfast. It consists of cooked broad beans (fava beans) in tahini sauce. Tahini sauce can be used with other Middle Eastern dishes as well, such as Falafel. If you enjoy this recipe, please consider a donation to TWB. Broad beans in tahini sauce / فول بالطحينة Print…

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Pumpkin Ravioli

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Ravioli with Green Pesto and Pumpkin Seed Crunch

This is a recipe that I developed myself in preparation for my appearance on a German cooking show, “Der Küchenschlacht”. I cooked it as my starter on the second of a total of five shows and it was highly praised by the judge, a famous Swiss TV chef, who even asked for the recipe on…

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Dushbarah

Dushbarah (Düşbərə)

This is a traditional dish from the cuisine of Azerbaijan, a small country on the shores of the Caspian Sea, south of the mighty Caucasus Mountains. My family is from Azerbaijan so I was raised on my grandmothers’ and mom’s recipes of the traditional Azeri dishes. This one is my personal favourite, as prepared by…

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Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice

A dear family friend from my childhood gave this recipe to me the last time I visited her. At the time she was very ill but made the effort to entertain us and served us this delicious slice. Of course, I just had to have the recipe; it’s really easy and it’s always a hit,…

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fish stew and fufu

Fish stew

I made this stew in just 30 minutes, creating a tasty and filling recipe that will warm you up and make you feel really good. Serve it with crusty bread, potatoes, rice, noodles, polenta, etc. or something exotic like fufu. If you enjoy this recipe, please consider a donation to TWB. Fish stew Print Recipe…

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The Translators without Borders Cookbook celebrates multiculturalism and diversity through the universally common love of food. The Cookbook was created and is entirely managed by volunteers. If you use and enjoy the recipes, please consider a donation to TWB.

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apples biscuits bread cake chicken chocolate Christmas courgette dairy-free dessert festive fish gluten-free lemon nut-free nuts orange oranges pie pudding vegan vegetarian yoghurt

Cuisines

American Azeri French Irish Italian Mexican Syrian

Ingredients

all-purpose flour baking powder beurre black pepper breadcrumbs brown sugar butter celery chicken stock cinnamon cornflour eggs egg yolk farine flour garlic granulated sugar ground beef ground ginger honey large eggs lemon juice lime mascarpone nutmeg oeufs oil olive oil onion parmesan Parmesan cheese pepper plain flour pointed red pepper raisins rice salt sea salt sucre sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil warm water water zucchini

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This Cookbook is composed of recipes provided pro bono by supporters of Translators without Borders (TWB). The recipes must not be sold or otherwise used for profit.

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Acknowledgements

This project was made possible by
Claire Cox and Becky Mynett: original cookbook concept
Chris Thompson - dtp
Pavel Gudoshnikov and Sophie Llewellyn Smith: web development
Sue Fortescue - general coordination and wonderfulness

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