We have officially hit grilling season in our house which means we take any opportunity to use our grill and dine al fresco before the heat and humidity of D.C. summers become too unbearable. It’s been a while since we’ve … Continue reading #132: Honduras – Plato Tipico Featuring Carne Asada
One would expect that during a challenge like this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I might not have eaten one of the dishes I was about to prepare. But I can say, which is a bit of a … Continue reading #126: Nicaragua – Nacatamales
Real talk right here. The only time I’ve ever had a pupusa was from this little pupseria in my old neighborhood in Columbia Heights. I may have (and by “may” I really mean most definitely) had a bit too much … Continue reading #95: El Salvador – Pupusas
Sometimes I intentionally make a meal that is completely from one region of the world. Other times I just want to do something simple, whether its a meat main or a side dish, to represent one of my companies but … Continue reading #93: Panama – Carne en Palito
I’ve made this comment before and I will make it again. There are SO MANY version of chicken and rice throughout the world. There are a lot of common elements, but every so often you come across one that has … Continue reading #74: Costa Rica – Arroz Con Pollo
As we now reach November, we have reached my 50th country for the year! I always enjoy when November hits. I love the crispness in the air, the anticipation of the holiday season, and lest we forget, the shift to … Continue reading #50: Guatemala – Pepian de Pollo
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve started to see a pattern as I research recipes. In addition to seeing a lot of peanut butter used in African dishes, I’ve also come to learn that just about every region … Continue reading #33: Belize – Stewed Chicken with Rice and Beans
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 