When I first saw this recipe, I thought this seemed a lot like a calzone and Katie of the 1990s LOVED calzones. There was a great place where I grew up called “Granny’s Pizza” that had pizza kits and calzones … Continue reading #135: Turkmenistan – Ichlekli
I’m fortunate to live in an area of the country that has a strong Ethiopian population and numerous restaurants to try in the city. I was very unfamiliar with this cuisine prior to my move to Washington, DC from western … Continue reading #124: Ethiopia – Doro Wat + Injera Bread
As we near the end of summer (though it will remain quite hot in DC for at least another month) I wanted to get in one more kebab for good measure. This beef kebab, Mishkaki, hails from multiple countries in … Continue reading #98: Oman – Mishkaki and Khubz
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
I’ve probably mentioned her in some previous posts, but I feel like it’s high time to introduce my sous chef…my dog Rooney! She’s most interested whenever there is anything chicken, cheese or bread-related happening in the kitchen. This dish had … Continue reading #83: Venezuela – Arepas
My trip to Ireland in 2009 marked the kick off of the best promise I ever made to myself…that no matter what, I would make it a point to take an international trip each year. Even if I had no … Continue reading #12: Ireland – Irish Soda Bread
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 