Who here doesn’t like a good Swiss Roll? Or a Ho Ho? We were hosting friends last weekend for dinner (taco bar!) and I wanted to make a dessert that would fulfill a country recipe (I’ve been a bit slow … Continue reading #118: Chile – Brazo de Reina
Happy New Year! I took a few weeks off from cooking new countries to recover from the holidays and to do some planning for a new year of cooking. It’s hard to believe I’ve been at this for two years … Continue reading #117: Guyana – Pepperpot
One thing is certain in this house: our dog is clearly very neglected at meal time and while I may have cooked from 59 countries this year, she saw very little of that level of variety and excitement in her … Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2022 and my second year of “cooking countries.” Last year I cooked from 57 countries and I kept the momentum going this year with 59 more (I’m just now realizing I … Continue reading #116: Belgium – Belgian Endive Au Gratin
One of the best surprises I’ve come to experience through this country cooking challenge is how much I’ve enjoyed some of the dishes from Africa, especially the stews. I already knew I loved peanut butter but its use in so … Continue reading #115: Chad – Peanut and Squash Stew
I’ve been playing a bit of catch up with my country posts as the my kitchen turns into cookie baking central during the time spanning between Thanksgiving through mid December. This dish I made shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday when … Continue reading #114: Uruguay – Chupin de Pescado
Some may describe this as a sloppy presentation, but I prefer “rustic.” And besides, if you call this sloppy, then you don’t deserve to share in the awesomeness that is an apple dessert. Just saying. One of my favorite fall … Continue reading #113: Austria – Apfelstrudel
Can you almost smell the rotisserie chicken? Because this week I made a household (takeout) favorite: Peruvian chicken! But first, let’s go back to my trip to Peru in 2014. I had traveled to Ecuador for a wedding and decided … Continue reading #112: Peru – Peruvian Chicken
Over the last several weeks it’s been nearly impossible to miss the stories of the women of Iran and their courageous efforts in a turbulent time. I’d been wanting to cook from this country for a while and this seemed … Continue reading #111: Iran – Fesenjan (Chicken Pomegranate Stew) and Barberi Bread
A bone-in chicken breast can be a real thing of beauty, especially as part of a flavorful chicken and rice dish like this! But I’d be remiss if I didn’t start this post with a little shout out to my … Continue reading #110: Qatar – Chicken Machboos
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 