If you’re going to do a summer stew, this may be a good pick. This easy Fish Feijoada, representing Sao Tome & Principe, was dubbed perfect for a weeknight meal in the recipe I used, and I would have to … Continue reading #92: Sao Tome & Principe – Fish Feijoada
I’ve never been a big casserole person. For some reason I have a mental block when I see them pop up as a key dish for a particular country. In my mind, I envision that they are always incredibly heavy, … Continue reading #81: Suriname- Pom
When I started this project nearly a year and a half ago, I did a lot of preliminary exploring of the cuisines of certain regions of the world and when I hit the warmer temperatures mid-year, I thought it would … Continue reading #78: Antigua & Barbuda – Macaroni Pie
As we inch into the warmer weather, I try to squeeze out a few of more of my heavier winter dishes. It’s funny how certain parts of the world have recurring themes when it comes to ingredients, national dishes, and … Continue reading #76: Niger – Djerma Stew
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
I had never really tried Malaysian food before until a great restaurant opened in my old neighborhood in Columbia Heights. Makan replaced my favorite go-to beer bar but once I’d shed enough tears into my beer, I decided to check … Continue reading #73: Malaysia – Char Kway Teow
As we head into Spring, the weather is still a bit all over the place…but still chilly enough to squeeze in a few soup dishes before it gets too warm. For my birthday, I received two great books, including one … Continue reading #68: Algeria – Chorba Beida
Holy mole (pun completely intended) I love Mexican food. So when I had the opportunity to have family over for a little Mexican feast in honor of my recent birthday, I thought this would be a good time to break … Continue reading #67: Mexico – Chicken Mole
In the past year of cooking foods from all over the world (which coincided with moving in with my partner, Matt) I’ve come to learn that when Matt says something is “different” that is usually followed by a “you should … Continue reading #66: Rwanda – Agatogo w/ Collard Greens
Growing up I was lucky to have a grandmother who loved to cook (especially bake) and always had a cake sitting around or something else to provide comfort. My grandmother was born in the former Yugoslavia and much of her … Continue reading #63: Serbia – Potato Musaka
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 