Global Table Adventure

Recipe: Dipping sauce with Chippies (Tsabola) (w/ poll)

February 10, 2012 By Sasha Martin Leave a Comment

Today's fun recipe is a 5 minute African salsa. You'll need two accessories to make this snack completely Malawi, however: blue pastic bags and your most favorite potato wedges. Here's how it works: simply chop up onions, tomatoes, hot peri peri peppers (I used Thai bird chilies). Mix it all around with loads of salt. While I normally go light on the salt, you need to use a heavy hand when making Tsabola ... as Brittany (Be-ing Brittany), a Community Health Advisor in Malawi, tells … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Dips, Gluten Free Adaptable, Malawi, Potatoes, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Green Bean Soup (Bouneschlupp)

January 20, 2012 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

As a teenager in Luxembourg, I never really thought about high class cuisine. We spent a lot of time over at Quick, the aptly named fast food place. If we weren't there, we were eating a the local pizzeria, bar, or patisserie. It's a shame, really, because the world's first and only female winner of the Bocuse d'Or, a highly competitive culinary competition, is from Luxembourg and has two restaurants right around the corner from where we hung out. Talk about missed opportunities. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Luxembourg, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Soups

Recipe: Crispy Potato Fritters (Gromperekichelcher)

January 19, 2012 By Sasha Martin 20 Comments

My first taste of Luxembourg's Gromperekichelcher was during the annual Christmas market. The town square buzzed with happy shoppers and carolers whose voices floated down from the bandstand. The smell of fried potatoes and onions was just about enough to send anyone straight for their wallet so, of course, I happily complied. While most Luxembergers dunked their fritters in apple sauce, I went straight for the ketchup. It was an easy thing to do and it made my new home a little more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Luxembourg, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Stuffed and Fried Potato Wedges (Mbatan Batata)

December 29, 2011 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

The New Year is all about possibility, hope, health, and doing things better. That's why I'll be deep frying as the ball drops. But I'm not deep-frying just anything. This isn't the state fair (where everything from butter to kool-aid makes it into the bubbling oil). I'm in the real world. This is a Libyan dish - one that combines the best of everything - delicate potato wedges, stuffed with wonderfully spiced meat loaded up with fresh parsley, crunchy breadcrumbs and a whole lot of yum. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Finger Food, Libya, Meat, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Moroko Mash (w/ poll)

December 9, 2011 By Sasha Martin 13 Comments

Today I'm partnering with your mother. It's cold outside. Let's all bundle up in our favorite fuzzy-wild-animal-looking hoodies. Let's wear face masks and giant mittens. And let's definitely eat our vegetables. Lots and lots of veggies. Today's recipe is inspired by moroko, a dish enjoyed in the African country, Lesotho. Typically, Moroko is made with onions and greens, sauteed in oil with a bit of broth, not unlike the Kale (Sukuma Wiki) we made recently for Kenya. Moroko can be made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, Lesotho, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Boxty Pancakes

August 6, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Makes 5.5 cups batter I like a good excuse to dance in the morning. Preferably while in my fuzzy bathrobe, with spatula in hand (for a microphone, of course), while singing 100% off-key. Boxty pancakes are just the ticket. They look like a thick crêpe, but taste more like the love-child of tangy mashed potatoes and hash browns. These filling, stick-to-your-ribs pancakes are often used to wrap up food, from meat and gravy, to scrambled eggs. Best of all, cooks everywhere dance a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Ireland, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegetarian

Recipe: Ecuadorian Potato & Cheese soup with Avocado (Locro de papa con queso)

January 30, 2011 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Makes a gallon (4 quarts) If you've never had locro de papas, you're in for a surprise. The fine people of Ecuador love this comforting and healthy soup, especially on a chilly day. And why not? Tinged orange from ground annato, most of the flavors remain familiar - potato, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Feel free to substitute parsley if you hate cilantro. Just so long as you try this soup. You'll love it. Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ecuador, Gluten Free Adaptable, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Soups, South America, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Czech Potato & Pickle Soup (Polévka okurková)

December 12, 2010 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

Serves 6-8 One bowl of this soup takes the bite out of winter. Thick, creamy, and vegetarian, you'll be amazed at how well the flavors meld. Special thanks to Clifford A. Wright who shared a version of this recipe in his book, The Best Soups in the World. As he states in the recipe introduction: As they spoon some soup, your guests won't be able to put their finger on what they like so much... Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes *I used Yukon Gold, peeled & diced 2 1/2 quarts water 1 tsp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Carbs, Czech Republic, Europe, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Soups, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian