Global Table Adventure

Recipe: Spicy Coconut Shrimp

September 9, 2012 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Fact: Shrimp are like relationships. They should be warm and inviting. Not cold and clammy. I've never been a fan of cold shrimp at cocktail parties. I eat them begrudgingly (if only because I'm an eternal grazer). All the while, I daydream of a crackling, crusty, and "fried-until-golden-brown" shrimp. I'm not sure why I settle on cold and clammy at cocktail parties, but I do it every single time. Thankfully, I didn't make the same mistake when choosing my husband. And, after this week's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finger Food, International Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood

Recipe: Plantain Chips with Sea Salt | Tostones

August 31, 2012 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Fried plantain chips are a slice-it and deep-fry-it situation that you'll find all over Panama (and beyond). They're the kind of yummy you can enjoy whether you're grouchy and glum or over-the-moon happy. Today I made a nice "thick cut" chip - for a little crispy-chewy action, although tostones are often shaved skinny, like potato chip. Either way you'll find it helpful to use a mandolin for nice, even slices. This is nothing like a sweet banana (looks can be deceiving). This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finger Food, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, North America, Panama, Random Carbs & Grains, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Norwegian Summer Shrimp Party

August 5, 2012 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

When longtime reader Mette suggested a Norwegian-style shrimp party for this week's Global Table, I knew I was in luck. What could be more summery than cracking and assembling DIY shrimp canapes? Here's what she said: In summer, people also enjoy a lot of fresh shrimps, eaten cold and very simply with white bread, butter, mayonnaise and a squish of lemon. The shrimps with their shells and heads on are set on the table in a big bowl, and everyone peels their own as they load their sandwiches … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Finger Food, International Recipes, Norway, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood

Recipe: Dill & Lemon Pepper Gravlax | Gravlaks (with poll)

August 3, 2012 By Sasha Martin 14 Comments

I can be so wimpy. Sometimes I need a little push. A little motivation. Like that time I wanted to dive off the tall board at the pool. It was seventh grade and I was so scared my heart was in my ears. Thump, thump, thump. I could hardly see. Even my knees were woozy. I held hands with a friend and, after a thirty-minute long giggle-hesitation, I actually jumped in. Unfortunately, the force of jumping 15 feet did things to my bathing suit I still don't want to talk about. I never did jump off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Finger Food, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, New Year's, Norway, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood

Recipe: Grilled Island Fries

June 21, 2012 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Ok. So even in the summer I crave french fries. But I don't crave heating up a big pot of oil inside the house. There's a solution: grilled fries. The fine people of Nauru love their fries. While most of them enjoy deep-fried fries, we covered that with Belgium Pommes Frites. So, inspired by their island setting - where the fine people of Nauru love to grill - I thought it'd be fun to try grilled fries. And it was fun. In my research I found several ways to make these, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finger Food, Gluten Free Adaptable, Grilling, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Nauru, Oceania, Potatoes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Crystal Crunch “Fudge” (Besan Burfi) w/ poll

June 15, 2012 By Sasha Martin 10 Comments

No matter where you live in this great, glorious world, you know someone with a mega sweet tooth. Someone who can't get enough of the sugary, fingerlickin' foods. This person can't be trusted with a cookie jar and - I'm here to tell you right now - they most certainly can't be trusted alone with a platter of Besan Burfi. And, really, can you blame them? Besan Burfi, popular throughout Nepal and India, tastes a little like sugar cookie dough... a little like a dreamy pistachio flower ... and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Finger Food, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Nepal, Potluck Friendly, Sweets, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian

Recipe: Vegetarian Momos

June 14, 2012 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

Today let's stove top travel to Nepal, sit in the afternoon sunshine, and make our own little mountain ranges, good enough to eat. Momos are carefully folded dumplings, each crease like a ridge in the most glorious of mountains, Mount Everest. (Did you know Nepal has 8/1o of the world's tallest mountains?) This is a recipe for quiet days. Contemplative days. Days when you want to be more, learn more... and find out what you're made of. With each fold you evolve. Listening becomes easier. Being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Finger Food, International Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Nepal, Pasta, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Mauritian Chili Poppers (Gateaux Piments) (w/ poll)

March 30, 2012 By Sasha Martin 7 Comments

If you have a hankering for a munchin', come with me via "stove top travel" to Mauritius. While there, we'll cozy up, picnic-style, with a basket of Gateaux Piments. These crisp, crunchy poppers are quite a bit like falafel and I got to try them thanks to you, dear readers, since they won your vote on our Facebook Fan Page as the split pea recipe you'd most like me to try. (Thank you!) What I find most exciting about these chili poppers is their intense, fresh flavor. Each bite reveals … [Read more...]