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Save Christmas with 3 Dishes From Around the World

December 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Mayday, mayday! I opened and closed the fridge about 10 ten times. Nothing to eat. Nothing to offer guests.  Each time I peered in, I hoped for a different result (there had to be something in there besides baby yogurt and beets... seriously) but ... nope... there I was - December 22 - with a full house and no nom noms or drinks. To be fair, I wasn't expecting three dear friends to drop by all at once (one of which hadn't had breakfast or lunch due to a busy, busy morning) ... but then … [Read more...]

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10 Fabulous Finger Foods from Around the World (a.k.a. Party Food)

December 22, 2010 By 3 Comments
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I'd rather not eat pancakes if I have to use a knife and fork.  I much prefer tearing them into small, irregular pieces before dipping - just barely - into maple syrup and taking a bite. Licking my fingers completes the happy process. Yes... I love eating with my fingers (don't you?). And, from what I've read, I'm in good company around the world. Here's ten international, absolutely fabulous ideas to get you through this finger-lickin' party season. 1. Camarao Grelhado Piri Piri … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Global Table, Holidays

5 Christmas Desserts from Around the World

December 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Our pickup truck is overflowing with donations and our bedroom is now gift central (shh, don't tell Ava). Thus is the cycle of life. Today, mostly because I can't stop eating the candy meant for our stockings, I'm sharing 5 dessert recipes from around the world which are perfect - in my opinion - for Christmastime. So, put on your aprons! Let's bring a little piece of the world to our families this holiday season. P.S. Stay tuned ... all week I'll be sharing recipes from around the world … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Global Table, Holidays

Recipe: Brazilian Romeo and Juliet (Romeu e Julieta)

July 18, 2010 By 6 Comments
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Makes 10 servings This unusual treat can be served either for dessert or as a snack. The sweet and salty combination is shocking to my sheltered palette, but Brazilians serve this beloved treat up in many forms. For less of a salty/sweet contrast, try spreading a dab of cream cheese on top of the Guava paste. This mild spread is more suited to the sweet guava. Also, consider using queso blanco, a less salty cheese. Ingredients: 1 block of guava paste (available at some Latino and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brazil, Christmas, Finger Food, Fruit, Global Table, Gluten Free Adaptable, Holidays, International Recipes, South America, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Technique Thursday: Recipe & 5 Tips for a Great Fruit Salad

June 17, 2010 By 11 Comments
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The crimes of fruit salad are many: not ripe, over ripe, tart, bitter, warm, rotten ... Because of these transgressions fruit salad has become the "Fruit Cake" of summer barbecues - a popular dish that only the brave eat. This week I made a Himalayan inspired Fruit Salad (just mango, red banana, and papaya) for our Bhutanese Global Table. In my interpretation, I decided to avoid the many pitfalls of regular fruit salad and serve it as elegant finger food. In this format each piece of fruit … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Spicy Meatballs with Pomegranate sauce (Fesinjan Kyufta)

April 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
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Makes 12 large meatballs In this case, spicy means seasoned, not hot. Serve with rice pilaf ... or stick on toothpicks for a finger food at a party (just put the sauce in a little bowl in the center). Ingredients: For the meatballs: 3/4 lb ground beef, 85% lean 3/4 lb ground lamb 1 large onion, grated 1 egg 2 Tbsp ice water 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp hot Hungarian Paprika (for mild, increase for hot) 1 tsp dried mint 1 - 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Yalanchi Sarma)

March 28, 2010 By 5 Comments
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Serves 4-8 (makes 20) This is a delicious variation on traditional stuffed grape leaves we see in supermarket salad bars. The Armenians make stuffed grape leaves without an intense vinegar brine. Instead, earthy cinnamon and currants carry the flavor. Just wonderful! Ingredients: 1 16 oz jar grape leaves 6 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced (about a cup) 1/2 cup basmati rice 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 Tbsp dried currants 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3/4 cup water salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Armenia, Asia, Christmas, Finger Food, Gluten Free Adaptable, Holidays, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Rice, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian Tagged With: , , , ,

Recipe: Armenian Spiced Feta (Brinza)

March 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Serves 4 Spiced feta is wonderful wrapped up in flatbread with fresh herbs. Feel free to improvise on this recipe with your favorite herbs and spices. Ingredients: 1/2 lb feta cheese 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp Hungarian paprika 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/4 tsp sumac (optional garnish) 2-6 sprigs each of basil, oregano, mint, and chives Method: 1. Spread fresh herbs down in a shallow serving dish. … [Read more...]

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