Global Table Adventure | Gluten Free Adaptable

Recipe: Coconut Curd | Kaya

February 8, 2013 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

Singapore is a true melting pot. In every kitchen, you'll find time honored traditions from around the world, especially India, China, Malaysia, and Europe. Today's recipe, Kaya, belies the British influence on the islands. Think tea time and crumpets. But Asian-style. Here's the skinny: Kaya is Coconut Curd. Curd is a spread that's thickened with egg yolks... In this sense, Kaya is just like Britain's much adored lemon curd, but with the hauntingly addictive flavor of rich, velvety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Breakfast, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Singapore, Sweets, Vegetarian

Recipe: Coconut Fish Curry | Cari de Poisson

January 24, 2013 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

When the sun dips low and spreads her rouge all over the sky, I enjoy knowing that this glorious watercolor of light travels around the world like a comet, leaving behind a glowing trail for all to see. No matter where they are from, or where they are going. The sun has universal beauty. It makes me smile to know that, somewhere in the Seychelles - half a world away - they, too, see her rose and curried colors curl through the clouds, right before bedtime. And I imagine that maybe, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood, Seychelles, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Serbian Salad

January 20, 2013 By Sasha Martin 3 Comments

Although the air still hangs crisp with winter, seed sowing season is nearly upon us - that time of year when the window sills of the industrious are stocked with small, peat lined plastic containers. With careful gifts of water and radiant window light, small seeds will crack open and send vivid green shoots through the black, crumbling soil, into the glow. In a few months time, these brave seedlings will make their way outdoors, into the deep, hot sunshine, where they will mature into edible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Salads, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Serbia, Vegetarian

Recipe: Senegal’s Black-eyed Pea Salad | Saladu Ñebbe

January 9, 2013 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

This New Year, I'm making room for sunlight to lay across the floor. No more discarded shoes to trip over. No more stacks of books or useless tchotchkes. Senegal inspired me. I saw photo after photo of her beautiful waters... vast expanses where sunlight runs free, unhampered by clutter. Less stuff in general, with more of the right stuff - friendship, laughter, love. This is how I want my home and my life to be. I want to eat fresh and right. I want sunlight in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, New Year's, Potluck Friendly, Salads, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Senegal, Technique Thursday, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata

December 20, 2012 By Sasha Martin 17 Comments

Ava grabbed the small, purple step stool and placed it squarely in front of the kitchen counter. She's gone through a growth spurt lately and yet my little girl still stands on her tippy toes to see into the mixing bowl. On days like today, when I see her eyes peep over the top of the bowl and grow wide with delight, I hope she never grows up. With quick jabs of her whisk, she pops the yolks and helps stir together the frittata mixture. In the background we hear the delicous sizzle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Breakfast, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Chocolate & Coconut Rice Pudding with Sweet Orange Peel | Koko Rice

December 7, 2012 By Sasha Martin 13 Comments

I used to say I wasn't a chocolate girl but, as the year's go by, I'm realizing that it's really more about finding the right time to eat chocolate. After dinner? Certainly. At 3pm? I'm game. For lunch? Maybe. Midnight? Definitely. 3 am? No way. I'm sleeping for goodness sakes. But breakfast? Am I game for a chocolate breakfast? Let's just say it's an arrangement I'm willing to get out of bed for and I know of at least two other people who are as well. After all, who couldn't use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Oceania, Potluck Friendly, Rice, samoa, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Caribbean Pumpkin & Coconut Cream Bisque

November 30, 2012 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

I know three things for sure: this Caribbean soup cannot wipe out old college debt, or go gift shopping for us... or even stop that dog from barking a few houses over (unless that particular dog likes soup?). That being said, I have personal proof that this soup can help you bring love into the kitchen and give your family just a little escape from the ordinary. As you whip it up, the house will fill with the scent of pumpkin, ginger and coconut cream - that's when it'll start. Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free Adaptable, North America, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Killer Bee Cocktail with Black Pepper & Nutmeg

November 18, 2012 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

I can't even begin to take credit for this drink. My dear friend Marina wanted to contribute something to our potluck-style dinner but even after I gave her the easy out by suggesting our Caribbean Rum Punch, she insisted on creating something new and unique to Saint Kitts and Nevis. Her research and uncovered this gem of a sipper... the Killer Bee Cocktail. With a name like that, it has to be good. According to her research: The Killer Bee cocktail is by far the most popular beverage on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Cold, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, North America, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegetarian