Global Table Adventure | Gluten Free Adaptable

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

Recipe: Peas n’ Rice

November 16, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

There's a tall, skinny window, in a full-of-love kitchen in Brooklyn, where one can set a giant pot of rice to cool. Under the icy winter sun, steam rolls up and fogs the panes. With a swipe of the hand you can peer out at the city below, but the glass now clings to a dream of sauteed peppers, onion, garlic, celery, and thyme. This special place is my friend Marina's kitchen, where I cooked our Global Table this past week while I was in NYC. There's nothing to this recipe. And yet it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free Adaptable, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, North America, Potluck Friendly, Rice, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Rwandian Fruit Salad

November 11, 2012 By Sasha Martin Leave a Comment

We may be in the heart of autumn here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but no celebration of Rwanda is complete without a sliver of tropical fruit. This is the most popular way to end in a meal in Rwanda. Varieties include mango, pineapple, papaya, passion fruit, banana, and even buttery avocado: Although Mukamana says she and her husband cannot afford to purchase all the fruits needed to make a salad every day, they buy enough produce to make sure everyone at home eats a banana, an orange, or a piece of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Fruit, Gluten Free Adaptable, Rwanda, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Russian Potato Salad | Olivier Salad

November 1, 2012 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

Winter doesn't just bite in Russia. It eats you alive. In the far east of this great nation, temperatures can actually drop to -95F. In the west, things are nearly so dire - winter might only drop to -22F (!), with occasional warm spurts in past years reaching 50F. 50F isn't so bad. But the rest? Yikes. By the time New Year's Eve comes, Russians are ready to break up the monotony with a blast of soul-warming comfort food. Major. Everyone tells me New Year's Eve in Russia wouldn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Meat, New Year's, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Russia, Salads, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Cumin Seed Potatoes | Batata b’kamun

October 19, 2012 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

When I look up at the turmeric-colored leaves that dangle in our now somewhat skeletal trees, I know I need a change. I crave something warm, comforting and full of spice. But I need it to happen quick, so I can run back outside, lay on my back, and watch those leaves shimmy and shake on their way down to the ground. Unless, I can find a compromise. A quick recipe I can bring on a picnic. One that can stand up to a chilly autumn afternoon and a toddler who recently got a big girl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Qatar, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Stuffed Grape Leaves | Warak Enab

October 18, 2012 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

Time and time again I've failed to entice Ava with stuffed grape leaves. I tried back when we cooked Armenia, when the grape leaves were laced with an intoxicating blend of cinnamon, allspice and currants and she was an innocent, unquestioning 8-month old. Let's just say she wasn't ready - neither for the somewhat chewy outer "skin," nor the mystery of what was inside. Little kids like to know what mom is feeding them. Not one to give up easily, I spent the last 3 years casually pushing them … [Read more...]

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

Recipe: Tapioca & Jello Sipper | Sago at Gulaman

September 28, 2012 By Sasha Martin 2 Comments

It's Friday. We all need a little love. A quick fix to carry us into the weekend, Filipino-style. Also, we're on our way to October, which means we're on our way to Halloween... The answer? <gulp> Sago at Gulaman, a.k.a. Tapioca and Jello Sipper. This drink hardly even needs a recipe. First step, make some jello. For brownie points, make agar agar "jelly." Agar agar is seaweed based and sets up at room temperature. Very cool. You can find it on the international aisle of Whole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Asia, Cold, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Philippines, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Tapioca & Banana Dumplings in Coconut Milk | Saksak (w/ poll)

September 7, 2012 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

I don't make a lot of really, really weird things on this blog. You won't see deep-fried tarantulas or monkey brains. This is because I feel strongly that regular people (and by that I mean regular-really-special-all-kinds-of-wonderful people like you), living in average towns (that they love with all their heart, like you do) should be able to replicate this adventure without pulling their hair out by the roots. Simply put: the more people cooking the world, the better. And I'm here … [Read more...]