Global Table Adventure

Recipe: Pepian Sauce (for Stewed Chicken or Veggies)

May 29, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Makes 3 cups Is your blender lonely? Do you want to blast away from boredom? Try pepian, a thick mole-like sauce from Central America and beloved in Guatemala. With a quick whizz-whirr in the blender, this vegan sauce (a.k.a. recado) blends the smoky flavor of roasted, toasted seeds and other goodness with a half stick of cinnamon and dried chili peppers. If that sounds like a lot of different ingredients, don't worry, pepian is so balanced that even the pickiest eaters in your house won't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guatemala, North America, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Seasoning Blends & Pickles, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Spicy Chicken Peanut Soup (Groundnut Soup)

May 5, 2011 By Sasha Martin 18 Comments

Serves 4 I can't begin to explain why or how this recipe works, but it does. Of the four adults who sampled the soup, every single person had thirds. Thirds. Epic. Groundnut soup is your passport to west Africa. In less than an hour, you'll be spooning a delicate blend of fresh ginger, garlic, tomato and groundnuts (a.k.a. peanut butter), with bites of browned chicken and bits of hot peppers. And you'll be mourning the time you lived without this soup. Special thanks to Ghana and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Ghana, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Soups, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Georgian Chicken

April 24, 2011 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

Serves 2-4 I'll be honest. I don't have great luck with grilled chicken. Usually it's bland, overdone and, as much as I hate to admit it, I'm usually to blame. Naturally, I was delighted when I found this foolproof Georgian recipe in Laura Kelley's The Silk Road Gourmet: Volume One: Western and Southern Asia - it's a giant bright bite of lemony goodness. The crazy strong flavor comes from an extra long marination - 24 hours. If you'd rather a milder flavor, try just a few hours … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Georgia, Gluten Free Adaptable, Grilling, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Bakso Noodle Soup (Chicken Meatball Soup)

January 23, 2011 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Serves 6 When it's cold outside, gather around a steaming bowl of Bakso Noodle Soup - you'll be refreshed by the bright flavors and warmed by the chili sauce. You can bring this soup to a potluck - just keep the tofu, green onions, and chili sauce in a separate dishes for diners to garnish their own bowls. While the soup is traditionally Indonesian, it is also sold by street vendors in East Timor, a country formerly part of Indonesia. Ingredients: 1 bok choy, rinsed and sliced 3 green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, East Timor (Timor-Lest), Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Pasta, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Soups

Recipe: Chicken Bakso/Baso (Indonesian/Timorese Meatballs)

January 23, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Makes about 16 2" meatballs Stuck in an Italian meatball rut? I've got the answer: cozy up to Asian-style Bakso meatballs. You'll be in good company - these mild and tender meatballs are beloved street food throughout Indonesia, East Timor and other nearby islands. You'll find them bobbing in soups, or thinly sliced and tossed in noodle and rice dishes. The meatballs can be made with beef, chicken, fish or shrimp. Oh, and super thanks to you who voted on our Facebook Fan Page - your votes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, East Timor (Timor-Lest), Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes

Recipe: Dominican Stew Chicken (Pollo Guisado)

January 16, 2011 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Serves 4 I don't know about you, but I tend to get in a rut with chicken. Growing up in Boston, my mom often just roasted a chicken with salt, pepper and olive oil, letting the natural juices and skin provide most of the flavor. This traditional Dominican recipe is a fun way to mix things up - the meat slowly absorbs the sofrito flavor, as well as hint of lemony freshness - the perfect match for chicken. Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken legs 1 cup sofrito (you could add 2 cups … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dominican Republic, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, North America, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Smoked Turkey with Egusi sauce

November 4, 2010 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

Serves 4 We almost had another epic fail on our hands. Thankfully, however, Linda of Tropical Foodies saved the day. The end result? Creamy, smoky, turkey goodness. Read on to learn the critical lesson I learned about how to cook with melon seeds. Tulsa Shopping Connection: melon seeds are available in Tulsa at Ebute Metta Tropical Market. Pumpkin seeds are in the bulk section of Whole Foods. Ingredients: oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 smoked turkey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Gluten Free Adaptable, Meat, Potluck Friendly, Poultry, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup

October 10, 2010 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Serves 4 Hot and sour soup is great to chase away the sniffles. Perfect soup for a chilly fall evening. Ingredients: 1cup rehydrated, sliced wood ear mushrooms 1 quart chicken stock 1 tsp minced ginger 1 hot chili pepper (sliced if you want heat, leave whole for mild heat) 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chkn thighs thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots 1/8 cup soy sauce-1/4 cup splash shao hsing wine 1/8 cup rice vinegar 14 oz. extra firm, sliced tofu 1 egg healthy pinch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, China, Poultry, Recipes, Soups