Global Table Adventure

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: Coconut Crusted Fish

June 24, 2012 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

I like to do what makes sense. And in Nauru fish is the natural meal, considering beautiful, fresh fish can be found just two steps outside of most people's doors. People love to eat it any which way - particularly on the grill, deep fried and pan fried. Today we're doing a crispy coconut crusted rockfish - a fish native to the Pacific waters as a nod to our Nauruan friends. This fish is light, flaky and has a wonderful mild flavor, rather like cod. After gentle panfrying, squeeze on fresh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Nauru, Oceania, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood

Recipe: Micronesian Ginger & Lime Marinade

April 15, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

In college I went by MacGyver. It had nothing to do with my ability to save lives (with little more than a shoestring and a balloon), and everything to do with feeding my four hungry roommates in the face of the greatest of obstacles (an empty refrigerator). I once made them lasagna without pasta or sauce. True story. Which brings me to this Micronesian marinade. There are four fantastic reasons to make it: 1. There is really no need to measure the ingredients. I have it on a local's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free Adaptable, Grilling, International Recipes, Meat, Micronesia, Oceania, Poultry, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Ginger n’ Spice Tomato Sauce (Rougaille)

April 1, 2012 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

If there is one recipe that reflects the Mauritian potluck of global flavors, this is it. Rougaille. Let's take a walk through the flavors of this unusual sauce - I have a feeling you just might make friends. First, imagine a simple, homemade tomato sauce. The deep red goodness smells sweet and fresh. This sauce can be found in homes all across the world. Tomatoes, onion, garlic. Standard fare. Until you take a bite. Then you realize, this is more complex than you could have ever known. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Mauritius, Meat, Potluck Friendly, Sauces & Dressings, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Roasted Whole Fish from the Maldives (Fihunu Mas)

February 23, 2012 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

You should have seen my brother's face when I told him we were going to make whole fish for our Maldivian Global Table. His eyes about popped out of his head. In fact, my entire family - both brothers, my sister, mom, niece and nephew - was wary of the idea. While eating the whole fish is rare in the United States, we knew from experience that our family was in for a treat. We ate this meal in Florida, as part of a celebration of my mom's surprise 70th birthday, so I had a bounty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Grilling, International Recipes, Maldives, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Roasted Lobster Tails with Coconut Curry Dipping Sauce

September 29, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

We're all friends here, right? I need to tell you something important. I'm learning to step out of my comfort zone. Not just once in a while. Once a day. It's scary but also rewarding. Sometimes, though, you can take too big a step. I'm learning that baby steps are better. Let me put this into context for you. Deciding whether or not to make this recipe caused quite the dilemma. You see, the last time I made lobster was traumatic. Have you ever made live lobster? It's stressful. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Recipes, Kiribati, Oceania, Seafood, Technique Thursday, Valentine's Day

Recipe: Jamaican Escovitch Fish

August 25, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Makes enough Escovitch topping for 2-3 meals. I've long adored the British tradition of dousing Fish and Chips with vinegar. In fact, I like to add enough vinegar for my fish to swim in. Sure, Keith won't kiss me for days afterwards, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Well, this week I learned about Jamaican Escovitch, based on Spanish Escabéche. Escovitch is like taking your fried fish on a trip to vinegar city, on a vinegar boat, through vinegar nation At it's most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, International Recipes, Jamaica, North America, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood