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Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

There are many varieties of cabbage rolls popular across Eastern Europe, varying primarily by filling and sauce. You may remember, for instance, the balandeliai I made from Lithuania. Romanian sarmale aren’t all that different, although the pickled sauerkraut, bacon and dill makes it slightly more tangy and savory. This time I used...

Lithuania: Balandeliai

When I found out my Hungry Harvest box was going to include a head of cabbage, I immediately started searching international recipes for cabbage rolls.  It turns out I didn’t have to look far.  Nearly every country in Eastern Europe has its own take on the cabbage roll, with slight...

Japan: Okonomiyaki

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
I have to tell you, this is one of our favorite recipes on our culinary journey so far.  In fact, this is the only dish to date we’ve made twice – “just to use the leftovers!” I justified.  It’s easy to make, and just so good!  This is a popular Japanese street...

Andorra: Escudella

Cooking Time: 90 minutes
We have had a whirlwind of a week.  Saturday I ran a 1/2 marathon in the freezing cold, celebrated Cooking Matters graduation with the fabulous group of folks I’ve been so lucky as to spend my last six Saturdays cooking with, went to Bastian’s christening party, met my fellow runners for...