salt – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

I’ve enjoyed all 96 of the countries I’ve cooked from so far, but far and away the most fun experiences have been the ones where someone has come and shown me how to make a family recipe. A friend is always a better teacher than a blog or a cookbook,...

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Jamaican Easter Spice Bun with Cheese

North America

Jamaica

A couple months ago, my friend Kamille sent me a Jamaican cook book. I wanted to send something to thank her, but figured curry chicken might not hold up so well in the mail. So I settled on this Jamaican Easter Spice Bun! There are as many ways to make...

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Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

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Romania

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...

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Vegan “Crab” Cakes with Sriracha Cashew Aioli

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I’ve always found it ironic that two of the trendiest diets are polar opposites: paleo and vegan. How can two diametrically opposed food patterns have equally strong followings, both claiming to be the “best way” to eat? Well, now your mind will be even more blown with the emergence of...

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Asia

Kuwait

I’ve often been asked how I decide which country I’m going to cook from next. It’s usually fairly arbitrary. An ingredient I’m looking to use, a craving, a whim. This week I wanted to get back on the journey. I was researching recipes and discovered that February 25th is the...

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Peru: Lomo Saltado

Cooking Time: 60 minutes + 30 for fries to soak

South America

Peru

If we could make some sort of deal to swap Valentine’s Day for a second Halloween, I would most definitely be on board. I think I liked the holiday back in the day when it was just another excuse to craft and get too much candy from my grandparents. Us...

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Brazil: Moqueca Capixaba

Cooking Time: 1 hour

South America

Brazil

What are the chances that you find a recipe that is not only 100% Whole30 as is, but is also the signature dish of Brazil?! And on top of that, that you have all the base ingredients for in your pantry/fridge? Courtney and I were feeling like our Whole30 meal plan has...

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Finland: Porkkanalaatikko

Europe

Finland

How appropriate that Finland is where we’re Finnishing the year (see what I did there?). If I counted correctly, this was the 83rd country I’ve cooked from in 2017, which while far short of the 195 I set out to visit, is still nothing to sneeze at. Porkkanalaatikko translates roughly...

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Jamaica: Curry Chicken

Cooking Time: 50 minutes + 4 hours to marinate

North America

Jamaica

Ah, Jamaica. With the stress of the holidays, I think we could all use some island vibes. I’m not so sure I want to slip into a bikini right now, but don’t worry mon – Whole30 is on the horizon. *Sigh* I am such a cliché. Really though, I had good...

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

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Barbados

Flying fish and cou cou is the national dish of Barbados. In fact, Barbados is known as “the land of flying fish” – it’s depicted on coins and in sculptures – but you won’t find it here in the United States. Don’t stress – you can use another mild white...

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Ingredient: salt

A Full Bengali Feast with Friends

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Jamaican Easter Spice Bun with Cheese

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Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

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Vegan “Crab” Cakes with Sriracha Cashew Aioli

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

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Peru: Lomo Saltado

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Brazil: Moqueca Capixaba

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Finland: Porkkanalaatikko

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Jamaica: Curry Chicken

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

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