Ingredient: dried apricots

South Africa: Bobotie

Cooking Time: 1 hr

Africa
World Cuisines

South Africa

I have numerous tales to tell of this dish, mostly of the Messy Kitchen mishaps variety. I’m very fortunate to have a partner on this journey who is willing to procure the provisions required to make it a success (translation: thank you, Courtney, for being my own personal Peapod). However,...

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Azerbaijan: Lamb Plov

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Asia
Europe
World Cuisines

Azerbaijan

According to my cookbook, this fruit and lamb plov is a happy occasion dish, often served at Azerbaikani weddings. It’s definitely a luxury dish, with tender boneless lamb and rice flavored with saffron. The photo in my book immediately caught my eye, and it only seemed appropriate to serve a...

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