https://www.notesfromamessykitchen.com
  • Home
  • Ingredient: garlic

Ingredient: garlic

Cameroon: Ndolé

Cooking Time: 45
Cameroonian cuisine is one of the most varied in Africa due to its location on the crossroads between the north, west, and centre of the continent; added to this is the profound influence of French food, a legacy of the colonial era.  Cameroon is made up of over 250 ethnic...

Johanna

Like 2
Read More
Comment

Vatican City: Gnocchi Al Vaticano

Cooking Time: 2 hours
For Father’s Day, it only seemed appropriate we visit the Vatican.  Located within the city of Rome, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by both size (0.17 square miles) and population (840, circa 2016).  Officially Vatican City State, it has been an independent city state since 1929, under...

Johanna

Like 2
Read More
Comment

Belgium: Rabbit Carbonnade

Cooking Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
How do you decide what to make for some of your closest friend’s last supper in D.C.?  I know I can’t compete with Rose’s – their favorite restaurant – and they’ve already visited 9 of the countries on this culinary journey (second only to Courtney and my mom).  Luckily, Holly...

Johanna

Like
Read More
Comment

Portugal: Caldeirada de Peixe

Cooking Time: 45 minutes
I always have to think a bit about what recipes are good for Camp.  The cupboards aren’t as stocked as my own, and I’m never sure exactly what equipment I’m going to find.  Plus, you’re always cooking for a good sized group – my favorite part about Camp.  I decided on...

Johanna

Like
Read More
Comment

Macedonia: Polneti Piperki

Cooking Time: 90 minutes
“Polneti Piperki” – or stuffed peppers – are very popular in Macedonia.  There are many versions of this recipe, passed down from Baba or from friend to friend.  We absolutely adored this dish, and both healthy and delicious it’s one found on this journey that I will most definitely make...

Johanna

Like 11
Read More
Comment

Libya: Hraimeh

Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Hraimeh (sometimes spelled Chraimeh) originated among Jewish immigrants who came to Libya in the late 19th century.  Hraimeh means “hot,” and this fish is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce reminiscent of harissa. This is often served as the first course of the Sabbath meal, or may also be served at Seder. Libyan...

Johanna

Like 3
Read More
Comment

Sudan: Ful Medames

Ful Medames (pronounced fool mu-dah-mahs, and sometimes simply called “ful”) is a delicious and very colorful fava bean dish, typically eaten for breakfast.  However, fava beans – one of the oldest domesticated legumes – are full of protein and fiber, making this dish a filling option for any meal.  In fact,...

Johanna

Like 7
Read More
Comment

Senegal: Thiéboudienne

Cooking Time: 2 hours
Thiéboudienne (pronounced CHEH bu JEN) is the national dish of Senegal.  The name of the dish is the French transcription of the Wolof words ceebu jën meaning “rice” (ceeb) and “fish” (jën).  Wolof is a language of Senegal, but not the official language – that’s French.  Senegal was a colony of France until 1960....

Johanna

Like 1
Read More
Comment

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...

Johanna

Like 1
Read More
Comment
Previous Entries
Next Entries