raisins – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

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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Afghanistan: Qabuli Palow (Kabuli Pulao)

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Afghanistan

Qabuli palow (also kabuli pulao) is *the* dish in Afghanistan. It’s served at weddings, parties and pretty much all celebrations, and is considered the country’s national dish. Rice is an indication of wealth, and rice dishes are very important culturally. In fact, reputations can be made or lost on rice,...

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Russia: Pashka

Cooking Time: 30 minutes + at least 8 hours to chill

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Russia

So, I was trying to decide what to make for Easter, and I started seeing all sorts of Facebook ads persuading me to make Paskha – a Russian Easter dessert typical across many Eastern Orthodox countries. It’s traditionally made during Holy Week using foods forbidden during Lent (dairy, eggs), and then brought to...

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

Cooking Time: 2 hours

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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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Bolivia: Salteñas

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Bolivia

Salteñas originated in the city of Tarija, but are now sold by street vendors all throughout Bolivia – often as a mid-morning snack. Legend has it that the recipe originated with Juana Manuela Gorriti, an Argentinian woman who later married Bolivian President Manuel Isidoro Belzu. Gorriti grew up very poor,...

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Ingredient: raisins

Jamaican Easter Spice Bun with Cheese

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Afghanistan: Qabuli Palow (Kabuli Pulao)

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Russia: Pashka

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

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Bolivia: Salteñas

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