Yes, I know, I haven’t been here in forever. But it’s not like I moved to a new country, started a new job, got a new place and a new kitchen to get used to… Oh wait, I did!
Archives de Tag: dinner
Okroshka … from Russia with love
No, I haven’t lost my marbles yet. Not all of them anyway. This really is a cold soup from Russia (James Bond not included, sorry).
Chestnut flour white chocolate mug cake
Yes, I know, I have been away a long time. Sorry 😦
But I come baring gifts… well, cake, but that’s the same right?
And this one’s all for you. You don’t even have to share it.
Iran: albalu polo (sour cherry rice)
I believe I have a rice curse. A Persian rice curse to be exact. My Iranian aunt has shown me a thousand times how to make it, but I never seem to be able to make it correctly 😦
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Grilled swordfish with mango salsa
My perfect summer vacation involves beaches. Ideally, a sandy Mediterranean beach with a little feet-in-the-water tavern serving fresh salads and grilled fish.
Spain: Salmorejo
It was scorching hot here in Paris yesterday. While not nearly as hot as during the 2003 heatwave, it was enough to spoil my appetite. That’s when this nugget of Spanish cuisine came in VERY handy!
When it comes to Spanish cuisine, what usually comes to mind is paella, tapas and, especially during the summer, gazpacho. But have you met Salmorejo?
Hoisin-glazed meatballs with spicy coleslaw
If I told you that hoisin sauce turns everything into heavenly bites, I’d probably sound like a bad commercial. And yet…
Leek and goat’s cheese quiche
So you have a picnic coming up and you’re out of ideas for what to bring? Fear not, I may have just what you need.
Ivory Coast: kedjenou chicken
It was a gloomy Sunday afternoon when he came into my room, dripping from the rain.
He pulled a frozen white ball from the plastic bag he was carrying, and dropped it on my lap. “There you go, do something with this” he said, and turned to leave.
“Papa,” I said “what’s that?”
Peasto (pea pesto)
Yes, peasto.
I know, it’s a terrible pun. Worst of all, I’m probably not the first to use it.
However, I suppose you could also try calling it peatchup, especially if you’re trying to feed peas to your kids. Kids will try foods with funny names, right?
