Georgia: Khachapuri
Georgian khachapuri has been on my to-do list for some time now, which is kind of ironic because I’d never...
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As President Obama leaves office, it truly seems like the end of an era – and for me the only one I’ve ever...
Lebanon: Fattoush
After a series of meat-heavy meals, I found myself craving the fresh crunch of a good salad. Flipping through the Jerusalem cookbook, this recipe caught my eye. Described as a...
Sierra Leone & Kenya: Groundnut Stew with Ugali
‘ Today I’m bringing you two recipes for the price of one! They go so well together I couldn’t bear to separate them. Both come from a beautiful cookbook written...
Ecuador: Majado de Verde
My life can be divided into to two eras: the foodie days and the pre-foodie days. My trip to Ecuador...
Morocco: Tagine of Lamb with Dates and Almonds
Having been to Morocco and tried my hand before at making Pastilla (Moroccan pigeon pie), I decided to go with...
Guatemala: Pepián de Pollo
Pepián is said to be the national dish of Guatemala. While many foods can vary between the coastal and mountainous regions of the country, pepián knows no boundaries. You will...
Vietnam: Pho Ga
Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is one of the best known Vietnamese dishes outside of Vietnam, and also one of the most commonly eaten dishes within. According to my cookbook, “bowls of...
Cambodia: Fish Amok
Welcome to Cambodia! I’m excited to introduce you to Khmer cuisine, because it’s some of the most dynamic, flavorful food...
South Korea: Bibimbap
Bibimbap – translating quite literally to “mixed rice” – is perhaps one of Korea’s best known dishes, and something I’ve...
North Korea: Mul Naengmyeon
We’re starting our culinary journey in North Korea, where I’d venture to guess you haven’t eaten a meal. Since foreign visitation is strictly limited, so is our insight on their cuisine....
What 2017 Has in Store: a Culinary Journey Across the World
You may have noticed the recent remodel here in the Messy Kitchen. That was a bit of foreshadowing, if you will. It’s going to be a very worldly year. My...
A Look Back at 2016: Best Recipes & Best Memories
In preparing to write this post, I looked back at some of my past ‘year in review’ posts, as I...
A Taste of Ireland
Happy New Year! We have returned from Dublin. Our luggage has been returned to us. And my food poisoning has subsided,...
Black Forest Yule Stump Cake with Chocolate Pinecone Truffles {Bakeolution}
Since it was the last Bakeolution of the year, I decided I should go out with style. Festive style, that is! After considering sparkling cranberries, peppermint meringue kisses, and edible...
Soupergirl Vegan Soup “Cleanse”
As I tell all my friends who come to me for my thoughts on the latest diet fad, I don’t believe in quick fixes. Good health is achieved through moderation,...