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

Ingredient: garlic

Argentina: Locro

Cooking Time: 3 hours
I had many ideas for what I might make from Argentina. I considered empanadas, such a delicious classic with a wide variety of fillings to choose from. And thought about making alfajores, a traditional sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche. But ultimately I landed on locro: A thick, hearty stew comprised...

Johanna

Like 7
Read More
1 Comment

Indonesia: Gado Gado

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
When I first started this journey, I figured my Indonesian dish would be a homage to Bali where we spent our honeymoon. I’ve long intended to recreate the dishes we made in our cooking class using the cook book they sent us home with as a souvenir. I’ve also always...

Johanna

Like
Read More
Comment

Spain: Paella

Cooking Time: 2 hours
If I were on death row and given the opportunity to request one last meal, it would be paella. My dad’s paella, to be precise. So you can imagine the pressure to try to recreate it just so. In fact, the pressure was such that I waited until he was...

Johanna

Like 1
Read More
Comment

Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

There are many varieties of cabbage rolls popular across Eastern Europe, varying primarily by filling and sauce. You may remember, for instance, the balandeliai I made from Lithuania. Romanian sarmale aren’t all that different, although the pickled sauerkraut, bacon and dill makes it slightly more tangy and savory. This time I used...

Johanna

Like 1
Read More
Comment

Garam Masala Honey Roast Carrots

Uncategorized
Last week we finally bit the bullet and went to a financial planner. I was forthright about the fact that I’m in the non-profit world and probably won’t be making more money any time soon (read: ever) + we like to travel and buy clothes and toys… but I’d love...

Johanna

Like
Read More
Comment

Hungary: Chicken Paprikash

Cooking Time: 1 hour
Some of my favorite gifts from abroad are those I can use in my kitchen. Cookbooks, herbs, spices – they allow me to experience a part of your trip by recreating the meals you enjoyed during your travels right at home. When a wonderful colleague brought me this Hungarian paprika...

Johanna

Like
Read More
Comment

Italian-Style Egg Skillet

Cooking Time: 35
Uncategorized
After finishing this dish last weekend, Courtney immediately demanded the recipe. He couldn’t stop talking about how awesome it was. Funny thing is, it has a heaping cup of “m word” in it. That’s right, MUSHROOMS. I said it – she who cannot be named. Thing is, we’ve had it...

Johanna

Like 1
Read More
Comment
Next Entries
Site is using a trial version of the theme. Please enter your purchase code in theme settings to activate it or purchase this wordpress theme here