Kosher Salt – Page 2 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Canada: Tourtière

Cooking Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Canada

You can imagine how excited I was when our Diversity & Inclusion Committee circulated an invitation for a potluck to learn more about the culture and traditions of our coworkers. You know how some people are visual learners, while others learn by reading or doing? Food is my learning style. As...

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Japan: Okonomiyaki

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Japan

I have to tell you, this is one of our favorite recipes on our culinary journey so far. In fact, this is the only dish to date we’ve made twice – “just to use the leftovers!” I justified. It’s easy to make, and just so good! This is a popular Japanese street...

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Slovenia: Prekmurska Gibanica {Bakeolution}

Cooking Time: 2.5 hours + 4 hours to chill

Slovenia

Funny story. Friday afternoon, my friend Sarah chatted me to remind me to bake for Bakeolution. I would bake, I told her, but I was going to make something easy. I’d hoped to make a Swedish princess cake, but no way would I have the time or energy for layers...

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Ireland: Irish Soda Bread

Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 minutes

Ireland

Having recently returned from Ireland, you can imagine I had plenty of ideas as to what I could make. But you might also be surprised by what I chose! My favorite meal in Ireland was an amazing Full Irish Breakfast at a pub called the Hairy Lemon. I considered making this...

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Andorra: Escudella

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Andorra

We have had a whirlwind of a week. Saturday I ran a 1/2 marathon in the freezing cold, celebrated Cooking Matters graduation with the fabulous group of folks I’ve been so lucky as to spend my last six Saturdays cooking with, went to Bastian’s christening party, met my fellow runners for...

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South Africa: Bobotie

Cooking Time: 1 hr

South Africa

I have numerous tales to tell of this dish, mostly of the Messy Kitchen mishaps variety. I’m very fortunate to have a partner on this journey who is willing to procure the provisions required to make it a success (translation: thank you, Courtney, for being my own personal Peapod). However,...

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Ndizi Wa Nazi

Cooking Time: 20

Democratic Republic of Congo

I’m a little anxious about what the title of this post might draw to my blog, but in Swahili “zdizi wa nazi” means quite literally “banana with coconut.” Popular in African and Caribbean cooking, plantains are a member of the banana family, and can either refer more colloquially to any banana that...

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The Netherlands: Pannenkoeken Met Appelstroop

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

The Netherlands

Going Dutch today with Pannenkoeken met appelstroop! A favorite among kiddos in the Netherlands, pannenkoeken are commonly served at birthday parties and other special events. While pancakes in America are largely a breakfast staple, the Dutch often eat them for dinner. Many pannenkoekenhuisjes (pancake houses!) serve only these traditional pancakes, which...

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Australia: Lamingtons

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Australia

Welcome to the Outback! After giving New Zealand credit for the Pavlova, I figured I better smooth out diplomatic relations. Plus, after our little boy president had a tantrum and hung up on their Prime Minister, the least I can do is give a nod to a sweet treat that is...

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Azerbaijan: Lamb Plov

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Azerbaijan

According to my cookbook, this fruit and lamb plov is a happy occasion dish, often served at Azerbaikani weddings. It’s definitely a luxury dish, with tender boneless lamb and rice flavored with saffron. The photo in my book immediately caught my eye, and it only seemed appropriate to serve a...

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Ingredient: Kosher Salt