minced garlic – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Chilled Silken Tofu with Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Cooking Time: 30

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I have a new food crush, and an unlikely one at that: silken tofu (also known as “soft” or “Japanese-style” tofu). In the past, my only experience cooking with it was in sauces or vegan desserts – usually to make something creamy without the use of dairy. Recently, I found myself eating...

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

North America

Barbados

Flying fish and cou cou is the national dish of Barbados. In fact, Barbados is known as “the land of flying fish” – it’s depicted on coins and in sculptures – but you won’t find it here in the United States. Don’t stress – you can use another mild white...

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South Sudan: Sukuma Wiki

Cooking Time: 30

Africa

South Sudan

First thing I have to say: I’m 100% aware that these photos are D grade, at best. You’ll have to pardon me for prioritizing my dinner guests over good photography. This dish was actually a last minute addition to my recent supper club, recognizing the need for a little something...

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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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Laos: Laab / Larb

Cooking Time: 30

Laotian

Laab – sometimes spelled larb, but pronounced without the ‘r’ – is said to be the national dish of Laos. It’s also common in Northeast Thailand. All sorts of meats can be used to make laab including beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish – I’ve even had an alligator version from the...

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Lebanon: Fattoush

Cooking Time: 30

Asia

Lebanese

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 “local affliction” this sort of salad is said to be served alongside every meal. I did a bit of research and found...

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South Korea: Bibimbap

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Korean

Bibimbap – translating quite literally to “mixed rice” – is perhaps one of Korea’s best known dishes, and something I’ve been meaning to make since my trip to South Korea. Bibimbap has become increasingly common in the U.S. in recent years, and I don’t doubt that this is in part...

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Ingredient: minced garlic