red chili flakes – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Argentina: Locro

Cooking Time: 3 hours

South America

Argentina

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...

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Indonesia: Gado Gado

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Asia

Indonesia

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...

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Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

Europe

Romania

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...

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Italian-Style Egg Skillet

Cooking Time: 35

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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...

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Portugal: Caldeirada de Peixe

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Europe

Portugal

I always have to think a bit about what recipes are good for Camp. The cupboards aren’t as stocked as my own, and I’m never sure exactly what equipment I’m going to find. Plus, you’re always cooking for a good sized group – my favorite part about Camp. I decided on...

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Libya: Hraimeh

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Africa

Libya

Hraimeh (sometimes spelled Chraimeh) originated among Jewish immigrants who came to Libya in the late 19th century. Hraimeh means “hot,” and this fish is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce reminiscent of harissa. This is often served as the first course of the Sabbath meal, or may also be served at Seder. Libyan...

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Senegal: Thiéboudienne

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Africa

Senegal

Thiéboudienne (pronounced CHEH bu JEN) is the national dish of Senegal. The name of the dish is the French transcription of the Wolof words ceebu jën meaning “rice” (ceeb) and “fish” (jën). Wolof is a language of Senegal, but not the official language – that’s French. Senegal was a colony of France until 1960....

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Ingredient: red chili flakes