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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...

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Malta: Kapunata Maltija

Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the North African coast.  Most the food is imported, making the cuisine open to outside influences, including Sicilian and English as well as Spanish, French, Provençal, and other Mediterranean cuisines.  Kapunata is a Maltese caponata, similar to a ratatouille –...

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Libya: Hraimeh

Cooking Time: 35 minutes
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
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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Yemen: Hilbeh & Malawah

Welcome to Yemen, where I’m giving you two recipes for the price of one!  This is only appropriate, as generous offering of food to guests is one of the customs in Yemeni culture.  Just be advised that a guest not accepting the offering is considered an insult.  Refusing my offer...

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India: Pav Bhaji

Cooking Time: 45 minutes
A popular street food in Mumbai, pav bhaji is a spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served atop a well buttered bread roll (pav).  The dish originated in the 1850’s as a fast lunchtime dish for textile mill workers and is now served from street carts and in fine dining restaurants alike.  I thought...

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Nigeria: Jollof Rice with Chicken

Cooking Time: Rice: 45 minutes Chicken: 1 hour
What do you know, another celebration dish!  I seem to be drawn to them.  A steaming pot of jollof rice is the mainstay at birthday parties, naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals and pretty much any family get together across West Africa.  But while it’s the source of much joy, it’s also...

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