Tomatoes – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Spain: Paella

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Europe

Spain

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...

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Peru: Lomo Saltado

Cooking Time: 60 minutes + 30 for fries to soak

South America

Peru

If we could make some sort of deal to swap Valentine’s Day for a second Halloween, I would most definitely be on board. I think I liked the holiday back in the day when it was just another excuse to craft and get too much candy from my grandparents. Us...

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Angola: Muamba de Galinha

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Africa

Angola

Moamba de Galinha is Portuguese for Chicken in Muamba sauce. No, I’m not practicing for my upcoming trip – Portuguese is the official language of Angola (Angola was a Portuguese colony until 1975). The cuisine of Angola has also been significantly influenced from Portuguese imports. However this particular dish has...

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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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Malta: Kapunata Maltija

Europe

Malta

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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Tanzania: Mtuzi wa Samaki

Cooking Time: 30

Africa

Tanzania

Mtuzi wa Samaki is a Tanzanian fish curry that originated in Zanzibar. Tanzania sits at a crossroads in the spice trade routes from India, and curries – particularly those made with coconut milk – are popular in the coastal region. This dish is now enjoyed all over the eastern coast...

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Chad: Daraba

Cooking Time: 45

Africa

Chad

Although the Republic of Chad is Africa’s fifth largest country (by area) and one of the oldest inhabited places on Earth , I knew very little about its culture or cuisine. In researching this dish, I learned the country is made up of over 140 different ethnic groups with diverse...

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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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Sudan: Ful Medames

Africa

Sudan

Ful Medames (pronounced fool mu-dah-mahs, and sometimes simply called “ful”) is a delicious and very colorful fava bean dish, typically eaten for breakfast. However, fava beans – one of the oldest domesticated legumes – are full of protein and fiber, making this dish a filling option for any meal. In fact,...

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Ingredient: Tomatoes