water – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

I’ve enjoyed all 96 of the countries I’ve cooked from so far, but far and away the most fun experiences have been the ones where someone has come and shown me how to make a family recipe. A friend is always a better teacher than a blog or a cookbook,...

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Afghanistan: Qabuli Palow (Kabuli Pulao)

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Afghanistan

Qabuli palow (also kabuli pulao) is *the* dish in Afghanistan. It’s served at weddings, parties and pretty much all celebrations, and is considered the country’s national dish. Rice is an indication of wealth, and rice dishes are very important culturally. In fact, reputations can be made or lost on rice,...

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Denmark: Risalamande

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Denmark

Man, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve made any progress on my mission to cook a recipe from every country in the world. But this week we changed that. Our international working group hosted a potluck where everyone brought a dish from a country that means something to them:...

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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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Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home

Burning off the Bacon

So, we’re training for another Ironman 70.3. We were offered $100 off entry another Ironman after our cancelled race, and what can I say – we have a hard time turning down free money. Flying with bikes was a nightmare, so we chose one we could drive to: Eagleman 70.3...

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Ukraine: Varenyky

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

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Ukraine

I’ll start this one with a little fun fact: I never went to my own high school prom, but I’ve been to prom in the Ukraine! The summer after I graduated from high school, I convinced my parents to let me spend two weeks in the Ukraine visiting my best...

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

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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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S’mores Campfire Cake

Cooking Time: 3 hrs

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I’ve been wanting to make a campfire cake for some time now, but hadn’t yet found the right occasion. I figured I’d bring it to work Bakeolution one of these months, but so far this year I’ve been pretty focused on international recipes. When I decided to have Courtney’s birthday...

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Raw Vegan Corn Chowder

Cooking Time: 30 minutes, including chill time

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Today I’m bringing you the first recipe in quite some time that isn’t part of my culinary journey – whatever could be the occasion!? Well, restaurant week is upon us once again, but this dish was made in my own Messy Kitchen. I’ve talked in depth about my feelings about...

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Austria: Strawberry Basil Linzer Torte

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Austria

The Linzer Torte is said to be the oldest cake in the world, with a recipe dating back to 1653. Named after the city of Linz, this torte is popular across Austria – especially during the holidays. A ground almond-laced shortbread crust with a lovely lattice is characteristic of this...

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Ingredient: water

A Full Bengali Feast with Friends

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Afghanistan: Qabuli Palow (Kabuli Pulao)

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Denmark: Risalamande

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Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga

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Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home

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Ukraine: Varenyky

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

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S’mores Campfire Cake

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Raw Vegan Corn Chowder

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Austria: Strawberry Basil Linzer Torte

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