Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Belgium: Rabbit Carbonnade
How do you decide what to make for some of your closest friend’s last supper in D.C.? I know I can’t compete with Rose’s – their favorite restaurant – and...
Portugal: Caldeirada de Peixe
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...
The Culinary Journey Continues! A Recap of Month Five
As the warm weather has arrived and travel has picked up, the pace of our culinary journey has slowed decisively. As I find each summer, all I want to cook is simple...
Macedonia: Polneti Piperki
“Polneti Piperki” – or stuffed peppers – are very popular in Macedonia. There are many versions of this recipe, passed down from Baba or from friend to friend. We absolutely...
Somalia: Halwa & Sisin with Spiced Black Tea
Let me tell you right now: candy making is not in my future. In fact, two hours in I had a total textural fail on candy #1 and two pots...
Top 10 Recipes for Your Next Summer Cook Out!
Salad on the Grill! Grilled Romaine Hearts with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Honey Mustard Broccoli Apple Salad with Almonds, Dates, Raisins and Bacon Grilled Corn with Spicy Chili Mayo, Coconut,...
South Sudan: Sukuma Wiki
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....
Libya: Hraimeh
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...
Messy Kitchen Supper Club – #NoBan Part 2: Sudan, Libya & Somalia
You may have noticed that I’m hopelessly behind on my culinary journey this month – like, I’ve missed two busses and a plane, at the very least. I promise I have...
Sudan: Ful Medames
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...
Senegal: Thiéboudienne
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...
United Kingdom: Beltane Cake
Knowing I wanted to make a cake for my brother’s May 1st birthday, I decided to do a little bit of research into the origin of May Day. It turns...