Earlier this week I made an Afghani inspired chicken pulao dish that was a delicious hit. Truth be told, before we moved to Washington DC in 2007, I had never eaten Afghani food. I had never met a person from Afghanistan. Like many people our only connection to the country was the on-going war. I …
International Food
One of the most common things that are found on the Ramadan iftar table is some sort of soup. It’s a simple food that can help your stomach recover after a full day of fasting. But, it also can be time-consuming. That’s why these quick and easy soups for Ramadan will help fill out your …
One thing I learned about the food of Andalusia really quickly was that the vast majority of dishes are very simple and are made using ingredients that are inexpensive. This was a new recipe for me but one I am so glad to have learned to make. When it comes to easy Spanish recipes, this …
Habas con jamon is a classic tapas dish that is basically a “salad” made with broad beans and ham. Broad beans are long flat beans that appear in the springtime in southern Spain. This easy Spanish recipe is really versatile and can be made whether you’ve got meat eaters or vegetarians at the table. Normally …
This landlocked country is home to rich art, culture and wildlife. It is one of the smallest country in Africa and it has a very unique cuisine. Most of the dishes are made from fresh farm ingredients. Vegetables and a largely vegetarian diet is evident. If you’re a vegetarian you will be very, very happy …
I happen to think that the Middle Eastern mezze tradition is the ultimate in finger food – and party food for that matter! It’s also a way to get easy Arabic recipes on your table in a snap. I love filling a table with a mixture of salads, dips and pulses that can be eaten …