A recipe for Galbi jjim (braised beef short ribs) from my Korean-American friend Dave. Tender beef in a flavourful sauce and plenty of vegetables and toppings
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Portugal- Caldo Verde (Green Soup) Recipe

A recipe for Caldo Verde (Green Soup) from Portugal and recommended by my Portuguese friend Ana. Traditional, simple and tasty
Continue readingFrance- Parmentier Recipe

A simple recipe for Parmentier, the French version of a shepherd’s pie. Meat, potatoes and cheese combine for a hearty one dish meal.
Continue readingIran- Kuku Sabzi Recipe

Recipe for Persian Kuku Sabzi, from my Iranian-American friend Narguesse. A fragrant mix of fresh herbs, eggs, barberries and nuts usually made for the Nowruz New Year’s celebration
Continue readingChina- Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

A recipe for sweet and sour spare ribs, close to the traditional version. Recommended by Janet Wang, author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance
Continue readingSouth Africa- Bobotie Recipe

A recipe for Bobotie, a traditional South African food often referred to as the national dish
Continue readingNetherlands- Split Pea Soup Recipe

Recipe for Netherlands Split pea soup, a staple meal for the winter. It reminds me of a time that a family friend went shopping all over town to find ingredients to make this when I visited in the spring!
Continue readingPakistan- Chicken Biryani Recipe

A recipe for fragrant and spicy Chicken Biryani from Pakistan. Recommended by my friend Sindhiya
Continue readingIndia- Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

A sweet, rich recipe for Indian Moong Dal Halwa. To eat as a dessert or snack
Continue readingMexico- Cochinita Pibil (baby pig) Recipe

An easy and delicious recipe for Mexican cochinita pibil (roasted baby pig) from my friend Marco, owner of Agave Restaurant in Bergen, Norway
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