Sopa Seca de Fideo (Mexico)
Delve into the heart of Mexican culinary tradition with Sopa Seca de Fideo. This delightful dish, with its toasted noodles and savory broth, brings a… Read More »Sopa Seca de Fideo (Mexico)
Tzatziki (Greece / Middle East)
Tzatziki is one of those dishes, like Shakshuka, that have been around so long it is difficult to determine their true origin. Most people know… Read More »Tzatziki (Greece / Middle East)
Shakshuka (Northern Africa)
Shakshuka is believed to have originated in the North African areas of Tunisia, Libya, Morocco and Algeria, and is rumored to date back all the… Read More »Shakshuka (Northern Africa)
Hummus (Middle East/Mediterranean)
Fun fact: “hummus” means “chickpea” in Arabic. While there is no specific proof, hummus is generally believed to have originated in ancient Egypt. It is… Read More »Hummus (Middle East/Mediterranean)
Sweet and Sour Sauce (China)
There are countless variations of sweet and sour sauce, whose origin could date all the way back to 708 A.D. in the Tang dynasty (get… Read More »Sweet and Sour Sauce (China)
Burgundy Mushrooms
The way this dish can be served reminds me a lot of New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp: they both have a super flavorful broth, loaded with… Read More »Burgundy Mushrooms
Spaghetti and Beet Sauce
I’ll be honest. I like Spaghetti Pomodoro more. To me, beets are more muted in flavor compared to tomatoes; but the garlic, wine, basil and… Read More »Spaghetti and Beet Sauce
Mojo Sauce (Cuba)
Mojo always reminds me a lot of Chimichurri, which is another zingy, herbaceous sauce that is exceptional on any meat. Besides meat, though, Mojo can… Read More »Mojo Sauce (Cuba)
Risotto (Northern Italy)
Risotto has a similar start to rice pilaf, which also begins by toasting rice with vegetables. Things take a turn for the different once the… Read More »Risotto (Northern Italy)
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