Picadillo and Why Bowls Are Round

Cuban Entree PICADILLO INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 large onion 3 Roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds […]

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Hearts of Palm Pie and Why Life Is Hard

Brazilian Entree CHICKEN AND HEARTS OF PALM PIE INGREDIENTS – DOUGH 4 cups flour (3 tablespoons more later) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups lard or butter 1 egg INGREDIENTS – FILLING […]

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Prawn Barbecue and Alexander the Great

Australian Entree PRAWN BARBECUE INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons fresh parsley 6 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine ¾ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt or salt 2 tablespoons lemon […]

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Macedonian Pizza and the Cumberland Pike Road

Macedonian Entree PASTRMAJLIJA (Macedonian Pizza) INGREDIENTS 1¼ pounds pork chops, center cut or lamb ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon pepper 1½ cups flour (4 tablespoons more later) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ½ […]

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Piri Piri Chicken and the Chicago Cubs

Mozambican Entree PIRI PIRI CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 6 garlic cloves 6 piri piri chiles (or Thai chiles) 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7 tablespoons olive oil 3½ pounds […]

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Carne Asada Tortas and the Mexican Revolution

Mexican Entree CARNE ASADA TORTAS INGREDIENTS – MARINADE ¼ cup fresh cilantro 3 garlic cloves 1½ pounds flank or skirt steak ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup olive oil (2 tablespoons more […]

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Grilled Pork Skewers and the History of Warfare

Croatian Entree RAZNICI (Grilled Pork Skewers) INGREDIENTS 1¼ pounds pork loin 1 small onion 2 bell peppers (any color) 2 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning […]

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Chicken Flautas and Mozart

Mexican Entree CHICKEN FLAUTAS INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (4 cups more later) ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ pound queso fresco or feta cheese ½ cup salsa […]

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