Norway, Land of Meatballs, Land of Flabby Evil Spirits

Norwegian Entree KJOTTKAKER INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 4 slices bread ¾ cup milk 1 pound ground beef ¼ lard or lard or suet ¼ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt […]

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Vidalia Onion Rings and Festivals for the Onion Groupies

American appetizer VIDALIA ONION RINGS INGREDIENTS 3 medium Vidalia onions or other onions 1¼ cups flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 1 egg ¼ cup beer (8 ounces left in that bottle for […]

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Hasselback Potatoes and the Secret to Peace

Swedish Entree HASSELBACK POTATOES INGREDIENTS 10 tablespoons butter (5 tablespoons for casserole dish. 5 tablespoons to spoon over potatoes.) 10 small potatoes 1 teaspoon dill 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons grated Våsterbotten or Parmesan cheese […]

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Beef Vegetable Soup, Genghis Khan, and Beet Ball

Uzbek Soup KOURMA SHURPA (beef vegetable soup) INGREDIENTS 1¼ pounds tri-tip or chuck 3 russet potatoes 2 medium carrots 1 green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves 2 medium onions 2 tomatoes ¼ cup vegetable oil […]

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Honduran Nacatamales and Those European Wars

Honduran Entree NACATAMALES INGREDIENTS – DOUGH 6 cups masa harina or corn flour 1 cup lard, shortening, or butter 1 teaspoon salt (1 more teaspoon later) 3 tablespoons orange juice 5 tablespoons lime juice 4 […]

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Fish and Chips and WWII – The Mighty Ink War

British Entree FISH AND CHIPS INGREDIENTS 2½ pounds potatoes (King Edward or Maris if you can get them.) 1⅓ cups flour (3 additional tablespoons later) 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt or salt 1¼ […]

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Vidalia Onion Pie and Onion Bowling

American Entree VIDALIA ONION PIE INGREDIENTS 3 Vidalia onions 4 tablespoons butter 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons flour ¼ cup milk 1 cup sour cream ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 9-inch pie shells […]

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