Somali Flatbread and the Goat That Gave Her Life for the Roman Empire

Somali Appetizer FLATBREAD (sabaayad) INGREDIENTS 2⅓ cups flour ⅔ cup wheat flour (another ⅓ cup later) ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 to 1½ cups water 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (another […]

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Peanut Butter and the Declaration of Independence

American Appetizer PEANUT BUTTER INGREDIENTS 4 cups roasted peanuts (1 cup then 3 cups)* 2 tablespoons peanut oil (½ tablespoon at a time) ½ tablespoon honey ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon sugar * = 4 […]

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Lamb Stew and Rhyming Rebels

Western Saharan Entree LAMB STEW (Mreifisa) INGREDIENTS – BREAD 4 cups flour (1 additional tablespoon later) 1½ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon flour INGREDIENTS – STEW 1 pound lamb 2 garlic cloves 2 […]

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Rice Pilaf and the Jell-O Mold Militants

Turkmen Entree PALAW (pilaf ) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds steak (rib eye, round, or chuck) 3 medium yellow onions 6 large carrots ¾ cup vegetable oil 4 cups basmati rice 6½ cups water 2 tablespoons salt […]

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Pickled Coleslaw and Cabbage Origami

El Salvadoran Appetizer CURTIDO (pickled coleslaw) INGREDIENTS ½ head cabbage 1 carrot 2 scallions or small onion ½ cup water ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ tablespoon Mexican oregano or oregano ½ cup white vinegar […]

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Georgian Cheese Rolls and the Giant Rabbit That Saved Europe

Georgian Entree KHACHAPURI INGREDIENTS ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar 2½ teaspoons yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil 2⅔ cups flour (4 additional tablespoon later) ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon flour (3 additional tablespoons later) 1 […]

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Mumu Stew and the Threat to You

Papua New Guinean Entree MUMU INGREDIENTS 8 ounces carrots or 2 medium 8 ounces sweet potatoes or 1 large 8 ounces banana or 1½ medium 8 ounces papaya or ½ medium 12 ounces pork 6 […]

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