Egg Coffee and How Goats Almost Ruled the Earth

Norwegian Appetizer EGG COFFEE INGREDIENTS 9 cups water (1⅓ cups more later) ½ cup freshly ground coffee ⅓ cup water (1 cup more later) egg 1 cup water. PREPARATION Add 9 cups water to large […]

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Peanut Sauce, Sex Museums, and Cannabis

Dutch appetizer PEANUT SAUCE (pinda saus) INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon lemongrass 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon sambal oelek (omit if you can’t find […]

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Kabsa Spice Mix and William Shakespeare

Saudi Appetizer KABSA SPICE MIX INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 teaspoons allspice 2 1/4 teaspoons cardamom 3/4 teaspoon cloves, ground ½ tablespoon coriander ½ tablespoon cinnamon ½ tablespoon fennel 3/4 teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon lime or orange […]

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Pasta Sauce, Butter, and World Peace

Italian Appetizer PASTA SAUCE INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 2 pounds Roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon savory […]

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Guacamole and the Old Testament

Mexican Appetizer GUACAMOLE INGRDIENTS 2avocados 1 jalapeno 1/2 onion 2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup diced tomatoes PREPARATION Make sure avocados are ripe. […]

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Pretzels, Prayers, and War

American Appetizer PRETZELS INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup warm water 2 cups bread flour or plain flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon dry active yeast 1 egg no-stick spray 1/2 […]

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