Peanut Soup and the flag of Antarctica

Cameroonian Soup PEANUT SOUP INGREDIENTS 1 red chile pepper 1 yellow onion 2 tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 green bell pepper ⅓ cup unsalted peanuts 2 tablespoons peanut oil 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth […]

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My Favorites for the next round in Soccer’s World Cup

France over Germany. I’m a direct descendant of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. I’m ready if they ever come to their senses and restore me to my rightful throne. On the other hand, they did […]

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Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches and August 6: Day of Death, Day of Root Beer Floats

American Entree ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 pounds pork sirloin or tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces liquid smoke 1 can […]

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Chocolate Fondue and War

Swiss Dessert CHOCOLATE FONDUE INGREDIENTS 3.5 ounces TobleroneTM Swiss milk chocolate 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces pound cake (See above recipe.) 6 ounces […]

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Angolan Chicken Stew, Okraphobia, and Neat Future Inventions

Angolan Entree CHICKEN STEW (muamba de galinha) INGREDIENTS 3 pounds boneless chicken (Probably separate parts. If you can find a farm that raises organic boneless chickens, go for it.) 1 Scotch bonnet, habañero, or red […]

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Tuna Melt and How the Cheeseburger Won World War II

American Entree TUNA MELT INGREDIENTS 2 5-ounce cans albacore tuna 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup diced celery 2, tablespoons minced yellow, brown, or red onon 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/8,teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 […]

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Baleadas, Hades, and Beenie Weenees

Honduran Entree BALEADAS INGREDIENTS 1 cup queso duro or cotija 8 8″ flour tortillas 1 15-ounce can refried beans 1/2 cup crema agria or crema Mexicana OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS 4 scrambled eggs 2 thinly sliced avocados […]

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Bami Goreng and Why You Shouldn’t Wish for Massive Volcanic Eruptions

Indonesian Entree BAMI GORENG INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 12 ounces bami or medium-egg noodles 2 eggs 3 tablespoons peanut oil ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Indonesian […]

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Grilled Saffron Chicken and Dinosaur Barbecues

Persian Entree GRILLED SAFFRON CHICKEN (Joojeh Kabab) INGREDIENTS 1 onion 1/2 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 gram (1/28 ounce) teaspoon saffron threads 1/4 teaspoon salt […]

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