Is Pope Francis Really Stan Laurel, the Famous Comedian?
Let’s look at what we know. Pope Francis is a nice guy. Stan Laurel was a nice guy. The pope wants to make us smile. Stan wanted to make us smile. Whenever we want to […]
Tag: good food
Rice Pudding, Space Travel, and Economic Collapse
Greek Dessert RIZOGALO (Rice Pudding) INGREDIENTS ¼ cup butter 4½ cups whole milk ½ short-grain white rice ½ cup sugar 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon corn flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Makes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cucumber Yogurt Salad and Submarine Warfare
Sudanese Appetizer CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD (Salatet Zabady bil Ajur) INGREDIENTS 2 cucumbers 2 garlic cloves 1¾ cups plain yogurt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Makes 6 bowls. Takes 1 hour 15 minutes PREPARATION Peel […]
Banana Strawberry Nut Bread and the Great Wall of China
American Breakfast PAUL’S BANANA STRAWBERRY NUT BREAD INGREDIENTS 3 bananas (overripe ones are better) 5 ripe strawberries ½ cup pecans ½ cup butter (softened or melted) ½ cup raisins 2 eggs ½ cup sugar 2¾ […]
Banana Meatloaf and Super Heroes
Bermudan Entree BANANA MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS ½ cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 banana 1 small onion 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons […]
Armenian Pizza and Andy Warhol
Armenian Entree LAHMAJOON (Armenian Pizza) INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 1 garlic clove 1 medium onion 2 Roma tomatoes 1 pound ground lamb, beef, or combination 6 ounces tomato paste ¼ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon […]
Brisket With Onions and Buried Treasure
American Entree BRISKET WITH ONIONS INGREDIENTS 2 large onions 4 pounds beef brisket (first or flat cut with fat trimmed to ¼”) 4 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ tablespoon thyme 2 […]
Spicy Fried Tuna and Desperate, Addicted Ones, Too
Maldivian Entree THELULI MAS (Spicy Fried Tuna) INGREDIENTS 1 small onion 5 garlic cloves 4 curry leaves or 2 tablespoons curry powder 2½ teaspoons peppercorns 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds […]