Toasted Rice and Bean Burrito

Mexican Entree TOASTED RICE-AND-BEAN BURRITO INGREDIENTS ¼ medium onion½ red bell pepper1 avocado¾ cup rice1½ cups water1 15-ounce cans pinto beans with jalapeno peppers1 7-ounce can diced tomatoes2 ounces Cotija cheese¼ cup sour cream¼ teaspoon […]

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Rice Omelettes and the Age of the Vikings

Japanese Entree JAPANESE RICE OMELETTE(Omurice) INGREDIENTS – FRIED RICE 3 ounces boneless chicken1 small onion1½ tablespoons butter (1½ tablespoons more later)1½ cups cooked rice (warm)¼ cup ketchup¼ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS – OMELETTE 4 […]

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The Chickens of Hainanese Rice, The Chickens of Wall Street

Singaporean Entree HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE INGREDIENTS – CHICKEN 2″ ginger root 4 cups chicken stock (4 cups more later) 4 cups water 2½ pounds boneless chicken 1 tablespoon sesame oil INGREDIENTS – RICE 4 cups […]

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Bun Cha, Man Buns, and the Cuban Missile Crisis

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Vietnamese Entree BUN CHA INGREDIENTS 2 shallots 5 tablespoons fish sauce or oyster sauce or soy sauce (3 more tablespoons later) ¾ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sugar (2 more tablespoons later) 1 pound thinly sliced […]

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Chicken-rice casserole and why ancient Egypt fell.

Egyptian Entree BIRAM RUZZ INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (1 more cup later) 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ½ teaspoon cardamom ½ teaspoon nutmeg […]

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Bangladeshi Chicken Pilaf and Egg Time Travel

Bangladeshi Entree MOROG POLAO (Chicken pilaf) INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 1 medium onion 1 ounce cashew nuts 4 large garlic cloves 1½ ounces ginger root 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon cardamom ¾ teaspoon chili […]

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Cheese Fondue and World Peace

Swiss Entree   CHEESE FONDUE INGREDIENTS 6 ounces gruyère cheese 6 ounces emmenthaler cheese 1/2 baguette or French bread 3/4 cup dry white wine ½ teaspoon lemon juice ½ tablespoon corn starch 1 ½ tablespoons […]

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Saudi chicken and rice, haikus, and 40-hour been runs

Saudi Entree AL KABSA (Chicken and rice) INGREDIENTS 3 pounds chicken breasts (or other parts) 2 carrots 5 garlic cloves 2 medium onions 3 Roma tomatoes 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 ½ […]

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