Belgian Mussels with Beer
Mussels briefly steamed with onion, celery, butter, and Belgian blonde beer. Serves 4.
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Boiled Atanga with Boiled Plantain
Gabonese atanga, boiled and served with boiled plantain. Makes 4 servings; allow about 5 minutes for preparation and 20 minutes for cooking.
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Torta Tre Monti
A Sammarinese cake of layered chocolate wafers with hazelnut spread and a dark chocolate coating.
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Sishwala
Thick maize-meal porridge cooked with water and salt, served hot as a side or simple staple.
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Monaco Cocktail
A cold, fizzy drink made with lager, lemonade and grenadine. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and is served straight away.
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Paraguayan Mbejú
Thin cassava-starch and Paraguayan-cheese cakes cooked in a skillet until golden on both sides. Makes approximately 8 servings.
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Bermudian Rum Swizzle
A cocktail of light and dark rum, citrus and pineapple juices, grenadine, and bitters, mixed with crushed ice.
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Costa Rican Green Bean Picadillo
Ground beef and green bean picadillo flavored with fennel, cilantro, garlic, and lime. Serves 4; preparation and cooking each take about 15 minutes as an estimate.
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Togolese Akume
A thick maize-flour paste cooked while stirring and served in portions as an accompaniment. Makes 4 portions; the timings and serving count are estimates.
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Swiss moitié-moitié fondue
A creamy fondue of Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, served with bread cubes. Serves 4.
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Turkey Tinaktak
A Chamorro stew of ground turkey, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and coconut milk. Serves 12; times are approximate.
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Hummus
A smooth chickpea spread with tahini, lemon, oil, and cumin. The two servings and preparation time are practical estimates.
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Salvadoran Fried Yuca
Yuca is peeled, cut into batons, boiled first, then fried until golden. This preparation is found in El Salvador’s cuisine.
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Alloco (fried plantain)
Slices of ripe plantain fried in oil until golden. Serves 4, with approximate timings.
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Cypriot Avgolemono (Egg and Lemon Soup)
Chicken broth and rice soup finished with egg and lemon, with a fresh flavour and creamy texture. Makes 4 servings.
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Fumbwa with Spinach, Peanuts, and Red Palm Oil
A leafy stew with tomato, ground peanuts, and red palm oil. Makes approximately 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Maldivian Chicken Kukulhu Riha
Maldivian chicken curry with coconut milk, tamarind, chile and spices. Makes approximately 4 servings.
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Tongan Otai with Watermelon and Coconut
A chilled watermelon, pineapple, and coconut drink that can be left chunky or blended smooth. Makes about 6 servings; preparation time is an estimate.
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Malawian rice phala
Malawian rice porridge cooked in water and finished with milk and butter. Makes about 2 servings; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
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