This Cuba salad is a typical green salad that you would find on many Cuban tables as a companion to the meal.

In Cuba, lechon asado is made for a celebration. Many times a whole pig is cooked in the ground and covered wi

Cuban rice and black beans goes by the name Moros and Cristianos literally translated means Moors and Christia

Sofrito is a base for the delicious Cuban rice and beans called Moros y Cristianos.  It is also used for many

Cuban churros are basically a fried dough rolled in sugar. Who doesn't love fried dough? Serve it along side s

Yule log cake is a tradition that goes way back to the late 1800's.  In France during the days of Napoleon, h

This winter solstice Wassail is real easy to make and warms the soul.  A tradition for the winter solstice. 

Indian Bhindi Masala dry fry is a spicy fried okra that we served as the starter to our vegetarian Indian meal

Indian Palak Paneer is a much loved and extremely popular spinach curry dish with soft paneer cheese. This is

Indian Paneer (cheese) is made with only two ingredients.  This cheese is used in many Indian recipes and is

Indian Mango Lassi is a delicious smoothie that we enjoyed at the end of our Indian meal.  India produces a s

Omani Coffee and dates is what is served to show the ultimate form of hospitality in Oman. The hot Omani coffe

Omani Salad is very similar to an Arabic salad with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley and mint. What makes it

Omani paplou soup is a fish or seafood soup.  It is often made with tuna  and sometime tuna roe, however she

Omani madrouba is a wonderfully unique dish.  Madrouba literally translated means beaten rice.  It is actual

Omani bread is called khubz ragag, it is delicious and different. It is made with just three simple ingredient

Norwegian seafood boil called krabbelag is enjoyed by all.  Seafood is abundant and delicious in Norway.  Ki

Monaco socca is a popular street food.  It is made with chickpea flour and often times enhanced with herbs. 

Zanzibar calamari curry is filled with the flavors of the spice Island.  This curry could be made with any ty

Mexican chile en nogada is a very old recipe that is typically made to celebrate Mexico's Independence from Sp

Maltese Bragioli also known as beef olives are slowly braised stuffed bundles of beef.  The term olive is a b

Please note that prep time does not include the 12 hours for marinading.

Lebanese labneh sometimes spelled labne is a delicate soft cheese made from yogurt.  It has a bit of a lemony

Lebanese tabbouleh is a much loved herb and bulgur salad.  It is one of my favorite Lebanese dishes.  Parsle

Japanese rainbow roll is another type of sushi called makizushi.  This can take a little bit more practice th

Japanese Shabu-shabu is a really fun way to enjoy a meal. Shabu-shabu literally means swish-swish, the sound t

Italian beef carpaccio has to be one of my all-time favorite dishes. This dish would be served as an Antipasto

Icelandic lobster soup is an amazing recipe. It is delicately flavored with sherry and thyme, everyone will lo

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with dumplings could easily be a close second to goulash as Hungary's national dis

Soup a l'oignon or French onion soup is another classic dish. It is very rich and is often times served as a m

Fiji Kokoda is considered to be the national dish and is found all over the islands.  Fresh fish is abund

Fiji fried taro root is a staple food. The taro root is an interesting tuber and can be cooked several differe

Fiji Lobster Curry in coconut milk is a perfect dish to taste the fusion between the Island cuisine and the In

Fiji Raita is a creamy cucumber and carrot condiment/salad that is perfect with the spicy lobster curry. This

Fiji Banana cake is a much loved treat and served at most gatherings of friends and family.  Bananas are

Estonia Salmon Cheese pate on rye crisps are delicious and super easy to make. Salmon especially cold smoked s