Peruvian Ceviche
This is perhaps the most famous Peruvian food, a dish that’s now treasured all over the world and which has put Peru on the world’s culinary map. Ceviche is a...
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Marinated Sardines on Toast With Fennel
This is a delicious and healthy breakfast that you enjoy literally every day. It also works great as a starter or appetizer. You can also use store-bought marinated sardines for...
Zucchini Soup with Lemon Thyme and Ginger
Although it has recently felt a bit like summer, it technically is still spring. And since it is, I thought what better way to highlight this fact than with a...
Seafood Paella
Paella (pa-yay-aa) is a traditional Spanish dish that actually takes its name from the pot in which it is cooked: a Paellera. Paella originated from the Valencia region but now...
Kenyan Bhajia (Potato Fritters)
Although originating in India where it’s known as aloo bhajia, potato bhajia is one of the most popular street foods in Kenya. Kenya is home to a large Indian community,...
Aioli (Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise)
The Italian words for garlic and oil are aglio and olio respectively. Not hard to see where this dish gets its name or its ingredients for that matter. If you...
Mackerel Sashimi with Hot Shallot Oil & Chili
This is a super delicious mackerel sashimi recipe with a superb hot shallot oil made with flavorful macadamia nut oil. It comes with chives and chilis on top for an...
Langoustine Carpaccio with Citrus Dressing
This is a gourmet appetizer by Chef Jeff Tyler which is both energizing and super light at the same time. The delicate flavor of the langoustine is enhanced by the...
Pastels | Fataya (Senegalese Fish Pies)
Known as pastels, salmon fataya, or simply fatatya, these are delicious fish pies which are a popular street food in Senegal. The pastels are frequently accompanied by a spicy tomato...
Thieboudienne (Fish and Rice) – The National Dish of Senegal
Thieboudienne, also known as ceebu jen in Wolof (the native language of the Wolof people who inhabit large swaths of land in Western Africa), is one of West Africa’s most...
Messer Wot | Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentils Stew)
Messer Wot, also spelled Misir Wot, This dish is highly popular in Ethiopia, and nearly everyone has their own recipe, though they are all quite similar. It is traditionally eaten...
Beef Mishkaki
Mishkaki, sometimes spelled Mshikaki is a famous East African street food that consists of marinated meat such as beef, goat, or chicken that is gently cooked on skewers over hot charcoals....
Kenyan Pilau
Pilau, a delicious rice-based meal, is popular along Kenya’s Swahili coast. Beef, chicken, and goat meat can be used to make pilau, though beef is my favorite choice. The main ingredient is rice,...
Nigerian Fisherman Soup
A well-known Nigerian dish from the southern regions of the country (particularly Akwa Ibom and Cross River), this fisherman’s soup is locally regarded as food for the affluent. Nigerian fisherman’s...
Red Lentil Dahl w/ Butternut Squash & Cinnamon
Indian cuisine is characterized by a variety of strong flavors, which is why Indian dishes are so appreciated all around the globe. Take a step into a world where the...
Grilled Octopus with Roasted Potatoes
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Bouillabaisse Recipe
This is a classic bouillabaisse recipe that comes from Marseille, France. Bouillabaisse is a Provençal seafood stew that is absolutely delicious and it’s one of the most popular French dishes....
Asian Venison Recipe
When I was young and lived in Thailand, I visited Hong Kong for the first time. There I tried beef in black bean sauce. As soon as l tasted the...
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad
This is the one dish that does not change on the menu at St. John. The marrowbone comes from a calf’s leg; ask your butcher to keep some for you....
Chili Garlic Prawns w/ Couscous Salad
‘Masala’ is a term used in South Asian cuisines to describe a mixture of spices used to flavour a dish. This dish usesa garlic-based masala that echoes my wife Sohani’s...
Caponata Recipe
This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...
Octopus Salad w/ Chorizo and Green Salsa
This is a delicious octopus salad recipe with potatoes, spicy chorizo and green salsa. Enjoy!
Shredded Chicken w/ Rice Noodles & Sesame Paste
This is a super delicious and healthy shredded chicken recipe with rice noodles and sesame paste. It’s best made with organic chicken as it’s far more flavorful than the regular...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...