Name: Peanut and vegetables stew or soup or sauce/ Mafe Kandia Eaten in: West Africa (Originally from Mali/Guinea) Foodie: Linda This recipe is a nice twist on the traditional mafe eaten throughout West Africa. Added to the rich and smooth peanut soup, okra, zuchini and cabbage provide some surprising texture and deep flavors as… Continue reading Guinean peanut and vegetables stew
Peruvian pork stew, pack the flavors Inca-style.
Name: Peruvian Pork Stew Eaten in: Peru Foodie: Linda Am I the only one who feels slightly unsophisticated when announcing that she is about to make/eat pork? Pork seems to have the least dignified reputation in the world of lean meats. Well, if your parents 🙂
Creole pineapple beignets, beer batter anyone?
Name: Creole Pineapple Beignets Eaten in: French Caribbean Foodie: Linda Beer, rum, pineapple, batter all thrown together in hot oil and then smother in powdered and confectioners sugar. They are crispy outside, soft inside, and like my friend says “the pineapple pieces are just like a surprise!”
And of course, the jerk (chicken) saves the day!
Name: Jerk Chicken Eaten in : Jamaica Foodie: Linda Apparently, the jerk technique and mix of spices were brought to Jamaica by runaway West-African slaves called Maroons. I find this fascinating because even though I grew up in West Africa, the first time I had jerk was at a Jamaican restaurant in the United States. True,… Continue reading And of course, the jerk (chicken) saves the day!