by: Gerhild Fulson / Cookbook Author, Blogger, German Oma!
Trying out international food recipes and doing them in an easy and quick way is a fun way to learn about the different cultures of the world. This is an interesting way of experimenting with unusual foods and culinary methods.
Even though much of my cooking is German, it's so much fun to try out what's enjoyed in other countries.
Often my daughters-in-love will introduce something new at our family dinners -- French, Mexican, or something totally blended from various countries.
I've been totally blessed at the new church we've been attending. It's called Victory International Church in Hamilton, Ontario. And that's exactly what it is. With over 80 nations represented, it's a complete multicultural experience every time we get together. (The Praise and Worship is amazing!)
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It's so fun to invite (we have German) or be invited for dinner. We've tried foods we never thought we'd have, made in the traditional ways. Just the past few months we've had Laotian, Guyanese, Filipino, Kenyan, Ghanaian, and Scottish foods.
It was so interesting when we were having Kenyan foods, that I recognized Ugali, a recipe that had been sent in to me by Dan last year.
An eclectic mix of party foods is a sure way to please everyone. OR, have theme nights - go around the world, starting of course with Germany, then France, then Mexico, then China, etc.
Especially at parties, combining international food recipes makes a delicious buffet. This is a fun way to introduce different tastes and flavors to your family and friends.
I'm sure you have some special dishes you make when you have company. Something that is typical from your childhood that brings back memories of the country you grew up in.
I find that when I have company over, they expect a German meal. Even though I live in Canada, it's what they hope they're going to get.
How about you. Do you have something special you can share with us?
Perhaps it's a main dish, a dessert, or a party dip? Even include a photo if you have one. Let's see if we can get recipes from around the world.
Do you have a favorite foreign food? French, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Ghanaian, Swiss, etc.? Share it with us!
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Fruit Chaat
Fruit chaat is a much loved dessert in Pakistan and is especially loved during the month of Ramadan owing to how light and healthy it is.
The best …
QUINUA’S PESQ’E (PESQ’E DE QUINUA)
Ingredients
1 ½ cup quinoa
1 litre of water (more or less)
½ liter of milk (more or less)
1/4 kilo of criollo cheese shaved
1 teaspoon butter …
Chanka de pollo
Chanka de pollo
Ingredientes
• 4 presas grandes de pollo o
• 1 pollo pequeño
• 1/2 taza de habas tiernas
• ½ taza arvejas
• 4 papas grandes peladas …
Palacinke
Palachinkes are also known as crepe suzettes. When I was growing up this was one of my Dad’s favourite foods. In our tradition this recipe is used mostly …
Kenyan
'Ugali' - This is the 'bread' that goes hand in hand with other side or vegetable dishes. It is very popular in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.) …
Tourtière du Lac St-Jean
There is no English name for this, but a translation would be Lac St-Jean Meat Pie .
Lac St-Jean being a region of Quebec in Canada. This meat pie …
Kraut Flecken
This cabbage and noodle recipe comes from my husband's homeland Karntner, Austria. It was a favorite dish growing up and during times when there wasn't …
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