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Unsung, delicious recipes from around the world
As I travel the world I am constantly trying new foods. I love comfort food! I have come to the realisation that there are so many unsung recipes. Often a nation's history has a lot to do with it. In my opinion, sometimes it's poor man's food that tastes the best. There's a free download of every recipe.
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Kimchi (kimchijeon) Pancakes—travellers delight
A kimchi pancake is one of the easiest and quickest things to make and is one of Koreans’ all time favorite dishes. It’s hot, spicy,...
Anthea Weir
May 5, 20231 min read
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Kimchi—tastes amazing and repairs your guts at the same time
I'm a little behind when it comes to making Kimchi. However, I have learned in my travels that Kimchi is so versatile, you can add it to...
Anthea Weir
May 5, 20232 min read
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Italian cheesy mince and tortellini bake!
Italy is a country full of amazing food and flavors. From the traditional Italian cuisine to the more modern dishes, there is something...
Anthea Weir
May 5, 20231 min read
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Easy Arabic rice with toasted vermicelli
In Middle Eastern counties you will find the rice mixed with vermicelli noodles. The noodles are a thin yellow pasta (unlike Asian rice...
Anthea Weir
May 3, 20231 min read
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Salata Baladi—it’s fresh, crunchy and has a wonderful acidic bite
The story This Arab salad goes by many names. But whether you call it an Israeli salad, a Lebanese salad, an Egyptian salad or a...
Anthea Weir
May 3, 20231 min read
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Croatian Burek—crisp and rich, exploding with sumptuous flavour
Croatia has bakeries at every bus stop, bustling square, market and supermarket. They all feature a Baltic pastry called burek. I first...
Anthea Weir
May 3, 20232 min read
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Best loved Malay dish—Nasi Lamak with the coconut rice you dream about
It’s one of the world’s most famous rice dishes and widely considered the national dish of the country. Once a humble breakfast dish to...
Anthea Weir
May 2, 20232 min read
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Warming Moroccan vege tagine with nutty couscous
We were warned that travellers can have too much Tagine when visiting Morocco. But for me, sitting down to eat this dish in the middle of...
Anthea Weir
May 2, 20232 min read
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Portugese bifana — a Lisbon street food classic
The bifana is easy to prepare and tastier than you’d think given its short ingredients list. Marinated in a mix of white wine, paprika,...
Anthea Weir
May 1, 20231 min read
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Comfort food like no other 'kaoy teow kung fu'
Slippery-smooth egg-laced noodles in a bowl of tasty goodness best describes this Cantonese dish. Packed with flavours and textures,...
Anthea Weir
Apr 30, 20232 min read
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Pastel de Nata—the most famous treat in Portugal
How many Pastel de Natas can you eat in one week? I really don't want to answer that question. The truth is, a lot. This delight is best...
Anthea Weir
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Egyptian koshari—a texture and depth that will surprise you
Yella, let's eat Koshari, the national dish of Egypt (also known as koshary and koshari). It is a genius solution to using leftovers in...
Anthea Weir
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Unsung 'delicious' recipes from around the world
There are so many unsung heroes while traveling. This blog is about the local cuisine. Let me take you to a few places around the world...
Anthea Weir
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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