I am consistently surprised and impressed with Austrian recipes and dishes. I had such a hard time choosing a recipe, there were so many amazing sounding options to choose from.
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Plov is a very popular dish in Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, pretty much all of Central Asia and indeed Azerbaijan.
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Lentil, Apple, Raddichio, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Lemony Vinagarette... the perfect accompaniment to any dinner, or a great meal in itself.
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When I think Canadian Cuisine two things come to mind:
Joe Beef and the Montreal episode of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown and...
Poutine.
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Monaco, oh, Monaco. If ever there were a dream of opulence and grandeur, you are it. With the nearest neighbors being France and Italy and sitting so elegantly on the Mediterranean sea, it is the setting of dreams.
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Part of the fun of cooking new recipes from around the world is discovering new flavors. Often I lean toward quintessential dishes. Sometimes even "the dish" of a country. And sometimes I just want to be inspired by the flavors, the scents, the look, or feel of a place and its food.
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This is my favorite go-to Sangria recipe because it is simple, quick, and it still tastes like the base wine and the tangy fruit it is composed of.
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Russian dinner party anyone? I think beyond making entrees and desserts for friends, we should really think about stepping up our game and introducing costumes and decorations. I'll keep you posted!
Read MoreVatrushka are a yeasted dough pastry with a creamy cheese filling. Lovely with coffee or tea as an afternoon pick me up or after dinner.
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A round up of some of the awesome things the F1 world has to offer so far this season... including race posters from Ferrari, Renault, and Williams.
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This year we finally did it. We made our own Chinese food! And because I can't resist a cooking challenge we made three dishes, two of which were fried and none of which I had ever made before.
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The first race of the new season is always exciting. Fanfare and speculation abound. It is so great to see the Sky F1 crew back together and hear Crofty and Martin's voices over the sounds of screaming F1 cars. This year, out of tradition, and gluttony we stayed the course and made our all time favorite burger too big for your mouth: the Aussie Burger 'with the lot'.
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The long wait is over and spring has sprung! The Australian GP is on March 26th and we are soooo ready for it!
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While waiting for the season to pick back up we try to enjoy some of what the internet has to offer when it comes to F1 fun...
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The Brazilian Grand Prix this year was a special one. We have a Brazilian tenant and friend, Luiz. He has shared some of his favorite recipes with us and he cooked up a feast for the Brazilian GP.
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Brigadeiros are apparently the treat of choice in Brazil. No birthday party, wedding, or special event is complete without a selection of brigadeiros. My favorite kind are actually the coconut infused Beijinho de Cocos.
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Caipirinhas are a tart, punchy drink made with cachaca, limes, and a little sparkle. Perfect for hot days and are most at home on a beach somewhere.
Read MoreMargaritas are the cure to many ailments. And they go great with tacos.
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Formula 1 Gran Premio de Mexico has two fabulous things about it. The people and the stadium esses. The drivers clearly love the atmosphere in Mexico City and seem to let loose and joke around a bit more than usual which is so fun to see. The track itself goes through the grand stands in what they call the "stadium" and every time a Mexican driver goes through, the crowd goes WILD.
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The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka always proves interesting. The fans are crazy, the racing great, and the food... so fun!
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