AUSTRALIA: Lamingtons So I got all sorts of suggestions for Australia — Pavolva, ANZAC Biscuits, YoYos — but I’ve cooked them all before. So I went for Lamingtons...apparently a less well-known favourite in Oz. Thanks for all the suggestions. Just Austria and Azerbaijan left in the As, so looking for Bs. If you send a... Continue Reading →

ARMENIA: Orange, Lemon and Cranberry Nazook Nazook If my Nazooks look a bit lackluster, it’s because I forgot the egg wash. A pastry that’s not overly sweet. Would go well with a cup of tea/coffee...Reminds me of an Eccles cake. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 – 3 cups all-purpose flour2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast1... Continue Reading →

ARGENTINA: Alforjores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies) Alforjores First off, I realize this isn’t just an Argentinian dessert. They are also made in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador, El Salvador, Venezuela, Brazil and (believe it or not) Southern France, Andorra, Spain and The Philippines. Fabiana suggested I make these and said her Mum makes it... Continue Reading →

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: Pineapple and Mango Crumble Pie Pineapple and Mango Crumble Pie This is a stunner. Shouldn’t really say, but the best so far. We ate with cream, but vanilla ice cream would have guilded this lullipad... INGREDIENTS:  Pie Crust: 12 oz (340 g) flour3 oz (85 g) butter3 oz (85 g) shortening Pinch... Continue Reading →

ANGOLA: Pé-de-Mileque (Peanut and Caramel Candy) Pé-de-Mileque Very simple and very Angolan. Also known as Doce de Amendoim. Ingredients: 1 cup peanuts, unsalted and de-shelled1 cup water1 cup sugar Instructions: In a saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil.Once the syrup begins to caramelize, add in the peanuts, stirring constantly until the sugar... Continue Reading →

ANDORRA: Brac de Gitano We don’t know anybody from Andorra, though I did spend a chilly night on a snowy Andorran mountain (Pyrenees) in my bivouac. When I asked for recipes, all friends who’d been there said “Wine”. Apparently Andorrans drink more wine per capital than any other country in the world... Ingredients: For the... Continue Reading →

ALGERIA Il: Makrout with Dates and Honey Makrout with Dates and Honey Edith is coming home from Mexico tonight and these will be waiting for her. A little slice of home, I hope. Ingredients: 3 cups fine or medium semolina1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup melted butter or vegetable oil2/3 cup orange flower water Filling: 10 oz... Continue Reading →

ALGERIA I: Boussou la Tmessou (Algerian Shortbread Cookies), for one of our oldest pals Dick Stille Ingredients:1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (210 grams) 210 grams all-purpose flour1/4 cup (35 grams) powdered sugar9 tablespoons (130 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Coating:1/3 cup (80 milliliters) orange... Continue Reading →

ALBANIA: Kabuni (with love and thanks to Sindi Kaskaviqi) Kabuni Ingredients: 500g rice1L lamb meat broth (water works too)200g sugar150g raisins100g butter1tbs olive oilSome cinnamonSome cloveA little bit of salt Add the butter and olive oil in a pot. After the butter has melted add the rice. Mix and stir for about 5 minutes, then... Continue Reading →

AFGHANISTAN: Asabia el Aroos (Brides Fingers) Asabia el Aroos For Mobeen...I made these for you because I had all the ingredients. Love from us all naughty boy ... Ingredients Sweet Syrup: (See recipe below)1/2 package (16 oz.) frozen filo dough, completely defrosted1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional) Filling:1/2 cup almonds or pistachios, pulverized in food... Continue Reading →