Beluga Lentil Salad 2 cups of beluga lentils2 bay leavesZest and juice of 2 tangerines1 cup of red wine vinegar5-6 garlic cloves (grated)¾- cup olive oil4 Tbls fresh ginger (grated)1...
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Longevity Noodles are easy to assemble, infinitely flexible, redolent with the flavors and symbolism of Chinese New Year, with a pleasing ratio of effort to reward: perfectly suited to the laid-back spirit of the Year of the Pig.
The classic Soviet New Year’s menu is as resistant to change as the current regime. It all hinges on two mandatory, incredibly labor-intensive, mayonnaise-based cold salads: Salad Olivier and Herring Under Fur Coat.
Salad Olivier The Salad3 medium-sized red potatoes3 carrots1 tsp of olive oil1 cup of cubed lardons of duck bacon or pancetta (cut into cubes)3 cups of shredded duck confit or...
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What better dish to inaugurate our new life in Riga than this ultimate comforting stew, created by another American expat writer?
How to make a new house in a new country feel like home? Cook something familiar, like Lentil and Sausage Stew.
Creamy Roasted Corn Chowder 8 ears of fresh corn or 4 cups of frozen corn3 Tbl butter1 can of creamed corn * (the old-fashioned kind — it’s usually on the...
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When you love corn but hate corn-on-the-cob, it’s time to get creative.
Shrimp, Fennel, and Orange salad was invented for a Russian holiday but has remained a firm favorite throughout the summer. It’s quick and easy: under 30 minutes, you have a delicious salad that works equally well as starter or main course.
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