No chili fan in their right mind is going to think of what I served up at the 2019 Bartels H-D Chili Cook-Off as a legit chili. That’s fine. I make variants like this for the folks in their wrong mind, like myself.
Yelemecam Sadam (Lime Rice)
This is a popular Southern Indian recipe that is either served as a side dish to curries or on its own with mango pickle or chutney.
Moko Jumbie Papaya Pepper Sauce
Named after the zombie-like stilt character that prowls around during Carnival celebrations, this sauce features two ingredients common to Trinidadian commercial sauces, papaya and mustard.
Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor are the best introduction to tacos to a rookie. They’re very popular on the street and easy to make at home. So far no one that I offered them to has disliked them. In the absence of a vertical grill, use a horizontal grill and cook in low heat. Tacos al Pastor Print Recipe Heat Scale: Mild …
Thai Red Curry Paste
This recipe and others can be found in the 12-part illustrated series “A World of Curries.”
Ceia de Natal aka Brazilian Christmas Turkey
The marinade suggested in this Ceia de Natal recipe is indigenous to Brazil in that it utilizes one of Brazil’s great ingredients, Cachaça.
Machaca Burritos
Common throughout the Southwest in home cooking but not so common in restaurants (who knows why?), this savory shredded meat burrito is a meal in itself.