Category Archives: Internationally Inspired

Sloppy José

Posted on January 12, 2023 by HelenFern

When I was a kid I loved it when Ma would make Sloppy Joes for dinner. They were messy and fun and oh so good! Here is a Sloppy with Mexican and Southwestern flavors. Add some cheese then top it … Continue reading →

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German Inspired Pot Roast

Posted on October 4, 2022 by HelenFern

Today is the last day of Oktoberfest. Some think it goes through October but it doesn’t. It actually starts towards the end of September and runs until today. The original Oktoberfest is a huge festival in Munich, Germany, that’s been … Continue reading →

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Spicy Beef and Rice Bowl – Korean Style

Posted on September 6, 2022 by HelenFern

I found a package of really thin sliced beef for sale. It was a great price for beef right now, but I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I bought it anyway. It’s been so hot we want easy … Continue reading →

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Thai Tofu Peanut Skewers

Posted on August 22, 2022 by HelenFern

We’ve been trying to cut back on meat – partly for health and partly for cost and partly for the sustainability. And we love grilling and Thai flavors. I decided to give tofu skewers a try and it was well … Continue reading →

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Ceviche – What is it?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by HelenFern

What exactly is ceviche? Ceviche (also cebiche or seviche) is fish “cooked” in citrus (typically lemon or lime), then mixed with vegetables and aromatics and eaten like a salsa. I always thought it was a Mexican dish. We used to … Continue reading →

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