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Crispy, spiced Zanzibar-style beef sambusas with a fragrant filling of onion, garlic, ginger, chili, and warm East African-Indian spices, wrapped in a thin dough and fried until golden.
Kossam Afra is a fiery Ethiopian/Eritrean-style skillet of lamb offal (liver, heart, kidney) seared in niter kibbeh with berbere, aromatics, and chiles, then brightened with lemon and cilantro. Served hot with flatbread for scooping.
Pikliz is a bright, fiery Haitian pickled slaw of cabbage, carrots, and Scotch bonnet peppers in a tangy vinegar-lime brine—crisp, zesty, and perfect as a condiment or side.
A dense, gently sweet Icelandic rye bread enriched with fjallagrös (Iceland moss), buttermilk, and molasses, traditionally baked low and slow; hearty with a hint of caraway and wonderful with butter.
Conakry Dèguè (Thiakry/Degue) is a creamy West African millet-and-yogurt dessert, lightly spiced with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and dotted with raisins and coconut.
A hearty, one-pot beef and barley stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and warm herbs. Rich broth, a touch of vinegar for brightness, and parsley to finish make this cold‑weather comfort in a bowl.
A fragrant, savory-sour pomegranate and beef soup from the Caucasus region, enriched with red lentils and rice, brightened by fresh herbs, and finished with a walnut crunch.
Shelpek is a traditional Kazakh fried flatbread made with a tender dairy-enriched dough and quickly fried until puffed and golden. Lightly sweet and perfect with tea or as a snack.
A silky, savory mousse of Luxembourgish Kachkéis lightened with whipped cream, brightened by white wine, Dijon, and lemon, and set with a hint of gelatin. Chilled and spooned onto rye bread, then finished with fresh chives.
Deyay Meshwi is a Gulf-style grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron, then charred over high heat and finished with ghee. Bright parsley and sumac make it perfect with rice or warm pita.