cuisine
From street-food to fine dining, traditional Italian to Asian-Fusion, being well-versed in global cuisine is the first step to culinary mastery.
The Evolution of Our Kitchen
Ahh, the joys of being Penna Dutch... and obsessed with food. When my great-to-the-fourteenth ancestor, John Jacob Dreibelbis, came over as an indentured servant, he was given a parcel of land after working for seven years. His son, Jacob B, was the one who founded the farm at the end of town. Nowadays, owning a piece of land implies you're rich. Then? Dirt poor. The kitchen still has two shadowboxes of glued fish bones in patterns from the suckers they net-trapped in the river, the only part of the fish that's inedible.
By Meredith Harmon12 months ago in Feast
Chicken Soup for the Generations
The aroma of the kitchen will always be felt around the house. Each meal was made with the loving hands of both my grandma and mom. I try to cook my best, but never as delicious as them. The food was just as tasty but brought so much comfort. It was always a unifying time. Years of many meals, from the simplistic ones to the complicated ones. Each was a product of her sacrifice for our family. However, I had my favorites, and that list was great. One of the best was my grandma's homemade chicken noodle soup. This recipe passed down from each generation, is not just a dish but a symbol of our family's love and unity. Each sip was made to taste great and be a healthier option than the ones loaded with preservatives. It was passed down to my mother, who held the recipe. My grandma was always making all her meals from scratch, and this was one of them. All her cooking was excellent, and I never lost weight on every visit.
By Sarah Danaher12 months ago in Feast
The Taste of Lost Summers. Runner-Up in A Taste of Home Challenge.
Despite ample shade under the olive trees, the sun baked the earth — scorched it even — branding every stone, every blade of grass, every inch of that cracked yard with the memory of summers lost. The earthen house — nanna’s house — stood stubborn against the heat, its red-tiled roof sagging like the tired spine of an old woman who’d seen too much. Every summer, we migrated there like moths to a flame, pulled by a gravity we didn’t understand but couldn’t resist. A ritual. A sentence. A salvation.
By Iris Obscura12 months ago in Feast
Rajasthani Wedding Food That Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance!
When it comes to Indian weddings, especially in Rajasthan, food plays an essential role in defining the grandeur of the event. A Rajasthani wedding is not just about vibrant attire, folk music, and grand décor—it is also about an elaborate spread of mouthwatering dishes that leave guests in awe. The cuisine of Rajasthan is known for its rich flavors, generous use of ghee, aromatic spices, and a perfect balance of sweet and spicy delights.
By Shaadi Dukaan12 months ago in Feast
My Grandmother's Kulchatay. Runner-Up in A Taste of Home Challenge.
If I were to name one dish from my culture that defined me, I'd say it was kulchatay (pronounced /ku:l-cha-'tay/) from the northern rural region of Kyrgyzstan where I spent my summers as a child and teenager, on my grandparents’ farm.
By Lana V Lynx12 months ago in Feast
Popeta E Polenta
Many of my blood relatives were born in Italy including my mother Isabella who was born in Trieste. All of the women in the family were amazing cooks. As an American, I'm not really sure if that is an Italian thing, a Latin thing, or a Catholic thing. Having tasted many of the family dishes, I focused my attention mainly on lasagna to be my signature dish; However, I am not going to share that recipe for this challenge because I think that my lasagna is as Americanized as modern pizza. I'd rather talk about "Popeta E Polenta" as the cultural dish which is a bridge to my family's history. Most people have had burger patties and mashed potatoes, but not everyone is familiar with the Italian version known as "Popeta E Polenta". I believe of all the Italian dishes that I was raised on, "Popeta E Polenta" is the dish that carries on our generational history and tradition most accurately.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman12 months ago in Feast
3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies
Let’s be real: life is busy. Between work, errands, and trying to remember if you actually switched the laundry over, who has time for complicated baking? Sometimes, you just want something sweet without turning your kitchen into a flour-dusted disaster zone. Enter Nutella Brownies—a dessert so simple, it feels like cheating (but oh, the delicious kind). With just three ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have gooey, chocolatey brownies ready in no time.
By Ridleys Recipes12 months ago in Feast
Cannelloni Chronicles: How Pasta Stuffed My Heart (and Stomach). AI-Generated.
Some dishes transcend taste. They carry memories, traditions, and the warmth of shared moments. For me, cannelloni isn’t just pasta—it’s a love letter from my nonna’s kitchen, wrapped in dough and smothered in sauce.
By Alain SUPPINI12 months ago in Feast
