Okra Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY ETHIOPIA SA DF NF Okra, also known as lady fingers, is a pod-producing plant that originated in what is today Ethiopia. While it is seen as a vegetable, its seeds are often toasted, ground, and then used as a coffee substitute. Another use of okra stems from its sticky juice, which is used to thicken stews. As a member of the cotton and hollyhock family, okra provides another practical use. Old okra can be processed to make paper. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 cups chopped frozen okra, thawed and pat dry 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1 Roma tomato, stem removed 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon chopped dried chili pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, mash the okra, garlic, ginger, and tomato until fairly smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Stovetop Popcorn One of the most recognizable parts of Ethiopian culture is the coffee ceremony called buna tetu . An invitation to a coffee ceremony is viewed as a sign of friendship and respect. Once the coffee has been made, it’s served with a snack such as popcorn. Spiced Lentils In Ethiopia, wat is a spiced dish similar to a stew or curry. It can be made with legumes, such as lentils, or with meat, fish, or vegetables. The recipes for wat vary far and wide from village to village and home to home.

Daikon Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY JAPAN SA DF NF Daikon is also known as Japanese radish or true daikon. It’s a white radish, and its name literally means great root in Japanese. People in Japan find many culinary uses for the root vegetable—from pickling, simmering, or drying daikon to grating it into a soy sauce. Grated daikon is another common way people in Japan eat this root vegetable. It usually accompanies fish dishes, and it’s also used as a condiment to enhance the flavor of dishes like udon and soba noodles. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 cups cubed daikon radish 2 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, mash the daikon, scallions, and dill until smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Sushi Stack Alongside the cultivation of rice 2,000 years ago, the Japanese were crafting sushi . The first version developed as a means to preserve fish using fermented rice. Centuries later, people started to eat fish and rice together. Edamame The first documented reference to edamame was made in the 13th century. And it can be found in a Japanese monk’s thank you note written to his parishioner, who gave the monk a gift of these pod-enclosed soybeans. Today in Japan, edamame is a popular snack.

Broccoli Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY FRANCE SA NF World War I G. I.s, whose initials stand for government issue or general issue, grew fond of eating broccoli during their service abroad. In 1919, the war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in a town near Paris, France. American soldiers then returned home from the war craving the broccoli, and as a result, they created a demand for the vegetable in the United States. Broccoli traces its roots to the Mediterranean, where it was created from a cabbage relative. The name broccoli comes from the Italian word that means the flowering crest of a cabbage. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups cooked broccoli cuts 1/2 cup fresh tarragon 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 ounces Gouda cheese (or 1/3 cup cubed) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, mash the broccoli, tarragon, and garlic until smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Chicken Pot Pie Crêpes Chicken pot pie was a common ration for soldiers during World War I, a global war ended by a treaty signed in France. Several years prior in France, it’s been said that a woman accidentally dribbled a thin porridge mixture onto a hot cooking surface. Thus, the crêpe was born. French Toast BLT Despite its name, French toast originated in Rome, not France, during the 4th century as a way to use up stale bread. In France, French toast is called pain perdu , or lost bread. The process of soaking the stale bread in a milk-egg mixture and then toasting it in a pan hasn't changed much throughout history.

Green Bean Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY NEW YORK SA A native of New York, Calvin Keeney earned the title Father of the Stringless Bean during the mid-19th century when he developed a bean that was less tough and fibrous. He tended over 6,000 acres of peas and beans, and also developed 19 different types of snap beans. Calvin Keeney’s accomplishments in the bean world climaxed when Burpee Seeds commercially released a stringless green pod in 1894. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 3/4 cups Ingredients 1/2 cup shelled almonds 2 cups fresh green beans cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the almonds until a crumb forms. Add the green beans, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and garlic, and mash until smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Reuben Pizza New York pizza is known for its crust. And the Reuben sandwich is a staple in New York delis. But unknown is how this sandwich got its name. It could have been New York restaurant owner and German immigrant Arnold Reuben. Or it could have been Reuben Kulakofsky in Omaha, Nebraska. Chef Salad The chef who invented the Chef Salad is debatable. Some say it was Chef Diat. Others say Chef Seydoux or Chef Roser. But all three chefs worked in New York hotels during the 20th century, making the salad's geographic origin pretty clear.

Cantaloupe Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY ARMENIA DF SW In the 16th century, cantaloupe seeds made their way from Armenia to an Italian town near the capitol Rome called Cantalupo. The melon was then named after that town. More recently, fruits like cantaloupe are key ingredients in Armenian kitchens. While Italians are proud that their town Cantalupo inspired a fruit’s name, it was the French who actually called them cantaloup , whose English version is cantaloupe. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cups 1-inch cantaloupe pieces 1/4 cup fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the pine nuts until a fine crumb forms. Add the cantaloupe and mash until smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Fruit Leather Nanny candy, which is also called bastegh , is a fruit leather common in Armenia. It’s made with pureed fresh fruit, baked at a low temperature, and then cut and rolled. The tradition of cooking fruit leather at home began with Armenians and Persians when they realized they could preserve fruit this way. Orzo Pilaf Pilaf is an Armenian staple. It’s an easy-to-prepare, grain-based dish that’s flavored with meat, vegetables, or fruits. Rice and bulgar are the traditional grains used as the base in this dish.

Rhubarb Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY CHILE SA DF Rhubarb is a more recent addition to the produce world. One type of rhubarb, gunnera tinctoria , is native to Chile and called nalca there. Some know this species as Chilean prickly rhubarb, recognizing the attributes of the plant’s very large leaves and thorny stem. Rhubarb in Chile is used similarly to that of other areas of the world: the stalks are cooked into jams and other recipes. Before reaching the Americas, rhubarb is believed to be a native plant of Serbia, where it was found growing along a river bank. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1/4 cup shelled walnuts 1 cup rhubarb pieces (cut into 1-inch pieces) 1 fennel bulb, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons caramel sauce Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the walnuts until a fine crumb forms. Add the rhubarb, fennel, and mint, and mash until smooth. Mix in the caramel sauce. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Chili Chile vs. Chili: The two, though different by the single final vowel, are not at all related. Chile with an “e” is a South American nation that runs along the Pacific Ocean. On the other hand, chili with an “i” is a stew made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili peppers. Sopaipillas Sopaipilla is a fried pastry and a Chilean tradition since as early as 1726. There is no right or wrong time to eat them, and people in Chile enjoy them topped with chili pepper sauce, mustard, or ketchup. When eaten for dessert, sopaipillas are served with a caramel-like sauce.

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Cherry Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY RUSSIA SW During the 13th century, cherries arrived in Vladimir, a town just over 100 miles from Moscow, Russia. The stone fruit was crossbred with the ground cherry, producing a sweet-sour variation that was then named Vladimir cherry. Vladimir cherries still grow in Russia today. There were five original varieties of Vladimir cherries, and four of those are still cultivated today. Every year, Russians celebrate the Savior of the Cherry Feast Day with games involving everything cherry—cherry-eating contests, shooting with cherry stones, and more. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1/4 cup shelled almonds 2 cups sweet cherries, halved and pitted 1/2 cup cubed Brie cheese 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the almonds until a fine crumb forms. Add the cherries and mash until smooth. Mix in the Brie cheese and coconut. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Oatmeal Bars From a very young age, Russians often eat different types of porridge for breakfast. They call it kasha . It’s a hot cereal made with grains such as oatmeal, wheat, millet, as well as either water or milk. In addition to its place on the breakfast menu, kasha is also eaten with cabbage soup or other main dishes. Marshmallows Similar to marshmallows, a common confectionery made in Russia is called zefir . It got its name from the Greek god of the light west wind Zephyr. The light and airy consistency of this sweet is made by whipping fruit and berry purée with suga, egg whites, and pectin or gelatine.

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Cassava Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY MOZAMBIQUE SA DF Cassava, or sometimes known as yuca, is a starchy root used to make common food items like flour and tapioca. It was introduced to Africa by Portuguese traders from Brazil during the 16th century. In Mozambique, cassava is one of the most important starches. Cassava is not only an important source of energy in Mozambique. Worldwide, hundreds of millions of people rely on cassava as their primary food staple. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1/3 cup shelled cashews 1/2 cup peeled and cubed yucca root 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds (or 1 teaspoon cumin powder) 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 3 tablespoons lemon juice Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the cashews until a fine crumb forms. Add the yucca, bell peppers, and cumin, and mash until smooth. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Tomato Cobbler Cassava is used to make tapioca, which is processed into many forms, including flakes and pearls. Tapioca pearls are often used to help bind the filling in pies and cobblers. In addition to cassava’s important role in Mozambique, cornmeal is another starch popular in Mozambican cooking. Watermelon Ceviche Claiming over 1,500 miles of the African coastline, Mozambique’s cuisine offers plenty of seafood. One common recipe is a seafood stew made with clams in a peanut sauce. Another popular dish is shrimp prepared in the style of peri-peri —a Portuguese word—highlighting the influence of Portugal.

Lemongrass Pesto Recipe INSPIRED BY MALAYSIA SA DF Lemongrass is a common ingredient in Malaysia. As its name suggests, the grass-like herb has the flavor and aroma of lemon. The tender, white part closest to the stem is often thinly sliced and eaten raw with salads or cooked in simmered dishes. But along with ginger, lemongrass has also been considered medicinal in Asian cultures. In the world of medicine, lemongrass is used to treat digestive issues, high blood pressure, the common cold, aches, and exhaustion. Please consult your physician before using lemongrass in these ways. SAVE FOR LATER Makes 1 1/4 cups Ingredients 1/4 cup shelled unsalted peanuts 2 small peaches, pitted and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the desired consistency forms. If using a mortar and pestle, crush the peanuts until a fine crumb forms. Add the peaches and ginger, and mash until smooth. Mix in the lemongrass and olive oil. Mash until the desired consistency forms. Store pesto in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use throughout the week in the next two recipes. Pesto can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Uses Kuih Puffs Kuih , or kuih-muih in plural, is bite-sized food in Malaysia. The word, which is pronounced kway, encompasses cakes, confections, and more. Most kuih-muih are sweet and eaten as dessert, but some are savory. Shrimp Satay Satay , or sate in Malay, is most akin to the kebab. It’s made with meat threaded onto a wooden skewer that’s then grilled over a fire and served with a peanut sauce in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia. Both Malaysia and Thailand claim this dish as their own.