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Cuban Chicken Adobo with Black Bean and Mango Salsa

This Cuban Chicken Adobo is bursting with flavours. The chicken is marinated in a Cuban marinade called Adobo which is made from garlic, lime juice (or sour orange), cumin, and oregano. The chicken is grilled and then served with a black bean and mango salsa. The mango adds a really nice contrast in taste and color to the dish. [...]

Healthy Chocolate Shake with Avocado and Pineapple from Costa Rica

I admit that adding avocado to a milk shake sounds quite strange, at least to me it did; but maybe that’s exactly why I had to try this.  Let me assure you though, you won’t taste the avocado at all but instead the shake will become unbelievably creamy and rich.  Forget about adding ice cream; adding an [...]

Caribbean Plantain and Meat Casserole

I love this casserole, and I love plantains.  I can’t get enough of either of them.  If you like Italian Lasagna or Greek Moussaka then you’ll probably love this casserole as well.  The plantains add such a distinct sweet flavour to this meat casserole.  It’s comfort food as good as it gets. This recipe is not [...]

Watermelon with Cotija and Mint

I have never tried this Mexican Cotija cheese before, and I  have to say I like it very much.  My husband and I love the watermelon mint combination.  We often add watermelon and mint to our salads.  It’s delicious but adding some salty cheese, balsamic vinegar and honey to this combination… this had to be [...]

Mollettes – Mexican Toast

This Mexican dish can be eaten an appetizer, snack, or served with a salad as a main dish.  Bread filled with refried beans, topped with cheese and then baked.  Afterwards topped with salsa.  Doesn’t that sound good? It is an easy dish made from scratch but it takes some time to prepare.  If you’re pressed [...]

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Germany on a plate. The World in a bowl.

I am German, and I love food. I also love to travel and explore different cultures. Food is a big part of everyone's culture, and so I decided to try recipes from all around the world.

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