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This Delicious Black Bean Soup is the Best of Guatemala

This delicious vegetarian black bean soup from Guatemala makes an easy starter. Use the Vitamix or blender for a smooth and creamy consistency. And, discover why Guatemalan food is so healthy! Guatemalan food flies under the radar when it comes to notable cuisines, but it shouldn’t. Today we feature a delicious vegetarian black bean soup which shows off the best of Guatemalan soups. This slightly spicy black bean soup goes for a trip into the Vitamix or blender to deliver … Read More

How to Impress with Easy Southern Red Rice www.compassandfork.com

Destinations|Lunch|North America (USA)|Recipes

How to Impress with this Easy Southern Red Rice Recipe

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Looking for a red rice with sausage recipe? Today we feature our own easy, Southern red rice recipe. A great side for any dish, or enjoy it as a standalone meal. A very popular dish you will find in the American South is Southern red rice with sausage. For sure, you can find local variations in Charleston and Savannah that have their own identities, but the basic recipe, ingredients and method are the same. I love the opportunity travel gives … Read More

Mekong Inspired Green Papaya Salad www.compassandfork.com

Cambodia and Laos|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes

Mekong Inspired Green Papaya Salad Recipe

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Another great salad you see in all of the countries along the Mekong River is Green Papaya Salad. Certainly in beautiful Luang Prabang, Laos, you see this glorious salad everywhere. Today, we feature Green Papaya Salad. Green or unripe papaya should not be underrated. The crunch factor gives it a fabulous texture that adds to the dish. And only 5 minutes to prepare. But be warned, this salad does have a bit of a kick. The heat can be easily … Read More

Bulgaria|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes

Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls from Bulgaria an Easy Dinner

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Authentic cabbage rolls from Bulgaria are easy to make and are a guaranteed way to give some great taste to a vegetable that is exceedingly healthy but is often much-maligned. Traditional Bulgarian food at its best and true comfort food! Lightly-spiced, ground meat is enveloped with cabbage leaves and then slow-cooked in a tomato-based sauce to permit all of the flavors to develop. You basically end up with steamed cabbage rolls, a very healthy cooking methods. Add a little refreshing … Read More

Bulgaria|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes

Shopska Salad from Bulgaria is the Perfect Choice

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Today we feature what many people consider to be the “unofficial” national dish of Bulgaria, the one and only shopska salad. It is a simple dish to make and it is delicious. Using everyday ingredients, you can make shopska salad in less than 10 minutes. Healthy, colourful and full of crunch, shopska salad features the great flavors of summer. Bulgaria you say? Yes, it flies under the radar a bit being a former communist country in Eastern Europe. Did you … Read More

Destinations|Lunch|Recipes|Uruguay

The Chivito Steak Sandwich is a Classic You Will Love

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Fancy a great steak sandwich? Why not try your hand at making a chivito steak sandwich, the famous steak sandwich of Uruguay? If you love hamburgers, then chances are that you will just adore a chivito steak sandwich. Look at that picture. The chivito is full of individual goodies. Now just think of the combination of them all. What a mouth watering prospect. Filled with filet steak, bacon, cheese, onion, red bell pepper, chimichurri sauce, lettuce, tomato and that most … Read More