Black bean soup built on a foundation of salt pork, ham hock, and aromatics, slow-simmered until the beans collapse, then pureed smooth and finished with sherry and wine vinegar. A Cuban-style classic that makes 16 generous servings.
Homemade Mexican pork chorizo, ground pork blended with garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. The mixture cures overnight, then crumbles into a skillet for tacos, eggs, or breakfast hash.
Homemade Mexican chorizo with ground pork shoulder, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, fresh oregano, and vinegar. No casing needed, ready overnight.
Curried eggplant strudel wrapped in crispy phyllo with saffron, cumin, peanuts, and tomatoes. Baked golden and served with cool yogurt. A stunning Indian-meets-Viennese fusion.
Homemade mint jelly with fresh mint leaves, vinegar, sugar, and pectin. A classic condiment for roast lamb that sets up crystal clear and bright green in about 20 minutes.
Classic mayo-and-sour-cream coleslaw with Dijon mustard and a finishing scatter of caraway seeds. Cabbage, carrot and onion at their backyard-cookout best.
German-style red beet salad marinated in vinegar, caraway seeds, horseradish, and cloves. Tangy, earthy, and best after soaking for several hours.
Pickled grapes in a sweet vinegar syrup, packed on the stem into sterilized jars. A vintage three-ingredient preserve that doubles as an elegant garnish for cheese boards.
Revani semolina cake soaked in chilled lemon syrup with almond extract. This Greek dessert uses olive oil instead of butter and gets its lift from whipped egg whites.
Half Moon cookies with a soft, cakey drop cookie base frosted half chocolate and half vanilla. A classic Upstate New York bakery cookie made with sour milk.
Hawaiian sweet-and-sour beef meatballs simmered in a pineapple juice and brown sugar glaze with chunks of pineapple and green bell pepper. A tiki-bar party classic over rice.
Old-fashioned 14-day sweet pickles using small cucumbers, brined and gradually sweetened in cinnamon-celery seed syrup. Heritage canning recipe with crisp results.
A tasty dish made of cooked red cabbage and apples. Can be used as an appetizer or a main dish.
Puerto Rican fried fish drowned in mojo isleno sauce: slow-simmered onions, green olives, capers, and tomato. A classic island preparation from the coastal town of Salinas.
Fragrant Sri Lankan beef curry slow-simmered in coconut milk with cardamom, cinnamon, lemongrass, and fenugreek creates complex island flavors.
Portuguese-style fresh tuna marinated in vinegar and garlic, pan-fried with a whisper-thin flour crust. Served the Azorean way with stale sourdough dipped in warm pan marinade.