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My name is Christina. Come join my global kitchen to learn a wide variety of recipes from around the world. I created this website to share my favorite dishes from my kitchen to yours!

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Stir Fry Chicken with Peanuts

I love making quick and easy stir-fry dishes at home. It doesn’t take too long to make and it doesn’t have to cost much either. You can control the balance of meat or other protein that you use, and what type and how many vegetables you want to include.

February 23, 2021

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Pollo Almendrado Rojo

I have a ton of old cookbooks that I love to read and re-read. One of my favorites is the Better Homes and Gardens Mexican cookbook from 1977. This book tried to introduce traditional Mexican cooking to a broader audience. While the ideas are great, the book doesn’t have pictures for very recipe. Even though… Continue reading →

February 19, 2021

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

I was introduced to broccoli cheese soup at a Panera Bread when I lived in Wisconsin, and grew to really like it. It was perfect to cut the chill of a cold Wisconsin winter. It’s been many years since I’ve had this soup, and so recently I went to our local Panera Bread and ordered… Continue reading →

February 16, 2021February 17, 2021

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Begun Bhaji (Fried Eggplant)

I love eggplant for its delicious taste and smooth and velvety texture. It doesn’t hurt that it’s healthy too. Growing up, my Mom used eggplant in many dishes. She would either deep fry it in a chick pea flour batter, stir fry it, or pan fry it in a skillet. The pan-fried version of this… Continue reading →

January 13, 2021February 17, 2021

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Saag Bhaji (Spinach fry)

Saag bhaji is a spinach dish widely eaten all over Bangladesh. This is probably the easiest Bengali dish you’ll ever make. If you don’t have any spinach, you can substitute in other greens like mustard, swiss chard, beet greens. The taste may differ from regular spinach, as spinach has a very mild flavor. I like… Continue reading →

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021

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Bangladeshi-Style Aoo Bhorta (spicy mashed potatoes)

During my youth, I ate potato dishes every day in my Bangladeshi household. Potatoes were super cheap and easy for my family to get ahold of. My love for potatoes came from my Mom. She made fried potatoes with spices to eat with rotis (homemade flour tortilla) for breakfast. She also made bhortas to go… Continue reading →

January 12, 2021February 17, 2021

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Hoppin’ John with Creamy Polenta

Back when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit I decided to stock up on essentials like cans of beans and soup that have a long shelf life. Even though I didn’t know exactly what it was, I wound up with a few cans of Hoppin’ John’s black-eyed pea stew in my cart. It looked really delicious!… Continue reading →

January 4, 2021January 6, 2021

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Ham and Potato Cakes

Christmas is a special holiday that l look forward to each year. Often after a big holiday meal I have leftovers such as cooked ham and mashed potatoes. I found myself in this circumstance this year and so wanted something creative to make with them. Yes I could have served the leftovers as is —… Continue reading →

December 26, 2020January 22, 2021

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I live in the Pacific Northwest. I have been a chef at small restaurants and a university.

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Potato Medley with Honey Sauce

The inspiration for this dish came from the Covid-19 pandemic. As it started people panicked and hoarded so many things. When people had a chance to buy vegetables, they tried to get something with a long shelf life. I myself did this and stocked up on things like potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash.… Continue reading →

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

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Turkey Kofta Kebab

One of the most popular dishes in the world is kofta, a type of meatball or meatloaf made with lots of spices. Usually made with onions, garlic, allspice, cardamon, and cinnamon, kofta packs a unique and flavorful punch!

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

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Easy Guacamole

I don’t remember the first time I ever had guacamole, but it’s not something that I grew up with. It’s one of those things that I discovered as an adult and really love to eat any chance I get. Today I have an easy guacamole recipe for you to make. It uses fresh avocados, onions,… Continue reading →

January 13, 2021January 15, 2021

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Brownie Bites with Peanut Frosting

My house has a pretty decent sized pantry. It’s both a curse and a blessing. I buy lots of stuff and usually forget about them. I’ve decided to organize it once a month. I don’t want things to expire on me! Since it was that time of the month, I was rummaging around my pantry… Continue reading →

February 10, 2021February 23, 2021

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Brownie Cups with Mocha Glaze

My happy place is the kitchen. I can let myself go whenever I’m there. Whatever pops into my head, I can cook. What should I make today? What would be interesting?

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021

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Molten Chocolate Cakes

Some time ago a friend gave me a cookbook with recipes written by people from a town in Wisconsin where I used to live. I love this cook book! It’s pretty humble but there are so many great ideas. One of my favorites is this simple yet sophisticated chocolate dessert. With just 6-7 ingredients you… Continue reading →

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

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