This week we travelled to Pakistan and visited with our friends and neighbors to learn more about the culture the food and the ways they raise their family. We were able to enjoy sweets and also to try a recipe that is shared below called Black Bean Dal-its a great vegetarian dish that is hearty as well. We all enjoyed it and found that it wasnt too spicy for us. It also makes a quite generous dish and can be made in advance and heated through when serving.
Next week we are travelling to Greece and are looking forward to tasting food through that country-we actually have friends who are from there and will be chatting with them and trying to get an authentic greek recipe to enjoy and share here. Here's to happy food travels!!!

Mexico

I wanted to try and find some snack foods since this week the kids are on Spring break and meals if any are fast and easy-this dip we made was quick and easy and can be adapted if going needed easily by using preprepped or canned ingredients. I tried it with canned chili rather than cooking up beef and adding sauce etc it worked out good but both the original recipe and the adapted version were a huge hit for our family. Its so easy I can even do it camping heating it through on the bbq. Looking forward to going through Mexico the rest of the weekend and having a tour through as we look online and see what Mexico is all about. Its been a fun journey as the kids have learned to experience new countries and new foods over these last few weeks.
Next week we will be touring Spain and then into the European countries.