Wednesday, April 15, 2015

International Festival Recipes

International Festival Recipes
Here are recipes and food ideas for Vansville Elementary School's May 16 potluck and to make and eat at home! I will keep adding recipe sites and ideas as I find them, so please check for updates.

Check out Around the World in 80 Dishes for more great ideas.



Central Asia (India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Mongolia, etc.) – Kindergarten A
Rice Pilaf with Lamb-Uzbekistan/Afghanistan



Central and South America – 1st Grade
Tostilocos *Allergen friendly without peanuts



Caribbean - 3rd Grade


Africa (West, South and Central) – 4th Grade
Puff Puff-Nigeria
Chin Chin-Nigeria
Sorrel Drink, also popular in Caribbean countries *
Yassa Chicken-Senegal
Akara-Ghana, Sierra Leone * 
Brochette Beef or Fish on a stick/ Suya –Mali/Nigeria
Marinade for Pepper Chicken or Roast Beef-Sierra Leone
Rice Porridge-Seri-Mali
Black-Eyed Peas also known as Red Red-Ghana (suggest making without fish)
Meatball Stew-Sierra Leone

Northern Americas (Canada, USA, Greenland) – PTA Committee
Corn Bread (Skillet style, no sugar added)
Cranberries *
Pecans
Wild Rice *
Poutine French Fries with Gravy and Cheese-Quebec, Canada
Corned Beef-Canada
Cupcakes
Chocolate Chip (Toll House) Cookies
Gumbo
Pralines
Jambalaya
Banana Pudding

Europe and Russia – 5th Grade
Pretzels-Germany
Crepes-France
Ratatouille-France *
Butter Cookies-France, Denmark
Shortbread-United Kingdom
Salad with Vinaigrette-France *
Sautéed Green Beans- France *
Quiche-France
Spanish Tortilla potato and egg tapas dish-Spain
Homemade Pasta-Italy/USA
Frittata-Italy
Curry Ketchup with Fries/potatoes-Netherlands *
Kofta (ground meat) Kebabs-Greece

Northeast Asia (China, Japan, North and South Korea, etc.) – Kindergarten B
Miso Soup-Japan

Middle East and North Africa (Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc.) – 2nd Grade
Tabbouleh Bulgur Wheat Salad-Regional
Baba Ghanoush-Roasted Eggplant dip-Regional *
Bisteeya Chicken in Buttery Pastry-Morocco
Cous Cous
Tagine Lamb Stew with Apricots and Chickpeas-Morocco
Fresh Orange juice-Morocco *
Dates *
Almonds
Baklava-Regional

Southeast Asia and Australia (Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, etc.) – Pre-K, HS
Pavlova-Australia   Trader Joe's and Whole Foods have pre-made meringues and lemon curd, which make it a great no-cook dessert
Fairy Bread-Australia (a kids' party favorite!)
Chicken Adobo-Philippines
Lumpia-Philippines 
Pancit with Chicken-Philippines
Lamington Bars-Australia
Larb Gai- Ground Chicken in lettuce wraps-Thailand
Spring Rolls Vietnam and Thailand
Summer Rolls *(allergen-friendly without soy sauce or peanut dipping sauce)
Vegetarian Pad Thai-Thailand * (can be allergen-friendly if top 8 allergens are avoided or substituted) 
Green Papaya Salad (Burma and Vietnam) (can be allergen-friendly if top 8 allergens are avoided or substituted)
Pho Beef Noodle Soup-Vietnam

Note: Please list top allergens; include ingredients list of store-bought foods and recipe of home-made foods. For more info: http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens *

Although nearly any food is capable of causing an allergic reaction, only eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the United States. These foods are:
·         Peanut
·         Tree nuts
·         Milk and Cheeses 
·         Egg 
·         Wheat 
·         Soy
·         Fish
·         Shellfish





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