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Azerbaijani burger recipe

Burger on Tandir with Aromatic Herbs and Apricot-Saffron Yogurt Sauce Azerbaijan is on the coast of the Caspian Sea and borders Iran, Armenia, Georgia and Russia. Because Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union from 1920 to 1991, the traditional foods … Continue reading

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Austrian burger recipe

Burger with Austrian Goulash and Liptauer (cheese spread) Before we begin – do not be afraid. That orange stuff is cheese and it’s not from a cheese log I got last Christmas.  The color comes from paprika, it’s scary looking, … Continue reading

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Australian burger recipe

Burger with the Lot Oh, Australia! How we love your people and your burgers. Some of the nicest people I’ve met have been Aussies. And now, one of my favorite burgers is inspired by their burger traditions. But, before we … Continue reading

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Armenian burger recipe

Lamb Kebab wrapped in Lavash (Armenian cracker bread) Before we even start I can hear you purists in the group (you know who you are) throwing your hands up in dismay (yes, that makes a sound).  “This isn’t a `real’ … Continue reading

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Argentinian burger recipe

Asado Burger with Chimichurri Sauce Argentina – oh blessed land of beef lovers – is located on the Southeastern coast of South America, bordered by Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil.  It’s a large country whose food and culture is … Continue reading

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Antigua and Barbuda burger recipe

Tropical Pineapple Salsa Burger with Okra Fungee (polenta) I know, it’s the middle of winter (for many of us), but the alphabet doesn’t give us any wiggle room.  Next stop on our tour of the world is Antigua and Barbuda. … Continue reading

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Angolan burger recipe

Red Palm and Spice burger with Fried Okra and Spicy Pepper Relish served on Yucca cake Our next stop on this culinary journey is Angola. The Republic of Angola is a beautiful country located in South Western Africa.  It’s bordered … Continue reading

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Andorran burger recipe

Pork burgers served over Trinxat with Garlic Camembert Andorra is in the Pyrenees bordered by Spain and France.  It’s tiny, but prosperous (big tourist destination).  These folks have the 4th highest life expectancy in the world (Source: CIA World Factbook), … Continue reading

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Algerian burger recipe

Spicy Merguez burger with Sumac Roasted Zucchini and Sweet Date “Ketchup” Again, we’ll start our adventure with a little (very little) geography.  Algeria is in Northern Africa and is bordered by Tunisia, Morroco, Libya, Nigeria, Western Sahara, Mauritania and Mali.  … Continue reading

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Albanian burger recipe

Lamb Burger on Roasted Garlic Corn Bread with Caramelized Onion and Feta Cheese So, the first thing I do when researching a new country is look at a map.  Unfortunately for me, it’s been a long time since I studied … Continue reading

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