Cultured Palate: Dishes from the American Southwest
| April 11, 2018
6. Frito Pie
Frito pie is an indulgent meal designed to be eaten on the go. It’s simple and straightforward: chili and assorted toppings poured over a bag of Fritos corn chips. The most fun way to enjoy this specialty is to slice open a single-serving bag of Fritos and layer all the ingredients onto the chips. Popular toppings include taco meat, tomatoes, lettuce, chopped onion, cheese, and sour cream, but Frito pie can change depending on who’s making it. It’s not the most elegant meal in the world, but it’s insanely delicious.
Brent Hofacker / Shutterstock
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
