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For this month’s Proven Platter, we “visited” Nepal. While the country is famously known for its majestic and beloved Mt. Everest, it’s also home to a variety of uniquely bold and flavorful dishes. The beauty of Nepali cuisine lies in the combination of simple ingredients that form the foundation of many beloved dishes. Vegetarian staples like lentils, rice, corn, and potatoes are transformed with the addition of aromatic spices and condiments. Some of these ingredients may already be in your pantry, such as turmeric, coriander or chilies, while others, like fenugreek seeds, mustard oil, and ajwain seeds, may require a special trip or an online order – but trust us, it’s well worth it! Details

Georgia Reader, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024

It’s not often that we have a candy recipe here at Together Women Rise, but this one is simple and loaded with flavor. It can be enjoyed all year, and will be a delight for everything from pool parties to holiday gatherings. Details

Vinola Vincent Munyon, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter – Zambia, August 2024

The traditional cuisine of Zambia is built around legumes, pulses, greens and vegetables that are indigenous to the region. Ingredients like Bambara nuts, groundnuts (peanuts), cowpeas, sesame seeds, soyabeans, wild spinach, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin, okra, and sweet potatoes are used in simple, straightforward perparations that preserve their nutritional value. Animal-based proteins are less frequently used. Of animal proteins, chicken and dried fish are the most commonly used. Details

Vinola Vincent Munyon, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter—Malawi, May 2022

Located in Southeastern Africa, Malawi is known for the warmth and friendliness of her people. Hence, the nickname, the “Warm Heart of Africa.” The cuisine of this country skews traditional African and is dominated by ingredients that are products of two of its major industries: agriculture and fishing. Groundnuts (peanuts) are the most important legume crop in Malawi in volume produced and in the amount of area devoted to their cultivation. The crop also brings in significant revenue. Our dish for the month, in honor of Malawi, is Mtedza, a delightful, easy to make groundnut (peanut) cookie that utilizes ingredients found in most pantries. Mtedza will melt in your mouth, and if one doesn’t pay attention, this recipe that makes 14 cookies might end up serving just two! Details

Vinola Vincent Munyon, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter – Cameroon, July 2021

The cuisine of Cameroon has the distinction of being some of the more diverse of the cuisines in the continent. Partly due to the location, at the junction of Western, Northern and Central Africa, and partly due colonial influences from being a German, French, and British colony. July’s featured grantee, Global Pearls, Inc., created recipes for three dishes that showcase the variety in the cuisine. Though the recipes were created by Global Pearls, these are Cameroonian dishes made with locally available ingredients. Details

Vinola Vincent Munyon, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter – Uganda, April 2020

A recurring theme I find as I research cuisine from different parts of the world is one of interconnectedness and of the different ways in which we are similar. The history of human settlement is a story of migration, a movement not just of people, but also of their food, culture, and customs. It is a story of assimilation and amalgamation and nowhere is this more evident than in the food we eat. Details

Linda McElroy, Recipe Co-Curator

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The Proven Platter, Mali – May 2017

Hello Diners!

We are traveling to Mali this month. I think we were just there! For this month’s Proven Platter recipe, I decided to see what was already on the site, and choose a recipe to put through my testing process. The result is that I’ve revamped and replaced the recipe for West African Peanut Soup (Tigua Dege Ne). Details