Roasting is an excellent way to prepare asparagus. This simple dish with a tasty Parmesan crust is a snap to throw together. Asparagi alla parmigiana is a springtime favorite in northern Italy.
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Asparagi alla Parmigiana
Asopao de Pollo
(Puerto Rican, Dominican chicken and rice stew)
This substantial chicken stew, also known as gumbo de pollo, is similar to Puerto Rico’s famous arroz con pollo, only brothier and served in bowls.
Ugali
(East African cornmeal mush)
Ugali, a polenta-like side dish, is usually served as an accompaniment to meat or vegetable stews, greens or soured milk.
Ukoy
(Filipino shrimp and sweet potato fritters)
Ukoy is a simple and flavorful Filipino appetizer. These fritters have a pleasant golden color from the sweet potato and annatto. Ukoy is usually made with unpeeled shrimp and the peel is eaten.
Vatapá
(Brazilian seafood stew with coconut milk)
Vatapá is a scrumptious seafood stew and is one of the classic dishes of Brazilian cuisine, hailing from Bahia state on the northeast coast where many of the dishes have African origins.
Vigorón
(Nicaraguan yuca, pork rind and cabbage salad)
Vigorón is Nicaraguan fast food. Boiled yuca (cassava) is mixed with crunchy pork rinds and covered with a spicy cabbage slaw.
Vinagre de Piña
(Central American pineapple vinegar)
Homemade fruit vinegars are popular throughout Central America, and vinagre de piña is a favorite, fruity and perfect for vinaigrettes.
Vinegret
(Russian cold vegetable salad)
Developed during Soviet times, vinegret is a healthy, tasty Russian salad that goes well with some herring, black bread and, of course, ice-cold vodka.
Wat Tan Hor
(Chinese shrimp chow fun with egg gravy)
In this kid’s favorite, chewy rice noodles are tossed with shrimp and scallions, then covered with a light, enriched gravy and tender poached egg.
Wiener Backhendl
(Austrian breaded fried chicken)
Viennese fried chicken goes back to the 18th century when it was in vogue as a dish for the aristocracy. Serve backhendl with lemon wedges, parslied potatoes and a tossed green salad.