Around the World on a Weeknight

I couldn't resist writing tonight when I thought about the vastly diverse dinners that I've had each night this week. It seems that I've had a completely international travel theme going on and didn't even realize it. I guess that's my inner gypsy working her way out.

Starting with Sunday, I have to share my experiences at a great hidden foodie spot on the North Fork in Mattituck called Bahia. It's an authentic Tex-Mex burrito bar that is a must try for all of you Mexican food lovers. I chose a "Green Burrito", which consists of green tomatillo salsa, rice, beans and cheeses melted together inside a green tortilla shell. This place serves up some super fresh burritos as well as other assorted cultural dishes.

On Monday, I decided to spice up the evening with some Indian food. This time, I cooked. I whipped together a mean curry shrimp in no time. I simmered shrimp in a curry sauce using coconut milk, cream, curry seasoning, cumin and diced onion. This incredibly rich, delicious and flavorful meal was perfect over rice. It had been so long since I've enjoyed curry and didn't realize how much I missed it until the aromas filled the entire house.

Then came Tuesday and we continued to move around the globe. Tonight's dinner was Asian-inspired. Not at all a classic dish of the Asian continent but included the flavors. If you've read my blogs consistently, you'll notice I'm always doing something different with burgers. Defining the term "burgers" as sliders, beef, turkey - anything that I can put together and serve on a bun. This recipe was ground pork that I mixed with soy sauce, a dash of Asian sesame dressing, onion powder, salt, pepper and sesame seeds. I then grilled them and served them on a bun with a bit of the Asian Sesame dressing rubbed on top. The side dish was one simple veggie dish of green beans from our garden sauteed in sesame oil and tossed with some almond slivers.

The unplanned travelling for dinners this week will continue tomorrow in Italy. I have premeditated the idea of doing Italian chicken with the split chicken breasts I acquired. More to come at the end of the week. Not sure if this Adventure Girl will end up back in America by the weekend. Stay tuned!