Sunday, October 30, 2011

World on a Plate- International Spaghetti and Meatball Feast

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The Foodbuzz 24x24 Food Event showcases 24 food blogger parties during a 24-hour period. I was thrilled to be featured this month!

 
World on a Plate:  International Spaghetti and Meatball Feast
 It doesn't matter what country you come from, where you were born or where you were raised, we all have certain foods that make us feel warm, cozy and happy inside.  These dishes not only nourish us physically, but spiritually as well.  Growing up in a Sri Lankan household I have a lot of Sri Lankan dishes that make me feel this way.  But when I came to the United States as a preschooler I fell in love with Spaghetti and Meatballs.  When I was younger I would eat it any way I could get it (even out of a can).  Now as an adult, my tastes have matured and my palate has grown.  But I still have a special place in my heart for a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.   These days I find the greatest pleasure in "inventing recipes" by taking a dish and giving it a twist.  So I have taken the American/Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs that I love so much and given it 5 international make-overs from India, China, Mexico, Russia, Greece.  At my party, my guest and I will compare these recipes and find out what international spaghetti and meatballs reigns supreme.

Here's some pictures of our party...




Here are the contenders and the recipes: 

GREECE:
SPANAKOPITA SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS





INDIA:
MASALA SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



MEXICO:
FIESTA SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS


CHINA:
ASIAN SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS


My version of Traditional Italian-American Spaghetti and Meatballs

And the Winner was....... Drum Roll Please.........................

We had a 3 way tie with between the:

American/Italian Spaghetti Meatball

Indian Masala Spaghetti and Meatball

Asian Spaghetti and Meatball

Every pasta got a vote and they were all enjoyed.  At the end of the day that makes me a very happy cook.  This was such a special and fun night.   Thank you Foodbuzz for helping make this wonderful party happen!!