
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
Now that's an impressive spaghetti feast! Though it didn't win, I'm curious with the Spanakopita and Stroganoff versions, I think these are creative twists on the usual spaghetti dish. Great post!
ReplyDeleteWow!! That looks awesome. I'd die for the Greek contender!
ReplyDeleteThese are AWESOME!! What a fun party. Now I want to try every single one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea! I would have a very difficult time choosing! Nicely done and congratulations on being selected!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Such a great party and you know I love your ideas about 'reinventing' spaghetti and meatballs! For me...I wonder...but I think it might have been a tie between the Indian and Asian dishes! But they all look fabulous! : )
ReplyDeleteyummy looking spaghetti and meatball all of it looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better 24x24 post for you to have done! These all look delicious!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so good Ramona. Congrats on being chosen. I was one of the 24 chosen also, so I know how tired you are right about now.
ReplyDeletewow!!what a great party!!all these look wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteWow! world in your table!! what a great party. All spaghetti looks mouthwatering:).
ReplyDeleteomy gooooooooooodness....wat a fantastic party...excellent presentation..;)
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
wow!!what a great party!!all these look wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great idea. My mouth was watering. I am not even sure what I would have picked first. Yum!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful idea! My international students would have loved this!
ReplyDeleteThose look so good--I remember seeing the spanakopita meatball and thinking it would be my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. I love that you posted all these recipes. You're pictures are making me so hungry. I'm Russian and the Stroganoff Spaghetti and Meatballs looks exactly like we would make it. Everything looks so delicious :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool and creative idea, I love it :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic idea. Love your execution and creativity. I have never seen or tasted a couple of those meatballs before.:-) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea! I would love to try all of those.
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