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10 Recipes for the World Cup Kickoff
by Talia Ralph
• June 12, 2014
• 5 Comments
At a time when most soccer (or, as one should say, football) fans are busy obsessing over match times, big screens, and office betting pools, we simply look at the list of FIFA's top-ranked teams and think about the foods they represent. As lithe athletes from all over the world converge in São Paolo, they leave some delicious national cuisines behind. Which is where we come in: to place them in an edible ranking of our own (even if it's not the most culturally authentic).
No matter who we’re rooting for, we can all sit down to the same table and enjoy something delicious. Here, then, are some of the top-ranked teams in this year's tournament -- with recipes to match.
1. Spain: Spanish Tortilla by Amanda Hesser
2. Germany: Hot Dogs with Fake Sauerkraut Relish by Queen Sashy
3. Brazil: Blackberry Caipirinha by MissGinsu
4. Portugal: Caul-do Verde (Portuguese Caldo Verde with Cauliflower) by Bogre
5. Argentina: Chimichurri Lamb Chops by CoconutsandCardamom
6. Switzerland: Aged Cheddar and Pilsner Fondue by darksideofthespoon
7. Uruguay: Carne Asada con Rajas by Waverly
8. Italy: Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter by Genius Recipes
9. England: Naughty Rhubarb Scones by Midge
10. Greece: Mrs. Z’s Secret Ingredient Baklava by cookbookchick
Comments (5)
over 2 years ago HopeinDC
Talia,
I have a similar background to you, but have been blessed to be immersed in Ghanaian food and other African food due to my husbands family. I'd love to share some recipes with you - but I am so sick of articles that seem to think only South Americans and Europeans are in the world cup.
over 2 years ago Talia Ralph
I'd love to hear about some of your Ghanaian recipes! Feel free to e-mail them to me at [email protected].
over 2 years ago HopeinDC
Hey guys - its super super lame that you don't have any African recipes.
over 2 years ago pica-ae
Not to disappoint anyone, but the concept of Sauerkraut on Hot Dogs is something nobody in Germany even knows about. (Even if that recipe is not real Sauerkraut.) I only learned about it when visiting New York.
That said, we do eat Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, only we'd have mashed potatoes with it! Much more German would be Currywurst, grilled or cooked sausage, cut into pieces and covered in spicy Ketchup sprinkled with Curry powder.
over 2 years ago Talia Ralph
Totally fair point. I'd love to see your Currywurst recipe on the site soon!