Eggplant Fattah from Louise Young (Saudi Arabia)
Vegetarian Borscht by Ashley Thalman (Ukraine)
Schwartzenplentine Torte by Wendy Hern (Austria)
Yucatan Lime Soup by Liz Stanley (Mexico)
Jo's Pasticciotti by Donna Matturi (Italy)
Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache by Karey Lynn White (England)
Reverse Chile Relleno by Aimee Coyler (Mexican)
Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich by Kalani Cropper (France)
Klejner by Erica Forbush (Denmark)
Danish Puff pastry by Emilie Ahern (Denmark)
Sabzi Khordan by Patty Emmert (Persia) -new!
Couftah by Alli Jagoday (Arabian) -new!
What sounds yummy to you?
The winner will be flown to Boston to cook her recipe for me to photograph and will appear in this cookbook. It's going to be a blast! Hang tight --we'll announce the true winner soon!Danish Puff pastry by Emilie Ahern (Denmark)
Sabzi Khordan by Patty Emmert (Persia) -new!
Couftah by Alli Jagoday (Arabian) -new!
What sounds yummy to you?

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Those all sound like divine dishes.
ReplyDeleteVegetarian Borscht is the best choice! You will fall in love with photographing the vibrant red beats that turn a brilliant fuchsia with a dollop of sour cream. Want more? Top it will fresh green dill! YIPPEE!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm gonna go with Borscht. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm a finalist! Huzzah!
ReplyDeletethe toasted cranapple brie sandwich!! oh my goodness...mouth is watering!!
ReplyDeleteWith my sweet tooth, I'm hesitating between the frangipane torte and the danish puff !
ReplyDeleteBut I wish all the finalists good luck !!
Oh my gosh! Emilie's food, hands down, is the best ever. I told her she should enter and now she's a finalist!!! ahhhhhhh!! Vote for Emilie!
ReplyDeleteThe Borscht. Definitely the Borscht.
ReplyDeleteWoot!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to be a finalist!
So thrilled!Love of my life gave me the cutest smile when I told him OUR sandwich made it to the top 10!
ReplyDeleteWe eat vegetarian borshch (or borscht) at least once a week! I wish I would have gotten my act together and emailed you a favorite Ukrainian recipe.
ReplyDeleteVery cool to be a finalist! I would love it if you posted all the recipes, regardless of who wins.
ReplyDeletethe Borscht is the best. especially when made by ashley. It's the best recipe around! Pick the borscht you will not be sorry!!
ReplyDeleteOh man, what a group of delicious finalists. It is going to be a tough decision...good luck! I am so excited to see the Chilie Rellenos are in the top ten..I always knew that was a stellar recipe! Yipee!
ReplyDeleteBorscht please! Beautiful in the bowl and brilliant on my tongue.
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ReplyDeleteThe brie sandwich sounds great!
ReplyDeleteSaudi Arabia - interesting! I've never had Saudi food before and would love to give it a try. The Danish desserts look great too!
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ReplyDeleteEven the name Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache makes my mouth water. That has to be the winner.
ReplyDeletewell who can resist anything with ganache?! karey is a fabulous artist and cook. you can't go wrong with her citrus frangipane torte.
ReplyDeletei agree with that last comment... i can't pronounce all of 'citrus frangipane torte with ganache', but it sounds delightful. i am curious about its taste.
ReplyDeleteI have had the Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache. Can you say delectable? It is...dare I say...orgasmic!
ReplyDeleteGanache? With one word you stole my heart! Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteThe Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache sounds amazing. I would love to try it.
ReplyDeleteI had the opportunity to try the Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache and it is incredible. I could have eaten the whole thing. Mmmm....I wish I had some right now.
ReplyDeleteEngland has some misperceptions regarding its cuisine. Being an English transplant, it pains me that many do not give credit to our fine delicacies. People always speak of Italy and France.
ReplyDeleteThis dish does indeed give credit to our fine cuisine and would allow you to prove the critics wrong. England has a fine tradition of delicious pastries.
The Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache by Karrey Lynn White would dispel some of these misconceptions.
It would give variety to the cookbook and I personally love to see it in there. Thank you for this blog. It brings happiness to my spirits.
I've made the Vegetable Borscht recipe before and it's AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a good recipe for vegetarian borscht. Hope it makes it in!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds delicious, but I think the Danish puff pastry sounds delectable.
ReplyDeleteALWAYS a fan of the Danish Puff pastry!
ReplyDeletemy vote goes to the Danish Puff Pastry. Yummy!
ReplyDeletealthough all of the dishes sound yummy,
ReplyDeletemy vote is hands down the danish puff pastry! It is way too yummy!!!!
Yummy Borscht!
ReplyDeletemmm....Danish puff pastry gets my vote
ReplyDeleteI'd like some Danish puff pastry please ^^ Um where can I get some? :)
ReplyDeleteDanish puff pastry sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff Pastry by Emilie Ahern (Denmark)
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff Pastry is the best. I mean it!
ReplyDeleteBring on the Danish puff pastry please!
ReplyDeleteDude...I have totally been looking for a good Danish Puff Pastry recipe. If you have picked it as one of the top ten then it must be the one that I need! Let that one be the winner for reals!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, all of the recipes sounds really mouth watering, but in the end everyone wants something sweet right? Gimme Danish Puff Pastry, and we all know we'll be happier.
ReplyDeleteThe Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache sounds delightful.
ReplyDeleteHow can I sample through the web?
Danish puff pastry is super delightful...go emilie!
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff pastry by Emilie Ahern. She's an awesome cook!
ReplyDeleteI love danish puff pastries. Homemade would be even better. Yum. ~drool~
ReplyDeletePuff Pastry all the way! Sounds so delightful and delicious :)
ReplyDeleteCitrus Frangipane Torte with Ganoche is amazing. You must have this delectable delightful dessert in your cook book or the book will not be complete!!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be true to my hips if I didn't schoose the Danish Puff Pastry! Go Emilie!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the Danish Puff Pastry. You can't go wrong with a scrumptious dessert!!
ReplyDeleteHands down the Danish Puff Pastry! I've tasted it and could eat the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteThe Danish Puff Pastry sounds deee-licious!
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Danish Puff for me thank you! Yumeee!
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff for me thank you! Yumeee!
ReplyDeletewow. they really all sound amazing.
ReplyDeleteEmilie's Danish Puff Pastry sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMmm, puff pastry.... mmm....
ReplyDeleteIf I were going to destroy my WW diet, my vote would be for the Danish Pastry Puff! OH MY YUMMINESS!!
ReplyDeleteEmilie's puff pastry - mmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteOh yum...you had me at 'pastry'. I gotta go with Emilie's Danish Puff Pastry.
ReplyDeleteThe Danish Puff Pastry sounds heavenly. That's where my vote will go!
ReplyDeleteChile Relleno sounds good to me. Down with desserts. They ALWAYS win stuff.
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff Pastry makes me want to bake right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for the puff pastry. I'm sure that you'll love it....but you'll love Emilie even more!
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff pastry by Emilie--both she and the pastry are divine!!!
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes for Emilie's Danish Puff pastry!!! Can't wait to make it!
ReplyDeleteBrie, please! I'm a sucker for brie!
ReplyDeleteBrie + cranberries = yum!
ReplyDeleteSeriously? Puff pastry all the way!
ReplyDeletefor sure Emilie's Danish Puff pastry!!!
ReplyDeleteDanish Puff Pastry, YUMMMMMMOOOOOOOO!!!
ReplyDeleteBorscht. Ukrainian borscht is especially delicious! And the colors really are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a toasted brie sandwich and a piece of citrus frangipan with ganache. Can you say the perfect international meal?
ReplyDeleteFrangipane torte with ganache, please. Love, love, love the idea of marzipan, citrus and rich chocolate! My mouth is watering!
ReplyDeleteCitrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache, oh my word...sounds like a good last supper...dessert only :). I so hope this makes it in the cookbook. It sounds like a good English staple dessert that we've long forgotten!
ReplyDeleteI would like to vote for Emilie's danish puff pastry. YUM!
ReplyDeleteBorscht. The ultimate in comfort soup and the prettiest color cooking can concoct.
ReplyDeleteThe Brie Sandwich sounds heavenly!! I love a good French sandwich.
ReplyDeleteBrie sandwich all the way! Can never go wrong with cheese!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the Brie Sandwich...sounds delicious!
ReplyDeletebrie sandwich please.
ReplyDeleteVegetarian Borscht.
ReplyDeletethe toasted cranapple brie sandwich!! for sure.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the Vegetarian Borscht!
ReplyDeletei can't speak for the rest, but i KNOW that the borscht is delish. a christmas eve staple for our family.
ReplyDeleteborscht. definitely.
ReplyDeleteThe Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich sound too yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is the danish puff pastry by Emilie Ahern. Looks delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteVegetarian Borscht by Ashley!!!
ReplyDeleteToasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich! YUM!! Melting cheese + apples - what's not to love?!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Danish Puff looks like it would rock my world!
ReplyDeleteToasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich... Yes please!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow the Danish Puffs sounds so awesome and yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteThe cranapple brie sandwich definitely!
ReplyDeleteThe vegetarian borscht. I'm veg and we're too often neglected. For someone to put together soups that both veg and nonveg can love--we'll that's kindness you can't buy.
ReplyDeleteid have to go with jo's pasticciotti
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