Don’t let the title fool you…this recipe is rabbit-free! September 3rd is a national holiday in the USA (yes, you read that right!), National Welsh Rarebit Day. Nobody’s quite sure of the origin of rarebit, but it’s sometimes believed to be a jab at the expense of the early poor of Wales, who may largely have subsisted on rabbit and ale. Ingredients 350g Mature Cheddar, grated 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp English

Mamaliga is a cornmeal pudding highly regarded as the national dish of Moldova, paying homage to the Eastern European country’s rich Romanian cultural roots. Try serving it with feta cheese as a modern twist on this classic! Main Ingredients: 3 cups water, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup cornmeal, salt. Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the water, milk, and butter. Bring almost to a boil. 2. Gradually add in the cornmeal, stirring with a

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped seedless dates, 1/4 cup chopped almonds (or favorite nut), 1/8 cup desiccated coconut. Instructions: Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well. Pinch out small amount and shape into ball or classic modak shape (think Hershey’s kiss!). Enjoy! Pro Tip: Leave one modak out as an offering to Ganesha on his special day, Ganesh Chaturthi! (Remember, an elephant never forgets!) 🐘🐘🐘