Master list/links of past Cuisine of the Quarter

[meatn3 (equal opportunity eater in the NC Triangle)]

Spring 2018 - German

GERMAN - Cuisine of the Quarter, Spring 2018 (Apr-Jun)

Hey HOs! GERMAN was our only nomination this month, so it’s our winner by default. Since I’ll be stationed in Germany myself for the next month or so, I will try my best to report on all the tasty things I eat! Looking forward to learning with you!

[meatn3 (equal opportunity eater in the NC Triangle)]

Summer 2018 - Middle America

MIDDLE AMERICAN (USA) - Cuisine of the Quarter, Summer 2018 (Jul-Sept)

The votes are in and MIDDLE AMERICAN (USA) is our Cuisine of the Quarter! This is the cuisine I grew up with, as a native of Michigan and child of Ohioans on both sides. It feels very apropos to be posting this on the 4th of July, the most American of holidays, and I look forward to discussing the food of my childhood (and how it has changed and developed) over the next couple of months. We celebrated the 4th at a friend’s lake house with the most classic of American meals - burgers and dogs on…

[meatn3 (equal opportunity eater in the NC Triangle)]

Fall 2018 - Holiday Specialties (all faiths/traditions/nationalities)

HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES (all faiths/traditions/nationalities) - Cuisine of the Quarter, Fall 2018 (Oct-Dec)

I’m pleased to announce that by unanimous decision, our Cuisine of the Quarter for Fall 2018 will be HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES of all faiths, traditions and nationalities. Most cultures and religions celebrate at least one major holiday during this quarter, so this should be the perfect time to share our own traditional favorites and learn about the traditions of others! Personally, American Thanksgiving is the first major holiday in this quarter that we celebrate regularly, but I occasionally use Ca…

[naf]

Winter 2019 - Korean

KOREAN - Cuisine of the Quarter, Winter 2019 (Jan-Mar)

Hey HOs! We’re cooking with spice this quarter - KOREAN was our winner! I enjoy Korean food but have never really cooked it much at home - I don’t have a single Korean cookbook on my shelves, actually. I do have an H-Mart nearby, though, so that should at least get me started! I look forward to learning more from you!

[meatn3 (equal opportunity eater in the NC Triangle)]

LEVANTINE (ISRAELI) - Spring 2019 (Apr-Jun) Cuisine of the Quarter

We had a close race between Israeli and Turkish cuisine this quarter, with Israeli winning by one vote. However, the broader Levantine area encompasses both Israeli, parts of Turkey and many other countries in the region, so we will have plenty to explore! I look forward to discussing the flavors of this fascinating region with you all in the coming months!

[meatn3 (equal opportunity eater in the NC Triangle)]

THAI - Summer 2019 (Jul-Sept) Cuisine of the Quarter

The votes are in and we decided to spice things up this summer with THAI! I am very excited - I have had a copy of David Thompson’s Thai Food for ages and I keep meaning to delve into it, but somehow haven’t been able to concentrate on it. I look forward to learning and experimenting with you all in the coming months!

[naf]

Autumn 2019 - Italian

ITALIAN - Fall 2019 (Oct-Dec) Cuisine of the Quarter

We had a tight race this quarter between Mexican and Italian, but my love of Bolognese won out so I cast my tie-breaking vote for ITALIAN! I look forward to exploring all of what Italy has to offer with you fine HOs this quarter!

[naf]

Winter 2020 - French

FRENCH - Cuisine of the Quarter, Winter 2020 (Jan-Mar)

FRENCH was our big winner this quarter! I missed that we actually had two French nominees (both Provincial and Provençal) in our nominating thread, and put only Provençal in the voting, but all French cooking is welcome on this thread! Looking forward to exploring rich sauces and classic techniques with you HOs for the next few months. Happy new year and bonne année à tous!

[biondanonima]

QUARANTINE CREATIVE - Spring 2020 (Apr-Jun) Cuisine of the Quarter

No need for a voting thread this quarter, as we’re all in the same boat. I look forward to hearing how you HOs are handling cooking during this stressful time and all of your creative solutions to the various shortages, infrequent shopping trips and financial constraints we are all facing.

[biondanonima]

COOKOUT/PICNIC/BBQ - Summer 2020 (Jul-Sept) Cuisine of the Quarter

There were no nominations this quarter so I made an executive decision on COTQ. It is still difficult to commit to a specific cuisine given the shortages we are all facing. However, since we’re all staying home and/or vacationing close to home due to COVID, I am guessing we will all be dining al fresco and doing some picnicking for fun! So, I hereby declare COOKOUT/PICNIC/BBQ FAVORITES as this summer’s COTQ. Hit us with your best outdoor ideas, HOs!

[biondanonima]

BRITISH - Fall 2020 (Oct-Dec) Cuisine of the Quarter

And just like that, the days are crisp and the leaves are turning. Fall is here and we have decided to concentrate on BRITISH cuisine for Cuisine of the Quarter! I look forward to learning more about traditional dishes and culinary influences throughout the UK. Thanks to all who participated in the nomination and voting process - good practice for November 3 for our American HOs, for sure!

[biondanonima]

CHINESE - Cuisine of the Quarter, Winter 2021 (Jan-Mar)

Hey HOs! We had a very close COTQ race this quarter, with Greek and Chinese tied for the win this morning. I cast my tie-breaking vote for CHINESE, so that’s what we’ll be cooking this quarter! I look forward to exploring this vast and varied cuisine with all of you. To kick things off, I’ll share this photo of my first attempt at Sichuan twice-cooked pork belly with leeks - one of the first meals I made in 2021. It could have used more heat but otherwise turned out very well! My Sichuan pepperc…

[Saregama]

SCANDINAVIAN - Cuisine of the Quarter, Spring 2021 (Apr-June)

The votes have been counted and the Vikings won by a nose! SCANDINAVIAN is our Cuisine of the Quarter this Spring. I don’t know much about the food of the cold north (beyond pickled herring and a few baked treats), so I look forward to learning along with you. Skål!

[biondanonima]

GREEK - Summer 2021 (Jul-Sept) Cuisine of the Quarter

We had a close race this quarter, with GREEK eking out a win over BBQ. Lucky for me, I’ve got a garden full of oregano and tomatoes, and I’m not afraid to use them! Looking forward to exploring this marvelous cuisine with all of you HOs.

[biondanonima]

SLAVIC - Fall 2021 (Oct-Dec) Cuisine of the Quarter

We had a close two-way race this quarter, with SLAVIC beating Bengali by just one vote. This encompasses an enormous geographic area and multiple countries including Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Bosnia and others. Among them, I have visited Czech Republic and Poland, but I am certainly no expert on the region or cuisine so I am looking forward to exploring it with all of you! За здоровье! Some basic information about Slavic countries/languages: h…

[biondanonima]

JAPANESE - Winter 2022 (Jan-Mar) Cuisine of the Quarter

Happy New Year HOs! We’ll be kicking off 2022 with a cuisine that is new (or at least not well known) to me - JAPANESE. I love sushi but know almost nothing else about Japanese food, so I look forward to learning from all of you. 明けましておめでとうございます！Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! Hopefully Google translate got that right!

[biondanonima]

UKRAINIAN - Spring 2022 (Apr-Jun) Cuisine of the Quarter

POT-ROAST CHICKEN COOKED IN HERBY CRÈME FRAÎCHE Summer Kitchens by Olia Hercules Pretty straight forward dish, chopped finely a handful of fresh herbs, the recipe suggested dill and parsley (including stalks), I used a mix of parsley, coriander and tarragon. Chopped a few cloves of garlic, mixed everything with crème fraîche, salt and pepper. Spread the herby chicken evenly on the chicken and inside as well. I cooked the chicken right the way, vs suggested by the recipe to marinate for a coupl…

[biondanonima]

CARIBBEAN - Summer 2022 (Jul-Sept) Cuisine of the Quarter

Get ready to head to the tropics, because CARIBBEAN was our big winner this quarter! Looking forward to learning more about the region and its diverse cuisine with you HOs. Thanks to all for your participation in COTQ!

[biondanonima]

PERUVIAN - Fall 2022 (Oct-Dec) Cuisine of the Quarter

We’re going down south this quarter - to South America, that is! The HOs have spoken and PERUVIAN will be our COTQ for Fall 2022. I know very little about Peruvian cooking so I look forward to learning along with all of you. Happy cooking, eating and posting!

[biondanonima]

MAHARASHTRIAN - Winter 2023 (Jan-Mar) Cuisine of the Quarter

We’re going to India for the quarter! Very excited to cook one of my favorite cuisines with you and explore the subtleties of MAHARASHTRIAN flavors and techniques. I hope some of our resident experts will share their recipes and experiences, too!