Tamales Nortenos

On the left, pork in red chile; on the right, turkey in black mole

From Pico's Tamale Stand, in the parking lot of the restaurant, weekends through the holidays.  (You can purchase them inside the restaurant when the stand isn't open; it's just a convenience being offered by the restaurant for the first time this year).

Soldier's Pea Soup

Split Yellow Pea soup with extra ham,

A hearty, traditional Swedish meal on Thursdays, dating to before the Protestant Reformation when fasting was required on Fridays. Still served in the Swedish Army, hence the name, and in school lunch rooms and private homes.  Garnished with timjam och mejram (thyme and marjoram) and a dollop of coarse Swedish mustard; served with toasted tunnbröd (flat bread).  As a supper, this would be followed by Pannkakkor, Swedish crepes with whipped cream and preserves.

From Sverige Online and IKEA.

Shan Chicken Haleem

Pictured as served with additional cilantro and fried onions

Kimchi Stew

Kimchi, pork, water, onion, pepper, hot pepper powder, garlic, beef, dashi, and salt per the label, 

from Super H Mart, 1302 Blalock, Houston

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Noodle Soup

'Gourmet Spicy' version - noodles, spice packet (very spicy), packet of minced, freeze-dried vegetables.  Some chopped, frozen vegetables added to this serving.

Available at numerous markets including Hong City Mall, Houston

Buc-cee's Italian Hoagie

Pre-made, wrapped, refrigerated sandwich - ciabatta type bread (soggy), provolone, Genoa salami, Black Forest Ham, lettuce, tomato, onion, olive and pepper relish, olive oil and herbs

from Buc-cee's, 1243 Crabb River Rd., Richmond, TX

Qabuli Palau

Lamb shank in long grain rice with carrots and raisins, the National Dish of Afghanistan

at Afghan Village, 6413 Hillcroft