Vegetarian Soup and Panini

Goan Lentil Soup - pureed lentils, tomato, roasted red pepper, ginger and cilantro.

Artisan Panini - grilled artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and more, with banana chips.

At Doshi House, 3419 Dowling St., Houston

Trader Joe's Sai Tung Green Curry and Red Gaba Rice

Morning Glory, Young Coconut Shoots and Banana Flowers in a mild green curry, with Sprouted Rice.  According to the package, Sai Tung means 'take out.'

Trader Joe's

Tacos

2 Carnitas, 2 Barbacoa, con cilantro y cebolla, salsas, tortillas de maiz

from La Moreliana # 4, 9846 Fondren, Houston

Singapore Laksa La Mian

Wheat noodles in aromatic coconut soup.  Package included a premix (powder) and paste, plus noodles.  Green onions added to the serving.

Purchased at Super H Mart, 1302 Blalock, Houston

Trader Joe's Cubano Seasoned Wrap

Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese and dill pickles in a flour tortilla with a Cuban inspired mustard dressing (in the cup in the bottom of the carton).

Trader Joe's

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.