INL RECIPE BOOK
The INL recipe book brings together 86 delicious recipes from 30 different countries. Multicultural is an invitation for you to get to know the INL community (scientists, managers, students, administrators) from all around the world.
“The culture of food is telling us stories about history and nature of the places it is coming from.”
Food is special. Holds the power of bringing
people together .
The sharing of food has always been part of the human story. Eating is essential for most forms of life, and experimenting with different spices, ingredients and recipes is a common way to socialize.
The curator of Multicultural, Catarina Costa Moura, believes…
“Food is a magical and effective tool to bridge the gap between communities and generations. ”
‘Multicultural’
Multicultural covers everything from soups and stews, snacks and sharing plates, main dishes, pastry, doughs, cakes, and drinks.
In this book, you will find recipes that have been handed down through generations, including Fesenjun, Empanada de Millo, Koshari, Himalayan Dumplings, Gemista, Bandeja Paisa, Chicken Satay and Leite Creme; as well as new creations such as Berry Mojitos, Chicken Roulade, Tuna and Sweet Potato Fritters, and Cogumelos à Bulhão Pato.
For each recipe, there’s a beautiful and mouth-watering photograph! So get ready to host a dinner with the most delicious of foods.
“Food matters, food builds memories with the people around us. This was an amazing project that brought us all closer.”
Food is a unique way to learn about people
with different stories.
Food brings people from different cultures together, too. Socializing is important for one’s physical and mental wellbeing, and social eating plays an important role in bonding with others.
Meet the Team
Please get to know the team involved in this unique project! Our team members are dedicated and passionate about their work, and they brought their uniqueness, their creativity and curiosity to make this book happen.
Alar Ainla - the photographer,
Catarina Moura - the editor, curator and food stylist,
Gina Palha - the photographer and
Maria Silva - the Food Stylist
Special thanks to William Wardley
And all the INL People who participated in this book and their willingness to show a tidbit of their culture and home.
What an amazing adventure this was!
“Food allows us to magically travel around the world. With a simple dish, we can meet new people, countries and cultures and stay connected to them forever.”
Inclusiveness and diversity
Lars Montelius, the INL Director-General, says “the cookbook is intended to be a carrier for the importance of inclusiveness and diversity.” The INL recipe book was developed during the difficult pandemic situation and…
“...that shows how the power of individuals, addressing the same goal, can overcome difficulties and borders. This is also what we, the community of INLers, strive to do in our daily work in making society better.”