Entomophagy—eating insects and arachnids—continues to be touted as a sustainable and healthy solution for our earth and our bodies. Other countries have long since turned to the critters for nutrition, with delicious meals to boast. The documentary Bugs explores cultures that the global gastronomy of entomophagy. But in the United States, diners aren’t swarming to the bug feast. Perhaps these enticing entomophagy recipes shall open their palates.
Madina Papadopoulos is a New York-based freelance writer, author, and regular contributor to Paste. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and Twitter.
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Warm up for the insect feast with Bubby's Matzo Ball Soup with Cricket Powder, by EntomoFarms.
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Dive straight into the insect dip with this Mealworm Guacamole, by Gastrobug.
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Peanut Cricket Pasta with Broccoli by Bugsolutely will bring all pasta lovers to the table.
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Cricket Sliders by ChefPV of Buggin' Out is perfect for a little nibble.
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The Entocurean presents a truly epicurean dish of Savory Sage, Parmesan and Mealy "Pommes Anna."
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What's that sound? Oh, just your belly rumbling over Cricket Gnocchi, by Gastrobug.
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A sure way to cure arachnophobia: Deep-Fried Tarantula Spider, by David George Gordon.
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This Temerario, by Chef Mario Hernandez of Black Ant NYC will draw all draw guests to the table like a moth to a flame.
Photo by Paul_Wagtouicz
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Let them eat Cake Pops! by Insects for Starters.
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A very meta Grasshopper Garnished-Grasshoper, by Supercall.
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