12 Best Cream Cheese Substitutes
Have you run out of cream cheese? Don’t have a clue what to use as a cream cheese substitute without ruining the flavor or texture? You’d be surprised to know...
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Beaver Tails
These fried pastry pockets are named after their resemblance to a beaver tail! They are usually sweet and come with maple syrup or powdered sugar, but are sometimes savory. This...
Homemade Mititei (Mici) Recipe
Mititei or Mici (both meaning “little ones”/”small ones”) is a hugely popular Romanian dish consisting of grilled ground meat made from a mixture of beef, lamb and pork with spices, such...
Mutton Mappas
Mutton Mappas is a mouthwatering and aromatic South Indian curry that delights the senses with its rich and flavorful profile. This traditional Kerala dish features tender pieces of mutton (goat...
Romanian Apple Pie (Placinta cu Mere)
Not quite a pie, not quite a apple strudel, not really a pastry, but gorgeous all the same. This traditional Romanian dessert can be made in advance and keeps well for a...
Pork Aspic (Kholodets)
Kholodets is a food loved by many generations in Russia, Ukraine and several other Eastern European countries, even though it takes over a day to prepare! Kholodets is a jellied meat...
Albinita: Romanian Honey Cake With Plum Jam & Cream
This classic Romanian dessert is known for its soft, tender layers and beautifully balanced flavor. The honey baked into the delicate cake layers pairs perfectly with a light semolina cream...
Chinese Lamb Hot Pot 羊腩煲
According to legend, lamb hot pot originated in the Yuan Dynasty and was promoted by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. The broth is heated in a copper container with...
Borș Moldovenesc (Sour Moldavian Soup)
‘‘Borș” is a soup with an added sour taste, obtained by using borș, a type of sour brine made with wheat and yeast. The best borș is homemade throughout Moldavia....
Ciorba de Burta (Romanian Tripe Soup)
Of oriental origin, tripe soup is a favorite in Romanian cuisine. Not at all complicated to make, tripe soup has a delicious taste and its preparation is based on a...
Pampushky (Ukrainian Sweet Donuts)
Pampushky, or pampuhy, are known as a ritual dessert in Ukraine. Every important event and occasion is associated with these round yeast donuts, and every homemaker is supposed to make...
Ranked: World’s Top Cheese-producing Countries per Capita
What country immediately comes to mind when you think of cheese? Is it France or perhaps Italy, given that they use enormous quantities of cheese for all that delicious pasta...
Syrnyk (Ukrainian Cheesecake)
Ukrainian cheesecake has little in common with American cheesecake, and here’s why: the former uses cottage cheese while the latter is made of cream cheese. While either version tastes fantastic...
Ukrainian Apple Cake (Yabluchnyk)
This cake, or rather a pie, is the dessert for those you love. It smells and tastes like home, as if your granny was making one and treating you to...
Trubochki (Ukrainian Wafer Rolls)
You will adore Ukrainian trubochky if you are already a fan of Ukrainian horishky. Both are divine pastries (albeit of distinctly different shapes and pastry) stuffed with a condensed-milk mixture...
Kiflyky Cookies (Crescent Cookies)
The historical origin of Ukrainian kiflyky is debatable. They first appeared in the 12th century. Some cite Turkey as their real homeland, hence the interesting cookie shape that reminds one...
Crispy Bombil Fry (Fried Bombay Duck)
Bombil fry is a traditional Indian dish originating from Maharashtra. It’s prepared with bombil, or Bombay duck, as the main ingredient. Despite the name, it’s not a duck but a fish (lizardfish)...
Goan Crab Masala
Crab Masala is a delicious, spicy Goan-style crab preparation. The state of Goa has a rich heritage passed down from their Colonial rulers, the Portuguese. In this dish, crabs are...
Macher Jhol/ Fish Curry
Machher jhol, or machha jhola, is a traditional spicy fish curry in Bengali and Odia cuisines in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is a very spicy stew or...
Getting a Michelin Star May (Slightly) Hurt Your Online Reviews
A new study released by a group of Portuguese researchers shows that getting a Michelin star will likely hurt your online reviews and potentially impact your bottom line. Researchers from...
“Meat Grinder” Cookies
Their name might suggest otherwise, but these shortbread cookies are not stuffed with meat. The trick is that the dough is put through a meat grinder, which gives the pastries...
11 Substitutes for Fenugreek Leaves
Not many people use fenugreek on a regular basis. While it’s a medicinal plant that’s been harvested for its properties for ages and is a staple in Indian cuisine, fenugreek...
15 Good Vegetable Oil Substitutes to Have Around
Its neutral, natural flavor, its high smoking point, and its affordable price make vegetable oil a great choice for cooking, baking, and even salads. Still, there are times when, for...
8 Good Substitutes for Dry Mustard
Your mac & cheese, that special dry rub for your pork chops, or a fresh, spicy marinade for your beef, they are all missing flavor if you don’t spice them...