Top Culinary Schools in Malaysia
Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, its capital city, are fantastic food destinations, a melting pot of different traditions and cultures, and there’s a new generation of chefs that is reinventing the...
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Best 7 Culinary Schools in Hong Kong
There’s perhaps no better place to study culinary arts in Asia than Hong Kong. Asia’s top financial hub, Hong Kong is also regarded as Asia’s culinary capital and a top...
Top 20 High-Quality German Kitchens
When you’re thinking of a kitchen redesign, it makes sense to consider German kitchen manufacturers. They created the concept of the fitted kitchen as far back as the 1950s and have...
Best 8 Culinary Schools in Dubai
Dubai is one of the most vibrant cities in the Middle East and a fantastic place to start a culinary career. The city has developed a global reputation as a...
Best Culinary Schools in Singapore
Singapore has transformed itself into a culinary powerhouse and is now one of the most exciting food cities in the world. Testament to this achievement is its growing number of...
Best 8 Culinary Schools in Switzerland
Studying Culinary Arts in Switzerland Undertaking to make your mark in the culinary arts in Switzerland is setting the bar as high as it goes: the country has the 3rd...
Nhopi (Zimbabwean Pumpkin Soup)
Nhopi is a traditional, thick, creamy pumpkin soup made in Zimbabwe and served as a snack or for breakfast. This hearty dish is made with pumpkin (though sometimes butternut squash...
Chimodho (Mupotohayi)
Chimodho also known as Mupotohayi is a type of cornmeal bread popular in Zimbabwe that is enjoyed for breakfast. It used to be made on the stovetop or in a...
Mopane Worms
Mopane worms are considered a delicacy in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. The worms are edible caterpillars that feed on the mopane tree leaves, hence the name. They’re harvested during the...
Chicken Gango
Gango is a delicious African dish, specific to Zimbabwe. The main ingredient of this dish is usually pork, however this recipe offers a lighter alternative, using chicken instead. Simple and...
Traditional Zimbabwean Okra
Okra is highly appreciated in African cuisine and it’s a main ingredient in many stews and soups. This traditional Zimbabwean okra dish, also known as Derere, has a thick consistency,...
Guava Hats in Syrup
Along with mamey and mango, guavas are one of Cuba’s most internationally popular fruits. It’s especially delicious in desserts. This traditional dessert is quick and easy and tastes amazing on...
Traditional Potato & Pea Samosas
Samosas are delicious pastry popular not only in India, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East but all over the globe. The filling can vary from vegetables, various meats to...
Sadza
Sadza is the shona word used to describe a thickened porridge made from grain and therefore similar to the ugali of East Africa and fufu of West Africa. Sadza is...
Arroz Imperial
While a special event or gathering will have most people scrambling for ideas for what food to serve, the Cuban people already have an answer: Arroz Imperial, also known in...
Cuban Flan
In the world of Cuban desserts there’s probably none more popular and widely enjoyed around the world than flan de leche. The soft and sweet flan works so wonderfully with...
Akuri on Toast (Parsi-style Scrambled Egg)
Akuri is a creamy yet mildly spicy twist on scrambled eggs, enjoyed by the Parsi community in India. It boasts a mix of textures between the egg’s slightly runny consistency...
Ajiaco Cubano
Ajiaco is a signature traditional dish of Cuban cuisine. The rich flavor and variety of nutritious ingredients speak to the ethnic diversity and prosperity of the nation itself. This is...
The Most Sushi-crazed Cities in the World (Outside of Japan)
Japanese food is more popular than ever; so much so that last year it outranked Italian, Indian, and Chinese as the most popular cuisine on Instagram, the influential social media platform....
Top 15 German Kitchen Appliance Brands
Thinking about upgrading your kitchen appliances? When you’re looking for quality, there’s no doubt that German brands, with their reputation for outstanding styling, technological excellence, and reliability will deliver what...
Dutch Rollade
A very popular Dutch Christmas dish is rollade, a rolled pork dish cooked in the oven and served in thin slices with a thick gravy and/or cranberry sauce. Rollade can also...
Appelmoes (Dutch Applesauce)
The Dutch love eating applesauce (or appelmoes as they call it) as a condiment with their main course. It’s very much part of the everyday family meal in Holland.
Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)
Whether it’s a family dinner or a party buffet, you’ll find that Ensalada de Papa is the most loved side dish on the Puerto Rican Christmas table. Hearty and smooth...
Borrego Assado
This delicious roast lamb dish is one of Portugal’s most beloved Christmas meat dishes. It boasts the lovely savory flavor of lamb meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic and the sophistication...