Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a staple African side dish, particularly popular in Nigeria, among the Yoruba people. You’ll often find it in the form of a dense and starchy ball served...
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Bihon Pancit (Filipino Fried Rice Noodles)
Pancit bihon is a classic Filipino noodle dish, that’s easy to make and simply delicious. The basic ingredients for this dish are bihon, rice vermicelli or rice sticks, a protein such as...
Ewa Agoyin
This Nigerian dish will make you a bean lover if you’re not one already. Ewa Agoyin is a delicious beans recipe, popular for its mushy texture and tasty sauce that...
Drinking Garri (Granulated Cassava)
Garri (also called “gari” or “gali” ins ome parts of sub-Saharan Africa) is a fine to coarse granular flour of varying texture made from cassava tubers (the root of the ...
Nigerian Beans & Plantain Porridge
Beans and plantain porridge is a tasty Nigerian dish that combines the savory heartiness of beans with the sweetness of ripe plantains. This makes the dish a popular choice for...
Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice is the most widely loved rice dish in Nigeria and Ghana all along the West African coast. It’s a flavorful dish with iconic, national, and regional significance. Spiced, red long-grain...
10 Best Culinary Schools in Africa
Cooking is a skill that can be taught and perfected over years of experience and with lots of dedication, and, last but certainly not least, by traveling as far away...
Google Data Reveals the Cities With the Fastest & Slowest Recovering Restaurants
While still not fully out of the woods, the restaurant industry can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. March saw the best sales month since the...
Lichiu (Henklesh)
Lichiu, called also “henklesh”, is a popular dessert in Transylvania made from simple ingredients that has a bygone taste. It was popular holiday treat especially among Transylvania’s German community and...
Pork Adobo
Pork Adobo ranks the highest on the list of the Philippines’ most loved dishes and that’s no surprise to anyone who’s tried it. If you want to make this dish...
Crunchy Krantz Cake (Walnut Cake with Candied Walnuts)
If an amazing dessert is what you’re after, Central & Eastern European cakes have a unique flair, that even the Italian or French ones don’t rival. This delicious crunchy Krantz...
Romanian Lemon Cake (Albă ca Zăpada | Lămâița)
Albă ca Zăpada (Snow White) is a traditional Romanian dessert that sometimes also called Lămâița (i.e. Lemon), due to the substantial amount of lemon used (both peel and juice). The...
Savory Ukrainian Crepes: Nalesniki (Nalysnyky)
Nalesniki or Nalysnyky are the Ukrainian version of crepes. They can be prepared with either a sweet or savory filling and are perfect for a delicious, satiating breakfast or an...
17 Ricotta Cheese Substitutes You Should Know About
Are you making one of your delicious cheesecakes and out of ricotta? Did you plan a relaxing night at home and now everyone’s waiting for your dreamy lasagna but there’s...
Swiss Chefs Share 10 Tips for the Perfect Cheese Fondue
It’s winter, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a delicious cheese fondue – internationally, probably Switzerland’s most popular dish. But with so many different recipes for cheese fondue, it...
Momo (Momos)
Momo is a dish popular throughout the Himalayan region. These dumplings are a popular food in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and northern part of India, where they can be found practically...
10 Best Countertop Convection Ovens
Who wouldn’t want an appliance that does the job faster and with less fuss, and that offers an even more satisfying and delicious end result? If you’re looking for all...
Most Popular Countries and Cities for Vegans in 2020 (Jan-2021 Update)
A year to forget – that’s what 2020 was for so many people, as well as hordes of companies and industries, but not for the vegan movement. Veganism had a...
What Is The Difference Between Organic And Non Organic Meat?
With growing concerns about obesity, cancer, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and other lifestyle-driven diseases, we are all more conscious about the things we eat. We are looking for heathier food options and...
How To Pair Wines And Cheese
Wine and cheese is a match made in heaven. But pairing the two requires both art and science. Here are still some useful tips you need to consider when pairing...
Student Life Series: Chef Mihai Rat, B.H.M.S. Switzerland
We’re continuing our student life series with Mihai Rat, a Romanian chef who has graduated the famed B.H.M.S., of the best culinary schools in Switzerland. Mihai is currently residing in...
Best 10 Undercounter Refrigerators – Mini Fridges (with Pictures!)
An undercounter refrigerator can be a real problem-solver for people living in small apartments, but can also be a good addition to a regular fridge, very useful for storing alcoholic...
8 Ways to Save Water in Restaurants
Climate change is something we can no longer ignore and pretend isn’t happening. We are already seeing the consequences of a warmer planet, and without action these effects will worsen...
Chef of the Week: Pastry Chef Ruchit Harneja, Musaafer, Houston, TX
We are very excited to showcase this week Ruchit Harneja, a super-talented Indian chef who has wowed us over and over again with his incredible creations. Ruchit is Pastry Chef...