Los Moros y Cristianos
Los Moros y Cristianos is a traditional Cuban dish. The main ingredients, rice and black beans, come together to make one of the most popular delicacies oo the island. Its...
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Maja Blanca
Maja blanca is a Filipino dessert that is usually served on holidays or special occasions. It is especially popular during Christmas time. The base is like a coconut pudding mixed...
Silvanas
Silvanas is a famous Filipino dessert. They are crunchy, creamy frozen cookies made of cashew-meringue wafers filled and covered with buttercream and coated with graham cookie crumbs. I really enjoy...
Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls)
Zucchini fritters with the perfect balance of feta and dill are absolutely scrumptious. I always order these at a Greek tavern as a starter with dips while on holidays in...
Buko Pandan
Buko pandan is one of the most popular desserts in the Philippines, and it’s incredibly easy to make. This creamy and unique dessert can be found in many cafés and...
Greek Pastitsio (Baked Greek Lasagna)
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that consists of layers of baked pasta, juicy minced beef, and béchamel sauce topped with melted cheese. The minced beef is cooked in a...
Souvlaki
This summer, I didn’t have time to visit Greece because I had too much work and no time to holiday. So, instead of eating souvlaki in Greece, I made it...
Bougatsa (Custard Pie with Phyllo Pastry)
Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dessert made with the most creamy custard wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter and garnished with icing sugar and cinnamon. Simply...
Papoutsakia (Stuffed Eggplants)
Papoutsakia is stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a beautiful golden color! ‘Melitzanes papoutsakia’...
Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Dolmades are a great vegetarian traditional Greek dish that is popular in every Greek restaurant worldwide. They are made from tasty grapevine leaves that are stuffed with lemon-flavored rice, fresh...
Gigantes
Gigantes is a traditional Greek dish that is not only very enjoyable but also healthy. It is known in English as giant baked beans. The name gigantes comes from the Greek...
Soutzoukakia
Soutzoukakia are spicy sausage-shaped meatballs that are lightly fried and then cooked in a red wine sauce. This dish comes from the once Greek part of Asia Minor, Smyrna, and...