Puttu Kadala Recipe
For a Malayali, nothing is more comforting than a piping hot plate of puttu and kadala curry for breakfast. A quintessential Indian dish for almost every household in Kerala, Puttu...
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Poha (Pauwa) Recipe
Poha, also known as pauwa, chira, or aval, among many other names, is flattened rice originating from the Indian subcontinent. Rice is parboiled before flattening so that it can be consumed with very...
Paratha Recipe
Parathas are flatbreads usually made from wheat flour with or without a savory vegetable stuffing. Paratha is famous food in India, but also in the neighboring countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and...
Medhu Vada (Udin Vada) Recipe
Medhu Vada or Udin Vada are deep-fried doughnut-shaped fritters from southern India with a crispy exterior and soft, spongy interior. It is generally made with Urad Dhal (black lentils) and a mix of rice flour....
Luchi & Alur Dom (Bengali Luchi Aloo Dum)
A popular Sunday morning treat in Bengali households, luchi & alur dom comprises deep-fried poori bread usually served with a lightly spiced and slightly sweet potato curry made with onions, tomatoes, and...
Idli (Idly) Recipe
Idli or idly is a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and Sri Lanka. The cakes are made...
Chole Bhatura Recipe
This popular Indian dish is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. Rich, spicy and heavy, this is one of the most popular Punjabi dishes and is a must-try dish in...
Karnataka-style Bisi Bele Bath Recipe
Bise Bele Bhath translates to “Hot Dal Rice.” This popular Indian dish features daal, rice, and vegetables blended like porridge and served with boondi (deep-fried chickpea flour). It’s Indian soul food at its...
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...
Beaver Tails Recipe
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...
Romanian Fish Roe Salad (Salata de Icre)
Roe salad is a very common appetizer or snack in Romania. As the Dobruja region is famous for its fish dishes, it is the place to find the best roe...
Romanian Apple Pie (Placinta cu Mere)
Not quite a pie, not quite a strudel, not really a pastry, but gorgeous all the same. This traditional Romanian dessert can be made in advance and keeps well for a day...
Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)
Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...
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...
Sarmale (Romanian Cabbage Rolls)
The Romanian word “sarma” is borrowed from the Turkish language – sarmak, where it means “to wrap, to wrap.” Sarmale is just that – cabbage (in this case, sour cabbage) wrapped...
Romanian Albinita (Honey Cake With Plum Jam & Cream Filling)
This very popular Romanian dessert is so soft and fantastic. The honey baked into the cake layers pairs perfectly with the simple white cream and the plum jam. It stays amazing in...
Chinese Lamb Hot Pot
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...
Romanian Chocolate Salami (Salam de Biscuiti)
Chocolate Salami, also called Biscuits Salami, is a delicious no-bake dessert that is the perfect make-ahead holiday treat. Biscuits Salami was very popular in Romania under communism, but it’s still...
Nalysnyky (Ukrainian Crepes)
Crepes are enjoyed all over the world. What is special about Ukrainian crepes, ornalysnyky, though is the traditional cottage cheese filling. It enhances the plain taste of the fried, tender...
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 Radauteana (Romanian Sour Chicken Soup)
Tasty, consistent, and light – this is how we describe this sour Radauti soup. It is very much like tripe soup, but it is less greasy and has a sweeter taste....
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...