Greek Lamb Stew with Yogurt and Orzo (Giouvetsi)
This lamb stew is a harmonious symphony of flavors, combining succulent lamb, creamy yogurt, and delicate orzo to create a culinary masterpiece that will delight your senses. It is a...
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Easter
The luxurious Easter recipes on display will almost make you forget about chocolate. If you keep looking you may even find a recipe or two that will help you turn that chocolate into something even more amazing.
Hungarian Easter Twisted Bread (Fonott Kalács)
Kalács has Jewish origins and it’s a popular food in many Eastern & Central European countries, including Hungary. It is a yeast-based bread enriched with eggs and is popular in...
Croatian Easter Bread (Pinca)
Pinca is a sweet bread that’s a popular Easter treat in Croatia. They are similar to a brioche and super delicious. Enjoy this classic Croatian Easter bread recipe!
Famous Italian Easter Cookies, Cakes and Desserts
“Regione che vai, specialità che trovi.” This typical Italian saying perfectly describes the unique gastronomic identity of each of its regions, boasting flavors, colors and raw materials typical of each specific...
14 Tasty Mexican Easter & Lent Foods to Try Out
For Mexicans, Easter is one of the most popular religious celebrations. During Holy Week, especially on Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, or Holy Thursday, eating red meat is just not allowed....
10 Most Popular Spanish Easter Foods
The so-called “Domingo de Ramos” (Palm Sunday), named after the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem amidst olive and palm branches, marks the beginning of Semana Santa (Holy Week), in...
10 Most Popular Easter Foods in Portugal
In Portugal, as in many parts of the world, Easter traditions are marked by processions, theatrical performances, a bountiful table, and a lot of faith. But the customs that identify...
Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua)
Italian Easter bread, called locally pane di pasqua, is a traditional sweet bread that’s prepared in Italy to celebrate Easter. The recipe is quite similar to cudduraci, also called colluraci, which...
Chocolate Paska Bread
Paska bread is simply my favorite Easter dessert. I love that it combines two delicious components: cake dough and cheese cream (in large quantities). And then there’s the chocolate. I...
10 Most Popular Swedish Easter Foods
Easter celebrations in Sweden usually start with an Easter wreath, a few branches of birch decorated with different colored feathers and other Easter decorations. Once this decoration is in place,...
Hungarian Easter Cheese (Sárga Túró)
Sárgatúró (yellow curd cheese) is a Hungarian Easter delicacy, prepared mostly in Hungary’s Eastern Catholic regions. It’s often made for Easter Sunday, when traditionally food was taken to the church...
Serbian Easter Bread (Uskršnja Pogača)
This is a traditional savory Serbian bread recipe which is very popular around Easter. It mostly resembles a brioche rather than bread as it’s made with eggs and yogurt. It’s...
Portuguese Easter Bread (Folar de Páscoa)
This is a traditional sweet Easter bread which is hugely popular around Easter in Portugal. Similar to the Italian Easter egg cookies, it incorporates boiled eggs as the bread symbolizes...
Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs
Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...
12 Most Popular Armenian Easter Foods
Easter has a long history in Armenia as it was the first country, in 301, to adopt Christianity as the state religion. The holiday therefore has a special place in...
Armenian Easter Bread (Choreg)
Choreg (spelled also chorag or choereg) is a delicious traditional Armenian-braided yeast bread. Some choreg recipes are sweet while others are slightly savory, as the recipe varies from family to...
14 Most Popular Hungarian Easter Foods
Easter is one the biggest holidays in Hungary and food plays an important role in the local traditions and festivities. Fasting is common for religious families in the weeks prior...
16 Most Popular Italian Easter Foods
After Christmas, Easter is the second most celebrated religious festivity in Italy. Predictably revolving around cooking and eating wonderful delicacies that have been passed down for generations, Easter Sunday is...
10 Tasty Greek Easter Foods You Will Fall in Love With
The most anticipated and opulently celebrated religious holiday in Greece is Easter, celebrated for 8 full days. Of course, it should come as no surprise that Greek Easter is not...
Most Popular British Easter Foods
As spring approaches, Easter is the time to shake off those winter blues! What better way to celebrate than with delicious food shared with family and friends? In the UK,...
12 Must-taste Polish Easter Dishes
Polish people are known for religiousness and family values. They do not only associate Easter with making a feast but also, and primarily, with cleaning the house, going to church...
Germans’ All-time Favorite Easter Dishes
Easter has its origins in Jewish traditions, namely in the Jewish Passover. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs were introduced as symbols of fertility from pagan traditions. The Easter bunny...
Top 10 Easter Russian Foods
Orthodox Easter is one of the biggest Russian religious holidays. As Russians follow the old Julian calendar, they usually celebrate Easter a week later than Protestants or Roman Catholics, who...
Easter Food Traditions in America
Easter is a holiday deeply rooted in tradition. Every family has their own Easter festivities, from going to church to Easter eggs hunts in the backyard. However, many traditions remain...
