Smetannyk (Smetannik) Recipe
Smetannyk in Ukrainian or Smetannik in Russian is a very popular cake in Ukraine, Russia and Moldova. This delicious cake easily competes with exquisite French desserts. It is tender, moist,...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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Carapulcra (Traditional Peruvian Pork-Stew)
Carapulcra is a traditional Peruvian stew made with dehydrated potatoes and either pork or chicken which is then dressed with a combination of onion, garlic, clove, yellow peppers, salt and...
Gazpiche
This creative dish presented by Chef Alejandra Espinoza combines a traditional Spanish gazpacho with classic Ecuadorian ceviche, which typically has a red, tomato-based broth. We’ve substituted smoked watermelon for the...
Smørrebrød Recipe: Tomatoes with Capers and Tarragon
The name smørrebrød is derived from the Danish words smør and brød, meaning butter and bread. Dubbed King of Danish Smørrebrød, Chef Adam Aamann is sharing one of his reinvented smørrebrød...
Nigerian Moi Moi
Moi-moi is a traditional Nigerian dish made with Nigerian brown beans or black-eyed peas. This steamed bean pudding is made with tomato paste and onions and flavored with garlic, pepper...
Horta (Boiled Leafy Greens)
Horta is a traditional Greek side dish that consists of lightly-boiled leafy greens seasoned and served with lemon, vinegar and olive oil. Amaranth leaves (Vleeta), chicory, wild dandelion, or mustard leaves...
Tirokroketes (Fried Greek Cheese Balls)
Tirokroketes is a traditional Greek dish that cheese lovers will fell in love with. These crispy treats are soft on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. They are usually served...
Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Briam is one of those traditional Greek dishes that has it all – hearty, healthy, delicious and easy to prepare… and is also suitable for vegetarians as this recipe contains...
Traditional Greek Fried Cheese (Saganaki)
What’s not to love about fried cheese? This traditional Greek recipe is made with kefalotyri, kefalograviera, halloumi or other specialty Greek cheeses as they do not melt at high temperatures,...
Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans) Recipe
Gigantes is a traditional Greek dish made with beans that is not only very tasty but also healthy. The name gigantes comes from the Greek word for giants, hence giant beans. Gigantes...
Fasolada (Traditional Greek Bean Soup) Recipe
Fasolada is a traditional Greek soup that is a staple comfort food for many Greeks. The recipe consists of beans, crushed tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onion making it a nutrient powerhouse and...
Savarin Cake (Savarina) – Romanian Rum Baba
Savarina cake is a baked delight soaked in rum syrup, topped with sweet whipped cream and served chilled with tart jams or a sour cherry on top. This popular...
Romanian Tomato Paste Cake (Prajitura cu Bulion)
This is a popular traditional Romanian dessert which contains a special and rather surprising ingredient: tomato purée! 🍅 Between the cake layers there is a rich cream of coconut and...
Horishky (Oreshki) – Walnut Shaped Cookies
Horishky in Ukraine or oreshki in Russia or Belarus – these are traditional cookies with a distinctive walnut shape. They are incredibly tasty and will steal everyone’s heart, even if...
Ryba po Grecku (Polish “Greek Style” Fish)
Ryba po grecku is a traditional Polish Christmas dish and not, as one may think, a Greek dish. It is unknown where the name of this dish came from, but...
Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe
With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...
Romanian Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune)
Plum dumplings is a beloved Romanian dish from the region of Transylvania. This dish was traditionally made to celebrate the arrival of autumn: tangy, juicy plums encased in a light potato...
Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...
Turkish Köfte Recipe
Also known as ćufte, polpeti, and köfte, qofte are meatballs made with beef, chicken, lamb, or pork. Minced meat is mixed with breadcrumbs, paprika, black pepper, chopped onion, and other...
10 Delicious & Famous Dutch Cookies
When you think of the Netherlands, you probably think of windmills, cycling, cheese, and Amsterdam. However, the Dutch have a less well-known culture of drinking tea and eating cookies. Cookie...
Top 10 Homemade Irish Cookies (aka Biscuits)
With the holidays right around the corner, ‘tis the season to bake cookies. While baking cookies is certainly not only an Irish tradition, we do enjoy a spot of festive...
Avocado & Crab Napoleon
This is a super delicious seafood recipe provided by Chef Ronen Skinezes, an Israeli-born chef with deep Mediterranean roots. Enjoy!
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...