Carrot Tarator /Havuç Tarator
I really think tarator is one of the best appetizer (meze) in Turkish cuisine! Tarator, a word that also changed meaning as it entered Turkish vocabulary, is a yogurt-based salad,...
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Traditional Olivier (Olivye) Salad
Olivier salad is one of the most iconic holiday dishes across Eastern Europe and a staple at countless Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian family gatherings, especially during Christmas, Easter, and New...
Deep-Fried Eggs with Asparagus Sauce
A few weeks ago I promised you this amazing crispy egg with asparagus recipe, well I am a man of my word. Hope you like it! Begin your dinner in...
Pasteles de Arroz (Rice Pasteles)
Pasteles de arroz is a delicious Puerto Rican Christmas dish, similar to Mexican tamales, yet uniquely tasty. The ingredients are easy to get a hold of and even though there...
Mountain Snails/Caracoles a la Montañesa
In the Basque region of Spain, and Cantabria especially, snails are often collected during the last few weeks of the year and so have been a traditional dish prepared for...
Chicharron de Cadiz
Chicharron de Cadiz is an delicious pork appetizer popular in southern Spain region of Cadiz, where it always finds a place on the Christmas dinner table. It isn’t in itself...
Sylta
Sylta is a type of meat hash, mostly eaten these days by the older generation. It is made with meat from the head of a calf or pig, that has been...
Karelian Pies
Karelian pies have their origins in the Finnish region of Karelia, which is now part of Russia. However, certain traditional dishes, including these pies, continue to be integral to Finnish...
Akkoub
Akkoub is a wild plant that grows in parts of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. Akkoub belongs to the sunflower family and is harvested in early spring. The plant is...
Tortitas de Camarones (Shrimp Tortitas)
Shrimp tortitas (or “tortillitas”) are a Mexican dish that is served as a tapa throughout the year, although they are most enjoyed during Christmas time and Lent. Tortitas originate from...
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Esquites, also known as elote en vaso, are a delicious corn-based Mexican street food. The dish is made with tender Mexican corn kernels and it gets its incomparable flavor from a local...
Mexican Ceviche
Ceviche is a popular seafood dish in Mexico, Central and South America. Most commonly made with shrimp, this dish can include various other tasty additions like scallops, oysters or fish...
Belgian Steak Tartare
Steak Tartare is a delicious Belgian classic appetizer known for the world over. It features raw ground beef, a delicious medley of sauces such as mayonnaise, tabasco and mustard and...
Pariserbøf (Beef Parisienne)
Pariserbøf is a Danish dish that resembles a sandwich with half of it consisting of a crispy toasted slice of sourdough bread and the other a juicy beef patty. The...
Vol-au-vent
Vol-au-vent are delicious pastry cups often filled with a creamy mixture of mushrooms, chicken and other meats. These delights are typical of French and Belgian cuisines so don’t forget to...
Belgian Blood Sausage
A traditional mainstay in Belgian cuisine, blood sausages tend to divide public opinion – most people have strong opinions about where they stand on the love/hate spectrum for this delicacy....
Flemish Asparagus
It’s the beginning of asparagus season once again, which means it’s time to show this nutritious and delicious vegetable the love it deserves! Doing so isn’t difficult, we just need...
Danish Chicken and Asparagus Tartlets
Tartlets might make you think of dessert and indeed that is how they started out when the French created them back in the 17th century. But in the 1960s the...
Seared Dry-Aged Hanger Steak Tartare
Seared dry aged hanger steak tartare, marinated in an umami broth, served with a cured yolk and torched baby celery oil. This isn’t just any tartare; it’s a celebration of...
Crunchy Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Sauce
Crab, cake, lemon and butter sauce: this is a firm favorite with customers when we put it on the menu. The recipe is from my home kitchen book, which, as...
Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops with Corn Cream, Beluga Lentils & Dill Oil
Very happy to share this amazing scallops recipe by Chef Andrea de Paola, one of Singapore’s best chefs. This recipe has been a huge hit on social media and we’ve...
Quinoa Stuffed Onions with Romesco Sauce
As we start Valentine’s / Galentine’s month I thought it would be nice to create some dishes that would work well for a special meal or romantic dinner. These soft,...
Turkey Scotch Eggs with Siracha Mayo
These mouthwatering treats blend the classic comfort of Scotch eggs with a modern twist. Imagine perfectly seasoned turkey sausage hugging a soft-boiled egg, all encased in a crispy, golden breadcrumb...
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...