La Cuchaule
La cuchaule is a saffron brioche in the shape of a flattened ball. It is one of the sweet foods found on the table during the traditional festival of Bénichon....
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Breakfast
Whether you are a late or early riser you’ll appreciate the most important meal of the day. This delicious collection of breakfast recipes is sure to please.
Bliny (Crepes)
Bliny, the Russian pancakes are traditionally made with eggs, flour, and milk or kefir (a fermented milk drink), and nowadays they are mostly eaten for breakfast or on the folk...
Brötchen (German Bread Rolls)
(Wholemeal) rolls are produced in bakeries throughout Germany and are eaten for breakfast and as snacks. Wheat rolls, wholemeal rolls, whole grain rolls, Germany produces them all and they are...
Röstis
A famous dish in Switzerland, this is basically sliced potatoes baked in a pan with butter. The starch in the potatoes makes them stick together and form a galette. It...
Belgian Waffles – the Liège waffle
First, you need to know that there are two types of Belgian waffles. First, there is the Brussels waffle, the one that everybody knows. It is rectangular, has small but...
Syrniki
Syrniki are slightly sweet, cheesy Russian pancakes made from Farmer’s cheese. They are super soft and just slightly sweet on the inside. Syrniki are traditionally made with tvorog, a fresh cheese...
Kasha (Russian Porridge)
One of the most prominent sayings about Russian cuisine roughly translates as “Shschi and kasha are our food”. And it truly is so: Russians are very fond of any kind of groats eaten...
Trini Doubles
Doubles is a popular street food from Trinidad and Tobago and is a completely vegetarian dish. Although normally eaten for breakfast, it is apparently a popular hangover food too. The...
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is genius. It’s eggs covered in eggs. I mean, come on, that person should be the president. – Wylie Dufresne How to Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of...
Grilled Chilled Shrimp Rolls
This is my take on the classic New England lobster roll. Serve this buttery, rich sandwich with a crisp, cold Sam Adams beer. Recipe courtesy of Grill Nation: 200 Surefire...
Rugelach (Rogaliki) – Rusian Crescent Cookies
Rugelach cookies are mini crescent-shaped pastries with a super flakey dough usually made with sour cream. They are very popular in Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian communities. The cookies are filled...
Pierogie/Pirohy or Varenyky
Ever heard of Varenyky before? ⠀ Varenyky (vareniki/dumplings) are known all over the world and Ukraine is the motherland of this wonderful dish. Ukrainian varenyky can be both a main...