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...
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Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)
Broas Castelares are Portuguese sweet potato cakes made especially for Christmas. Their creation is often attributed to the Castelar brothers who owned the Confeitaria Francesa in downtown Lisbon in 1860. They are...
Azevias de Natal
Azevias de Natal is a delicious dessert, typically enjoyed at Christmas time in Portugal. These little sweet pockets of flaky pastry are filled with a delicious chickpea mixture and a...
Formigos (Mexidos) de Natal
You can make the most unexpectedly delicious things out of the most simple ingredients. This traditional Portuguese dessert called Formigos de Natal are made of dry bread, dried fruit, nuts...
Prepare to Win at Christmas with the Best Reindeer Cookies
It won’t be long now. In a few short weeks, we’ll be decking the halls with boughs of holly, and Santa Claus and his little red-nosed helper will be coming...
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...
Sago Pudding With Gula Melaka
Sago Pudding is one of the best Malaysian desserts. It is definitely unlike anything you’ve eaten before. The pearl sago is a type of starch that comes from the Sago...
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...
Arroz Amarillo Con Pollo (Yellow Rice with Chicken)
If Arroz Imperial is likened to the Cuban version of Lasagna, then Arroz Amarillo could be dubbed as the Cuban counterpart to Paella! The traditional version of this dish is...
Chilaquiles with Chicken
Chilaquiles are a perfect recipe to prepare if you had tortillas from the day before and since most families in Mexico do have leftover tortillas, this dish is one of...
Fricasé de Pollo
This incredibly delicious Cuban dish is yet another testament to the Cuban people’s love for chicken. It’s prepared by marinating the meat in orange juice before simmering in a tasty...
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...
Alegria (Mexican Amaranth Candy)
Amaranth, although not very popular in America, is very popular in Mexico and has been cultivated for more than eight thousand years. This candy is made from amaranth seeds mixed...
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...
Fufú de Plátano (Banana Fufu)
As per the renowned Cuban folklorist Don Fernando Ortiz, the name “FuFu” for this dish has its origins in the period of British rule in Cuba. The food of the...
Guacamole con Chapulines (Guacamole with Grasshoppers)
Chapulines (i.e. grasshoppers) are a pre-Hispanic delight originating from the state of Oaxaca. During the chapulines season, they are sold in markets and street stalls and you can find them...
Timbits
Canadians eat over 1 billion doughnuts a year – which wont surprise if you’ve driven through any major Canadian city as there is a doughnut shop on almost every city block....
Chile en Nogada
Chiles en nogada is a delicious traditional Mexican dish: poblano peppers are stuffed with picadillo (a mixture of grounded meat, fruits, and spices), topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, and decorated...
Discada
Discada originates in Northern Mexico and has become a very popular dish all over Mexico. It is a mixture of grilled meats (often sausage, chorizo, ham, bacon and flank steak but...
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros literally translates to “ranch eggs” and it’s proof that the best things come in two’s. Huevos Rancheros is almost always served as two fried eggs in two corn...
Bistec de Cerdo Encebollado (Cuban Pork Tenderloin)
Pork steak is Cuba’s answer to the American beef steak. Unlike the United States or Canada, where steak is usually associated with beef, Cubans primarily use pork for their steak dishes. Bistec...
Belgian “French” Fries with Mayonnaise
Contrary to what you might think, French fries are in fact… Belgian! The misnomer “French” fries came as a result of a misunderstanding when the British mistook French-speaking Walloons for...
Tlayuda con Chorizo (Mexican Chorizo Pizza)
Tylauda – also known as “Mexican Pizza” – is one of the most common and versatile foods in Mexico. It can be made with a variety of different ingredients such as...
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...