Moravský Vrabec (Moravian Sparrow)
Perhaps one of the most popular traditional dishes in Czech cuisine is Moravian Sparrow. The name is somewhat misleading as there’s no bird involved in this dish; it’s actually prepared...
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Danish Beef Steak | Venø Steak
This steak recipe has a decades-long history and it was invented on the small Danish island of Venø. It’s grown in popularity well beyond the island’s borders and it is...
Vepřo Knedlo Zelo (Pork, Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
Pork, dumplings and sauerkraut make up one of the most beloved national dishes in the Czech Republic. The incredibly juicy and tender pork, paired with the soft leavened dumplings, and...
Danish Meatballs in Curry Sauce (Boller i Karry)
Curry may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think Danish cuisine, but it’s the exceptions from the norm that add spice to life 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...
Masas de Cerdo Frita (Masitas de Puerco)
Pork dishes hold a special place in Cuban cuisine. There are many delicious Cuban pork recipes, but perhaps the most tasty and easy recipe of all is Masas de Cerdo Frita,...
Cuban Tamales
The tamale is one of the most popular Cuban dishes… and for good reason! Traditional “tamales criollos”, as they are otherwise known in Cuba, are simple in principle made with uncomplicated...
Mexican Enchiladas
Enchiladas are some of the most popular South American foods around the world and one of the big superstars of Mexican cuisine. This great dish starts with a delicious sauce...
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes, Pepper Cream & Chimichurri
This taste sous vide beef tenderloin recipe was shared with us by our friends Eleni and Alex from Food24_skg. It is complemented by creamy mashed potatoes, a refined pepper cream boasting...
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin with Honey & Beer Sauce
The sous vide will allow the beef tenderloin to be super tender and flavorful, and the sauce will add a dreamy, rich component to this dish. The broccoli puree will...
Stoemp and Meat
Stoemp is the Belgian twist on mashed potatoes. They often incorporate carrots, leeks, and even cabbage or peas into the mix. It is all around a more wholesome and nutritious...
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....
Arroz con Huevo Frito (Rice and Fried Egg)
Arroz con Huevo Frito, translated to rice and fried egg, is a staple meal in Cuba. It’s a very basic dish that is sometimes associated with low-income households, but it’s...
Picadillo a la Habanera (Cuban Ground Beef)
Picadillo a la Habanera is a delicious Cuban dish made by cooking ground beef with spices, tomato sauce, potatoes, and olives over low heat. But the recipe can be made...
Pan Con Lechón (Cuban Roast Pork Sandwich)
Pan Con Lechón is the go-to sandwich in Cuba. The soft bread complements the shredded pork and its flavorful mojo sauce. You can also add tomato, lettuce, and pickles for...
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...
Lamb Kleftiko
This traditional Greek dish is slow oven cooked lamb infused with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. The original recipe called for an earthen oven to trap smoke and heat, but nowadays...
Rabbit with Prunes
Rabbit with Prunes or as it’s otherwise known, “lapin aux pruneaux”, is one of the Belgian cuisine’s most beloved staples. The tender rabbit meat is the focal point of this...
Rajská Omáčka (Beef with Sweet Tomato Sauce)
Rajská Omáčka is one of the signature dishes of the Czech Republic, made with hearty beef and an unmistakable sweet-and-sour tomato sauce. This creamy dressing is infused with various spices...
Stegt Flæsk: Danish Roast Pork with Potatoes & Parsley Sauce
Stegt flæsk med persillesovs has been crowned Denmark’s national dish, and it’s easy to see why. Crisp, salty slices of pork belly served with tender boiled potatoes and finished with...
Dansk Hakkebøf med Bløde Løg (Danish Minced Beef with Fried Onions)
Danish minced beef with caramelized onions and brown sauce makes for a perfectly cozy evening meal. The dish has been around for generations, back when cattle farms supplied the freshest...
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...
Pečená Kachna se Zelím (Roast Duck with Sauerkraut and Dumplings)
Roast duck with sauerkraut and dumplings is a truly special dish, usually served in the Czech Republic for Christmas and special occasions or enjoyed as a luxury meal in restaurants....