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...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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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...
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...
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...