Traditional Potato and Pea Samosas
How to Make the Samosa Dough: Sift the flour, ajwain seeds, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Rub the oil into...
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Sadza
Sadza is the shona word used to describe a thickened porridge made from grain and therefore similar to the ugali of Eastern Africa and fufu of West Africa. The secret...
Cod Ajoarriero Style
Fish and broths are a deeply-rooted Spanish tradition at Christmas, and cod ajoarriero is one of the simplest and tastiest. This dish is made with various vegetables cooked in olive oil....
Red Cabbage, Castillian Style
In the old days, red cabbage could be found in the markets in late autumn, just before Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, making it a typical holiday dish: lombarda de Navidad....
Cardoons with Almond Sauce
Cardoons, a vegetable that turns up at the festive Christmas Eve meal in Spanish homes. Known as cardo in Spanish, the cardoon and its close relative, the artichoke, are thistles....
Farofa
How to Make Farofa: Sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil. Add the bacon and egg and fry. Add the flour gradually and stir. Finally, add the raisins, parsley,...
Salpicao de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)
This is a really easy chicken salad made with a cream and mustard dressing instead of mayo, which results in a lighter taste. Great for leftover chicken. How to Make...
Rosolli (Finish Beet Herring Salad)
This is a dish you can see everywhere, and it carries a long Finnish tradition. It was first eaten in 18th century in upper-class homes, spreading to the common people...
Vushka Filling
This recipe will yield filling for about 100-150 vushka (depending on the size of the dough square and how much filling you put in each). How to Make Vushka Filling:...
Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
Arroz verde, which means Green Rice in Spanish, is a popular dish for so many Mexican meals. It adds heartiness and flavor, and an eye-catching pop of color to your...
Poi
Poi is a traditional Hawaiian staple that is made from a starch from boiling taro roots and water. Made from mashed taro, plantain or even breadfruit, poi usually accompanies savory dishes...
Śledź W Oleju (Herring in Oil)
How to Make Śledź W Oleju: Soak herring in cold water for at least an hour. If very salty, repeat, changing the water each time. Slice drained herring into bite-size...
French Fries with Mayonnaise
Belgium is said to be the birth place of French fries… shouldn’t they be called Belgium fries? It is said that the British wrongly mistook French-speaking Walloons (Belgiums) for French...
Yuca con Mojo
Yuca con Mojo is a tasty traditional Cuban food with African origins. Yuca root, also known as cassava root, is easy to prepare and offers a high nutritional value, though...
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...
Butter Noodles/Butterspätzle
Butterspätzle is a kind of noodle that is mainly consumed in southwestern Germany. The main ingredients are flour, eggs, and salt, and, once cooked, they are dredged with cheese. They...
German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelklöße)
There are several side dishes using potatoes: boiled potatoes, potato fritters, or potato dumplings. Dumplings are very popular in Germany and they are served at almost every meal. They are...
German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelklöße)
Potatoes are a much-loved side dish, and they come in many forms such as boiled potatoes, potato fritters, but it’s the dumplings that are the most popular in Germany! So...
Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese)
This is a dish that many tourists coming to Czechia have never seen in their lives and can’t get their heads around. But once they try it, they’re absolutely hooked....
Bramboráky (Czech Potato Pancakes)
Bramborák means potato pancake and is a signature dish (or side) often seen at Czech fairs, markets, and festivals, but also in traditional Czech restaurants. They are very simple to...
Arroz con Frijoles Negros (Rice and Black Beans)
This recipe for rice and black beans takes us on a gastronomical journey to Cuba! Rice and black beans are a must-have side dish in Cuban cuisine and are often...
Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Rice & Black Beans)
Moros y Cristianos is a traditional Cuban dish made with black beans and rice and it’s often enjoyed alongside a meaty main course or on its own as a delicious...
Spiced Beef Salad with Chimichurri
This is a professional butcher’s spin on a summer salad by Ray Rastelli, Jr., the co-founder of Rastelli Foods Group, a word-class provider of products, including top-quality meats and seafood. This...
Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a popular African dish similar to mashed potatoes but heavier. Pounded Yam is very smooth and tasty. It is often eaten with Egusi soup. Yam, which is...