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,...
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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:...
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: Drain the herring and set on paper towels to dry a bit. Cut the onion in half and slice thinly. Place in a bowl....
Guacamole con Chapulines (Guacamole with Grasshoppers)
For some, this traditional Mexican dish is nothing more than a novelty at a night market that they will only ever eat once to say they tried it… For others,...
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...
Pretzen from Bavaria
It is said that the art of street food began in Bavaria with the pretzel! Pretzels here are covered in large salt crystals and served with fresh cheese and chives,...
Potato Pancakes/German Kartoffelpuffer
What’s not to love about a crispy, golden brown potato fritter? In Germany, these are super popular… often served with sour cream, or sometimes a beet or apple sauce. To...
Pumpernickel from Lower-Saxony
Pumpernickel is a traditional wholemeal bread that characterized by its dark brown colour and nutty, zesty flavour. Pumpernickle is nutrient dense and has a long shelf life, making it an...
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...
Brussels Sprouts Flemish Style
In Belgium, this is not just a vegetable: it is an entire meal, especially when you add cubes of bacon to it. It truly is a vegetable that divides the...
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...
Potato Salad
One of the most popular side dishes in all regions of Germany is potato salad, which varies from region to region. While potato salad is a relatively simple dish, the...
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...
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...
Smažené Tvarůžky (Fried Olomouc Cheese)
This recipe uses something called tvarůžky. Tvarůžky are round slices (or rings or cubes) of traditional smelly cheese from Olomouc (hence their name, Olomoucké tvarůžky) made from fat-free sour curd. You...
Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls)
Zucchini fritters with the perfect balance of feta and dill are absolutely scrumptious. I always order these at a Greek tavern as a starter with dips while on holidays in...
Baby Romaine, Kale & Avocado Salad (The Health Nut)
This baby romaine, kale and avocado salad AKA the Health Nut is a great healthy choice which can be enjoyed as a first course or as a side dish to...
Fried Spinach Salad
This delicious fried spinach recipe was provided by Chef Sam Marvin, acclaimed chef and owner of Echo & Rig in Sacramento and Las Vegas. Echo & Rig brings approachable cuisine...
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Executive Chef Matt Bolus combines blistered Shishito peppers and cherry tomatoes with watermelon and basil for a refreshing summer salad. Matt Bolus is the Executive Chef of the 404 Kitchen,...
