Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe
With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...
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Snacks
If you’re feeling a bit pickish, browse through a delightful selection of sweet and savoury snacks. Even when you’re not – there are few ideas you can save for later!
Check out our delicious snacks recipes!
Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts
I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...
Homemade Cheese and Parmesan Biscuits
Cheese and parmesan biscuits are my recommendation for a simple, delicious, and tasty snack. They’re a delicious homemade solution to hunger pangs. They may look like cookies, being round in...
French Cupcakes (Brioche) Recipe
Lately I’ve been trying a few French pastry recipes. I started with these wonderful cupcakes and then continued with pains au lait and croissants aux chocolat. Today I’ll leave you...
Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)
Taralli is an old Italian recipe, originally from the southern region of Puglia. I saw this recipe on TV and knew I had to try it. Taralli are quite easy...
Pepper & Parmesan Rolls
Baked goods are a pleasure of mine. I love making them at home, smelling the aroma of freshly baked dough that fills the whole house and calls you into the...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Traditional Ukrainian Potato Varenyky
I bet you’ve heard about varenyky, whose motherland is Ukraine. If not, I envy you as you still have your first taste to savor. These wonderful dumplings, with all kinds...
Mopane Worms
Mopane worms are a staple dish in Zimbabwe. The worms are harvested during the rainy season, then cleaned and sun-dried for preservation. How to Make Mopane Worms: Soak the mopane...
Bagna Càuda
How to Make Bagna Càuda: The Piemontese usually prepare bagna càuda in a terracotta dian. It’s usually served in a s-cionfetta, an earthenware pot with embers that keeps it hot,...
Frico (Italian Potato Pie)
How to Make Frico: Heat the olive oil on medium and toss in the potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes turning frequently. Add the onions, nutmeg, and pepper and continue...
Rice Arancini
Arancini are a typical specialty of Sicilian cuisine. They are simply rice balls, either round or with a cone tip, filled with ragù and peas, breaded, and then fried! A...
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...
Homemade Buns
They may not be as easy as buying from the bakery… but they are so good! How to Make Homemade Buns: Whisk together the water, yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup...
Traditional Bread Sauce
How to Make Bread Sauce: As the name suggests, bread sauce involves bread – but not sliced bread. Bread sauce is made with breadcrumbs, which is what gives it its...
Mexican Fritters (Buñuelos Mexicanos)
How to Make Mexican Fritters : Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Mix the milk, egg, lard, and vanilla in large bowl until...
Shrimp Tortillas
Shrimp tortillas are a Mexican dish that is served as a tapa throughout the year, although their consumption increases during Christmas time. It originates from the town of San Fernando....
Spanish Marzipan Recipe (Figuritas de Mazapán)
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet, hence its name in Spanish...
Kerstkransjes(Dutch Christmas Cookies)
How to Make Kerstkransjes: Put the all dough ingredients into a bowl and mix well with your hands, using your fingers and thumbs to combine the flour and sugar with...
Lussekatter (Swedish Saffron Buns)
Light and fluffy Lussekatter are a fun to make treat for St. Lucia’s Day and beyond. Celebrate the Christmas season with these Swedish Saffron Buns! How to Make Lussekatter: For...
Asturian Corn Cakes
This is a classic dish of traditional Asturian cuisine, forgotten for a long time but rediscovered a few years ago. Round in shape, they are one of the region’s most...
Karelian Pies
Karelian pie has a rye pastry crust that is filled with savory rice pudding. It is usually eaten with a mixture made with hard-boiled eggs and butter. The egg and...