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Kenyan Beef Samosas
The fried savory pie known as samosa is popular in the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan. It can be filled simply with vegetables or with a veggie and meat...
Kenyan Chapati (Flatbread)
Kenya is home to a significant Indian minority as Indians migrated to Kenya following the creation of the British East Africa Protectorate in 1895. Indians brought with them their beautiful and delicious...
Risotto with Italian Veal Sausage, Taleggio & Frangelico
This is a gourmet risotto recipe with Italian veal sausage, taleggio cheese and Frangelico, an Italian herb-flavored liqueur. It’s incredibly delicious though some of the ingredients might be difficult to...
Halibut w/ Honey-Soused Vegetables & Avocado Purée
Halibut works well with this dish, but the garnishes are very versatile and would work with most fish, especially Seabass or Turbot. The marinade is a great recipe and works...
Pork Cutlet w/ Crushed Garden Peas & Red Pepper Relish
This is a delicious pork cutlet recipe by Chef Gerald Mirey. It’s an easy recipe to follow, with the exception of the jus (sauce), which is rather sophisticated. While the...
Wild Mushroom Salad with Frisée & Anchovy Vinaigrette
This is a delicious wild mushroom salad with frisée, which can be replaced with other bitter greens, topped with a tangy anchovy-based vinaigrette. Healthy, light, and full of flavors. Enjoy!...
Grilled Beef Tongue with Garlic Butter & Shoyu
Beef tongue is a delicacy in Japanese cuisine and can be prepared in many different ways: grilled in thickly or thinly sliced cuts. It can also be eaten rare, when...
Greek Octopus Recipe by Chef Anthony Theocaropoulos
Related: Greek Grilled Octopus with Lemon SauceRelated: Greek Octopus Wrap (Octopus Souvlaki)Related: Greek Sweet Peas with Octopus (Arakas Laderos)Related: Grilled Octopus with Roasted PotatoesRelated: Greek Octopus with Black Eyed Peas
Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...
Ecuadorian Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche is a staple seafood dish in many Latin American countries, though most people associate it with Peruvian food. However, don’t confuse Ecuadorian ceviche with the Peruvian or Mexican versions: it’s more like a soup...
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...
Gazpiche
This creative dish presented by Chef Alejandra Espinoza combines a traditional Spanish gazpacho with classic Ecuadorian ceviche, which typically has a red, tomato-based broth. We’ve substituted smoked watermelon for the...
Pachamanca Clasica
Pachamanca is traditional Peruvian dish that’s cooked underground with the help of hot stones. Red meat, lamb, pork, cuy (Peruvian guinea pig), and chicken are cooked together along with potatoes,...
Mallard Duck Breast with Rhubarb, Fennel and Honey
This is a delicious duck breast recipe shared by Chef Kevin Adey. The original recipe makes use of mallard duck breast, mallard being wild ducks. Mallards have a more gamey...
Tomato-Braised Abalone With Farinata
Abalone is one of the most expensive shellfish in the world, with prices up to $50 (USD) per single shell. Abalone tastes naturally buttery and salty, with a texture similar to...
Tiropita – Traditional Greek Cheese Pie
Tiropita, commonly referred to as Greek cheese pie, is a popular dish in Greece and is eaten for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Although this dish is relatively easy to make,...
Vegan Sushi Burger
This is not your normal burger! It’s a sushi burger! Layers of avocado, cabbage, watercress and teriyaki tofu drizzled with a siracha mayonnaise and sandwiched between sushi rice! Just so...
Avocado & Crab Napoleon
This is a super delicious seafood recipe provided by Chef Ronen Skinezes, an Israeli-born chef with deep Mediterranean roots. Enjoy!
Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These apricot jam thumbprint cookies are among the simplest to make. Though simple, however, they are particularly delicate, soft, and delicious. The sweet-sour apricot jam completes this dessert, enhancing its...
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...
The Best Greek Chicken Pie by Rick Stein
This sensational Greek chicken pie was discovered by Rick Stein in a mountain village in the Zagori region of Greece. It has become one of the most popular chicken pie...
Swedish Pan-fried Pork Belly with Onion Sauce/ Fläsk med löksås
Pan-fried pork belly with onion sauce is a Swedish classic dish and a true autumn and winter favorite. This is a very old dish, passed down through generations and is...
Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)
Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...
