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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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...
Swedish Potato Salad/Färskpotatissalad
Despite the cold climate, Swedish are barbeque fanatics. In sun, rain, or snow we light up our barbeques in backyards or public places. Vegetables, pork, steak, fish, and chicken are...
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...
Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare
This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...
Easy Parmesan Scones Recipe
Parmesan scones are, as the name implies, scones filled and topped with parmesan. These scones use more butter and baking powder (and/or baking soda) as the raising agent rather than...
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...
Cheese & Turmeric Scones
Scones, or round, browned and flavored bread rolls, can be both sweet and savory. These cheese and turmeric scones, as you may have guessed, are great as an appetizer. Or...
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven? Personally, I don’t know anyone who can resist. It can bring people together as they sit at...
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...
Beef Cheeks with Pedro Ximenez
Beef cheeks may not be the most popular beef parts, but they are incredibly delicious, if you know how to prepare them. Introducing this delicious recipe by Pedro Ximenez, published...
