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Traditional Olivier (Olivye) Salad

Olivier salad is one of the most iconic holiday dishes across Eastern Europe and a staple at countless Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian family gatherings, especially during Christmas, Easter, and New...

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April 14, 2022

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Thai Green Papaya Salad

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Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia....

David Thompson

March 22, 2022

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Jamaican Beef Rib Stew

This dish is a celebration of robust spices, tender beef, and the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean. From the first aromatic whiff to the last satisfying bite, this stew...

Del Sneddon

March 2, 2022

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Apple Tarte Tatin

Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...

JeanBaptiste Lucas

February 23, 2022

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Choux Au Craquelin

Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...

JeanBaptiste Lucas

February 8, 2022

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All about Abalone (Taste, Price, How to Cook)

What does Abalone Taste Like Abalone is widely known as being one of the most expensive shellfish in the world. The naturally buttery and salty taste, thanks to the seawater...

Andy Cheng

February 8, 2022

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Arroz Imperial

While a special event or gathering will have most people scrambling for ideas for what food to serve, the Cuban people already have an answer: Arroz Imperial, also known in...

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January 20, 2022

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Ajiaco Cubano

Ajiaco is a signature traditional dish of Cuban cuisine. The rich flavor and variety of nutritious ingredients speak to the ethnic diversity and prosperity of the nation itself. This is...

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January 20, 2022

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Dutch Rollade

A very popular Dutch Christmas dish is rollade, a rolled pork dish cooked in the oven and served in thin slices with a thick gravy and/or cranberry sauce. Rollade can also...

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December 20, 2021

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Appelmoes (Dutch Applesauce)

The Dutch love eating applesauce (or appelmoes as they call it) as a condiment with their main course. It’s very much part of the everyday family meal in Holland.

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December 19, 2021

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Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)

Whether it’s a family dinner or a party buffet, you’ll find that Ensalada de Papa is the most loved side dish on the Puerto Rican Christmas table. Hearty and smooth...

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December 17, 2021

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Borrego Assado

This delicious roast lamb dish is one of Portugal’s most beloved Christmas meat dishes. It boasts the lovely savory flavor of lamb meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic and the sophistication...

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December 17, 2021

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Salpicão de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)

This easy chicken salad recipe originating from Brazil is so quick to prepare and super delicious. It’s such a versatile dish that the Brazilians like to make for Christmas, because...

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December 17, 2021

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Mixiotes de Pollo (Chicken Mixiotes)

Mixiotes de Pollo is a traditional Mexican dish that dates to pre-Hispanic times and it especially popular at Christmas. While chicken (i.e. pollo) is a favorite filling, mixiotes can actually...

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December 17, 2021

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Hake in Green Sauce (Merluza a la Koskera)

Tonight’s dinner dish is the delicious Merluza a la Koskera, better known as hake in green sauce. Originally from the Basque region of Spain, Koskera hake is one of those traditional...

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December 17, 2021

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Bacalhau da Consoada

Bacalhau da Consoada, the Christmas Eve cod, holds a profound place in Portuguese Christmas customs and food. Crafted with salted and dried cod (bacalhau), a culinary staple ingrained in Portuguese...

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December 17, 2021

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Cochinillo Asado (Roasted Suckling Pig)

Cochinillo Asado is a timeless dish, that has been a part of Spain’s Christmas culinary tradition since medieval times. It’s typically made using a suckling pig is a pig that...

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December 17, 2021

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Cod Ajoarriero Style

Celebrating Christmas in Spain, means you’ll be served fish in some form or another, as per tradition. One of the most popular and delicious fish dishes is this stew made...

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December 17, 2021

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Chicharron de Cadiz

Chicharron de Cadiz is an delicious pork appetizer popular in southern Spain region of Cadiz, where it always finds a place on the Christmas dinner table. It isn’t in itself...

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December 17, 2021

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Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

Some people think of Coquito as a Puerto Rican copy of the popular British eggnog. And while some recipes for coquito nowadays include egg yolks, giving them more of a...

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December 17, 2021

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Sylta

Sylta is a type of meat hash, mostly eaten these days by the older generation. It is made with meat from the head of a calf or pig, that has been...

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December 16, 2021

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Bacalhau com Broa

Bacalhau com Broa serves as the go-to winter dish for warming up during the colder months in Portugal. Frequently served for Christmas in Portugal, it aligns with the region’s longstanding...

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December 16, 2021

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Rosolli (Finish Beet Herring Salad)

No Finnish Christmas feast is complete without a beet herring salad on the table. Its tart and savory flavors and medley of textures works amazingly well with main dishes like...

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December 16, 2021

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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...

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December 16, 2021

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