Fufú de Plátano (Banana Fufu)
According to the great Cuban folklore researcher, Don Fernando Ortiz, this dish got it’s nickname (FuFu) during the British domination in Cuba. The typical food of the slaves was boiled...
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Pork Recipes
Discover pork recipes that have a hint of tradition invoked with a sophisticated flair that will leave your pallet tingling with delight!
Bistec de Cerdo Ancebollado (Pork Steak with Onions)
Cuban’s love steak… however because beef is not popular there, they make their steak using pork instead! This dish is a Cuban favorite and a traditional dish to celebrate these Christmas...
Flammekueche (Tarte Flambée)
Flammekueche is a traditional German dish, that is similiar to the Tarte Flambee (onion tart) from France, with a thinly rolled bread dough and is often served with sour cream....
Saxon Mustard Meat
Saxon mustard meat is a real classic from eastern Germany and is mainly served on special occasions since Germans are used to a time when pork and beef were expensive,...
Swabian Raviolis with Fried Onions
Swabian Ravioli was developed during the early 20th Century, when Catholics were fasting for long periods of time. It is said that these ravioli were used to “smuggle” meat into...
Weisswurst Sausage: The Bavarian National Dish
In Bavaria, vela is very popular, so this type of white sausage is very, very popular! Sometimes, they are steamed to keep their colour and to cook them faster. It...
Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut
Ask any German what they want for dinner and they will likely say, “Pork… maybe some Kraut!” Sauerkraut is one of the most popular foods in all of Germany –...
Braunkohl and Bregenwurst
In it’s simpliest form, this dish is a fried sausage served with potatoes and kale… but any German will tell you it is much more than that! The Bregenwurst (sausage)...
Grønkålssuppe med Svineskank (Green Kale Soup with Pork Shank)
This dish is a classic of Danish home cooking. Many believe the Vikings came home to it after their expeditions and it is easy to tell why this dish was...
Vepřo Knedlo Zelo (Pork, Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
Vepřo Knedlo Zelo literally means: Pork, Dumplings, Sauerkraut… three things all Czechs love… and the reason why this is recognized as THE national dish. This dish generally uses pork neck,...
Medister med Stuvet Hvidkål
What started as a “peasant” food is now known all over the country! Cabbage was always something that was readily available and cheap for farmers and poor Danes in the...
Moravský Vrabec (Moravian Sparrow)
Literally translated as Moravian Sparrow, this popular dish is a common main course you can order in almost every traditional Czech restaurant. It originated in the Moravia region and fortunately...
Indbagt Svinemørbrad (Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry)
This dish was inspired by the British Beef Wellington. Instead of beef, Indbagt mørbrad consists of pork tenderloin covered in minced pork. The minced pork is first layered on the rolled-out...
Boller i Karry (Meatballs in Curry Sauce with Rice)
Although you might not associate curry with Danish cuisine, this dish is very popular with the Danes! The Danes are not known for loving spice… but this dish is more...
Hønsekødssupper Med Kød Og Melboller (Chicken Soup with Meat and Dumplings)
What started as a luxurious dish fed only to royals made it’s way down through families and is now very popular with all Danes. It is a soup of chicken stock...
Æbleflæsk (Apple Purée with Smoked Bacon and Onion)
This popular Danish dish is best made in the pan in which you cooked your bacon – simply put in sliced apples and cook them in the bacon fat until...
Grønlangkål med Glaseret Kogt Skinke og Brunede Kartofler
Kale is the perfect food to highlight Danish food because it grows year round in the ordic climate. Kale is used in a lot of Danish dishes, especially green cabbage...
Frikadeller med Brun Sovs, Kartofler og Surt
Frikadeller is an easy, Danish dish that is eaten as street food or consumed in pubs by locals. It is a minced pork meatball with eggs, finely chopped onions, milk,...
Cuban Tamales
The tamale is one of the most popular Cuban dishes to reach America… for good reason! The tamale is made from young corn and is wrapped in the corn husk,...
Masas de Cerdo Frita (Fried Pork Dough)
Pork is a staple in Cuban cuisine, and with this dish… pork is the star! Pork is minced and marinated in lime (or sour orange juice) and a little salt...
Karbonader med Stuvede Grønærter (Fried Meatballs with a Vegetable Stew)
Karbonader, originally inspired by the French crépine, was a great success in the 1950s in Danish kitchens. The dish consists of a flat meatball of minced pork or a mix...
Pelmeni (Dumplings)
Pelmeni are similar to the Italian tortelinis or the Polish pieorgi, but is the Russian version. They are smaller than traditonal pierogi, with a thin dough and raw filling, which...
Pâté Vaudois
While the origins of pâté are unclear, it is in the canton of Vaud where it’s consumed the most! This meat-based, crispy snack can be enjoyed in just a few...
Königsberger Meatballs/ Klopsse
These meatballs originate in the German town of Königsberg in the east of Germany, which is where they got their name. The traditional dish contains meatballs from minced meat, stale...