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Apple Tatin
Apple 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...
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...
Guru
How to Make Guru: Thoroughly wash the tripe and removing all excess fat. Cut it into medium sized pieces and put in the pot. Add enough water to just cover...
South Indian Crepes (Masala Dosa)
How to Make Dosa Batter: Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for 4-6 hours. Strain. Process the rice and urad dal mixture in a food processor until...
Mazondo
How to Make Mazondo: Put the cleaned beef heels in a pot. Add enough water to just cover them. Season with 1 tsp salt. Bring to the boil then reduce...
Mufushwa
How to Make Mufushwa: Put the mufushwa in a pot and add water and the bicarbonate of soda. Partly cover the pot and bring the mufushwa to a boil and...
Chimodho
How to Make Chimodho: Preheat the oven to 175℃ fan. Put the buttermilk, oil, and egg into the bowl of your stand mixer; beat with the egg beater until very smooth....
Nhopi (Pumpkin Soup)
How to Make Nhopi: Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and strands of fiber. Peel and chop the flesh, put into a saucepan, and add the water....
Chicken Gango
How to Make Chicken Gango: Boil the gizzards until almost tender and add the chicken feet. Cook until tender. Add the oil and the chicken livers. Stir until browned. Add...
Mupunga Une Dovi (Peanut Butter Rice)
How to Make Mupunga Une Dovi: Cook the rice following the instructions on the packet, omitting the oil. Add 1/2 cup of water and the peanut butter and let it...
Traditional Zimbabwean Okra
How to Make Okra: In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the soda – it should foam up as you add it to the water....
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...
Carne con Papas
This Cuban food is made with pork or beef, with spices, a rich tomato sauce, and cubed potatoes. In some places wine is added and in others beer. It is...
Guava Hats in Syrup
Guava is one of the most internationally known Cuban fruits, along with mango and mamey. It has multiple culinary uses, especially in desserts. How to Make Guava Hats in Syrup:...
Momos
How to Make the Dough for Covering the Momos: In a bowl, nix, the maida, salt, and oil. Then add a little water to make a smooth pliable dough. Cover...
Ajiaco Cubano
Ajiaco is one of the emblematic dishes of Cuban cuisine, both for its flavor and for its cultural value. The wide variety of ingredients included represent the cultural diversity of...
Cuban Flan
Flan de leche is possibly one of the most recognized Cuban desserts in the world. It is exquisite and you definitely need to give it a try. It is prepared...
Bagna CÃ uda
How to Make Bagna Cà uda: The Piemontese usually prepare bagna cà uda in a terracotta dian. It’s usually served in a s-cionfetta, an earthenware pot with embers that keeps it hot,...
Olive all’Ascolana
How to Make Olive all’Ascolana: Put the extra virgin olive oil, minced carrot, onion, and celery in a frying pan and sauté for a few minutes on a medium heat...
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...
Ribollita
How to Make Ribollita: Heat the oven to 400° F. Tear the bread into large pieces and put it on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil...
Sadza
Sadza is the shona word to describe a thickened porridge prepared from any grain and therefore similar to the ugali of Eastern Africa and fufu of West Africa. How to...
Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
Arroz con Leche is a comforting and simple no-fuss dessert that’s guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. How to Make Arroz Con Leche: In medium or large pot over a...