GAVURDAĞI SALAD
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
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Traditional Cuisine
KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR SALAD)
Made quickly and with limited ingredients, it is easy to put together when guests arrive. And that’s exactly where its name comes from. Kisir means limited.
Carrot Tarator /Havuç Tarator
I really think tarator is one of the best appetizer (meze) in Turkish cuisine! Tarator, a word that also changed meaning as it entered Turkish vocabulary, is a yogurt-based salad,...
Kyivskyi Cake (Kyiv Cake)
This legendary Ukrainian cake has been around for almost 100 years old, but its popularity is still growing. The combination of soft sponge layers and airy, crunchy meringue makes the...
Murashnyk (Ant Hill Cake)
Are you searching for a special recipe for a spectacular appearance at a kids’ party? This Ant Hill Cake will impress both adults and children. The simplest form of this...
A Guide to Ukrainian Easter Food & Basket
Time to celebrate the Ukrainian Easter. It is one of the most important Christian holidays, when, in normal times, people treasure its sacred meaning, enjoy the opportunity to get together,...
South Indian Crepes (Masala Dosa)
How to Make Dosa Batter: Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for 4-6 hours. Process the rice and urad dal mixture in a food processor until it...
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...
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....
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...
Bisi Bele Bath (Karnataka-style Bisi Bele Bath)
Prepping and Cooking Dal-Rice: Wash or rinse the dal and rice separately. Then soak for 20 minutes. This step is optional. In the meantime, prep the rest of the ingredients...