Cheburek Cheburek has always been one of my favourite after-school snacks, the kind of treat that made even the longest school days worth it. I didn’t grow up making them at home; mine came from the Eastern European store in my neighbourhood. They’d hand it to me in a warm, […]
Central Asian Honey Cake Bakkali Bakkali is a traditional Uyghur cake that is soft, sweet, and full of nutty flavor. The main ingredients are honey, walnuts, eggs, sugar, and flour, and some recipes also include raisins or other dried fruits for extra sweetness. The batter is mixed and baked until […]
Finnish creamy salmon and potato soup Lohikeitto Finnish Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup) is a traditional Finnish classic, cherished for its pure, comforting flavors. This creamy soup combines fresh salmon with potatoes, carrots, and leeks, all gently simmered in a light broth enriched with cream. Seasoned simply with dill, salt, and pepper, lohikeitto […]
Colombian yellow corn, cheese and panela arepas. Arepa Boyacense Arepas Boyacenses are traditional, cheese-filled, sweet yellow corn breads from the Boyacá region of Colombia. Unlike the more neutral, everyday arepas found throughout Colombia, these are slightly sweet and stuffed with fresh cheese, making them both a snack and a side dish […]
Bolivian empanadas Salteñas Salteñas are Bolivian pastries that are somewhere between an empanada and a soup dumpling. What makes them unique is their filling, which combines sweet and savory flavors with a rich, slightly spicy broth and the distinctive taste of ají panca, a mild red chili native to the Andes. When […]
Colombian beef and vegetable soup Sancocho Antioqueño Sancocho is a traditional soup enjoyed across Latin America, known for its hearty combination of meat, vegetables, and starchy root ingredients. The Colombian version is particularly flavorful, typically made with beef, pork, chicken, or a combination of the three. Popular additions include yuca, yams, and plantains, which […]
Colombian potato and chicken soup Ajiaco Ajiaco is a delicious, creamy chicken and potato soup from Bogotá, high up in the Andes Mountains. This hearty soup is perfect for a rainy day and is widely considered the ultimate comfort food in Colombia. What makes Ajiaco unique is the combination of guascas, a South […]
Lúcuma Tiramisu This Andean-inspired dessert is the perfect no-bake pastry to enjoy during the summer. It combines mascarpone cream flavored with Peruvian lúcuma pulp, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder for a decadent yet refreshing treat. Lúcuma is a fruit native to the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia to northern […]
South American style Milanese cutlet Milanesa de carne with Chimichurri Milanesa de carne is a South American classic with strong Italian and Austrian roots. At its core, it is a thin beef cutlet that is breaded and fried until golden and crispy, then served simply with lemon wedges or topped with […]
No-bake cheesecake with passion fruit curd and coconut biscuit crust. Passionfruit No-Bake Cheesecake This easy summer dessert is perfect for dinner parties, casual gatherings, or a sweet treat with afternoon tea. Light, refreshing, and no-bake, it comes together quickly and looks as good as it tastes. The tropical tartness of passion […]
Pupusas Pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador and are beloved across Central America. These stuffed corn cakes, made from masa (corn dough), can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as cheese, beans, pork, or a combination, making them versatile, hearty, and satisfying. Traditionally, they are served with curtido, a lightly […]
Curtido Curtido is a traditional Salvadoran lightly fermented cabbage relish, most commonly served alongside pupusas. It is crunchy, tangy, and slightly spicy, providing a bright contrast to the rich, savory flavors of stuffed corn cakes. Made with shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, and sometimes peppers, curtido is very similar in concept to sauerkraut […]
Chepalgash Chepalgash is a buttery, soft flatbread filled with farmer’s cheese and green onions that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This savory pastry hails from Chechnya, located in the northern Caucasus region, where it has been a staple of local cuisine for generations. Traditionally, chepalgash is served during tea time, often alongside […]
Georgian Cheese Bread Khachapuri Originating from Georgia, this savory pastry is the perfect blend of soft, pillowy bread and molten, stringy cheese. Known as Adjarian Khachapuri, or Adjaruli, this regional variation comes from the coastal region of Adjara along the Black Sea. What makes it unique is its distinctive boat shape, filled with […]
Sfouf Sfouf is a traditional Middle Eastern semolina cake flavored with orange blossom water and lightly tinted with turmeric, which gives it its beautiful vibrant yellow color. Unlike many Western cakes, sfouf is made without eggs, resulting in a tender yet slightly crumbly texture that pairs perfectly with a cup of […]
Sarı Burma Baklava Baklava is one of the most famous desserts of the Mediterranean and Middle East, known for its delicate layers of crisp phyllo pastry, finely chopped nuts, and fragrant syrup. Across the region, countless varieties exist, each with its own shape, filling, and syrup style. Some are cut into […]
Ma’amoul Ma’amoul are delicate Middle Eastern date cookies with a texture similar to shortbread, popular across the Levant. They are traditionally filled with sweet date paste, though pistachio and walnut fillings are also very common. Each filling often has its own distinct shape or pattern so they can be easily identified […]
Custard Baklava Laz Böreği (Paponi) This typical Laz dessert from the Black Sea region of Turkey is very similar to the Greek Galaktoboureko but instead of semonila uses flour and starch to thicken the custard. A particularity of Laz Böreği is that it uses black pepper as a flavouring agent within […]
Turkish Lentil Soup Mercimek Çorbası Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup) is probably the most popular and iconic Turkish soup out there. Served at almost all restaurants in Turkey it the perfect start to any meal. The heartiness of this soup makes it perfect during Ramadan and is a quintessential part […]
Ukrainian cabbage rolls Golubtsi Cabbage rolls are found across the globe with many variation and many names (sarma, dolma, golabki…). In Eastern Europe, Cabbage is an essential part of their cuisine hence cabbage rolls are very popular. Several variations exist in Europe but the main differences are within the sauce. […]