Ugali (East African Cornmeal)
Ugali is undoubtedly the national food of Kenya. It resembles Italian polenta and it is an ubiquitous side dish on every Kenyan menu. Beef stew, roast meat, fried fish, vegetarian...
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Asian White Rice Recipe
Sticky rice is commonly eaten in many parts of Asia. In Thailand it is formed into little bite sized portions in the diners hand and then used to pick up...
Creamy Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is one of those items that everyone and their dog has a recipe for. This of course is the best version (haha), it is my version. I find avocado...
French Mashed Potatoes: Paris Mash
This French mashed potatoes recipe was provided by French-born Chef Guillaume Brahimi and it can be also be found in his cookbook Guillaume: Food for Friends.
Polenta Recipe by Chef Thomas Wenger
Polenta is one of those things I despised as a child and only really got to appreciate when I became a chef. Polenta is a great alternative to pasta, rice...
Akoumé
Akoumé is a staple food in Togo and it’s a huge part of the local culinary heritage. It’s served as a side dish with stews, sauces and other traditional dishes....
Oven-Baked Greek Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce (Gigantes Plaki)
Greek comfort food at its best – this traditional Greek giant beans dish is cooked in a rich tomato and veggie sauce and it’s full of Mediterranean flavors: garlic, onions...
Swedish Potato Salad/Färskpotatissalad
Despite the cold climate, Swedish are barbeque fanatics. In sun, rain, or snow we light up our barbeques in backyards or public places. Vegetables, pork, steak, fish, and chicken are...
Gavurdağı 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...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Red Cabbage Castillian Style (Lombarda de Navidad)
Red cabbage has been a popular dish around Christmas time in Spain ever since historical times when cabbage would come in plentiful supply just before the festive season. That’s what...
Guineos en Escabeche (Pickled Bananas)
Guineos en Escabeche, a pickled green banana delicacy, is a favorite among Puerto Ricans and is typically served during special occasions such as Christmas and other significant events. However, it...
Pasteles de Arroz (Rice Pasteles)
Pasteles de arroz is a delicious Puerto Rican Christmas dish, similar to Mexican tamales, yet uniquely tasty. The ingredients are easy to get a hold of and even though there...
Brazilian Farofa with Eggs and Bacon
Farofa is one of the most popular side dishes in Brazil, and you’ll find it accompanying servings of fish, chicken, or meat. It’s made by frying manioc (i.e., cassava) flour...
Mollejas en Escabeche (Pickled Gizzards)
Mollejas en Escabeche is a traditional dish prepared in Puerto Rico during the festive season. This dish offers several variations; the meat can be replaced with fish or entirely substituted...
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...
Belgian “French” Fries with Mayonnaise
Contrary to what you might think, French fries are in fact… Belgian! The misnomer “French” fries came as a result of a misunderstanding when the British mistook French-speaking Walloons for...
Flemish Asparagus
It’s the beginning of asparagus season once again, which means it’s time to show this nutritious and delicious vegetable the love it deserves! Doing so isn’t difficult, we just need...
Yuca con Mojo
Yuca con Mojo is a tasty traditional Cuban food with African origins. Yuca root, also known as cassava root, is easy to prepare and offers a high nutritional value, though...
Arroz con Frijoles Negros (Rice and Black Beans)
This recipe for rice and black beans takes us on a gastronomical journey to Cuba! Rice and black beans are a must-have side dish in Cuban cuisine and are often...
Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Rice & Black Beans)
Moros y Cristianos is a traditional Cuban dish made with black beans and rice and it’s often enjoyed alongside a meaty main course or on its own as a delicious...
Tuwo Shinkafa
Tuwo shinkafa is a dish unique to Niger and northern Nigeria. It consists of rice flour or soft, short-grained rice, and water. The ingredients are combined and cooked, mashed, and...
Spiced Beef Salad with Chimichurri
This is a professional butcher’s spin on a summer salad by Ray Rastelli, Jr., the co-founder of Rastelli Foods Group, a word-class provider of products, including top-quality meats and seafood. This...
Garri (Eba)
Garri (aka “eba”) is a Nigerian staple side dish consisting of roasted cassava flour cooked in hot water until it turns to a soft paste that tastes great dipped in...