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Green beans with feta dressingGreen beans with feta dressing
Simple to prepare yet packed with flavour, these green beans are the perfect accompaniment to lamb, chicken or beef.
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Spring suckling lamb with rosemary polentaSpring suckling lamb with rosemary...
The Italians love a Sunday roast as mush as the rest of the world. Slow roasted until melting and tender, and served with cheesy rosemary polenta, this dish is a great example of why winter is a time...
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Ancient Greek pancakes (tiganites)Ancient Greek pancakes (tiganites)
Some Greeks believe the popular breakfast dish tiganites was the first documented pancake in the world. True or not, with 2,500 years of culinary history, you can be sure they’re delicious.
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Doughnuts with cinnamon sugar (bomboloni)Doughnuts with cinnamon sugar...
A traditional sweet eaten all over Italy, bomboloni can be dusted simply with sugar, filled with vanilla custard or doused in melted chocolate. Whatever your preference, make sure you make more than...
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Chicken afritadaChicken afritada
The rich flavour of afritada, a Spanish-inspired, tomato based chicken stew, belies its wonderful simplicity. Ask your butcher to joint the chicken for you or buy the equivalent weight in thighs,...
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BuffwadaBuffwada
Famous for its snack foods (farsan), these spice-filled potato dumplings are a favourite in the province of Gujarat, north west India. Make your own green chutney from fresh herbs, chilli, lemon juice...
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Apple frittersApple fritters
Macerated in rum and sugar then battered and deep fried to golden deliciousness, this recipe works best with sweeter varieties of red apples such as red delicious, fuji or Jonathon. These are a...
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Potato, cavolo nero and prosciutto croquettesPotato, cavolo nero and...
In the Netherlands you can find croquettes filled with just about everything. Here, chef Geert Elzinga shares one of his favourite recipes. Serve with mayonnaise, aïoli or even tomato chutney.
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Date and walnut cake doughnutsDate and walnut cake doughnuts
These nutty, date-filled doughnuts are the perfect treat to have alongside a cup of tea. Resting time 20 minutes
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Korean fish cake soup (o deng gook)Korean fish cake soup (o deng gook)
Korean fish cakes have a texture similar to firm tofu. If they're not to your liking, substitute with spicy Korean rice cakes (dduk bok ki) instead. You can also serve this soup with a peeled,...
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Lebanese chicken and rice (riz ala’ dajaj)Lebanese chicken and rice (riz ala’...
A traditional Lebanese dish typically served for special occasions, this recipe exemplifies the importance of spices in Lebanese cuisine. The delicately spiced lamb and rice is topped with...
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Peruvian potato and pork stew with peanut sauce (carapulcra)Peruvian potato...
Peruvians love their potatoes as they literally have thousands of varieties to choose from. This recipe uses dried potato with an intense, roast potato flavour. Combined with fruity chilli pastes, this...
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Baked eggplant with haloumi and kasseri (pseftomousakas)Baked eggplant with...
Sometimes referred to as "fake" moussaka due to the omission of meat and potatoes, this recipe is a great vegetarian dish that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
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Vegetable and lentil soupVegetable and lentil soup
A staple of the Moroccan diet, lentils are widely used in many different dishes. This vegetarian lentil soup is a hearty meal in itself, but you could also add chicken or beef, if desired.
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Pork medallions in mustard saucePork medallions in mustard sauce
Pork is a popular meat for Poles and this recipe is a modern take on a traditional classic. You could also use pork chops for this recipe, just adjust the cooking times accordingly.
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Garlic soup (sopa de ajo)Garlic soup (sopa de ajo)
Traditionally a peasant dish, sopa de ajo originated in the Castilla-Leon region of Spain to help combat the cold winter. This soup is an excellent example of how a few simple ingredients can make the...
View ArticleSeafood soup (parihuela)
Fragrant, spicy and loaded with seafood, parihuela is Peru’s answer to bouillabaisse. Don’t be tempted to omit the Peruvian chillies and paste from the recipe, as they lend unique and extremely fruity...
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Spicy Lebanese potatoes (batata harra)Spicy Lebanese potatoes (batata harra)
These Lebanese potatoes cast the baked spud in a whole new light. Crisp, spicy and fresh, they are the star of the show and should have their own accompaniments rather than being one themselves.
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Caramel meringue with custard sauce (canonigo)Caramel meringue with custard...
With its soft, fluffy meringue and sweet custard sauce, canonigo is a Filipino take on the French ile flotante, and it’s every bit tempting. The addition of caramel elevates this Filipino favourite to...
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Salted chocolate and walnut tartSalted chocolate and walnut tart
The Dutch are famous for being chocolate lovers and this tart is a good example of why. Decadent, salted dark chocolate and double cream filling, and cacao-laced sweet pastry with a walnut praline to...
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