Caraway and potato breadCaraway and potato bread
In the Netherlands, bread can form the backbone of a meal. This caraway bread features a dense, milky dough made with mashed potato. The caraway seeds add gentle hint of spice.
View ArticleMapo tofuMapo tofu
Originating in Sichuan province, this fiery dish of pork, silken tofu and chilli bean paste is the perfect antidote to a cold winter's night. Serve with steamed Asian greens for a complete meal. If you...
View ArticleDouble fried plantain, mozzarella and jam sandwich (aborrajados)Double fried...
A Columbian treat that sits on the fence as both a savoury and sweet snack, oborrajados are a serious snack for those with a bent for the best of deep-fried food. The combination of plantain, cheese...
View ArticleQuinoa risottoQuinoa risotto
Lauded as an Aztec super food, quinoa can now be found in many supermarkets and health food stores. In this recipe, the quinoa is cooked "risotto-style", which produces a soft and creamy result,...
View ArticleGhanaian drop doughnutsGhanaian drop doughnuts
Coarser sanding sugar is reminiscent of the beaches of Ghana, where these doughnuts are commonly found, but you can use any sugar you like, or serve with tropical fruit jam.
View ArticleMoroccan green pea dipMoroccan green pea dip
Sydney chef Hassan M’Souli shares his recipe for a traditional Northern Moroccan dip using dried green peas and harissa. Serve warm with Moroccan flat bread or crusty bread.
View ArticleQuick kimchiQuick kimchi
While the majority of kimchi is left to ferment for months and possibly years, this kimchi recipe is a notable exception as it can be eaten right away. It’s briefly dipped in salt and sometimes...
View ArticleChicken soup with ricotta dumplings (vori vori de pollo)Chicken soup with...
A popular dish in Paraguayan gastronomy, vori vori are small, cornmeal flour and ricotta dumplings cooked in a rich chicken broth.
View ArticleVenezuelan arepasVenezuelan arepas
In Venezuela, arepas often take the place of bread and are eaten throughout the entire day. Arepas can be topped with butter and your preferred spread, served with eggs or filled and eaten like a...
View ArticlePears baked with white wine, almonds and amarettoPears baked with white wine,...
An easy dessert that’s best suited to ripe, in season pears. The white wine and amaretto add a level of luxury to this adult dessert. If you prefer, replace the amaretto with your favourite liqueur or...
View ArticleChicken and paprika pancakesChicken and paprika pancakes
A staple of the Dutch diet, pancakes can be found in all shapes and sizes in the Netherlands. This savoury recipe is a great prepare ahead dish that you can simply heat when ready to serve. Leftover...
View ArticleChocolate pancakes (three in the pan)Chocolate pancakes (three in the pan)
Three in the pan is a traditional mini pancake cooked, as the name suggests, by putting three separate dollops of batter in one large pan. Traditionally, they're filled with raisins, currants and...
View ArticleSnowballs (sneeuwballen)Snowballs (sneeuwballen)
Dutch people love their sweets and with good reason. These snowballs are a textural delight. Pillows of meringue give way to a smooth vanilla custard dusted with hazelnut praline...
View ArticlePolish spiced honey bread (piernik)Polish spiced honey bread (piernik)
A popular dessert or snack in Poland, piernik lies somewhere between a sweet bread and a dense cake. Scented with honey, caramelised sugar and mixed spice, these gems make a great accompaniment to just...
View ArticleWatermelon sour soup (sinigang sa pakwan)Watermelon sour soup (sinigang sa...
From the Pampanga region of the Philippines comes this sour soup with a watermelon twist. For something different, ask your butcher to corn the beef brisket for you. But don’t use silverside, the beef...
View ArticleSweet semolina filo pie (bougatsa)Sweet semolina filo pie (bougatsa)
Bougatsa is, arguably, one of Greece’s greatest gifts to the culinary world. Layers of buttered filo encase a sweet semolina custard, which is baked into a golden flaky pie. Dusted with icing sugar and...
View ArticleSpicy Korean noodles with cucumber and egg (bibim guksu)Spicy Korean noodles...
Made with thin, wheat flour noodles called so-myeon, bibim guksu is easy to prepare, extremely tasty and especially popular during the summer months in Korea. Adjust the chilli to suit your taste and...
View ArticleCauliflower kapamaCauliflower kapama
Simple and easy to prepare, this braised tomato and cauliflower dish is great served as a stand alone starter or as side to a main meal.
View ArticleSizzling pig’s ears (sisig)Sizzling pig’s ears (sisig)
One of the Philippines' more decadent beer accompaniments, sisig is a spicy mix of braised and charred pig's ears, pork belly and chicken liver, topped with crisp pork crackling.Resting time 15 minutes
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