Recipes from Around the World

Chacarero is a Chilean sandwich containing beef or pork with a combination of green beans, tomatoes, and spicy green chilis served in a soft roll. Typically served in a fuentes de soda or schoperias, the Chilean equivalents to a diner, with a cold beer they are one of the most popular fast foods in the …

Caraotas Negras, or black beans, are a staple dish in Venezuelan cuisine. Typically cooked on the stove with onions, peppers, garlic, and other spices, they are served as an accompaniment to many Venezuelan dishes, including soups, arepas, and the national dish, Pabellón Criollo. Caraotas Negras are also known as Venezuelan Beans or Criollo Caviar and …

Tantuni is a Turkish street food consisting of marinated beef or lamb, fresh vegetables, and a sauce served in a savory, crispy flatbread. Using onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and parsley, the spicy wrap is considered to be a healthier fast food option in Turkey and is popular across the country. Tantuni is often referred to …

Hogao is a versatile Colombian condiment that is used in a variety of different Colombian dishes. The sauce is a Spanish-style sofrito, traditionally made with green onions and tomatoes with a savory and slightly tangy taste. Hogao is served with many different sides, from arepas to rice and beans. Origin and Cultural Significance Originally from …

Gỏi Cuốn Chay is a Vietnamese summer roll consisting of lettuce, mushrooms or tofu, carrots, thin rice noodles and herbs like mint and cilantro all wrapped in translucent rice paper. It contains no meat or seafood and is served with a peanut sauce or fish sauce condiment. ‘Gỏi’ translates to bundle or wrap. ‘Cuốn’ translates to …

Pite Me Mish, also known as Byrek Me Mish, is a traditional Albanian savory pie made with a mixture of minced meat, onions, paprika, and herbs encased in layers of filo pastry. Pite Me Mish is considered one of Albania’s staple dishes. Pite Me Mish is created by simmering the minced meat, onions, and herbs …

Odeng, a popular South Korean dish, is a savory snack consisting of fish cakes, a local broth and umami. Also known as Eomuk or Oden, Odeng is made by adding fishcakes on bamboo sticks to a spicy seafood broth and is a street food staple and comfort food. Traditionally made with corvina or cuttlefish, the …

A bisque is a classic French soup. It is different from many soups because of its thickened creamy consistency. It contains typical soup ingredients such as vegetables, herbs and spices plus shellfish. The cream is added near the end of the cooking time. Some bisques contain alcohol like brandy, cognac or wine. While the word …

Pizza Capricciosa is a style of Italian pizza which is an ordinary pizza dough with a margherita sauce base which is topped with mozzeralla cheese, mushrooms, ham, artichokes and black olives. It is drizzled generously with oil before baking. ‘Capricciosa’ is the Italian word for capricious, meaning random or changeable, therefore the toppings on Pizza …

Mercimek Köftesi is a traditional lentil dish from Turkey consisting of red lentils, fine bulgur wheat, onions, tomato paste, red pepper paste, spices and herbs. The lentils are boiled first and when they are done cooking, the fine bulgur is added to the still hot lentils where it absorbs the remaining lentil water. The lentils …

Olla de carne is a Costa Rican hearty stew composed of beef ribs, squash, corn, sweet potato, chayote, and a handful of herbs and spices. It is commonly served with a side of white rice and flour tortillas. Literally translated as a pot of meat, olla de carne is traditionally slow-cooked over an open flame for …

Molokhia is a traditional Egyptian soup made with molokhia leaves. The soup also contains seasonings like garlic and cilantro, spices and a protein source which can include chicken, beef, lamb, game meats like rabbit or seafood. Usually, the protein is cooked first and the broth from the meat is then used to cook the molokhia …

Kiribath is a traditional Sri Lankan rice dish consisting of a simple combination of rice, coconut milk and salt. It can sometimes contain spices if a stronger flavor and fragrance is desired. It is prepared by mixing cooked rice with coconut milk and salt while the rice is still warm. The mixture has a thick …

Hawawshi is a hearty Egyptian dish consisting of ground meat flavored with herbs and spices, served between two layers of golden, crispy pita bread. Traditionally made using a combination of ground beef, onions, peppers, and fresh herbs, Hawawshi is Egypt’s answer to a hamburger. Traditionally found in houses across the country, Hawawshi is also a …

Dal Bhat is a hearty Nepalese stew created from steamed rice and lentils, alongside other local spices including, garlic, onion, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and chillies or chilli powder. The dish is considered to be the official dish of Nepal. Traditionally, the rice is served in the middle of the dish with the lentil stew and …

Sancocho is a soup made using many ingredients which includes, meat, vegetables, herbs, seasonings and root vegetables. It is eaten regularly in many Latin American and Spanish Caribbean countries including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Trinidad. Some common meats used in its preparation include beef, pork, chicken and …

Sundubu Jjigae is a traditional stew from South Korea consisting of soft tofu cooked in a flavorful spicy broth. The broth usually contains anchovies, kelp and gochugaru or gochujang. Additionally it contains various vegetables and proteins, these vary by personal taste. The vegetables are sauteed then the spices and other base ingredients such as the …

Tong sui is a sweet soup from China, made with sugar, beans, milk, and fruits. The name of this dish translates to sugar water in Cantonese. Nuts or seeds may also be added to tong sui, either ground into a paste or added whole. Modern recipes also include tapioca pearls, which are particularly popular with …