Spanish Cold Almond & Garlic Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Ajo Blanco is a popular chilled Spanish soup made with almonds, garlic, bread, and olive oil. Perfect for hot summer days! Ingredients 3 slices (about 3 oz. or 100g) crustless white bread 9 oz. (250g) blanched almonds , plus more for garnish…
Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes
Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes (Papas Arrugadas) is a traditional Canarian potato side dish which is a perfect accompaniment to any meal! Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680g) small new potatoes , skin-on 1/2 cup coarse sea salt Mojo Rojo sauce (optional) Mojo Verde sauce (optional) Instructions View…
German Potato Pancakes
German Potato Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: German Potato Pancakes are an ultimate comfort food. I served them both with sweet (applesauce) and savory (sour cream) toppings! Ingredients For the pancakes: 8 potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb or 1.6kg) 2 large eggs , separated 1 large onion , finely chopped 2 tablespoons…
Hungarian Potato Dumplings
Hungarian Potato Dumplings Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These Hungarian Potato Dumplings (Shlishkes) are made with mashed potatoes and covered with buttered bread crumbs. A perfect side dish! Ingredients kosher salt 3 lb (1350g) potatoes , unpeeled, scrubbed 1 egg , lightly beaten yolk of 1 egg , lightly beaten 2 1/2 cups…
Turkish Rice Pudding
Turkish Rice Pudding Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This traditional Turkish Rice Pudding (Sutlac) is creamy, rich, and melts in your mouth. A perfect dessert for any time of the day! Ingredients 1/2 cup short-grain rice 2 cups water 4 1/4 cups whole milk , divided 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar…
Kataifi – Greek Nut and Honey Pastry Rolls
Kataifi – Greek Nut and Honey Pastry Rolls Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 20 rolls This Greek dessert called Kataifi is filled with nuts and soaked in the honey syrup. It is perfect for impressing the guests! Ingredients 1 package Kataifi dough (1lb or 450-500g)…
Che Chuoi – Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding
Che Chuoi – Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 This delightful traditional Vietnamese banana tapioca pudding called Che Chuoi can warm you up on cold mornings as well as refresh on a hot summer day! Ingredients ½ cup (100g) tapioca pearls 14 oz…
Mexican Rice Pudding
Mexican Rice Pudding Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 5 mins Serves: 8 This Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) is creamy, sweet and easy to make. Sprinkled with cinnamon and raisins! Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 2 inches (5cm) lime zest 1 cup rice 1 quart…
Authentic Falafel
Authentic Falafel Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Wondering how to make falafel at home? Check out our comprehensive guide on this Middle Eastern appetizer + the authentic recipe! Ingredients For the falafel balls: 1¼ cups (250g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained well ½ cup (80g) finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed…
Swedish Chocolate Coconut Balls
Swedish Chocolate Coconut Balls Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 20 balls These Swedish Chocolate Coconut balls are perfect for lazy days. They are no-bake and require only 15 minutes to make! Ingredients ½ cup (110g) butter, room temperature 1 cup (200g) sugar 3 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon vanilla…
Greek Spinach Pie
Greek Spinach Pie Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes Serves: 8 This delightful Greek spinach pie, called Spanakopita, is packed with spinach and feta cheese filling between flaky phyllo dough layers! Ingredients For the filling: 2 lb (900g) spinach small bunch of dill small bunch…
Creamy Pesto Lasagna
Creamy Pesto Lasagna Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes Serves: 6 This creamy and cheesy pesto lasagna will blow your mind. You will be screaming “Mamma mia” after tasting it! Ingredients For the Pesto: 3 cups packed (3 oz or 90-100g) fresh basil leaves 3 small garlic…