may the taste be with you
At first glance, Caldo Verde appears unremarkable, but that is deceptive. The ‘green broth’ originates from the Portuguese region of Norte (Região do Norte), which is also where Vinho Verde originates. It is now widespread throughout the country and is…
For many, the hardest part of Boeuf Bourguignon is learning how to spell it. Admittedly, cooking it is no walk in the park either. But if you follow the instructions here, you’re sure to succeed in making this classic French…
So far, we have described two dishes from Switzerland, namely Bernese Rösti and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. In the blog’s tag cloud, a country currently needs at least three recipes to make it onto the list, so we are adding another one…
You won’t find Singapore noodles (Singapore Mei Fun) in Singapore. They originate from Hong Kong, which is a good 2,500 km to the north-east. This is a classic example of a dish that was created through the fusion of different…
We have already described our favourite dal of all, Dal Makhani, here, and it is prepared with whole urad beans (‘maa ki dal’). If you read something about urid instead of urad, this is just another name for the same…
Finnish cuisine is simple and straightforward. Lohikeitto, a soup made with salmon, is no exception. It’s all about the ingredients, each of which must be clearly discernible, resulting in something truly special. Not loud, but quiet. Lohikeitto is the perfect…
Fregola is a small, pearl-like pasta made from durum wheat semolina, about the size of peppercorns, and a Sardinian speciality. It is often sold as ‘Fregula Tostata’ in well-stocked Italian food shops. It is called this because this type of…
The recipes in this blog are primarily written for our NextGens, who are currently studying. A dish like this one is extremely practical, especially if you want to cook for a shared apartment or a large number of guests. The…
Djuvec (pronounced Joo-vetch) is a staple in many Balkan cuisines. It is a rice dish that can be served with or without meat and can be eaten as a main meal or a side dish. The name is derived from…
Fried rice is always a delicious dish, with endless variations. It’s no surprise that it’s a staple in so many national and regional cuisines. We can only shake our heads at all the fuss that was made about it on…
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