These Greek Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes) usually appear at weddings, birthdays, or various holidays such as Christmas, Easter and other. They are melt-in-your-mouth tender, buttery, with a hint of brandy and cloves. Oh and these beauties are stuffed with pistachios! A few days ago I got an ...
Traditional Puerto Rican Eggnog (Coquito)
Learn how to make Coquito (the famous Puerto Rican eggnog) and make your Christmas or any other holiday unforgettable. This rich, sweet, and creamy drink, made with rum, will warm you from the inside out! Every nation has their own Christmas table traditions. Ours in Lithuania are: making ...
Sauerbraten - German Pot Roast
Sauerbraten, also known as German pot roast, is a signature dish of this European country. The fork-tender beef, drowned in a velvety sweet & sour gravy, is usually served on special occasions such as Christmas but can be enjoyed anytime you want. Despite the fact that Christmas is still ...
Italian Christmas Cookies with Figs & Walnuts
Filled with figs, walnuts, raisins, rum, and other goodness, these Italian Christmas Cookies (Cuccidati) are traditionally made on various holidays with Christmas being the peak season but they are perfect any time of the year! I am very very happy today, guys. You know why? Drumroll, ...
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Filled with shrimp, pork, noodles, and veggies, and rolled into rice paper rounds, these Vietnamese Spring Rolls are fresh and require no frying whatsoever. Served with the amazing peanut sauce on the side! Remember these Vietnamese Egg Rolls I made some time ago? While they were ...
Aloo Tikki - Indian Mashed Potato Patties
These mashed potato patties come from India and are called Aloo Tikki. Filled with quinoa and flavored with plenty of spices, this Indian street food is usually served with chickpea curry, yogurt, and sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys! There are thousands of different vegetables grown in the ...
Chicken Macaroni Salad Filipino Style
Filipino Macaroni Salad is the exotic version of the well-known macaroni salad. This Asian creation includes condensed milk, raisins, pineapple, cheese, and more! If you are a die-hard Pinterest fan, just like me, you have probably seen loads of macaroni salad recipes there. The explanation ...
Beef Caldereta
Beef Caldereta is a classic Filipino stew and it's awesome. Made with beef, tomato and soy sauces, red wine, and a ton of veggies, this dish also features one secret ingredient you haven't ever (most probably) used in your stews. Liver pâté! Do you know that Radiohead song where Tom Yorke ...
Jamaican Curry Chicken
If you want to fill your kitchen with Caribbean flavors, this Jamaican Curry Chicken is a perfect choice. Spicy and comforting, this dish is a sure winner! Ah, Jamaica, you continue to impress me. I have always imagined you as a true paradise on earth, as the country of the tastiest rum and ...