Falafel is a Middle Eastern creation but today it has spread to many countries all around the world. These deep-fried chickpea balls are usually served in a sandwich making them a perfect street food. Try this authentic Falafel recipe and you'll see what I'm talking about! Vegan and vegetarian ...
Greek Spinach Pie - Spanakopita
Nobody would argue that Greeks know something about pies. Spanakopita, or a Greek Spinach Pie, is one of their most famous creations. Flaky and crispy phyllo dough layers and a creamy spinach & feta filling. Can it be any better? Lately I am in love with Greek cuisine. I think it didn't ...
Swedish Chocolate Coconut Balls
15 minutes of prep time, 7 simple ingredients, and these Swedish Chocolate Coconut Balls (Chokladbollar) will be ready to pop into your mouth. No baking needed! Everyone has a right to be lazy from time to time. We all work hard and deserve a day off now and then. Not just a do-all-my-chores ...
Carne en su Jugo
Who would have thought that Mexican cuisine is still not fully explored and true culinary gems can be found there! Carne en su Jugo is one of them. Beef and bacon soup with beans, tomatillos, and veggies, garnished with avocado and radishes! Mexican cuisine was always among top 10 most ...
Kataifi - Greek Nut and Honey Pastry Rolls
Nothing will impress your guests more than these Greek nut pastry rolls made with Kataifi dough and drowned in a honey syrup. They look splendid and taste like heaven! Let me start this post by saying that I LOVE grocery shopping. No no, wait a second. It clearly sounds like a huge ...
Vietnamese Egg Rolls
These Vietnamese Egg Rolls are stuffed with ground pork, shrimp, mushrooms, glass noodles, and tons of veggies. Served with a sweet, sour, salty, and spicy Nuoc Cham dipping sauce, they make a great party appetizer! In China they are called spring rolls, in Philippines and Indonesia - lumpia, ...
Chocolate Salami
Chocolate Salami is not a sausage stuffed with chocolate. Sorry if you were looking for it! Instead, this Italian dessert features dark chocolate, cookies, nuts, and a bit of rum mixed together to create a sweet and crunchy perfection. Only 20 minutes of prep and no baking required! Chocolate ...
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas (beans, in fact) make a fantastic side dish. A combination of the mildly sweet coconut milk and spicy pepper goes really great with the rice and beans! Before starting my journey through the world cuisines, I always thought that rice is exclusively an Asian, mostly ...
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner? This Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken is exactly what you need. Cooked in a fragrant Caribbean-style sauce, it is guaranteed to become your favorite! Now I want all vegans and vegetarians reading my blog to close their eyes because my next statement can ...