This Chilean Corn, Chicken, and Beef pie, called Pastel De Choclo, also features olives, raisins, and boiled eggs. A perfect comforting and filling dinner! My last virtual visit to South America was a huge success. I made this Peruvian Chicken and you, my dear readers, liked it a lot. What's ...
Caribbean Curried Chicken Salad
This Curried Chicken Salad comes from the small Caribbean island country Antigua and Barbuda. It features pineapple, raisins, mango chutney, and is served on lettuce leaves. A perfect appetizer for impressing your guests! Do you know how many countries there are in the world? Don't start ...
Chinese Breakfast – Breakfast Around the World #7
Hey there! When I started this blog, I set myself a mission to recreate as many traditional breakfasts from all around the world as possible. Many people skip the breakfast, but in my opinion it is the most important meal of the day. Your body and brain need some fuel to start moving for God’s sake! ...
Chinese Pork and Shrimp Rice Porridge (Jook or Congee)
This Chinese Pork and Shrimp Rice Porridge, called Jook or Congee, is creamy and filling. Perfect for any meal of the day! I have said it countless times before and I am going to say it again - breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Breakfast is absolutely sacred to me, and I never miss ...
Youtiao - Traditional Chinese Crullers
Youtiao are traditional Chinese crullers / breadsticks / doughnuts / oil sticks. They have plenty of names! Basically, it's fried dough served either alone or with a cup of warm soy milk for dipping. It is believed that the famous Spanish Churros were inspired by this Chinese creation! When I ...
Loukoumades - Greek Honey and Walnut Balls
Loukoumades are traditional Greek Honey Balls made with fried dough and sometimes called Greek donuts. Sprinkled with walnuts and cinnamon, and drizzled with honey, these cuties make a perfect bite-size dessert! Greece is one of my most favorite countries to cook from. There is something ...
Lebanese Beef Shawarma with Tarator Sauce
This Lebanese Beef Shawarma features tender meat, veggies, and a magical tahini based Tarator sauce. Perfect healthy on the go meal! I am always excited to feature a new country on the blog. The feeling of exploring a new cuisine is fantastic! You can call me a world cuisine addict, because I ...
3 Refreshing Aguas Frescas to Beat the Heat
These refreshing Mexican Aguas Frescas are guaranteed to help you beat the heat. Strawberry-watermelon, pineapple-vanilla, and cucumber-mint. Pick the one you like or try all of them! In my last post I told you about my secret recipe for beating the heat - the wonderful cold beet soup. While ...
Cold Beet Soup - Summer Borscht
A big summer hit in Lithuania, this Cold Beet Soup aka Cold Borscht aka Summer Borscht is guaranteed to freshen you up on a hot day. Plus, it's really easy and quick to make! That feeling when you don't know what to eat during blazing hot summer days. Is it familiar to you? You are actually ...