Bobotie is often called the national dish of South Africa. The recipe was probably brought over by Dutch settlers in the early 1600s. Flavors of South Africa were added to the basic recipe, turning it into the delicious recipe weRead More →
In 1589 British explorer Sir Walter Raleigh brought back potatoes from the Americas. He planted them on his Irish estate, and in no time, they were a mainstay in the Irish culture and cuisine. Shepherd’s Pie is one of thoseRead More →
Soda Bread first appeared on Irish tables in the 1840s when bicarbonate of soda was introduced to Ireland. It quickly became a mainstay in Irish households because the bread does not require proofing time, like yeast breads, and could beRead More →
Beef Stroganoff is a basic Russian comfort food. The first written recipes for this tasty dish appeared in Russian cookbooks in the mid eighteen-hundreds. Stroganoff is believed to have named after the Stroganov family, who were wealthy merchants of that time.Read More →
Chak-Chak is a delightful Russian dessert made from an unleavened dough and after it is fried, it is coated with a sticky, honey glaze. You will find many variations of the spelling of this dessert depending on at area ofRead More →
Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish made with shredded chicken breasts in a cheesy, nutty sauce. Pureed bread cubes help thicken the sauce and the aji amarillo chile paste gives the dish its heat and lovely yellow color.Read More →
Alfajores, Caramel Cookies, are popular throughout South America. There are variations by country, region, even family, but in general, they are two thin shortbread cookies, with a delicious dulce de leche (caramel) center. There is more cornstarch in these cookiesRead More →
Although the word “biscotti” literally translates to the word “cookie” in Italian, around the world biscotti has become associated with a particular type of cookie. The cookie is baked in a loaf pan, then removed, sliced, and baked again, creatingRead More →
Poutine is believed to have gotten its humble beginnings in Quebec in the 1950s. It began as a diner dish becoming a favorite with truck drivers, who began requesting the dish as they drove their rigs from the Atlantic toRead More →
Butter Tarts are often considered the national dessert of Canada. Traditionally, the tarts are filled with a mixture of butter, syrup, sugar, and egg. There is much discussion whether the inclusion of raisins is necessary or not. Also, the degreeRead More →
