Fried rice, like recipes found in many other cultures, was a way to safely make use of left-overs. Recipes for fried rice have been found as early as the Sui Dynasty, around 600 CE. Rice was a mainstay in ChineseRead More →
Chances are if you go to a Chinese Restaurant, you will be given your choice of a fortune or an almond cookie for dessert. In China, Almond Cookies symbolize coins and are believed to bring good fortune. They are oftenRead More →
Ribollita is a Tuscan soup made from beans, vegetables and bread. It was a means to “use up” the vegetables in your garden and stale bread. Basically, any vegetable soup can be used to make ribollita, but a traditional ribollitaRead More →
It has been said you cannot have a birthday party in Brazil without a plate of Brigadeiros! These tasty chocolate confections can be found at shops throughout Brazil, yet they are so easy to make that most families also makeRead More →
Feijoada (fay-ZWAH-da) is often considered the national dish of Brazil. It is a thick stew made with black beans and pork or beef. Traditionally, it used pork trimmings like ears, tail and feet. Most recipes today use higher quality piecesRead More →
Lamington cakes are an Australian treasure. They are squares of yellow sponge cake, which often have a layer of jam or cream in the the center. They are then dipped in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut. Lamingtons are oftenRead More →
Australian meat pies are often called Australia’s national dish. They are hand-sized meat pies containing diced or ground meat and gravy with an assortment of spices. These are served as a meal, but they are also considered a “take along”.Read More →
Everyone has their own idea of comfort food. In Indian, khichuri seems to be a favorite comfort food, especially during the monsoon season. Although favorite khichuri recipes vary from family to family, they all have rice and moong dal (splitRead More →
Coconut Barfi (Nariyal Barfi) is a traditional Indian sweet treat frequently made for festive occasions. It is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. Traditionally, it was made with coconut, sugar and milk, but spices and nuts canRead More →
Although Quiche Loraine had its origins in Germany (“Quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen” which means cake and Loraine is a region in France), it has become one of the true iconic specialties of France. Originally, there was noRead More →
