Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Potato Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings) Potato Gnocchi are traditional Italian dumplings or dumpling-style pasta made with potatoes and flour. There are versions that with fillings like cheese or pesto, but we are taking a look at the classic simple potato gnocchi today. Although this is very easy to make, it can take some time, so …
How to make Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables) Giardiniera is Italian for. ” from the garden”. It is also called Sottaceti – “under vinegar” commonly denoting pickled foods.
Shakshouka with Paneer (Paneer Shakshuka) Shakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in tomato sauce with peppers, onion and garlic, and spices. It is notably a staple food in North Africa. I have shared the original version of Shakshuka as well as the Ful medames Shakshouka earlier, both delicious ,heartwarming comfort foods and brunch-type-of recipes. …
Eggplant Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) Eggplant Parmigiana is one of those classic comfort Italian dishes, made with baked Eggplant, cheese and Marinara sauce. The fried eggplant dish is a great vegetarian substitute for your hearty meat dishes and in fact, is the main dish. Serve along with side dishes like grilled veggies, garlic bread, or meatballs! I …
Chicken Doner Kebab Wrap I love wraps! It’s one of my favourite things to eat at any time. Whenever I go out (for eats) with my sister or cousins, I usually end up getting a wrap of some sort. There’s something about warm pita bread and, hot-spicy-creamy fillings that make me happy! It’s mess-free too …
Black Rice Salad – Discovering the forbidden. Venere Rice or Venus Black Rice is a variety of Italian whole-grain and aromatic rice. Named after the goddess of Love, Venus: It is a medium-grain Italian rice that is known for its natural ebony and rust coloured grains and its pleasing aroma. The aroma while cooking is …
Mushroom Risotto – Risotto ai Funghi – This Italian Creamed rice dish has many takers. Bite after creamy bite is something that you enjoy slowly, taking in the scent, loving the slight bite to the smooth buttery, rice. Pure comfort! Not the prettiest thing on a plate, but it’s so good , Who cares! Recently, …
Another one of those Indo-European fusion recipes. ‘ White sauce pasta ‘ is extremely popular in India. The white sauce is a basic bechamel, the classic French sauce, which is added to a simple mixture of sauteed vegetables. The texture of penne pasta is especially pleasing in this dish. A dash of Italian seasoning, a …
Chicken Lasagne – Care to Indulge? Lasagne or Lasagna? The famous Italian dish of meat sauce and layered sheets of pasta is loved by people all over the world. However, did you know, that you may be referring to it wrongly? My friends in the Middle East, India, and even in South East Asia, we …
Fiery Chicken and Mushroom Pizza Kick it up a notch, with this Fiery Chicken and Mushroom Pizza! Quite different in the making, the chicken remains so moist on this pizza and the earthy notes of White button mushrooms and Vidalia onions come together exquisitely! Red pepper flakes nestled deliciously over the melted hot cheese, make …
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca is very quick pasta dish to prepare when you are desperate for time, but still want something a little tangy, salty and savory. The typical ingredients are tomatoes, anchovies, capers and olives. (Good to have these in the pantry). Although there are some variations. Some recipes omit the …
Lentil and Barley Soup A lovely Lentil and Barley Soup from the Middle East. Lentils are a staple of Middle Eastern Cuisine. Once considered the poor mans food, lentils are now considered Comfort Food. The combination of Lentils and Barley in this soup provides for a very hearty and almost meaty texture. It can be …
Chicken Spaghetti Who said making dinner after a long day at work has to be a troublesome and time consuming affair? With quick recipes like this “Pantry Raid” Chicken Spaghetti, you can have a simple hot meal on the table while you phone a friend or your mom at the same time. Simple flavors, …
Tiramisu – Italian Dessert The relatively new ‘feather in the cap’ as far as Italian cuisine goes. ‘Tiramisu’, which means ‘Pick Me Up’ or ‘Lift me up’ because of its tendency to elate you and lift your spirits – due to the use of caffeine (coffee) that has been slightly spiked. This is the alcohol free version. The …
Baklava with Pistachio and Cashew Nut I reach for my favorite Mediterranean sweet, Baklava – happy and feeling naughty all at the same time. The calories are scary to say the least. However they are so ridiculously delicious, I just can’t resist them! A little bit of indulgence is a good thing – once in a …
How to make Bolognese Sauce Perfectly delicious Bolognese Sauce for Lasagna (Lasagne) Recipe, Spaghetti or other types of Pasta. Thanks to Cat for the real Italian ‘Sugo Alla Bolognese‘ Recipe. Layer home made or store bought lasagna sheets with this lovely meat sauce as well as béchamel sauce. The Bolognese Sauce is finely scented with …
Baked Beef Kebabs with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce These Baked Beef Kebabs are a breeze to prepare. No splattering , no greasy pans to wash. No mess. Simple hot kebabs dipped in a lovely Yoghurt, garlic and tahini sauce. Great as an evening snack! Baked Beef Kebabs with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce
Tabbouleh – Lebanese salad with Bulghur Wheat. Tabbouleh / Tabouli is a Meditteranean salad, consisting of Cracked Wheat (Bulghur Wheat). The word Tabbouleh is derived from the Arabic word ‘Tabil’ meaning ‘Seasoning’. Usually, the bulghur wheat is tossed with finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint but cucumber and/or lettuce is often added to make …
Pasta with Chickpeas – Pasta e Ceci Goodness! This is an easy, nutritious and tasty pasta dish. ‘Pasta e Ceci‘ is an Italian pasta and chickpeas soup. A great vegetarian dish is you use vegetable stock instead of the chicken stock. Are you ever alone and want to whip a meal just for yourself? …
Chicken Shawarma Recipe If you ask me to choose a favorite food, I would probably instantly say, “Shawarma”. There is nothing I don’t love about this Tasty Lebanese Wrap! I used to have my favorite stall growing up where my Dad would buy these yummy parcels. Sadly, I found that Shawarma is not available …