Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Croque Madame / Croque Monsieur Croque monsieurs were served in Parisian cafes as early as 1910. The earliest published material mentioning the Corque monsieur cis as early as 1918 is in the Novel “Search of Lost Time” written by Marcel Proust, where the croque monsieur is mentioned. This is indeed a Classic French Sandwich. The …
Luncheon Meat Cheese Melts Luncheon meat, like spam, is processed meat that is cheap, filling, and has a long shelf life. Although they often get a bad rap, both are true business success stories. Spam first became a hit in the US during the Great Depression and then in Asia after World War II. It was …
Szechuan Sauce (Stir-fry Sauce) This Szechuan Sauce (stir-fry sauce) can be stored and used to add a kick to your regular stir-fries. Its great to add flavor and heat to fried rice or noodles. It may also be used in soups and stews, in marinades, or added to milder sauces to increase spiciness. Many who …
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies (Soft and Chewy) Ever get the sudden craving for a chocolate chip cookie? Well you don’t have to make a whole batch, you can enjoy a cookie quickly with this recipe. Did you know that the skillet cookie originates back to the late 19th century, when cast iron skillets were commonplace …
German Potato Pancakes Delightfully crispy on the outside and softer on the inside – warm and flavorfully seasoned, these German potato pancakes, ‘Kartoffelpuffer’, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat!
Baked Beef Ribs with Coconut Cream Sauce The key to getting ultra-tender and juicy beef ribs in the oven is to marinate in the BBQ-style wet marinade overnight or 8 hours and then bake them very slowly in the oven. This ensures you will get the most tender, fall-of-the-bone, and succulent beef ribs. A creamy …
The Best TUNA MELT (Open-faced) Legend has it that the Tuna Melt was an unintentional recipe at a Southern Diner in the 60’s, that came about when a bowl of tuna was accidentally tipped onto a grilled cheese in the making… We don’t know, this for sure, but one thing we do know is that …
French Onion Soup Classic French Onion Soup gets its name because it originated in France in the 18th century, the invention of which is often credited to King Louis XV. In France, it is simply called Soupe à l’Oignon (Onion Soup) and sometimes Gratiné’e à l’Oignon. This soup is famous all over the world and is traditionally …
Mini Pavlovas with Coconut Cream Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova is known to have visited Australia and New Zealand, in the 1920s. The Kiwis claim that, in 1926, a Wellington hotel chef created the ‘Pavlova’ in honor of her visit, inspired by the dancer’s tutu to create the swirly, frilly white meringue & cream combination …
Tuna Salad Sandwich (Must Try) This recipe for Tuna Salad Sandwich is one to try. This sandwich is loaded with vegetables and yet is loved by the kids too. Yes, even those picky eaters. The tuna is mixed with ingredients in a certain order, which ensures it is nicely flavored before all the vegetables are …
Keerai Paruppu (South Indian Creamy Spinach Dal) Keerai Paruppu or South Indian style Dal with Spinach is a creamy textured preparation of dal, without adding any cream. It is a hearty and tasty vegetarian Dal Curry that may be served with white rice or roti. This recipe is more of a Tamil style of preparing …
Simple Potato and Chicken Soup (Feel Better Soup) This Simple Potato and Chicken Soup is the quickest simplest and most effective ‘Feel Better’ Soup you can make. It can be made Vegetarian by skipping the chicken entirely or switching it with beancurd cubes. And the best thing is, this is not just for when you …
Cold Coffee Pudding (No Bake, Eggless, Simple Dessert) This has got to be one of the easiest No-bake desserts for Coffee lovers. My Cold Coffee Pudding, uses some basic ingredients, to ‘whip’ up the cold dessert with ease.
Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls with Homemade Spring Roll Wrappers This is a super easy filling for Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls. The filling is fragrant, and savory and stays moist without tasting dry. And we are also making homemade Spring Roll Wrappers. Sharing a good recipe and technique to get your homemade spring roll …
Chicken Pakora Recipe (Chicken Pakoda) This Chicken Pakora Recipe is a must-try. Super quick and simple and tasty too! Hot and crisp coated deliciously seasoned chicken fritters. Pakoras are small, savory fried snacks that are a beloved part of South Asian cuisine. They are typically made of chopped or shredded vegetables(onion, cauliflower, potato, spinach, etc…), …
Kanthari Al Faham Mandi Chicken Al Faham Mandi is a popular variant of traditional Mandi Rice. Kanthari Alfaham Mandi is another variation using hot birdseye chilies (Kanthari). Mandi is an aromatic – meat and rice dish, originating from Yemen. It is popular all over the Middle East, and over the last couple of decades, its …
South Indian Meatball Curry AKA Mrs. Ramnath’s Kodaikanal Meatball Curry When I was young, my yearly vacations back home are full of fond memories. My brother and sister were in boarding school in Kodaikanal and Yerkaud. When my parents and I would travel home, part of our vacation consisted of visiting my siblings at their …
Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice) Today we’re making a wholesome, easy-to-make, South Indian Comfort food called Thayir Sadam or Curd(Yogurt) Rice. Thayir Sadam, is the Tamil name, where ‘thayir’ means yogurt, and ‘sadam’ means rice. Furthermore, across Southern India, it has other names too such as, Daddonjanam (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) and Mosaranna (Karnataka). …
Poricha Kozhi Biryani – Malabar style Fried Chicken Biryani Poricha Kozhi Biryani Recipe for Malabar Biryani Lovers. There are several types of Malabar Biryani. The Malabar districts are considered a Paradise of Hospitality and Delicious delicacies. Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad all have unique dishes and biryanis with unique techniques. The Thalassery Biryani enjoys a huge fan following …
Easy Kerala Chicken Curry | Bachelors Cooking So this is an Easy Kerala Chicken Curry that is perfect for Bachelor cooking. That does not mean it lacks in flavor – not one bit! Now, for the Kerala bachelors out there, I applaud you. I know that Kerala men are some of the most, capable in the …