In the Balkans, Tarator is a popular cold soup, it can also be referred to as a liquid salad. It’s Bulgarians’ favorite summer food, and it can be served in a bowl as a soup, or in a glass as a drink. It’s a recipe you definitely have to try! Ingredients 500g yogurt 250 ml…

Quiche Lorraine is a delicious, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savory custard with cheese, onion and bacon. You can also find other types of Quiches, with meat, cheese, seafood or vegetables. Quiches can be served hot or cold. They’re part of French cuisine but they’re also popular in other countries, particularly as party…

Alloco, as it’s called in Côte d’Ivoire, is a popular West African snack made from fried plantains. You can find it in Nigeria under the name Dodo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo under Makemba and in Ghana under Kelewele. It’s considered fast food and sold in the streets of Côte d’Ivoire, where it’s often…

Warm, caramelized, doughy and sweet. Who doesn’t love churros? Whether it’s for breakfast, for lunch, as a snack or for dinner, these sugary treats are a delight. Ingredients For the churros: 1/2 cup (115g) margarine or butter 3 eggs 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (235ml) water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (50g) white…

Shopska Salad („Шопска салата“) is a popular Bulgarian summer salad made of peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, white cheese and parsley. It’s the perfect dish for hot summer days, it’s tasty and light. Ingredients 3-4 roma tomatoes 1 large cucumber 1 red pepper (roasted or raw) 1 green pepper 200g sirene (white cheese), crumbed 1/2 or…

Chimichurri is a classic South American herb sauce and it tastes heavenly. Here’s how you do it… Ingredients 1/2 cup (120ml) red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 5-6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced 1 bunch flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or dried oregano 3/4 cup (180ml) extra virgin olive oil 1…

Craving a snack? Here’s a bit of Guacamole! Something original from Mexico – delicious and simple sauce Ingredients 3 avocados – seeded, peeled and smashed 1 lime, juiced ½ or 1 teaspoon salt (depends on your taste) ½ cup diced onion 1 or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1…

Peanut Sauce, also called Pecel, Satay Sauce, Sambal Kacang, or Bumbu Kacangl, is a sauce widely used in the cuisines of Africa, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. This delicious sauce is made of fried or roasted peanuts, and it goes well with vegetables, chicken and meat. Try it out! Ingredients 1 1″ (2,5cm) piece ginger,…

Wondering how to make Spring Rolls? Try this easy recipe for Spring Rolls! It’s perfect if you’re craving Chinese food or if you’re looking for a vegan appetizer. Ingredients 100g glass noodles 2 carrots, roughly grated 200g white cabbage, finely grated 200g bean sprout 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 30ml sesame oil Soy sauce 20…

Want to learn how to make our own Maki Rolls (Makizushi)? Try this easy recipe at home, you won’t be disappointed! Ingredients 4 nori sheets 4 cups (2kg) sushi rice, cooked (made in Bamboo Steamer) 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1/4″ (0,7cm) thick pieces 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into…

Patatas Bravas is а dish typically served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain. If you’ve already tried Patatas Bravas, you know how delicious it is, and today, we’re sharing the secret recipe of this tasty dish with you. Ingredients For the sauce: 2 gloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can chopped tomatoes (without sauce) 1 small…

Today, we present you with the easiest and most famous dish from England: Fish & Chips. It’s so easy to make, yet so delicious! Ingredients 750g cod (you can use tilapia or pollock) fillets 4 large Russet potatoes 1 cup (235ml) milk 1 cup (120g) flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder…

Today, we present you with the Mofongo Puertoriqueño, an authentic Caribbean dish. Here’s how you do it… Ingredients 4 green plantains 6 garlic cloves 1 cup (235ml) chicken stock 1 red pepper, cut into small pieces 1 round tomato, cut into small pieces 1 spice of bacon, cooked 2 cups olive oil (for frying) Salt…

Banitsa is a delicious traditional Bulgarian dish we can’t wait for you to discover. Here’s our favorite recipe! Ingredients 500g phyllo sheets 200g white cheese (“sirene”) 100-150g flour 500g yogurt 3 eggs (medium size) 200g oil or melted butter/margarine 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (or 20ml of carbonated mineral water)   Directions Preheat oven to…

Moussaka is an eggplant or potato-based dish found in Balkan, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Central Asian cuisine. In Turkey, Moussaka is served as a casserole and consumed warm or at room temperature with pilav and cacık. Ingredients 400g aubergines, peeled in strips resembling a zebra pattern and cut into 2-3 cm cubes 1 onion,…