Dumpling is a broad classification for a dish that consists of pieces of dough (made from a variety of starch sources) wrapped around a filling or of dough with no filling. The dough can be based on bread, flour, or potatoes, and may be filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, fruit’s, or sweets. Dumplings may…

The classic soup is a mix of mostly raw vegetables (like cucumbers, radishes and spring onions), boiled potatoes, eggs, and a cooked meat such as beef, veal, sausages, or ham with Kvass, which is a non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented black or rye bread. Okroshka is usually garnished with sour cream. Later versions that appeared…

Alloco, as it is called in Côte d’ivoire, is called dodo in Nigeria, missolè in Cameroon,makemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo and kelewele in Ghana. It is a popular West African snack made from fried plantain. It is often served with chili pepper and onions. In Nigeria, it often serves as a side or…

Kibbeh (also spelled and pronounced kibbe, kebbah, kubbeh, kubbah or kubbi depending on region, and known in Egypt as kobeiba and in Turkey as içli köfte) is a Levantine dishmade of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat, or camel meat with Middle Eastern spices. Other types of kibbeh may be shaped…

The tarte Tatin named after the hotel serving it as its signature dish, is an upside-down pastry in which the fruit (usually apples) are caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. It originated in France but has spread to other countries over the years. The tarte became a signature dish of the…

Lasagne are a type of wide, flat pasta, possibly one of the oldest types of pasta. Lasagne, or the singular lasagna, commonly refers to a culinary dish made with stacked layers of pasta alternated with sauces and ingredients such as meats, vegetables and cheese, and sometimes topped with melted grated cheese.Typically, the cooked pasta is…

Chili con carne or chilli con carne meaning “chili with meat” and commonly known in American English as simply “chili“, is a spicy stewvcontaining chilli peppers, meat (usually beef), and often tomatoes and beans. Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and Cumin. Geographic and personal tastes involve different types of meat and ingredients. Recipes provoke…

A baked potato, or jacket potato, is a potato that has been baked for eating. When well cooked, a baked potato has a fluffy interior and a crisp skin. It may be served with fillings and condiments such as butter, cheese or sour cream. Potatoes can be baked in a conventional gas or electric oven,…

A taco is a traditionan Mexicandish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A tacos can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing great versatility and variety.Tacos are generally eaten without utensils, often garnished with salsa, chili pepper , avacado…

Banana leaf rice is a traditional method of serving rice dishes in south Indian cuisine. Due to the migration of South Indians, banana leaf rice can also be found in areas with significant ethnic South Indian diaspora such as Malaysia In banana leaf meals, white rice is served on a banana leaf with an assortment…