Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur , and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscous instead of bulgur. Tabbouleh is traditionally served as part of a mezze in the Arab world. Its popularity has grown in Western cultures. The Lebanese use more parsley than Bulgar wheat in their dish. A Turkish variation of the dish is known as kısır, while a…

Fufu is a staple food common in many countries in West Africa such as Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria. It is often made in the traditional Ghanaian and Nigerian method by mixing and pounding separate equal portions of cassava and green plantain flour thoroughly with water. Fufu is often served with groundnut soup, palm…

Pelmeni are the Russian equivalent of the Chinese dumplings. It originated in the Ural region in Russia. They are particularly good means of quickly preserving meat during long Siberian winter, especially eliminating the need to feed livestock during the long winter months. Pelmeni consist of a filling wrapped in thin unleavened dough. The dough is…

Chingri malai curry  also known as Prawn malai curry, is a Bengali curry made from prawns and coconut milk and flavored with spices. The dish is popular throughout Bengal and is served during weddings and celebrations, or for guests, and was also very popular among the British in Calcutta. The hard shells of the prawns are removed and marinated. The prawns are then fried in hot…

Sfiha or Sfeeha, is a pie-like dish originating from the Levant. In contrast to the modern use of lamb or beef, traditional sfiha are open-faced meat pies made with ground mutton. Historically, sfiha were much like dolma—simply ground lamb, lightly spiced, wrapped in brined grape leaves. In Lebanon sfihas are street popular food because they…

If you’re looking to take your roasted potato recipe to the next level, I highly recommend trying these Greek potatoes. Simple and comforting lemon roasted potatoes with fresh garlic. My little twist: add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese! These roasted Greek potatoes highly resemble some I ate at a small Greek restaurant downtown Toronto. All…

The Cuban sandwich, also known as the cubano, is a popular meal in south Florida where many Cubans have settled since the early 20th century. These tasty, toasted Cuban sandwiches are definitely Tampa and Miami, Florida’s favorite snack. These treats can be found in most restaurants in these cities, but the best places to buy…

Ghevar is a sweet specialty from Jaipur. It is a round cake made from daal or flour mix soaked in ghee and milk and topped with sliced almonds. This unique dish gives us the taste of Gujarati people and their cusine. Recipe

A koeksister is a traditional South African sticky donut treat. It is deep fried and coated with sugar and is drench in syrup containing cinnamon, lemon and sugar. This delicious treat is perfect for lunch as well as breakfast. It is pronounced like “cook sister” and the originated from the dutch word “koekje” which roughly…