Puttanesca is a pasta dish invented in Napoli in the 20th century. It is often made with ingredients that are found on hand, but it almost always has tomatoes, oil, olives, garlic and anchovies. A very popular dish in Italy … Read More
Chili soup – A classic American dish said to have originated in the state of Texas. It is made of ground beef, tomatoes, red kidney beans, garlic and the most important ingredient which would be chili peppers. The dish itself … Read More
Cacio e Pepe is a staple of Italian cuisine said to have been invented in the Roman empire. This pasta dish is as simple as it can be with the main ingredients being pasta, cheese and black pepper. The cheese … Read More
Schnitzel describes a slice of meat which is pounded thin, breaded and then fried. It is of German and Austrian origin but it is now popular all around the world and it can be made from different kinds of meat. … Read More
Spanakopita is a savory pie, made out of thin pastry which is filled with spinach and cheese. It can also be made from various vegetables such as chard or leeks. The Spanakopita is quite creamy and rich, with a cheesy … Read More
Bouillabaisse is considered to be a staple of Provencal cuisine. A classic fish soup coming from the city of Marseille used to be made by fishermen from parts of the fish they could not sell at the markets. Apart from … Read More
Boeuf Bourguignon is a dish hailing from one of the most known wine regions in the world – Burgundy. This classic stew is made from beef braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots and onions added to the mix. Red … Read More
Shepherd’s pie, also known as cottage pie is a dish made from cooked minced meat which is then topped with mashed potatoes and finished in the oven. The minced meat is usually lamb or beef mixed with a rich gravy … Read More
Cassoulet is a dish that originated in France and it got its name from the traditional round cooking pot that it was made in. It is a stew which is slow cooked, usually containing meat, beans and sausages. It is … Read More
Moussaka is one of the most traditional Greek dishes, made as a casserole. It is made from aubergines which are thin sliced and made as layers, mixed with either lamb mince or beef mince and topped off with a creamy … Read More