👉 Badrijani nigvzit are Georgia’s famous eggplant rolls: thin slices of fried eggplant wrapped around a garlicky, herby walnut paste and finished with pomegranate seeds. They are one of the first dishes to appear on any Georgian feast table. 🇬🇪 What Is Badrijani Nigvzit? Badrijani nigvzit (ბადრიჯანი ნიგვზით) simply means…
👉 Pkhali are colorful Georgian vegetable-and-walnut balls, served cold as an appetizer. This spinach pkhali is the classic version: tender spinach mixed with a garlicky walnut paste, Georgian spices and fresh herbs, then topped with jewel-like pomegranate seeds. 🇬🇪 What Is Pkhali? Pkhali (ფხალი) is a whole family of Georgian…
👉 Zemiakové placky are crispy Slovak potato pancakes flavored with garlic and marjoram. Golden on the outside and soft inside, they are a much-loved street food and home-style snack in Slovakia – and you only need potatoes, eggs, onion and a few pantry staples. 🍳 How to Make Zemiakové Placky…
👉 Jamaican steamed cabbage is a simple, colourful side dish served all over the island with rice and peas, fried plantain or fish. The cabbage cooks quickly in its own steam with carrot, thyme and a little Scotch bonnet for gentle heat. 🍳 How to Make Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Soften…
Classic French Onion Soup: Rich, caramelized onions, savory broth, and toasted baguette topped with melted Gruyère make French Onion Soup a comforting, elegant starter or main. This easy recipe highlights slow-caramelized onions and a simple beef broth base for deep flavor. Follow these steps to make an authentic French Onion…
👉 Fried fresh sardines are one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy fish. Popular along the Adriatic coast of Croatia, these crispy sardines need just four ingredients – fish, flour, oil and salt – and are ready in about 15 minutes. 🍳 How to Make Fried Fresh Sardines…
👉 Jamaican boiled dumplings are simple, chewy dumplings made from just flour, salt and water. They are a classic side for ackee and saltfish, stews and soups. 🍳 How to Make Jamaican Boiled Dumplings 1. Boil the water. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil 2. Mix…
👉 Purple sprouting broccoli tempura is a light, crunchy starter served with nuoc cham, the tangy Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, chilli and sugar. 🍳 How to Make Broccoli Tempura with Nuoc Cham 1. Make the nuoc cham. Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, chillies and…
👉 Orange chicken is the Chinese-American takeaway favourite: crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet and tangy orange glaze with garlic and ginger. Using fresh orange juice and zest makes it much brighter than most restaurant versions. 🍳 How to Make Orange Chicken Coat the chicken. Season the…
👉 Naleśniki are thin Polish pancakes, similar to French crêpes. They are delicious with sweet cheese, jam or fruit, or with savory fillings such as mushrooms or meat. 🍳 How to Make Polish Pancakes (Naleśniki) 1. Make the batter. Put the flour, eggs, milk, water and salt in a large…
👉 Jamaican rice and beans (often called rice and peas) is the classic Caribbean side dish: fluffy rice cooked with coconut milk, kidney beans, allspice and thyme. This version uses the Instant Pot, with stovetop instructions too. 🍳 How to Make Jamaican Rice and Beans 1. Sauté. Set the Instant…
👉 Soft-shell crabs are blue crabs caught just after they shed their hard shell, so you can eat the whole crab – legs and all. Fried in a thin Japanese-style tempura batter, they turn shatteringly crisp outside and sweet and juicy inside. 🍳 How to Make Tempura Soft-Shell Crab Make…
