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Greece National Food

Frappé — Shaken Instant Iced Coffee

Frappé — Shaken Instant Iced Coffee

The Greek frappé is an iconic summer drink: an iced coffee with a high-velocity foam. Invented in 1957 at the Thessaloniki International Fair, this serendipitous ...
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Kataifi – Crisp Greek Shredded Phyllo Rolls (Nut & Honey Pastry)

Kataïfi: Shredded-Phyllo Nut Rolls

Kataïfi (pronounced kah-tah-EE-fee) is a dreamy Greek pastry that looks almost like mini cinnamon rolls wrapped in shredded phyllo. It’s sister to baklava: the flavor ...
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Stifádo Slow-Braised Beef and Onion Stew (Greek Recipe)

Traditional Greek Stifádo

Stifádo is a classic Greek comfort stew of tender meat (often beef or rabbit) braised slowly with onions in a richly spiced tomato and red ...
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Dolmádhes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Dolmádhes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Dolmádhes (pronounced dol-MAHDH-es) are a beloved Greek meze consisting of tender vine leaves rolled around a flavorful mix of rice and herbs. These small bundles ...
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Patsas (Greek Tripe Soup) – Late-Night Hangover Cure

Patsas (Greek Tripe Soup) – Late-Night Hangover Cure

Patsas is Greece’s infamous late-night restorative soup, renowned for its ability to cure hangovers and keep night owls going. At the core of this hearty ...
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Keftédes Greek Herb Meatballs with Lemon Sauce

Keftedes

Keftedes emerges as a distinguished favorite among the myriad culinary treasures of Greece. These savory meatballs, infused with Mediterranean spices, have garnered admiration in both ...
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Italian National Food

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Pizza SOPPRESSA

Soppressata pizza represents a thoughtful integration of Italy's extensive culinary traditions with modern flavor inclinations. Along with fresh mozzarella, spicy chiles, and a bit of ...
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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella, or panmolle, is a Tuscan bread salad that embodies the core characteristics of Italian summer cuisine. The origins can be identified in the 16th ...
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Pizza VEGETARIANA

Pizza Vegetariana represents an interesting adaptation of traditional Italian pizza, specifically designed to meet the preferences of vegetarians and those who enjoy vegetables. Following the ...
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Penne All Arrabbiata

Penne All'Arrabbiata is a cherished Italian pasta dish that exemplifies the robust and vivid flavors of Italian gastronomy. Originating in Rome in the Lazio area, ...
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Fegatto Ala Veneziana

Fegato alla Veneziana, meaning "Venetian-style liver," is a traditional dish from the Veneto region of Italy. Combining sweet, caramelized onions with tender calf's liver, this ...
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Foccacia

Typical Italian flatbread, Focaccia is distinguished by its crisp, golden crust and soft, airy inside. Originating in the coastal area of Liguria, more especially Genoa, ...
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Austrian National Food

Schweinsbraten

Schweinsbraten, a classic Austrian dish, exemplifies robust flavors and rustic appeal. Centerpiece at celebratory events and Sunday dinners, this roast pork meal is well-known for ...
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Linzer Torte - Austrian National Food

Linzer Torte

The Linzer torte, a well-known pastry with roots in Austrian cuisine, holds a special place in hearts for Austrians and dessert aficionados all around. Named ...
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Zwiebelrostbraten - Austrian National Food

Zwiebelrostbraten

Zwiebelrostbraten, Austria's beloved version of roast beef with onions, is a hearty and flavorful dish that exemplifies the country's diverse culinary traditions. Viennese cuisine particularly ...
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Apfelstrudel - Austrian National Food

Apfelstrudel

Apple strudel, known in its original German as Apfelstrudel, goes beyond simple pastry to reflect Austria's rich gastronomic legacy loved not only in Vienna but ...
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Käsespätzle - Austrian National Food

Käsespätzle

Made with soft, homemade egg noodles (Spätzle) and piled with melted cheese, Käsespätzle, a hearty and mouthwatering Austrian dish, is sometimes referred to as the ...
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Topfenstrudel - Austrian National Food

Topfenstrudel

Topfenstrudel is a traditional Austrian dessert made of a buttery, flaky pastry filled with creamy topfen (quark cheese). In Austria, people often present this dish ...
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Croatian National Food

Zagrebački Odrezak – Zagreb Style Stuffed Schnitzel

Zagrebački Odrezak (Zagreb-Style Stuffed Schnitzel)

Across Zagreb, few dishes speak so directly to local comfort food habits as zagrebački odrezak. At a glance, it looks like a familiar breaded cutlet: golden, ...
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Purgerica Roast Turkey With Chestnuts, Apples & Bacon

Purgerica Roast Turkey with Chestnuts, Apples & Bacon

In northern Croatia, Christmas lunch often centers on a large roast turkey, carved at the table and served over pale sheets of mlinci that have ...
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Salted Cod “Na Bijelo” (Bakalar Na Bijelo)

Bakalar na Bijelo (Croatian Salted Cod Spread Recipe)

In many Croatian coastal homes, the fragrance of garlic, olive oil, and long-soaked salt cod signals the final hours before Christmas. Long before modern refrigeration, ...
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Slana Riba (Salted SardinesAnchovies) With Boiled Vegetables

Salted Sardines (Dalmatian Snack)

Along the Dalmatian coast, salted fish in one form or another has been part of daily life for centuries. In stone villages facing the Adriatic, ...
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Šnenokle (Paradižot) – Poached Meringue “Islands” In Vanilla

Šnenokle (Paradižot) – Poached Meringue “Islands” in Vanilla Custard

In the sultry days of summer, Croatian households often turn to a beloved old-fashioned dessert: šnenokle, known in Dalmatia as paradižot. This dish carries a ...
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Varivo Od Mahuna – Croatian Green Bean & Potato Stew

Croatian Green Bean Stew (Varivo od Mahuna)

Varivo od mahuna sits in the middle ground between soup and stew, the sort of dish that appears in Croatian homes whenever green beans are ...
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Algerian National Food

Tcharak - Dziriat (almond-filled crescent or tartlets)

Tcharek el Aarian

Tcharek el Aarian (often shortened to tcharek) are traditional Algerian crescent cookies filled with spiced almond paste. Each cookie starts as a triangle of tender ...
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Algerian Baklawa (almond-orange-blossom version of baklava)

Algerian Baklawa

Beneath a cloak of golden layers, Algerian baklawa holds centuries of tradition in each delicate bite. This aromatic almond-and-walnut pastry is sweetened with honey and ...
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Makrout el Louz (refined almond version from Algiers)

Makrout el Louz

Makrout el Louz (sometimes spelled “Maqroud el Louz”) is a refined Algerian specialty distinct from its semolina namesake. Rather than using wheat or semolina, this ...
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Chorba Beïda (“white” chicken-vermicelli soup of Algiers)

Chorba Beïda (White Chicken Soup)

Chorba Beïda, literally “white soup,” is a classic Algerian chicken and vermicelli soup traditionally served at iftar. Its gentle saffron and cinnamon notes create a ...
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Chorba Frik (lamb-tomato soup with green wheat)

Chorba Frik (Lamb & Freekeh Soup)

In Algerian homes, Chorba Frik warms evenings with its complex blend of lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, and cracked green wheat (freekeh). Traditionally served to break the ...
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Mhadjeb - Mahjouba (fine semolina crêpe stuffed with spiced tomato-onion)

Mhadjeb / Mahjouba

Mhadjeb – often called Mahjouba – is a classic Algerian flaky semolina crêpe filled with a spicy tomato-onion mixture. This savory pancake is a beloved ...
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Angolan National Food

Empadas Angolanas – Mini savory pies, usually filled with fish, chicken, or game

Empadas Angolanas

The Empadas Angolanas are miniature hand pies steeped in Angolan tradition. These golden pockets celebrate a melding of Portuguese baking and local African tastes. In ...
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Malásia – Sponge cake flavored with citrus and rum.

Malásia Cake

The Malásia cake is a light, chiffon-style sponge laced with citrus zest and a hint of rum – a perfect finale to an Angolan meal. ...
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Doce de Papaya com Gengibre – Papaya-ginger preserve, often spooned over fresh cheese

Doce de Papaya com Gengibre

In Angola’s steamy climate, fresh fruits are adored. One traditional way to enjoy tropical papaya is as a sweet preserve called Doce de Papaya com ...
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Feijoada Angolana – Black-bean stew usually enriched with driedsmoked meats, cassava leaves, and palm oil.

Feijoada Angolana

Feijoada Angolana is Angola’s version of the famous Portuguese bean stew, adapted to local ingredients. This one-pot dish simmers beans with chicken, spicy sausage, and ...
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Chikuanga Kikwanza – Cassava-root “bread” steamed in banana leaves; slightly sour, eaten with stews or grilled meatfish.

Chikuanga

Chikuanga (also known as cassava bread or kikwanza) is a storied Angolan staple with roots in rural tradition. This fermented cassava loaf, steamed in banana ...
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Cocada Amarela – Bright-yellow coconut pudding enriched with egg yolks (shows colonial pastry influence)

Cocada Amarela

Nestled in the tropical kitchen of Angola, Cocada Amarela shines with a sunny hue and a lavish coconut flavor. This beloved pudding blends grated coconut ...
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