World of Food

Greece National Food

Kritharaki – Greek Orzo Pilaf

In Greek cuisine, kritharaki (literally “little barley”) is the name given to orzo, a small…

Psari Plaki – Baked Greek Fish

Psari plaki is a beloved home-style dish from Greece, where simple ingredients combine into a…

Baklavá: Layered Walnut Phyllo Pastry

Baklava needs no introduction among lovers of Mediterranean sweets. This iconic Greek dessert is a…

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…

Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant “Little Shoes”)

Papoutsakia (literally “little shoes” in Greek) are a beloved comfort food in Greece. This classic…

Melitzanes Imam

Melitzanes Imam (often called Greek Imam Bayildi) is a classic Mediterranean dish of eggplants stuffed…

Arnaki Frikase (Greek Lamb Avgolemono Stew)

Greek lamb and spring greens stew finished in an egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Tender lamb shanks…

Grekos Moussaka

Grekos Moussaka is a Greek dish characterized by a complex flavor profile, comprising layered eggplant,…

Revani — Syrup-Soaked Semolina Sponge Cake

Revani (also spelled “ravani”) is a beloved Greek syrup cake with Ottoman roots. It is…

Italian National Food

Penne Alla Bolognese

Renowned Italian pasta dish Penne Alla Bolognese combines the pleasing texture of penne pasta with…

Fegatto Ala Veneziana

Fegato alla Veneziana, meaning "Venetian-style liver," is a traditional dish from the Veneto region of…

Torone

Torone, a traditional Italian confection, is made by blending honey, sugar, egg whites, and toasted…

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup represents a quintessential Italian dish characterized by its simplicity, rich flavors, and substantial…

Pizza PARTENOPEA

Pizza Partenopea, recognized as Neapolitan pizza, serves as a fundamental element of Italian culinary tradition.…

Pizza QUATTRO STAGIONI

Referred to as "Four Seasons Pizza," Pizza Quattro Stagioni is an Italian culinary creation that…

Penne Alla Amatriciana

Penne Alla Amatriciana, with its classic pasta cooking, captures a major part of Italian gastronomic…

Pizza SICILIANA

Pizza Siciliana, known as Sfincione, is an esteemed Italian dish originating from Sicily. This pizza…

Pizza VESUVIO

Pizza Vesuvio is a classic Italian meal that deftly combines calzone qualities with those of…

Austrian National Food

Marillenknödel

A classic Austrian dessert, Marillenknödel, or apricot dumplings, reflects the tastes of the area. Usually…

Semmelknödel

Semmelknödel, a revered dish in Austrian gastronomy, embodies the nation's rich culinary tradition. Often accompanied…

Tiroler Gröstl

Usually presented with a fried egg on top, Tiroler Gröstl, a hearty and rustic dish…

Liptauer

A beloved and zesty cheese spread, Liptauer is now a mainstay of Central European cooking.…

Kartoffelknödel

Kartoffelknödel, or potato dumplings, are a staple of Austrian cooking. Present these soft, pillowy dumplings…

Brettljause

A beloved meal from Austria, Brettljause is a rustic, filling snack platter ideal for a…

Apfelstrudel

Apple strudel, known in its original German as Apfelstrudel, goes beyond simple pastry to reflect…

Grießnockerlsuppe

Renowned Austrian soup Grießnockerlsuppe embodies simplicity and provides great satisfaction. In Austria and beyond, the delicate,…

Zwiebelrostbraten

Zwiebelrostbraten, Austria's beloved version of roast beef with onions, is a hearty and flavorful dish…