World of Food

Greece National Food

Tirópita: Golden Cheese-Filled Phyllo Triangles

Tirópita (tiropita) is one of Greece’s most beloved snacks, found in every bakery and home…

Gigantes Plaki

Gigantes plaki is a beloved Greek comfort dish that feels like a warm embrace on…

Hórta Vrastá: Boiled Wild Greens

Hórta (hortá) refers to a variety of leafy greens that grow wild or in home…

Garides Saganaki – Greek Shrimp with Tomato and Feta

Garides saganaki is a vibrant Greek seafood dish that straddles the line between meze and…

Tsipouro (Tsikoudia/Raki)

Tsipouro is Greece’s homegrown brandy, distilled from the humble grape pomace left after winemaking. Often…

Greek Pocketless Flatbread

Greek pita is a soft, pocketless flatbread made from a simple dough of flour, yeast,…

Patates Tiganites (Greek Olive Oil Fries)

In Greece, patates tiganites are much more than simple French fries: they are a national…

Arnaki Frikase (Greek Lamb Avgolemono Stew)

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

Paidakia — Charcoal-Grilled Greek Lamb Chops

Paidakia are Greece’s quintessential grilled lamb chops, a soul-satisfying staple of seaside tavernas and backyard…

Italian National Food

Pizza MARGHERITA 

Pizza Margherita represents a quintessential aspect of Italian cuisine, characterized by its simplicity and elegance.…

Bruschetta

Bruschetta, articulated as "broo-SKET-ta" in Italian, represents a cherished antipasto that encapsulates the essence and…

Penne Alla Amatriciana

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

Fegatto Ala Veneziana

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

Osso Buco

Osso Buco, meaning "bone with a hole" in Italian, is a traditional Milanese dish emblematic…

Polpette Alla Milanese

Polpette Alla Milanese, or Milanese-style meatballs, is a cherished dish originating from the vibrant city…

Minestrone Soup

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

Pizzaiola

Pizzaiola, meaning "pizza-style," is a rustic and savory Italian dish that embodies the essence of…

Foccacia

Typical Italian flatbread, Focaccia is distinguished by its crisp, golden crust and soft, airy inside.…

Austrian National Food

Semmelknödel

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

Liptauer

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

Frittatensuppe

Frittatensuppe, a cherished element of Austrian gastronomy, exemplifies the profound culinary heritage that characterizes this…

Brettljause

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

Backhendl

Backhendl, Austria's traditional fried chicken dish, is a quintessential delicacy that provides an ideal equilibrium…

Powidltascherl

Austrians, particularly those in Vienna and Lower Austria, love powidltascherl, which are sweet pockets of…

Grießnockerlsuppe

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

Germknödel

At the core of Austrian gastronomy is the pillowy yeast-dough dumpling that embodies the comfortable…

Linzer Torte

The Linzer torte, a well-known pastry with roots in Austrian cuisine, holds a special place…