Recipes Russian solyanka — the traditional soup with mixed meats, olives and lemon A rich, aromatic soup from Russian cuisine, with various kinds of meat, pickled cucumbers, olives and... 21 Oct 2026
Desserts Traditional Shkodra shëndetlie — a pastry dessert with walnuts and sweet syrup Shëndetlie is one of the most beloved desserts of Shkodra cuisine: layers of thin pastry sheets,... 20 Oct 2026
Recipes Romanian zacuscă — the Balkan spread with roasted peppers, aubergines and tomatoes A rich, creamy spread of Romanian cuisine, made with roasted vegetables, served as a meze on... 20 Oct 2026
Desserts Neapolitan struffoli — the sweet honey balls of Naples’ cuisine Struffoli, also known as "honey balls", are one of the most beloved desserts of Neapolitan cuisine,... 20 Oct 2026
Meat Hünkar beğendi — the imperial Ottoman dish of lamb over eggplant purée The favourite dish of the Ottoman sultans: pieces of lamb stewed in tomato sauce, served over... 19 Oct 2026
Recipes Greek tirokafteri — the spicy feta dip with roasted peppers The delicious Greek spread with feta cheese, roasted peppers and olive oil — the spicy meze... 19 Oct 2026
Drinks Mountain tea with honey — the traditional drink of Albania’s highlanders A cup of mountain tea with honey, lemon and cinnamon is the best balm for cold... 19 Oct 2026
Pasta Valencian fideuà — Spanish seafood noodles with shrimp, mussels and saffron Short Spanish noodles toasted in the wide pan with aromatic fish stock, shrimp, mussels and saffron... 19 Oct 2026
Meat Beef massaman curry — Thai curry with potatoes, peanuts and aromatic spices One of the mildest and most aromatic curries in Thai cuisine: pieces of beef slowly simmered... 19 Oct 2026
Appetizers Brazilian acarajé — crispy bean fritters filled with shrimp Acarajé is the culinary symbol of the Brazilian state of Bahia: large fritters made from black-eyed... 19 Oct 2026