iconic Recipes
29 delicious iconic recipes from around the world
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florentine T-bone - thick-cut Chianina beef, grilled rare, simple perfection.
Classic Russian Borscht
A hearty and iconic Russian beet soup, featuring tender beef, vibrant beets, shredded cabbage, and potatoes, simmered in a rich broth and traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream. This soup is even better the next day!
Köttbullar
Authentic Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) - small, tender, flavorful spheres simmered in a rich, creamy gravy, traditionally served with tart lingonberry jam and fluffy mashed potatoes.
Pizza Napoletana
Neapolitan pizza - thin, charred crust with San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella.
Prinsesstårta (Classic)
Princess cake - an iconic Swedish layered sponge cake featuring a light genoise sponge, rich pastry cream, luscious whipped cream, all encased in a smooth dome of green marzipan, and traditionally topped with a pink marzipan rose.
Swedish Meatballs
Sweden's beloved köttbullar - tender meatballs in a rich, creamy gravy, traditionally served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
İskender Kebap
Bursa döner on bread - sliced döner over bread with tomato butter. Bursa specialty.
Baklava
Turkish layered pastry - phyllo layers with nuts and syrup. The iconic sweet.
Döner Kebap
Turkish rotating meat - vertical spit-roasted layered meat. World-famous street food.
Döner Kebap (Yaprak Döner)
Authentic Turkish Döner Kebap, featuring thinly sliced lamb layered with fat, marinated, and traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie. This is the 'yaprak' (leaf) style, emphasizing the layered meat itself. A world-famous and iconic street food.
Halo-Halo
Halo-Halo, meaning 'mix-mix' in Tagalog, is a beloved Filipino shaved ice dessert. It's a vibrant and refreshing concoction featuring a delightful medley of sweet ingredients, crushed ice, and creamy toppings, perfect for beating the summer heat.
Khachapuri Adjaruli
A classic Georgian dish, Adjaruli Khachapuri is a boat-shaped bread filled with a generous amount of cheese, baked until golden, and then topped with a runny egg yolk and a pat of butter. The bread is meant to be torn and dipped into the molten cheese and egg mixture.
Singapore Chilli Crab
Singapore's iconic seafood dish - whole crabs enveloped in a rich, sweet, spicy, and slightly tangy tomato-chili sauce, finished with delicate egg ribbons. Perfect for sharing and best enjoyed with steamed mantou buns.
Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica's national dish, a beloved breakfast or brunch. Creamy, delicate ackee fruit is gently sautéed with rehydrated salt cod, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of spice.
Arepa Reina Pepiada
Venezuela's iconic 'Queen Arepa' – a perfectly grilled corn patty, split and generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and mayonnaise. Named in honor of Susana Duijm, Miss World 1955.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
A hearty, pie-like pizza characteristic of Chicago, featuring a thick, buttery crust, generous layers of cheese, savory sausage, and a chunky tomato sauce topping.
Conchas
Iconic Mexican sweet bread, known for its soft, enriched dough and a distinctive, sweet sugar topping scored to resemble seashell patterns. A beloved breakfast staple.
Garbage Plate
Rochester's legendary and unapologetically indulgent dish, featuring a hearty base of home fries and macaroni salad, topped with your choice of grilled meats, smothered in a rich meat hot sauce, and finished with diced onions and mustard. A true comfort food icon.
Tacos al Pastor
Mexico City's iconic street food featuring thinly sliced pork marinated in a vibrant achiote-chile paste, traditionally cooked on a vertical spit (trompo), then shaved and served on warm corn tortillas with sweet pineapple, sharp onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Peppermint Crisp Tart
A beloved no-bake South African dessert featuring layers of crunchy biscuits, sweet caramel, and whipped cream, all topped with shards of peppermint crisp chocolate.
Aussie Burger with the Lot
The true Aussie burger - a hearty and iconic sandwich piled high with a classic combination of beetroot, egg, bacon, pineapple, cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Aussie Meat Pie
Australia's iconic handheld pie - flaky puff pastry encasing a rich, savory beef mince filling in a thick gravy. Perfect for a hearty meal or a game day snack.
Aussie Meat Pie (Classic)
The iconic Australian meat pie - flaky pastry shell filled with rich, gravy-soaked beef mince. A staple at sporting events, bakeries, and a true taste of Australian comfort food.
Classic Australian Vegemite Toast
The quintessential Australian breakfast: perfectly toasted bread, generously buttered, and topped with a thin, savory layer of Vegemite. An iconic and beloved staple.