northern Recipes
7 delicious northern recipes from around the world
Grünkohl mit Pinkel (German Kale with Smoked Sausage)
A hearty and traditional Northern German winter dish featuring tender kale stewed with smoked sausages (Pinkel and Kasseler) and enriched with oats. Best enjoyed on a cold day.
Polenta
Northern Italian cornmeal - creamy or set, topped with ragù or cheese.
Mirza Ghasemi
Northern Persian eggplant - smoky eggplant with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs. Gilan specialty.
Baghali Ghatogh
Northern Persian fava beans - favas with dill and eggs. Gilan specialty.
Mirza Ghasemi
Northern Persian eggplant dish - smoky eggplant with tomato and eggs. Gilan specialty.
Zeytoon Parvardeh
Persian marinated olives - olives with pomegranate and walnuts. Northern appetizer.
Masa (Waina)
Northern Nigerian fermented rice cakes, often called 'Waina', are delightful, slightly tangy, and subtly sweet fritters. Traditionally made with a fermented rice batter and fried in a specialized dimpled pan, they are a popular breakfast or snack.