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3060 traditional recipes from around the world
Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup)
A hearty and traditional Swedish yellow pea soup, often enjoyed on Thursdays, typically served with thin Swedish pancakes (pannkakor) and mustard. This recipe includes pork belly for a rich flavor.
Ärtsoppa (Traditional Swedish Split Pea Soup)
A hearty and comforting traditional Swedish split pea soup, famously served on Thursdays. This recipe features tender pork and a rich, savory broth, perfect for a cold day. It's traditionally accompanied by thin Swedish pancakes (pannkakor) and lingonberry jam.
Ärtsoppa med Fläskkorv (Swedish Pea Soup with Smoked Pork Sausage)
A hearty and traditional Swedish pea soup, famously served on Thursdays, accompanied by smoked pork sausage and thin pancakes. This recipe focuses on the classic preparation, ensuring a rich flavor and comforting texture.
Ärtsoppa med Pannkakor (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup with Pancakes)
A hearty and traditional Swedish Thursday dinner featuring a rich yellow pea soup, often made with pork, served alongside delicate Swedish pancakes (plättar or tunna pannkakor). The tradition dates back to Catholic fasting practices before Friday.
Authentic Cornish Pasty
A traditional Cornish pasty, a hearty and portable meal consisting of a rich shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potato, swede (rutabaga), and onion, crimped along the side. Originally a miner's lunch.
Authentic Greek Gyros
Experience the king of Greek street food with these authentic gyros. Tender, marinated pork shoulder is slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie (or baked in a loaf pan for a home version) until golden and crispy, then thinly shaved and served in warm pita bread with fresh toppings and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Authentic Hungarian Goulash
Hungary's beloved national dish, a deeply flavorful and rich beef stew simmered with onions, sweet paprika, bell peppers, and potatoes. This recipe aims for a traditional, comforting experience.
Avgolemono Soup
A classic Greek comfort food, Avgolemono is a silky, bright, and deeply satisfying chicken soup thickened with a delicate mixture of eggs and lemon. It's sunshine in a bowl.
Babà al Rum
A classic Neapolitan yeast cake, famously soaked in a generous amount of rum syrup until it's delightfully moist and dripping.
Baba Piaskowa (Polish Sand Cake)
A classic Polish pound cake, known for its dense, moist crumb and slightly sandy texture thanks to the potato starch. This rich butter cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Bacalao a la Vizcaína
A classic Basque dish featuring salt cod simmered in a rich, sweet red pepper sauce. Traditionally served during Christmas Eve celebrations.
Bacalao al Ajoarriero
A hearty Navarrese salt cod dish featuring tender potatoes, sweet peppers, and a rich garlic-tomato sauce. Traditionally prepared by muleteers (ajoarrieros) for sustenance on long journeys.
Bacalao al Pil Pil
A classic Basque dish featuring salt cod gently cooked in olive oil, which then emulsifies with the released cod gelatin to create a rich, creamy, and flavorful sauce. The 'pil pil' sound refers to the gentle bubbling of the oil during the emulsification process.
Bacalhau à Brás
A beloved Portuguese comfort food, this dish features shredded salt cod (bacalhau) mixed with finely julienned fried potatoes, softened onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs, creating a wonderfully silky and satisfying texture. It's often garnished with black olives and fresh parsley.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
A beloved Portuguese classic from Porto, this comforting casserole features layers of salt cod, potatoes, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all brought together with generous amounts of olive oil. The salt cod requires significant pre-soaking to rehydrate and desalinate.
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo
A beloved Portuguese cod casserole originating from Porto, featuring tender salt cod layered with creamy potato purée, a savory olive mash, and a golden, broiled mayonnaise topping.
Bacalhau com Natas (Portuguese Cod with Cream)
A rich and comforting Portuguese classic featuring salt cod baked with potatoes and a creamy sauce. This dish requires desalting the cod beforehand, which is crucial for its flavor.
Bacalhau Espiritual
An elegant and creamy baked cod dish, often served during Christmas, resembling a savory soufflé. This recipe features flaked salt cod bound in a rich béchamel-like sauce, enriched with egg yolks and lightened with whipped egg whites.
Baccalà Mantecato
Venetian whipped salt cod - creamy spread served on polenta or crostini.
Bagna Càuda
Piedmontese hot anchovy dip - warm olive oil with garlic and anchovies.
Bamies Latheres (Greek Okra in Olive Oil and Tomato)
A classic Greek summer dish where tender okra pods are gently braised in a rich, flavorful sauce of olive oil, tomatoes, and aromatics. This preparation method minimizes the okra's natural sliminess, resulting in a delicious and healthy vegetable side dish.
Bangers and Mash
A quintessential British pub classic: juicy, flavorful sausages served atop creamy mashed potatoes, all smothered in a rich, savory onion gravy.
Banoffee Pie
A classic British dessert invented in the 1970s, this Banoffee Pie combines a crunchy biscuit base with sweet toffee, fresh bananas, and a generous topping of whipped cream.
Bara Brith
A traditional Welsh fruit bread, famously soaked in tea, resulting in a moist and flavourful loaf. Often called 'speckled bread' due to the visible fruit.