Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
Ceviche is a typical seafood dish from South America. Each country and region has its own version of this popular dish. This recipe is a ceviche from Quito, Ecuador.
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Mokkapalat (Finnish Chocolate and Coffee Brownie)
You like chocolate? Coffee? Cake? Then this treat was made for you! Mokkapalat is the name of this Finnish brownie. It is short, rich, dense, and covered with a strong mocha frosting (well, as strong as you wanna make it). According to statistics, Fins are the biggest coffee drinkers in the world, so a coffee …
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Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs are probably the most famous Swedish dish (thanks Ikea). These ones are really simple to make. They are moist and juicy, and the creamy gravy that goes along with it is just delish! They are usually served with potatoes, either boiled or mashed, and some lingonberry sauce. Probably the most famous Swedish dish …
Brazilian Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura)
The only carrot cake I knew about was the classic British carrot cake with frosting (which I absolutely love). The Brazilian carrot cake is completely different. It has a sponge cake texture, and it is topped with either chocolate frosting, or with the brigadeiro. This cake is ridiculously easy to make. It’s super moist and …
French Potato and Beef Casserole (Hachis Parmentier)
A classic of French gastronomy, the Hachis Parmentier is one of my favourite dishes. “Hachis” comes from “hâché”, meaning minced. Parmentier comes from Antoine Auguste Parmentier, an 18th century apothicary. He popularised the potato in France as a rich nutrient vegetable, ideal in times of famine. He supposedly even cooked his hachis parmentier and served …
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French Tomato and Mustard Tart (Tarte à la Tomate)
This Tomato and Mustard Tart is a French classic, especially in the summer time. It is very easy to make and only uses four ingredients: a shortcrust pastry, some tomatoes, cheese and mustard. You can find many different versions and variations of this recipe, with black olives, capers, mushroom, anchovies… Feel free to add whatever …
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Torrijas (Spanish Toasts)
This week, we’re taking a trip to Spain! Torrijas is a sweet treat made with bread soaked in milk, dipped in eggs and fried. You can find similar recipes from many different countries, often referred to as French Toast. But they are not exactly the same. Spain is a big country and you can find …
