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Melitzanosalata or Baba Ganoush, Greece and Mediterranean

RECIPE: Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Enjoy these days of summer with good company and of course, great food. Melitzanosalata is a Greek eggplant dip which you can serve as an appetizer, snack, or part of a meze. It makes an ideal food for grazing on picnics, whether it’s spread on a slice of french bread or being dipped in by […]

Russian Borscht in White Bowl with Dill and Bread Slices

RECIPE: Russian Borscht

Borscht is one of those dishes that has many variations. Originating in the Ukraine, this sour soup is also served in neighbouring Eastern European countries like Russia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, and Latvia, to name a few. The most common variation includes beetroot as its main ingredient. Borsch can be served hot or cold, thin or […]

RECIPE: Pakoras (Indian Fritters)

Every autumn, India becomes a little bit brighter with the celebration of Diwali – a Hindu festival of lights. You will find millions of diyas (oil lamps) lit around doorsteps, windows, and temples. The light symbolizes all that is good over all that is evil. It’s a typical 5-day period of preparation, leading up to […]

Olive Bread (Cakes Aux Olives)

Olive Bread, known as Cakes Aux Olives in French, is an appetizer served all around France. This savoury quick bread is one of many different options offered that include vegetables and/or meat in a traditional “cakes” recipe. Get creative with different taste combinations! While some of the ingredients in the Cakes Aux Olives can be […]