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May 30 2026

Brown, boiled sugar

andrestover Desserts, National dishes Estonia, Kasepää, sugar 0

Brown, boiled sugar is a classic Old Believer treat from the shores of Lake Peipsi. This sugar is used to drink tea, but it is also good for just being sweet. Some sources claim that boiling sugar in this way purifies it, but let’s not get into the historical assumptions about how this type of […]

May 17 2026

Muhammara

andrestover Dips and spreads, National dishes bell pepper, Syria, Tomato paste, walnut 0

This walnut-and-roasted-pepper dip originated in Syria, and a similar dish was described as early as the 18th century. It is eaten as a side dish with various vegetables, meat dishes, or as a spread on bread. Preparation time: About 45 minutes to prepare the peppers, 15 minutes to prepare the dipLevel: EasyQuantity: Serves four or […]

May 2 2026

Nashville Hot Chicken

andrestover Bird meat, National dishes chicken, USA 0

There are lots of stories about where this dish came from, but no one knows for sure. It started sometime in the 1930s, but people have been making it the same way for about 50 years. Nashville Hot Chicken is a spicy dish that was first made with chicken, using different cuts with or without […]

April 26 2026

Kıymalı Pide

andrestover Bakes, National dishes bell pepper, goat cheese, minced meat, Turkey 0

Pide is a classic Turkish dish. A flatbread or Turkish pizza, usually filled with a savory filling, which can be basically anything that comes to mind at the time. Years ago, when I visited Istanbul, I noticed simple pide on the streets and in restaurants, filled with minced meat and paprika. Often sprinkled with herbs […]

April 12 2026

Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

andrestover Bird meat, National dishes chicken, Greece, lemon 0

What makes Greek cuisine special to me is that the flavors are clean and bright and do not dominate the flavors of the food itself. This lemon chicken is also a very tasty and summery dish for lunch or dinner. Preparation time: Total 3 hoursLevel: Rather easyServes: 4 Ingredients:8 boneless chicken thighs3 medium garlic cloves, […]

April 4 2026

Curd cakes

andrestover Bakes, National dishes, Nostalgic foods curd, Russia, Ukraine 0

Curd cakes (Russian: ватрушки) are a historical Eastern European dessert made from sweet yeast dough and white cheese or curd. They have also been known in Estonia for a very long time. They were often made for Easter. This pastry has always been a staple in cafes and is loved by diners. Preparation time: 1 […]