Napoleon cake
The origin of this classic cake is a bit confusing. This cake is similar to the French cake mille-feuille but at the same time, it is different enough to name it differently. The name of the cake may refer to the origin of this region of Naples, Italy, but it is also believed that it […]
Chicken in peanut butter-tomato sauce
A recipe from sub-Saharan Africa. I have found this recipe on websites describing food and travel in Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Senegal, and it is listed as one of the national dishes of Congo. The question always arises whether these flavors in my recipes are also authentic and specific to the area. The answer to […]
Guacamole
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that became popular about 30-40 years ago. In somewhat dubious historical sources, a similar type of food dates back to the 16th century. It was originally made simply as an avocado cream or with tomatoes and onions. Modern guacamole recipes are not very old and there are many modifications and […]
Shredded beaf burritos
Burritos are food of Mexican origin, where wheat tortillas are wrapped around different fillings. The filling could be beans, peppers, rice, corn, onions, tomatoes, different types of meat, fish, cheese. The prepared burrito can be eaten immediately after preparation or it can be steamed, fried, baked in the oven. Often the burrito is also covered […]
Grilled ribs
Grilled ribs or BBQ ribs are generally considered as American food. At the same time, all kinds of animal ribs are grilled over the world, from the alligator to the kangaroo. Recently, I have been making grilled ribs in an oven from high-quality Rakvere meat industry pork ribs. In my opinion, one of the most […]