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Cocido lebaniego is a traditional dish originating from the Liébana area in Cantabria. The stew consists of local chickpeas, potatoes, and cabbage with meat from the pig slaughter such as chorizo, bacon, and morcilla. Breadcrumbs, parsley, ... READ MORE

One of the staples of traditional Turkish cuisine, sarma consists of a filling that is snugly surrounded by leaves or leafy vegetables. There are numerous versions of this dish but the mixture typically combines ingredients such as minced meat, ri... READ MORE

Żurek is a traditional soup characterized by its distinctively sour taste, which comes from sour leavening, or the fermentation of bread and rye flour. The soup also contains meats such as sausages, bacon, or ham, and vegetables such as potatoes a... READ MORE

This delicious beef dish is one of the best-known creations of Czech cuisine. It is made with marinated braised beef, usually tenderloin, served in a creamy vegetable sauce made with carrots, celeriac, and parsley root. The dish is usually spiced ... READ MORE

One of the best-loved dishes of the Alps, tartiflette is a mouth-watering gratinated potato dish from the mountainous region of Savoie in France. It is made with medium-sized potatoes, white wine, Reblochon cheese, onions, smoked salt pork (la... READ MORE

Bryndzové halušky is a modest and simple meal consisting of three elements: halušky, bryndza, and bacon. Halušky is a traditional name for a type of dumpling made with grated raw potatoes and flour. The second essential... READ MORE

Feijão tropeiro is a traditional dish from the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. A favorite dish of cattle rangers (tropeiros), it consists of beans that are cooked with salted or dried meat, manioc flour, and various flavorings, he... READ MORE

Milanesa napolitana is a traditional Argentine dish originating from Buenos Aires. It consists of a milanesa steak that's breaded, fried, then topped with a slice of ham, tangy tomato sauce, and thick slices of mozzarella, which will melt under th... READ MORE

Known as koldūnai in Lithuania, kalduny in Belarus and kołduny in Poland, these stuffed dumplings boiled in salted water are a staple of regional cuisine. Traditionally filled with minced pork, beef, chicken, curd chees... READ MORE

This is an extreme version of a steak sandwich – filled with thinly sliced lomo steak, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mayonnaise, chimichurri sauce, ham, cheese, and a fried egg, sandwich de lomo or lomito is a behemoth of a sandwich th... READ MORE

Hailing from the Aosta Valley, crespelle alla Valdostana is an Italian specialty that consists of savory, stuffed crêpes smothered in gooey Fontina cheese and béchamel sauce. The batter for the crêpes is made with a combination ... READ MORE

Vereshchaka is a traditional stew that has been prepared since at least the mid-18th century. Originally, it was a variation of machanka meat sauce. The stew is usually made with pork sausages, bacon, onions, flour, beer, and spices. Once... READ MORE

Beef bourguignon is a rich and complex stew originating from the region of Burgundy in France. The star of the dish is a robust red Burgundy wine, which is used to soften and tenderize tough cuts of Charolais beef, along with savory additions such... READ MORE

Feijoada or feijoada completa is Brazil's national dish, a hearty stew featuring pork and black beans. The dish is consumed throughout the country, and every family in Brazil has their own, special recipe. Sautéed greens, cheese ro... READ MORE

Eggs Benedict is a breakfast or brunch meal consisting of toasted halves of an English muffin that are topped with a slice of ham or bacon, a poached egg, and sauce Hollandaise. Although there are numerous theories about the origin of the dish, mo... READ MORE

There is nothing better to represent a true taste of New Orleans than gumbo, a filling soup that is usually prepared in large, black, iron pots. A cultural and gastronomical symbol of Louisiana, it can be based on seafood and okra with tomatoes, o... READ MORE

Tarte flambée is a thin, crispy, rectangular baked dough that is topped with tart and spreadable cheese (fromage blanc) or melting ripe cheese (Munster), créme fraîche, crispy bacon, and thinly sliced roasted ... READ MORE

Galettes de Bretagne are basically thin crépes from the Brittany region in northwestern France. These pancakes are made from buckwheat flour, then filled with various ingredients such as eggs, ham, mushrooms, and bacon. In Brittany... READ MORE

Cepelinai is the national dish of Lithuania consisting of potato dumplings stuffed with spiced ground meat. The dumplings are traditionally quite large, served with bacon, pork rinds, and a sour cream and milk-based sauce after they have been boil... READ MORE

This Slovakian sauerkraut soup is a hearty wintertime dish with a rich flavor, coming from a variety of added smoked pork products, sausages, and dried mushrooms. Kapustnica is related to a number of similar soups found throughout Eastern and Cent... READ MORE

Ovcharska salata is a simple variation of the famous Shopska salata. Essentially, it is Shopska salata (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese) with the addition of mushrooms, eggs, and ham. The salad is typically tossed with ve... READ MORE

Pasulj is a popular Serbian bean soup that is traditionally prepared with white beans. The beans are usually simmered with sausage, bacon, or ham, and vegetables such as onions and carrots. Paprika, bay leaves, and garlic are commonly used as seas... READ MORE

Frijoles charros is a simple Mexican dish consisting of beans, onions, tomatoes, chile peppers, and coriander. Meat such as bacon, ham, or salt pork is also used in the dish, but mostly as a flavoring agent. The combination of those ingredients is... READ MORE

Rich and smoky, this white bean soup with smoked meat is a staple in most Romanian households. It consists of boiled dry white beans enriched with chunks of smoked meat such as pork knuckles or ribs, ham, or bacon, as well as root vegetables. Typi... READ MORE

Medianoche is a tasty Cuban sandwich filled with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. The bread is made with a sweet and soft egg dough which is very similar to the Jewish challah. The name of the sandwich means midnight... READ MORE

Dödölle is a traditional peasant dish originating from Hungary. These filling and inexpensive potato dumplings are made with a combination of floury potatoes, flour, lard or vegetable oil, onions, and salt. The potatoes are boiled, mashe... READ MORE

Rahmschwammerl is a traditional Bavarian dish made with a combination of mushrooms, bacon, onions, butter, flour, stock, heavy cream, sour cream, and garlic paste. It's best to use both fresh and dried mushrooms for this dish. The ingredients are ... READ MORE

According to Larousse, this classic French hot sandwich consists of a thin slice of ham and melted cheese tucked between two pieces of sliced bread. The original first appeared on Parisian menus in 1910, and some claim it was invented by accident,... READ MORE

One of the earliest and quintessential American dishes, New England-style clam chowder is a creamy stew made with briny clams, chunks of salt pork, sweet onions, potatoes, and milk. The dish was invented by the Pilgrims who had landed near Plymout... READ MORE

Chivito is a delicious sandwich from Uruguay and the country's national dish. Meaning little goat in Spanish, a legend says that in the 1940s, a chef in a restaurant was asked to prepare roasted goat, but since he didn't have one - he mad... READ MORE

Dalmatinska pašticada is a traditional Dalmatian dish consisting of beef (the traditional cut used being frikando, the toughest part of beef round) that is marinated in vinegar and spices for up to a couple of days, after which it&... READ MORE

Tiroler gröstl is a traditional dish from Tirol, an Austrian region famous for its skiing and hiking courses. Like most Alpine dishes, gröstl is simple, yet rich, consisting of fried potatoes, onions, and bacon. Traditionally, the dish i... READ MORE

Kugelis or bulvių plokštainis (literally flat potato) is a Lithuanian national dish in the form of a delicious potato cake. The recipe has survived for centuries without significant changes and is frequently encountered on... READ MORE

An institution at many pubs, restaurants, and cafés in Australia, Australian burger with the lot first made its appearance in the 1940s, when beetroot started to be added to the burger alongside onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and meat.... READ MORE

Oeufs en meurette is a traditional dish originating from the French region of Burgundy. The dish consists of eggs that are poached in red wine, as the wine's acid keeps the eggs nice and tidy and prevents the spillage that can happen during poachi... READ MORE

Along with coq au Riesling, coq au vin jaune is another variation on the classic coq au vin. Instead of red wine, coq au vin jaune incorporates yellow or white wine. The best vin jaune is found in the French region of Jura, but a... READ MORE

Bocadillo de cerdo is a Spanish meat sandwich consisting of a loaf of bread that's filled with pork. A Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) is the usual choice of bread for the sandwich, although burger buns, rustic bread, or pan Ga... READ MORE

Empanada de cordero is a type of Spanish empanadas originating from the Balearic Islands. Unlike their Galician counterpart, Mallorcan empanadas have a dough that’s prepared without yeast. The dough is made with a combination of egg yolks, l... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with Porto, francesinha is a unique sandwich consisting of toasted bread, beef or pork, sausages, ham, and cheese, while the whole combination is then doused in a rich beer-infused tomato sauce. The sandwich has different ... READ MORE

Polish cuisine prides itself in hearty and comforting dishes, and bigos–a traditional Polish stew–is one of the classic representatives of their culinary tradition. Also known as hunter’s stew, bigos is highly versatile,... READ MORE

Although quiches can be made with nearly anything, from meats and vegetables to seafood, herbs, and cheeses, the king among these delicious baked tarts is still the original quiche Lorraine, consisting simply of a shortcrust dough base that is fil... READ MORE

Farofa is a common side dish in Brazil that no churrasco (barbecue) is complete without. It consists of toasted manioc flour dressed up with complementary ingredients such as onions, olives, nuts, crispy bacon pieces, dried jerky, or fres... READ MORE