Croutons are small pieces of twice-baked or sautéed bread that are usually cut into cubes and seasoned. Although the word is derived from the French croûte, meaning crust, the origins of croutons are unknown, but many people believe that they were invented in France.
Like in numerous other countries in the world, the creamy and nourishing tomato soup is also found in traditional Portuguese cuisine, where it is known as sopa de tomate.... Read more
Sopa de almendras is a traditional soup. It's made with skinned and blanched almonds, garlic, stale bread, olive oil, stock, peppercorns, saffron, cumin or cinnamon, and ... Read more
The iconic Caesar salad was named after its creator Cesare (Caesar) Cardini, an Italian immigrant who lived in San Diego but, circumventing Prohibition laws in the United ... Read more
In Czech folklore, the best cure for a cold or a hangover is a bowl of česnečka, a traditional garlic soup. Although garlic is the key ingredient, the soup also incorporates ... Read more
Kherson-style eggplants is a traditional dish originating from Kherson, a region with abundant eggplants. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggplants, tomatoes,... Read more