Quince

Even though their name and origin stem from Italian tradition, pastafrola tarts have become an integral part of South American cuisine. They traditionally combine buttery shortcrust pastry and various fillings such as quince cheese, dulce de leche... READ MORE

These crispy Argentinian pastries are typically star-shaped, while the center is filled with quince or sweet potato preserve (dulce). They are usually deep-fried and then brushed with a sugar glaze. Optionally, they can be filled with dulce de lec... READ MORE

Gutui cu pui is a traditional dish originating from the region of Banat. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken legs, quinces, butter, rum, oil, flour, sugar, rosemary, and salt. The quinces are sautéed in butter and cooked ... READ MORE

Candied quince or ayva tatlısı (lit. quince dessert) is a classic Turkish treat that is traditionally prepared in winter time, because quince is a seasonal fruit, best enjoyed from October to early January when there's an abundance of it in Tü... READ MORE

Lham (lit. meat) lahlou (lit. sweet) is an Algerian dish consisting of pieces of lamb stewed in a sweet syrup with fruit and various spices such as cinnamon and star anise. The dish often employs fruits such as prunes, quince, apples, pears, apric... READ MORE

Kubbah safarjalīyah is an Aleppine dish that consists of stuffed meatballs cooked with a quince-based soup. The meatballs, known as kibbeh, are typically made with ground lamb or beef, bulgur, and onions. They are stuffed with a mixture of spiced ... READ MORE

Vigilante is a simple Argentinian dessert consisting of a thick slice of cheese topped with a sweet, jelly-like fruit paste (dulce). Although it is usually prepared with quince or sweet potato dulce, regional varieties include goat cheese... READ MORE

Also known as quince cheese and kitnkez, this traditional Croatian product is made with a base of cooked and puréed quinces, sugar, and lemon. When cooked, the mixture is usually left to set in various decorative molds, an... READ MORE

Characterized by its sweet and sour flavors, this comforting beef stew hails from Lefkada island, and it is believed to have been developed under the influence of Venetian culinary tradition. It is prepared with cubed beef, generous amounts of sau... READ MORE

Behili palov is a traditional rice pilaf originating from Uzbekistan. This type of plov is usually made with a combination of rice, mutton or beef, quinces, carrots, onions, oil, and salt. The meat is cut into strips and it's browned in oil with c... READ MORE