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Fritto misto is one of those dishes that differs widely across the country. Along the Italian seaside, it will always include crustaceans and mollusks, typically shrimp and squid, and often paranza, which is a collective name for very sma... READ MORE

Burek sa sirom is a phyllo pastry that is round or coil-shaped and filled with a mixture of cheese and eggs. The dough is made with flour, salt, and water (and perhaps a bit of oil) and stretched into translucent sheets. The sheets of phyllo dough... READ MORE

This Turkish oven-baked rice pudding is made with water, milk, sugar, rice, and rice flour. It is a simple, light dessert that is said to have origins in the Ottoman cuisine. Although it has been traditionally flavored with rose water, the modern ... READ MORE

Kulfi is a traditional ice cream made with slowly simmered whole milk. Although the long-simmering process results in a loss of volume, it makes up for it with a delicious, nutty, caramelized flavor. The ice cream is characterized by its unusual, ... READ MORE

Dating back to the Ottoman times, kazandibi is a Turkish dish that can be translated to burnt bottom pudding, referring to the burnt bottom of the pan that it is cooked in. The dessert consists of butter, milk, rice flour, sugar, starch, ... READ MORE

Makroud el louse are flourless Algerian cookies consisting of almonds, eggs, sugar, and a flavoring of orange flower water. Baked until lightly browned, these cookies are typically tossed in powdered sugar in order to be completely coated. Once co... READ MORE

Every important celebration in Algeria is never complete without mkhabez, a traditional and delicate Algerian pastry. It is made with nuts (mostly almonds), sugar, eggs, and flavorings, then cut into small, elegant shapes. Essentially, it is easy ... READ MORE

This baklava variety consists of thin phyllo sheets that are traditionally filled with walnuts, although modern varieties may employ various chopped or ground nuts. The sheets are then rolled and cut into the desired size before they are baked and... READ MORE

Açaí na tigela is a versatile Brazilian dessert made with mashed açaí berries, usually served in a bowl, topped with banana and granola, and combined with other fruits and guaraná syrup. The açaí pa... READ MORE

Kheer or payasam is an ancient Indian dessert, a creamy rice pudding that is made in several versions across the country. It is a common dish at numerous Indian ceremonies, festivals, and celebrations, although it can be consumed any time... READ MORE

Although it is a common sight in countries such as Croatia, Slovenia, and Macedonia, gibanica is mainly associated with Serbia. It is a traditional pie-like dish that combines phyllo dough (occasionally replaced with yeast dough) with a creamy com... READ MORE

Bastani sonnati is a unique saffron-infused Iranian ice cream that was invented at the beginning of the 20th century by Akbar Mashti, the first ice cream vendor in Tehran. This frozen treat is made with a creamy mixture of milk or cream, frozen cu... READ MORE

Lacquemant is a Belgian waffle originating from Liege. This thin waffle is made with wheat flour, cut horizontally in half, then filled and topped with sugar syrup flavored with orange blossom. The inventor of Lacquemant is Désiré Sm... READ MORE

Asawer is prepared with phyllo dough that is rolled and swirled to create a small, round baklava. Before it is rolled, phyllo sheets are occasionally sprinkled with ground nuts, and when baked, this round pastry is doused in rose-flavored sugar sy... READ MORE

Rasgulla is a traditional sweet that is usually served at the end of a meal, like many other Indian milk-based desserts. It is prepared from chhena paneer dumplings and semolina dough, cooked together in a sugary syrup. The origin of rasgulla is t... READ MORE

These crescent-shaped cookies are usually associated with Morocco, but they can be found throughout Algeria and Tunisia in slightly different forms and under various names. Their name translates as gazelle ankles, but they are better know... READ MORE

Kalb-el-louz is a popular Algerian baked dessert consisting of semolina and ground almonds as key ingredients. It's typically flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange blossom water. After it has been cooked, kalb-el-louz is combined w... READ MORE

These delicate Greek cookies are prepared with ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water, liqueurs, or vanilla. Usually decorated with almonds or almond slivers, they come in different forms and are occ... READ MORE

Hamalia are a traditional sweet treat from the island of Skopelos in Greece. They are almond-based pastries, similar to marzipan, and are often made to celebrate special occasions such as weddings or festivals. The main ingredients of hamalia incl... READ MORE

Gulab jamun is a dessert based on milk solids that are kneaded into a dough, shaped into balls, and deep-fried in ghee. The balls then get soaked in a sugary concoction flavored with saffron, green cardamom, and rose water. When served, gulab jamu... READ MORE

Mehalabiya is a creamy Arabian dessert, in many ways similar to the French blancmange. It is made with a mixture of milk and sugar, cooked and thickened with rice flour or cornstarch, and usually flavored with orange blossom or rose water... READ MORE

Ma'amoul is an ancient cookie filled with fruits and nuts such as dates, walnuts, and pistachios. The cookies are traditionally prepared for Easter, festivals, and celebrations, and they are typically shaped into balls or domes. In order to differ... READ MORE

Gaz is the Iranian variety of nougat. Nowadays it is mostly prepared with a blend of egg whites, sugar, and nuts, but the original gaz consists of slightly different ingredients. The raw gaz is an exudate of an insect, which is found and collected... READ MORE

Salată de icre is a Romanian fish roe salad that combines carp or pike roe with oil, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Finely diced shallots or red onions can be added to the salad for extra flavor. This light and fluffy dish is typically prepared... READ MORE

This classic Hungarian dessert consists of thin crêpe-like pancakes that are filled with a sweet walnut filling and served doused in warm chocolate sauce. The filling is traditionally prepared with ground or crushed walnuts, and it is often ... READ MORE

Zerde is a sweet rice pudding originating from Türkiye. The rice is boiled in water, then combined with sugar, a bit of turmeric, and saffron – giving the dessert its typical yellow color. It is usually garnished with pine nuts and pist... READ MORE

Brioche Vendéenne is a French braided brioche. The braids on its top are called barres in French. It is golden-colored and available in various shapes - round, oval, or in the shape of a stick. The brioche can never be sold frozen ... READ MORE

An ice cream float is a beverage consisting of ice cream that is placed in a soft, fizzy drink. One of the most popular varieties of the beverage is a root beer float. The origins of ice cream floats date back to the 19th century. It was invented ... READ MORE

Güllaç is a unique Turkish dessert that is the most popular during Ramadan. It consists of numerous layers of thin, cornstarch pastry which is soaked in rosewater-infused milk and stuffed with walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds. Gü... READ MORE

Peixinhos da horta is a Portuguese dish consisting of green beans that are dusted in flour, then fried. The name means fish from the garden because it resembles small fried fish. Although the dish is traditionally prepared with green bean... READ MORE

Fougasse is a flatbread that is typically sweetened with sugar and orange-flavored water. It can commonly be found in Provence and throughout southern France, and it is easily recognizable by its shape. Fougasse is usually shaped like a wheat grai... READ MORE

Firnee is a traditional dessert that is believed to have originated in India, where it is known as phirni. Afghan firnee is usually made with cornstarch (instead of ground rice in the Indian version) that is cooked in a mixture of milk an... READ MORE

Bradj, also known as mbardja, mteqba, or mbarja, is a traditional diamond-shaped pastry from the northeast, traditional consumed in Constantinois, Jijel, Bibans, and Kabylie region. This diamond-shaped delicacy consists ... READ MORE

These crispy and buttery shortbread cookies are a classic Greek dessert. Even though some variations occasionally employ walnuts, they are traditionally prepared with a rich dough that incorporates ground almonds, butter, and various flavorings su... READ MORE

Tarte tropézienne is a French dessert consisting of a brioche pastry, usually orange flavored, which is cut in half and filled with a creamy filling. Since the original recipe is a secret, fillings may vary, including pastry cream, buttercr... READ MORE

This dish is an Icelandic version of the classic English fish and chips. In the UK, the batter is made with flour, vinegar, salt, beer, and baking soda, while the Icelandic version is made from spelt flour and without beer, making the rape seed oi... READ MORE

Gâche vendéenne is a pastry product that must be oval in shape, with a fine golden crust that is slit lengthwise. It must always be sold fresh and whole, never sliced, and packaged in the French region of Vendée. The pastry has... READ MORE

Although it is believed to have its origins in Persia, zulbia or jalebi is an international dessert with variations that spread throughout the Middle East, India, and Asia. In its basic form, this sweet dessert is created by combining flour with y... READ MORE

A specialty of Aix-en-Provence, calissons are diamond-shaped sweets made with almonds and candied melons, covered in icing. The tradition of combining almonds and candied fruits dates all the way back to Greek and Roman times, while some texts fro... READ MORE

These traditional Slavonian pastries take their name from the Croatian word salo, meaning leaf lard. Typically filled with homemade apricot or plum preserves, salenjaci are traditionally made in wintertime, especially during the pig slaug... READ MORE

Khoresht mast is a traditional dish hailing from Isfahan. Although it's often dubbed yogurt stew, khoresht mast is actually an unusual dessert that's often served as a side dish or an appetizer, made with a combination of sugar, rose wate... READ MORE

Taj al malek, meaning king’s crowns, are decadent little sweets made with shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), sugar syrup, and roasted pistachios. Kataifi dough is first shaped into little nests, dried, brushed with clarified ... READ MORE