Melanzane parmigiana probably originated as a variant of Greek moussaka. The dish almost certainly comes from Sicily that was once part of the Magna Graecia. However, quite some contradictory information has been written about Melanzane parmigiana. Sometimes you read that it is a typical Northern Italian recipe, while other sources mention that it is made…
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Flammkuchen / Tarte Flambée
This dish origins from the Alsace, the Palatinate and Baden. The tarte flambée has a base of thin bread dough topped with crème fraîche, onions and strips of bacon. Depending on the area, the name of this dish is flammekueche (Alsatian), Flammkuchen (German) or tarte flambée (French). There are many variations of the original recipe,…
Spanish Canelones
A typical dish of the Catalan cuisine. The canelones are mainly eaten with the family on weekends and during certain holidays. For example with Sant Esteve. (Boxing Day in Catalonia) Catalan cuisine is the cuisine from Catalonia. It may also refer to the shared cuisine of Roussillon and Andorra, the second of which has a…
Traditional Coq au vin
Various legends trace coq au vin to ancient Gaul and Julius Caesar, but the recipe was not documented until the early 20th century. It is generally accepted that it existed as a rustic dish long before that. Coq au vin is a French dish. It consists of a diced rooster with quartered small mushrooms, various…
Tuscan Panzanella
Panzanella is an appetizer from Italian cuisine of stale bread, infused with sliced tomato, seasoned with basil and vinaigrette. Panzanella is originally from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name is believed to be a portmanteau of “pane”, Italian for bread, and “zanella”, a deep plate in which it is served. Panzanella was based…
Polish Golabki
Gołabki is a traditional Polish dish. The dish originates from the region around the city of Tarnopol. Originally it was made from grits and potatoes especially for Christmas. Portions of filling tightly wrapped with cabbage leaves in the form of lightly crushed rolls. In the most famous version, it concerns the filling of white rice…
Toad in the Hole
This is a delicious and typical dish for autumn. This dish with pork sausages goes back to Roman times! The dish is traditionally served with lashings of onion gravy and green peas on the side. It is very easy to prepare and it is easy to scale up to provide visiting friends with a delicious…