This is an Irish creamy mashed potatoes that have been around for over 300 years.
This is delicious on its own, but it goes great with crispy bacon.
It is easy to make with only a few ingredients.
Risotto alla milanese / Italy
In the 1400s Spain brought rice to Italy. Risotto was born by putting that rice into soup. At the time, famine struck, and the new food, rice and risotto, quickly became popular. But…many rice fields were deliberately destroyed. Rice was mistakenly thought to cause malaria.
Kulajda (Creamy Mushroom Soup) / Czech Republic
This is a creamy Czech soup. It’s rich, but with just the right amount of acidity to balance it out. Mushrooms are the star of this dish, but dill is a must.
Paprikás Csirke (Paprika Chicken) / Hungary
This is a Hungarian dish in which chicken is cooked in paprika. This dish was born on a farm and has a history of several hundred years. I ate it with garshka (homemade pasta).
Jota (Sauerkraut Stew) / Slovenia
This is a Slovenian dish made by stewing sauerkraut, pork and beans. You can eat it while it’s warm or after it’s cold.
Shkmeruli (Chicken with Garlic Sauce) / Georgia
There are a variety of styles that are made with just chicken, butter and garlic, or with the addition of milk and other ingredients.
Tabbouleh (Bulgur Wheat and Vegetable Salad) / Lebanon
This healthy diet salad is loved by many people in many countries, including Hollywood stars. It tastes great and feels full.
Kuurdak (Braised Meat and Potatoes) / Kyrgyzstan
This is a traditional dish that has been around since nomadic times. It is a simple dish that is simply stir-fried and stewed a little.
青椒肉絲 (Chinese Pepper Steak) / China
This is the Chinese Pepper Steak, which originated in areas where ingredients were limited due to climate and traffic.
Cheese Roll (Plain Bread with Cheese) / New Zealand
How do you make enough for all of us at once? It was created to solve the problem. It is crispy and goes well with soup.