Starter
Be inspired by our selection of starters, from light appetisers to gourmet first courses.
Light spanakopita recipe with spinach herbs and feta: oven and air fryer version
Light spanakopita is a crispy Greek pie with spinach, feta, eggs, and fresh herbs, made with phyllo dough. To lighten it, brush the dough with a mixture of olive oil and water rather than with a lot of butter. It is cooked for 35 to 45 minutes in the oven at 180°C, or about 20…
Tarte al djote de Nivelles: the traditional Belgian recipe
The tarte al djote is one of the great specialties of Nivelles, Belgium. Behind its Walloon name is a rustic, generous and very fragrant savory tart, prepared with yeast dough, Nivelles dumplings, chard leaves, parsley, onion, eggs and lots of salted butter. Serve it hot, ideally with a knob of salted butter that melts on…
Tuna peaches: the Belgian retro recipe ready in 5 minutes
Tuna peaches are one of the most confusing and cult Belgian recipes: half peaches in syrup, a tuna garnish, mayonnaise, a little lemon, parsley… and five minutes of preparation. On paper, the association seems unlikely. On the plate, however, it tells the story of a whole era of family cooking, practical, sweet and savory and…
Pomidor yumurta: Azerbaijani-style eggs with tomatoes
Discover the pomidor yumurta, an Azerbaijani breakfast with tomatoes confit in butter and eggs. 3 ingredients, a frying pan and 15 minutes.
Andean pastelitos: fried pastries from the Venezuelan Andes
Andean pastelitos are small Venezuelan fried pastries typical of the Andean region of the country. Their thin, crispy dough contains a generous filling of beef, rice, hard-boiled eggs, peppers, tomato, coriander and achiote, also known as annatto or onoto. Very popular in western Venezuela, especially in the states of Mérida, Táchira and Trujillo, Andean pastelitos…
Chushki burek: Bulgarian stuffed peppers with cheese
Chushki burek are Bulgarian stuffed peppers, topped with a mixture of siréné, egg, dill, garlic and tomato, then breaded before being fried until a crispy, golden crust. Inside, the cheese remains melting, salty and fragrant, while the grilled pepper provides a soft, slightly smoky texture. Contrary to what the word “burek” might suggest, this is…
Tunisian casse croûte: the tuna and harissa sandwich
The Tunisian casse croûte, or kaskrout tounsi, is a street-food sandwich filled with harissa, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, Tunisian salad, olives, chili pepper and sometimes potatoes, capers, mechouia or candied lemon. It is usually prepared in a Tunisian Italian bread, which is softer than a classic baguette. Since we had mentioned the famous Tunisian fricassee a…
Salada de polvo: the Portuguese octopus salad
Salada de polvo is a fresh, simple and very fragrant Portuguese octopus salad made with tender octopus, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, vinegar and coriander. Served cold or at room temperature, it is one of those seaside recipes that rely on few ingredients, but a lot of taste. In Portugal, octopus occupies an important…
Batenjan el raheb: Lebanese grilled eggplant salad
Legend has it that it was a dish that was prepared by monks living in the Lebanese mountains,
Mofo sakay (anana): the recipe for Malagasy fritters with chili pepper
Mofo sakay are small Malagasy fritters with chili, crispy on the edges, soft in the center and flavored with turmeric. In Madagascar, they are one of those street-foods that are eaten hot, often as a snack, as an aperitif or to accompany a simple meal. The word “Mofo ” refers to bread or cake in…
Algerian Zviti: the Bou Saâda mortar crushed flatbread
Zviti is an Algerian speciality from Bou Saâda, in the M’Sila region. This hot dish, also called slata mahrez or slata mehras, is prepared by crushing a semolina flatbread while still hot with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, coriander and fennel seeds in a mortar. Zviti is an authentic dish of Algerian origin that has its roots…
Peruvian Beef Empanadas: Lima-Style Meat Pies
Peruvian empanadas are savory Meat Pies filled with beef, onion, ají amarillo, garlic, cumin and sometimes hard-boiled egg, olives or raisins. They are usually baked in the oven and served with icing sugar and a squeeze of lime. We discover our “dumpling” of the country with Peruvian empanadas! As in all former Spanish colonies, empanadas…