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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…
Chakhchoukha from Biskra: the Algerian recipe with rogags and red sauce
Biskra chakhshukha, or Chakhchoukha biskria, is a traditional Algerian dish prepared with rogags, semolina patties that are crumbled and then steamed, served with a spicy red sauce, vegetables, and meat. Originally from the Biskra region, it is particularly associated with festive meals and Mouloud. The Chakhchoukha of biskra We reach the gates of the desert…
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,
Senegalese dibis, just like at a dibiterie: grilled lamb and onions with mustard
Dibi is a Senegalese street food dish made with grilled meat, most often lamb, cut into pieces and then served with onions, mustard and bread. Prepared in the dibiteries, this great classic of Dakar grills seduces with its smoky, tender and spicy meat. Today we’re making a delicious dibi, a quintessentially Senegalese street food made…
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…
