Crispy Rice With Creamy Salmon Tartare
Imagine a plate filled with irresistible bites of crispy rice topped with creamy salmon tartare, a culinary masterpiece that combines crunch, creaminess, and a burst of flavors. The aroma of...
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Snacks
If you’re feeling a bit pickish, browse through a delightful selection of sweet and savoury snacks. Even when you’re not – there are few ideas you can save for later!
Check out our delicious snacks recipes!
Taramokeftedes: Greek Fish Roe Balls (Fritters)
These traditional Greek fish roe fritters are known locally as Taramokeftedes. They are crunchy on the outside and super flavorful. Made with white fish roe, stale bread, and a medley...
Homemade Almond & Peanut Butter Bars
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a wholesome and nutritious treat – a homemade healthy peanut butter bar packed with a delightful mix of nuts! This delectable recipe...
Kimchi Quesadilla
This dish started as a fun food for us to enjoy in the truck and it just hit the streets with a force. Its spirit comes from Koreatown.
Truffle-Marinated Asparagus
This is a Sunday afternoon indulgence. Wonderful fresh asparagus blanched and then marinated in white truffle oil and Balsamic. Very simple but amazing flavour. Great with some sour dough and...
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Plantains are a staple West African food (so lucky!) and fried plantains are a favorite snack throughout the region. Kelewele is made with fried plantains laced with various spices such...
Kenyan Bhajia (Potato Fritters)
Although originating in India where it’s known as aloo bhajia, potato bhajia is one of the most popular street foods in Kenya. Kenya is home to a large Indian community,...
Nigerian Puff-Puff
Puff-puff is a popular street food in West Africa and it’s made with just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and yeast, mixed and then deep-fried. This appetizer is called puff-puff because...
Pastels | Fataya (Senegalese Fish Pies)
Known as pastels, salmon fataya, or simply fatatya, these are delicious fish pies which are a popular street food in Senegal. The pastels are frequently accompanied by a spicy tomato...
Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe
With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...
Yogurt and Almond Scones
Scones are quick and delicious and can be eaten for any meal of the day. They can also be classified as pastries because they use baking powder rather than yeast...
Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts
I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...
Homemade Cheese and Parmesan Biscuits
Cheese and parmesan biscuits are my recommendation for a simple, delicious, and tasty snack. They’re a delicious homemade solution to hunger pangs. They may look like cookies, being round in...
French Cupcakes (Brioche) Recipe
Lately I’ve been trying a few French pastry recipes. I started with these wonderful cupcakes and then continued with pains au lait and croissants aux chocolat. Today I’ll leave you...
Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)
Taralli is an old Italian recipe, originally from the southern region of Puglia. I saw this recipe on TV and knew I had to try it. Taralli are quite easy...
Pepper & Parmesan Rolls
Baked goods are a pleasure of mine. I love making them at home, smelling the aroma of freshly baked dough that fills the whole house and calls you into the...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Olive all’ Ascolana (Fried Stuffed Olives)
These delicious meat-stuffed olives are traditionally made in the Ascoli region of central Italy and are served as appetizers at dinner parties and get-togethers. The recipe typically uses locally sourced...
Chilaquiles with Chicken
Chilaquiles are a perfect recipe to prepare if you had tortillas from the day before and since most families in Mexico do have leftover tortillas, this dish is one of...
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Esquites, also known as elote en vaso, are a delicious corn-based Mexican street food. The dish is made with tender Mexican corn kernels and it gets its incomparable flavor from a local...
Guacamole con Chapulines (Guacamole with Grasshoppers)
Chapulines (i.e. grasshoppers) are a pre-Hispanic delight originating from the state of Oaxaca. During the chapulines season, they are sold in markets and street stalls and you can find them...
Belgian “French” Fries with Mayonnaise
Contrary to what you might think, French fries are in fact… Belgian! The misnomer “French” fries came as a result of a misunderstanding when the British mistook French-speaking Walloons for...
Bramboráky (Czech Potato Pancakes)
Bramborák means potato pancake and is a Czech signature dish often served at Czech fairs, markets, and festivals, but also in traditional Czech restaurants. They are very simple to prepare and...
Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Gouda Cream
To get started, forget everything you know, think you know or have read about commercial chicken nuggets! I’m very attentive of what little ones eat, so don’t imagine that I’m...
