International
International cuisine refers to the culinary traditions, practices, and dishes from various countries and cultures around the world. Each cuisine has its unique ingredients, cooking methods, and flavors influenced by local culture, geography, climate, and history.
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Cannoli
Cannoli were my favorite Italian bakery dessert in Chicago during the Lenten season. Cannoli are cheese stuffed pastries.
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Turon
Turon is a Filipino snack made of thinly sliced bananas, dusted with brown sugar, rolled in a spring roll wrapper and fried. Other fillings can also be used together with the banana, such as jackfruit, sweet potato, mango, Cheddar cheese and coconut.
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Cuccidati
Cuccidati are Italian fig or date bars. They are beautiful on cookie trays during the holiday season. Cuccidati, also known as Italian fig cookies, are a traditional Sicilian treat typically prepared during the holiday season, especially for Christmas. They are filled with a mixture of dried figs, nuts, spices, and sometimes citrus zest, all encased in a sweet dough.…
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Affogato
An affogato is a delicious Italian dessert that consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. The contrast between the hot coffee and the cold dessert creates a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
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Carne en su Jugo
Diced steak cooked in a spicy green tomatillo sauce. Carne en su Jugo means "Meat in its Juices." It originated in the Mexican region of Guadalajara.
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Caponata (Aubergine Salad)
This Italian dish, Caponata, highlights the rich flavor of eggplants and combines them with fresh ingredients for a refreshing salad.
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Falafel
Falafel is deep-fried fava beans or chickpeas. It’s a staple in the Middle East. These balls are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
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Stir Fried Glass Noodles (Japchae)
Japchae or Stir Fried Glass Noodles is a combination of noodles and an assortment of vegetables. Sometimes 1 cup of leftover meat is added for protein.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
From the “land down under,” Australia, comes this delicious sticky toffee pudding.
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Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)
Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake) is a classic Russian sponge cake. It has been made in Russia for centuries. Its beauty is in its rustic simplicity.
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