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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Bayerische Leberkloese (Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup)
I don’t care for liver, but I do love liver dumplings. These are truly delicious. Liver dumpling soup features savory dumplings made from beef or chicken liver, bread, onion and seasonings.
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Birria Tacos
Birria is a stew from the State of Jalisco, Mexico. Here it is used to make delicious Birria Tacos. In this recipe the taco is filled, then fried with a bit of the beef broth. Very yummy!
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Birria de Res (Mexican Beef Stew)
Birria de Res is simply delicious. It is great for making Birria Tacos. I find myself making this stew just so that I can make Birria Tacos. What is Birria? During the conquest of the Aztec empire, the Conquistadors were faced with an overpopulation of goats, so they decided to give the animals to the natives. Goat meat…
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Soft as Cotton Japanese Cheesecake
Soft as Cotton Japanese Cheesecake is a type of sponge cake originating in Hakata, Japan in 1947. It has a less sweet flavor and fewer calories than standard cheesecake, containing less cheese and sugar. It is also known as “Jiggly Cheesecake.” Just wait until you make Soft as Cotton Japanese Cheesecake for the first time! It is so delicious that it…
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Creme Brulee (Burnt Cream)
Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert consisting of a rich custard base, typically flavored with vanilla, and topped with a hard, caramelized sugar crust. The custard is made from cream, egg yolks and sugar, which is baked in a water bath. After it is cool, a layer of sugar is sprinkled on top and torched or broiled until it…
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Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata goes very well with Fettuccine Alfredo or Capellini aglio e olio or some rice pilaf (or risotto) and sautéed rapini (broccoli rabe). This will be “del’arte di mangiare” bene (the art of eating well). This may look like a lot of work and too much oil, butter or spices but trust me, if you skimp, it will…
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Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a French dessert which is basically a custard with unpitted black cherries. The cherries were left unpitted so as to impart an almond flavor to the dessert. This recipe uses pitted cherries with almond extract instead of vanilla extract. If desired, you can replace the almond extract with vanilla extract or use half of each. Clafoutis may…
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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn is grilled sweet corn on the cob, basted with mayonnaise, then sprinkled with spices and cotija cheese. It is a very popular street food in Mexico, usually served on a wooden stick.
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Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is a traditional English dish made with the leftover vegetables from a dinner. Carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, or any other leftover vegetables may be added. It bubbles and squeaks as it is cooking! It is served as a breakfast dish. Howard Hillman classes this as one of the “great peasant dishes of the world.” In place…
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Sopa de Conchitas
Sopa de Conchitas is such a great soup. Usually you will have everything on hand to make it. Cut up leftover meat, such as chicken, beef or pork may be added to this. Ground beef may also be added. Many add potatoes, mixed vegetables or whatever else they like. This can also be made with elephant ear pasta, fideo,…
