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Brigadeiro

(Brazilian) (0 ) (1 )

The brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian dessert made from sweetened condensed milk heated with cocoa powder to form a paste, then mixed with cold butter and rolled into small balls—which are then rolled in toppings like chocolate sprinkles, …

04:41PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Chaja

chajá

(Uruguayan) (0 ) (2 )

This simple Uruguayan cake based on a light vanilla sponge with layers of toffee, covered with tender cream and crunchy meringues is very easy to make and it will surely compliment any tea party. It was created by …

04:49PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Canjica De Milho

(Brazilian) (0 ) (1 )

Every year in June during the annual corn harvest, Brazilians chow down on canjica de milho, a sweet, thick corn gruel dessert made with hominy (whole white maize kernels), sugar, milk, and often cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, and …

05:34PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Pastelitos

(Argentine) (0 ) (1 )

Generally eaten to celebrate Independence Day, pastelitos are a point of Argentine patriotic pride. Flaky puff pastry is filled with sweet quince or sweet potato paste and formed into a flower or pinwheel shape, then deep fried in …

05:37PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Chilenitos

(Chilean) (0 ) (2 )

These sweets may not be as popular as they once were, but still make appearances at almost every old school bakery and on tables during holidays. Manjar is spread and sandwiched between two flat cracker-like biscuits before it …

05:42PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Dulce De Guayaba

(Paraguayan) (0 ) (1 )

Paraguay has its share of unusual dishes—like empanadas served between two pieces of white bread, and chipa bread made with manioc flour and cheese—but my favorite is the dulce de guayaba. Boiled guava is puréed with sugar and …

05:47PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Quesillo

(Venezuelan) (0 ) (1 )

Some call it flan, some call it crème caramel, but in Venezuela, our jiggly egg and condensed milk friend is called quesillo. Unlike versions found in other parts of the world, this local rendition calls for whole eggs, …

05:49PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Ice Cream

Ice-cream

(American) (0 ) (1 )

Sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. It is typically sweetened with sucrose, …

02:49PM September 10, 2018 - by: itisclaudio

Espumillas

(Ecuadorian) (0 ) (1 )

These puffy meringue desserts served inside ice cream cones are sold on the street in Ecuador—outside schools, in main plazas, and at open markets. Espumilla, meaning "little foam," may look like ice cream or whipped cream in a …

06:03PM September 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Achari Chicken

achaari, achaar, achar

(Indian) (2 ) (2 )

Achari means pickle. Basically, this is a chicken dish that is made with all the spices one would normally use in an indian pickle. It is extremely aromatic and delicious, and as is the case with most pickled …

09:44AM September 19, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Korma

kormaa, qorma, khorma, kurma, qovurma

(Bangladeshi) (Indian) (Pakistani) (0 ) (1 )

Dish originating in South Asia consisting of meat or vegetables braised in a spiced sauce made with yogurt, cream, nut or seed paste.

01:17PM September 15, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Batata Harra

(Lebanese) (0 ) (1 )

This is a Lebanese vegetable dish. It consists of potatoes, red peppers, coriander, chili, and garlic which are all fried together in olive oil.

07:56AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Fattoush

fattush, fatush, fattoosh, and fattouche

(Lebanese) (0 ) (1 )

This is a bread salad made from toasted or fried pieces of pita bread combined with mixed greens and other vegetables, such as radishes and tomatoes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F…

08:02AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Fried Cauliflower

zahra mekleyah

(Lebanese) (0 ) (1 )

This is a vegetarian dish served cold or hot, consisting of fried cauliflower, often accompanied by tahini sauce, lettuce, parsley and tomatoes, served on pita bread or sliced bread, often grilled or toasted. Variations include curried and roasted …

08:14AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Kebbah

Kibbeh, Kibbe, Kebbah, Kubbeh, Kubbah, Ku…

(Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 ) (1 )

This is a Levantine dish made of bulgur (cracked wheat), minced onions, and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with Middle-Eastern spices . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K…

03:03PM September 16, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Sfiha

esfiha, esfirra

(Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 ) (1 )

This is a pizza-like dish originating from the Levant. In contrast to the modern use of lamb or beef, traditional sfiha are open-faced meat pies made with ground mutton. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S…

03:03PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Makdous

(-Levantine-) (0 ) (1 )

These are oil cured eggplants.They are tiny, tangy eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil and salt. Sometimes chilli powder is added. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M…

02:46PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Qatayef

Qatayef, Katayef

(Egyptian) (-Levantine-) (0 ) (1 )

This is commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q…

03:01PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Shanklish

shinklish, shankleesh, sorke, surke

(-Levantine-) (0 ) (1 )

Shanklish is a type of cow's milk or sheep milk cheese. It is typically formed into balls of approximately 6 cm diameter, which are often covered in za'atar and Aleppo pepper, and then aged and dried. The most …

03:08PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Shish Taouk

(Egyptian) (Lebanese) (Turkish) (0 ) (1 )

This is a traditional marinated chicken shish kebab.

03:20PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma