Here’s another great salad recipe that will prevent you from having to use the oven on those hot summer evenings. There’s a high dose level of proteins from the lentils as well as dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and minerals. The original recipe called from bulgur wheat, since I didn’t have any bulgur in the house I opted for wheat berries. Wheat berries refers to the entire wheat kernel (except for the hull), comprising the bran, germ, and endosperm. Wheat berries have a tan to reddish brown color and are available as either a hard or soft processed grain and are an excellent source of dietary fiber.

I call these parsnip bites because they are definitely not chips; they lack that crispiness.  That being said, they were a great substitute for chips this nice Sunday afternoon. High in fibre, low in fat, and free of preservatives, this is a great snack, as a side dish, or even as an appetizer served with a dip.  I also make these with sweet potatoes. You can also play around with the flavorings:  cinnamon and nutmeg for something sweet, or even use curry powder.  I do not recommend adding pepper to parsnips as they are already very peppery. Recipe:  Parsnip Bites [...]

Empanada is made by folding a dough or bread patty around the stuffing. The stuffing can consist of many things such as meat or vegetables. Argentine empanadas are often served at parties as a starter or main course, or in festivals. Shops specialize in freshly made empanadas, with many flavors and fillings.

Read on for a simple and savory empanada recipe!

Gibanica is a traditional dish in parts of the Balkan region.   This is one of the most popular and recognizable pastry dishes in Balkans and it is made most often for festive occasions, or simply as a comforting family snack. Although gibanica is most commonly made with white cheese, other varieties are made with spinach, meat or potatoes and onions. The name “guzvara” is a form of a verb meaning “to crumple together something that’s drenched.” This refers to the practice of dunking the dough sheets into the filling, and placing them, soggy and loosely crumpled, into the pan, The [...]

This was originally going to be my recipe for the World Cup Cuisine stop in Paraguay, but after having no luck finding Yucca in London, I opted to make Locro instead. Having prepared half of the recipe’s ingredients before realizing I couldn’t find Yucca, I decided to substitute with another tasty root vegetable, the sweet potato.

These moist patties were quite tasty and I decided to whip up a simple Mango Cilantro Chutney to top them with. Warm beef patties and cool mango chutney is a great combination for a Sunday afternoon lunch and paired with a crisp citrus tinged white wine you can’t go wrong!

If you are having people over for drinks and snacks, these two Spanish inspired snacks are super easy and tasty to prepare. No need to slave away in the kitchen while your guests enjoy your sun drenched patio, join them!

Sometimes you make a dish that sounds so simple, unpromising and potentially a waste of time, and you’re wondering why you even attempted it. And then you taste the final product and you hate yourself for ever doubting it’s capabilities.

This dish, the Paraguayan locro, is just that. Consisting of a few basic ingredients, this hearty soup can stand up to some of the most complex french creations I’ve ever tasted, and this is basically mashed potatoes, cheese and a broth. This dish is typically topped with avocado, but as we didn’t have any in the house, I opted for bell and jalapeno pepper to add a crunchy texture to the soup.

Read on for the simple directions and ingredients!

This famous sandwich, along with the Barros Jarpa, stems from the National Congress of Chile, where president Ramón Barros Luco always asked for this sandwich. Barros Luco is a popular sandwich in Chile that includes beef and melted cheese. The presidents cousin, senator Barros Jarpa asked instead for sandwiches with ham and cheese, so these sandwiches started to be called Barros Jarpa.

This sandwich is simple to make, as it consists of a small beef steak (we’ll be using delicious tenderloin), some spices and cheese. Read on for our simple ingredient list, directions and tasty pictures. Why not taste the World Cup from your own kitchen?