Lithuanian Cepelinai with Pork and Sour Cream
Cepelinai are substantial Lithuanian potato dumplings named for their zeppelin shape and traditionally filled with seasoned meat. A mix of raw grated and cooked potato …
French Tartiflette
Tartiflette is a comforting Alpine casserole from the French Savoie, built around potatoes, onions, smoky lardons, and creamy washed-rind cheese. The potatoes are parboiled before …
Georgian Chkmeruli
Chkmeruli is a Georgian chicken dish known for its generous garlic sauce. Traditionally cooked in a shallow clay pan, it balances browned chicken with a …
Greek Lamb Kleftiko
Kleftiko is a Greek lamb dish cooked slowly in a sealed parcel with lemon, garlic, oregano, and potatoes. The parchment traps moisture while the lamb …
Swedish Princess Cake
Swedish princess cake, or prinsesstårta, is a festive dome of sponge, raspberry jam, vanilla pastry cream, whipped cream, and pale green marzipan. A pink marzipan …
British Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a British comfort-food classic built around minced lamb under a generous layer of mashed potato. The lamb distinguishes it from cottage pie, …
Finnish Karelian Stew (Karjalanpaisti)
Karjalanpaisti is a traditional Finnish Karelian stew of mixed meats slowly braised with onion, allspice, and bay. Long, gentle oven cooking turns economical cuts tender …
Greek Beef Stifado
Stifado is a classic Greek braise known for tender meat, an abundance of small onions, and a warmly spiced tomato and wine sauce. This version …
Russian Kvass (Fermented Rye Bread Drink)
Russian kvass is a lightly sparkling fermented drink made from toasted rye bread, water, sugar, and a small amount of yeast. Toasting the bread gives …
French Cherry Clafoutis (Rustic Baked Custard)
Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert from Limousin: fresh cherries baked in a lightly sweet custard until softly set and golden. A quick batter and …