Department

Traditional Cuisine
A Clam Bake is a traditional method of cooking seafood, often performed on the beach or at festive gatherings. This steamed seafood feast typically includes a variety of shellfish such as clams, mussels, and lobsters, along with corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage, all seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices.
Clam Bake - Assorted steamed seafood feast
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Schneeballen, or 'snowballs,' are a traditional German pastry delicacy especially popular in the region of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Schneeballen: Deep-fried dough balls with sugar.
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Smoky Ham and Creamy Split Pea Soup is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for cold days. It features split peas that have been simmered to a creamy consistency along with chunks of smoky ham, aromatic vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery, and is seasoned with herbs like thyme and bay leaves.
Split Pea Soup - Smoky ham, creamy peas
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Cretons, a quintessential Québécois spread, is a creamy and savory pork pâté seasoned with gently simmered spices like cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. The spread is made by cooking ground pork with onions, garlic, and bread crumbs soaked in milk until it achieves a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Cretons – Pork spread on toast
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Cipaille, also known as sea pie, is a hearty French-Canadian dish with origins tracing back to early Quebec cuisine. It consists of multiple layers of different meats such as pork, veal, beef, and game, interlaced with slices of potato and spiced with savory herbs.
Cipaille – Layered meat and potato pie
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Beef and Ale Stew captures the essence of rustic comfort food, combining tender chunks of beef with an assortment of hearty vegetables, all braised gently in a rich and flavorful ale-infused broth.
Beef and Ale Stew – Beef stew simmered in ale.
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Poutine Râpée is a traditional Acadian dish that consists of a large boiled potato dumpling with a savory pork filling. The process involves grating and mashing potatoes to form a pliable dough, which is then wrapped around a seasoned center of ground pork. The dumpling is carefully shaped into a ball and boiled until cooked through.
Poutine Râpée – Pork-stuffed potato dumpling
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Pea and Ham Soup is a classic comfort food that's both nourishing and warming. This wholesome soup combines the sweetness of green split peas with the savory depth of ham, simmered to perfection with a mirepoix of onions, carrots, and celery.
Pea and Ham Soup – Hearty soup with split peas and ham.
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Kutia is a traditional Eastern European sweet dish, often served during Christmas and other festive occasions. It features wheat berries as its main ingredient, signifying hope and immortality. This sweet concoction is saturated with aromatic honey, poppy seeds symbolizing wealth and sleep, and various nuts providing a crunchy texture.
Kutia – Wheat berry dessert
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Caribou Stew is a hearty and traditional dish that features tender chunks of caribou meat slow-cooked to perfection. The stew is richly flavored with root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes, aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, and often includes a mix of onions and garlic for added depth.
Caribou Stew – Slow-cooked caribou
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Sauerampfer Suppe, or Sorrel Soup, is a classic Eastern European dish known for its tangy and refreshing taste. The main ingredient, sorrel, provides a lemony flavor which pairs wonderfully with the earthy potatoes, the richness of the eggs, and the creaminess of the cream.
Sauerampfer Suppe: Sorrel soup with potatoes, eggs, cream.
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Gaisburger Marsch is a traditional German comfort food originating from Swabia, specifically the Stuttgart region. This hearty beef stew is distinguished by its inclusion of Spätzle, a type of soft egg noodle typical of the area.
Gaisburger Marsch: Beef stew with Spätzle.
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Squash and Eggplant Mahshi is a beloved Middle Eastern dish that combines the vibrant flavors of seasoned rice and beef stuffing with tender vegetables bathed in a zesty tomato sauce.
Squash and Eggplant Mahshi
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Linsen mit Spätzle, or Lentils with Spätzle, is a comforting and traditional Swabian German dish that features tender lentils stewed in a savory broth, served over homemade egg noodles known as Spätzle.
Linsen mit Spätzle: Lentils with Spätzle.
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Grilled Kotalket, or Kibbeh Meshwiya, is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, renowned for its blend of bulgur and seasoned beef, creating an aromatic and flavorful experience. This dish is a perfect addition to family gatherings or festive occasions, bringing an authentic taste of Iraq to your table.
Grilled Kotalket (Kibbeh Meshwiya)
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Kotalk in Yogurt Sauce, or Kotalka Daweena, is a delightful Kurdish dish featuring bulgur and semolina dumplings with a savory meat filling. These unique dumplings are simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce infused with aromatic herbs and chickpeas, bringing together warm spices, creamy yogurt, and fresh herbs for an unforgettable meal.
Kotalk in Yogurt Sauce (Kotalka Daweena)
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Lentil soup is a comforting dish that offers warmth and nourishment, making it perfect especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It combines red lentils with basic spices to create a hearty and simple bowl of soup that can be enjoyed year-round.
Lentil Soup
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Escudella i Carn d'Olla is a traditional Catalan stew from Andorra, known for its hearty and comforting nature. It is prepared by simmering various cuts of meat, such as chicken, beef, and pork, with a mix of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and chickpeas.
Escudella i Carn d'Olla (Meat and Vegetable Stew) (Andorra)
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