TRADITIONAL HUNGARIAN GULYÁS (GOULASH) – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
How could Ben and I have gone to the beautiful country of Hungary without learning to cook their national dish: goulash! A staple Hungarian comfort food, goulash or gulyás, is a stew comprising of beef, a variety of vegetables, and…
CRISPY KOUROU CHEESE PIES – ATHENS, GREECE
So I have been obsessed with kourou cheese pies since trying an INCREDIBLE pie from a Greek bakery in Athens, which was recommended to me through the Lonely Planet’s Eatlist book – which I check regularly so that I can…
HEARTWARMING VIENNESE POTATO SOUP (ALTWIENER ERDÄPFELSUPPE) – VIENNA, AUSTRIA
December has arrived and Christmas is almost upon us! If now isn’t the best time to eat some delicious, heartwarming Viennese potato soup, then I don’t know what is! This soup is a hot and hearty medley of potatoes, carrots,…
SPANISH SPINACH & CHICKPEA TAPAS – SEVILLE, SPAIN
Spinach and chickpea tapas, also known as espinacas con garbanzos, is a simple and tasty Andalusian dish that is easy to make at home. One of Seville’s most iconic recipes, it is difficult to resist the tantalising aromas of garlic,…
HEART-HEALTHY SPANISH SALMOREJO – SEVILLE, SPAIN
Here I give you a quick, simple and authentic salmorejo recipe direct from the mosaic streets of sunny Seville, Spain! Salmorejo is a cold soup consisting of tomatoes, bread, garlic, and olive oil. It is usually served as a starter…