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Jiaozi (pronounced JOW-zuh) are one of many symbolic foods eaten during the Chinese New Year. The jiaozi symbolise prosperity and wealth since they resemble the long boat-shaped silver ingots that were used as an ancient Chinese currency. It is not uncommon for people to put a...

It’s the National Day of Greece today, marking the uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1821. Celebrate this National Day with this tasty fish dish that has become synonymous with Greece Independence. March 25th always falls during Lent when eating meat and fish is not...

Super quick to make but simply delicious, there’s nothing quite like the classic flavour combination of black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Add extra shavings of Parmesan to the top of the pasta to serve, for a truly tasty midweek meal.

Synonymous with flat pack furniture, Swedish meatballs deserve to be made without abstract instructions and if you don't like these tasty balls, maybe it's you who has a screw loose :-)

These cookies are eaten for all kinds of occasions in Brazil but are made most often for Festa Junina, a festival derived from mid-summer celebration in Europe brought to Brazil by the Portuguese. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist occurs during the festival so these cookies...

The quintessential Ferragosto snack is watermelon which is abundant in August, and is served cool in the afternoon heat. The is a great snack to bring to work or share with your friends on this day. Ferragosto was originally a holiday created by emperor Augustus to celebrate...

The Chivito, a steak and egg sandwich, is one of the most popular foods in Uruguay and can be found in countless restaurants and street food vendors. Chivito, which means little goat in Spanish, is a sandwich with a thin steak, egg, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mozzarella....

Why not celebrate Moldovan Independence Day by cooking the national food of Moldova? Mamaliga is made of corn meal and is usually paired with butter, sour cream, cheese, or any number of other sides. It is similar to Italian Polenta but has a much firmer consistency which allows...

The tradition of eating sweet foods for Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year, can be traced back to the ancient Jews. The sweetness of the honey was eaten in hopes of being blessed with a sweet new year, and the apple has symbolic meaning in the Jewish faith as...

What better way to celebrate South Africa's rich heritage than with its most popular national snack - Biltong. This dried meat product is actually rather simple to make at home and you need minimal equipment if you are just starting. You can definitely invest in some tools (such...