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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...

Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta. They are sometimes described as "navel shaped", hence their alternative name of "belly button". Originally from the Italian region of Emilia, they are usually stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg.

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...

This classic salad is said to have first appeared on a plate on July 4th 1921. Despite its name, it was first served in Tijuana, Mexico - although the cook was Italian. The recipe below is the more authentic version with egg and Worcestershire sauce. We haven't added any meat,...

Celebrate National Macaroni Day with some classic mac'n'cheese! 🍝 The Chorizo is optional, or you can use pancetta instead. As usual with mac'n'cheese - don't go easy on the cheese 🧀

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with this classic recipe for a baked cheesecake. While awesome on it's own, it goes well with any sweet sauce, such as a fruit coli or even a caramel sauce. Serving as shown with a scoop of ice cream is a unnecessary indulgence, but it's...

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...