Among the hearty and rustic foods of northwestern China, one dish captures the very essence of Gansu’s hospitality and nomadic roots — Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup (羊肉泡馍, Yangrou Paomo). Though it is most famous in Xi’an, this dish has a beloved presence across Gansu, where the cold climate and strong Muslim culinary traditions have given it a distinctively rich, aromatic flavor.
If you travel across the sunbaked lands of Gansu province in northwestern China, you’ll find a cuisine shaped by both the ancient Silk Road and the region’s harsh, dry climate. Wheat noodles, chili oil, garlic, and vinegar dominate most tables. But there’s one dish that surprises nearly every visitor — a simple, sour, refreshing fermented soup called Jiangshui (浆水).
Every Portuguese mother has a dish that speaks straight from her heart. For me, that dish is Caldo Verde — our country’s beloved sopa verde, the green soup that warms the soul and fills the home with comfort. I have made it more times than… Read More »Caldo Verde – Portugal’s Green Soup of Love and Warmth
Few dishes capture the spirit of Chile’s long, rugged coastline like Caldillo de Congrio — a hearty eel soup celebrated by poets, sailors, and home cooks alike. Known as “the soup of the sea,” this comforting bowl brings together the flavors of the Pacific Ocean with the warmth of Chilean kitchens. It’s so beloved that Chile’s Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda even wrote a poem about it, calling it “a rich and sacred soup, at once earthly and marine.”
In Chile, there are dishes that carry the soul of the countryside, dishes that remind us of quiet afternoons, of family around a wooden table, of the land that feeds us. One of those dishes is cazuela—a hearty soup made with beef or chicken
Fasolada, often hailed as Greece’s national dish, is a soul-warming white bean soup that embodies the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. This humble yet flavorful dish, rooted in rustic Greek traditions, combines simple ingredients like beans, vegetables, and olive oil
As a mom of two fussy eaters, I’m always on the hunt for dishes that are both nutritious and appealing to picky palates. Halászlé, a traditional Hungarian fish soup, is a game-changer in our household. This vibrant, paprika-spiced soup
Hola amigos! I’m a young Spanish chef thrilled to share with you the magic of Gazpacho Andaluz, a beloved chilled soup straight from the heart of Andalusia. This traditional dish is a summer favorite in Spain, blending ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers
Asam Pedas is a traditional Malaysian dish known for its fiery and tangy flavors, featuring fish simmered in a rich, spicy broth made with tamarind, chilies, and aromatic spices. Hailing from the Malay Peninsula,
Penang Laksa, also known as Asam Laksa, is a beloved Malaysian dish hailing from the vibrant island of Penang. This tangy, spicy, and aromatic noodle soup combines a rich fish-based broth with tamarind’s sour notes,