INTERNATIONAL: BREAD OF THE WEEK 131: TUSCAN PAN DI RAMERINO

 

LINK to Recipe for Tuscan Pan di Ramerino

LINK to another Recipe for Tuscan Pan di Ramerino

A SWEET BREAD FILLED WITH RAISINS AND ROSEMARY USUALLY SERVED AROUND EASTER OR AT ANY TIME!!

INTERNATIONAL: BORDERLESS CUISINE 30: SPAIN AND PORTUGAL

Spanish photos above

Portuguese photos above

ABOVE ARE GENERIC SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE FOOD PHOTOS

LINK to Spanish and Portuguese Foods

Spain and Portugal because of location both enjoy lots of seafood.

They both loved cured meats which were created to keep in cold weather.

Foods originate from "peasant" food. 

A noticeable difference between Portuguese and Spanish cooking is the spices they use. Portuguese cuisine tends to use a lot of cinnamon, bay leaves and piri piri, which are small hot chili peppers often sold as bottled hot sauce. In Spain, the most commonly used spices include Spanish paprika, saffron, parsley. Although their main spices are different, they can also share spices like granulated garlic and black pepper.

Portuguese cuisine is a unique mix of Mediterranean, African, and Brazilian flavors.

First, Spanish food is heavily influenced by Moorish and Mediterranean flavors.  This means that you’ll find lots of seafood, olives, and spices in typical Spanish dishes.

Portuguese food is often saltier and spicier than Spanish food, with dishes like chorizo and jalapeños being common.

 On the other hand, Spanish food is usually more acidic and has a stronger flavor profile.

LINK TO WIKI on Spanish Cuisine

LINK TO WIKI on Portuguese Cuisine

LINK TO Spanish Foods to try

LINK TO Portuguese Foods to try

INTERNATIONAL: BREAD OF THE WEEK 130: ITALIAN FARRO AND RICOTTA TART..

INTERNATIONAL: BREAD OF THE WEEK 130: ITALIAN FA...:  LINK to Recipe

INTERNATIONAL: BREAD OF THE WEEK 130: ITALIAN FARRO AND RICOTTA TART

 LINK to Recipe

Farro refers to the grains of three wheat species, which are sold dried and cooked in water until soft. It is eaten plain or is often used as an ingredient in salads, soups, and other dishes. Wikipedia

INTERNATIONAL: GreekBoston.com

LINK to Lots of Greek Recipes from GreekBoston.com

Photos of Greek Food

INTERNATIONAL: BORDERLESS CUISINE 29 : Goulash ...

International food blog: INTERNATIONAL: BORDERLESS CUISINE 29 : Goulash i...:   Goulash can be made with  beef or pork  but the traditional way of making it is with beef. Originally this was the signature dish of the h...

INTERNATIONAL: BORDERLESS CUISINE 29 : Goulash in Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia and Germany.

 Goulash can be made with beef or pork but the traditional way of making it is with beef. Originally this was the signature dish of the herdsmen on the Hungarian Great Plain (puszta), the "Hungarian cowboys" who used to live a nomadic lifestyle and would cook it over the fire in a cauldron.

HUNGARIAN GOULASH RECIPE

LINK to Hungarian Goulash Recipe

CZECH REPUBLIC GOULASH

Czech goulash differs from Hungarian goulash, of course. It tends to be milder and beefier, with fewer vegetables than its Hungarian counterpart; it's sometimes made with beer, and it's always served with houskové knedlíky, the ubiquitous Czech bread dumplings, not noodles, potatoes, nor sour cream.

CZECH REPUBLIC GOULASH RECIPE

LINK to Czech Republic Goulash with Czech Bread Dumplings

CROATIAN GOULASH

Croatian Goulash (Croatian: gulaš) is also very popular in most parts of Croatia, especially north (Hrvatsko Zagorje) and Lika. In Gorski Kotar and Lika, venison or wild boar frequently replace beef (lovački gulaš). There is also a kind of goulash with porcini mushrooms (gulaš od vrganja). Bacon is an important ingredient.

Gulaš is often served with fuži, njoki, polenta or pasta. It is augmented with vegetables. Green and red bell peppers and carrots are most commonly used. Sometimes one or more other kinds of meat are added, e.g., pork loin, bacon, or mutton.

LINK to Croatian Goulash Recipe

German goulash is a hearty beef stew, seasoned with onion, paprika and caraway seed. It's a simple but rich and comforting one pot meal that's great over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or spaetzle. Learn how to make this easy German goulash recipe in one pot with a Dutch oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot.

LINK to German Goulash Recipe

THERE ARE ALSO GOULASHES IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: 

Albania, Austria, Slovakia, Ethiopia, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, United States and Canada. 

Following is a link to a WIKI article about Goulash:

LINK to Wiki and Goulash