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Macanese Egg Tart Extravaganza

A delightful fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culinary traditions, these Macanese Egg Tarts feature a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a silky custard laced with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.

🇲🇴 Macau$$

Vodkatelésca de Queijo

Vodkatelésca de Queijo is a rich and creamy pasta dish infused with vodka and loaded with a blend of cheeses, garlic, and fresh herbs, offering a comforting and luxurious dining experience.

🇧🇷 Minas Gerais, Brazil$$

Mysore Masala Chai Burfi

Mysore Masala Chai Burfi is a flavorful Indian dessert that combines the creamy sweetness of condensed milk and milk powder with the warming spices of chai, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. The addition of crunchy almonds and cashew nuts enhances its rich texture, making it a festive treat.

🇮🇳 Karnataka, India$$

Luz El Zaman

Luz El Zaman is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that combines the rich flavors of almonds, semolina, and aromatic waters, resulting in a fragrant and delicious treat.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

Mazondo Munch

Mazondo Munch is a traditional dish crafted with slow-cooked ox trotters simmered in a savory blend of tomatoes, spices, and fragrant herbs to create a rich and deeply satisfying flavor.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$

Olive Tapenade Fermentée

Olive Tapenade Fermentée is a savory spread made from mixed olives, capers, and anchovies, enhanced with the tang of fermentation, perfect as an appetizer or spread.

🇫🇷 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France$$

Ubuntu Braai Platter

The Ubuntu Braai Platter is a celebration of South African BBQ, featuring a delicious assortment of grilled meats and sides, perfect for gatherings.

🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa$$$

Yangnyeom Jeotgalgalbi

Yangnyeom Jeotgalgalbi is a traditional Korean dish featuring succulent ribs marinated in a spicy-sweet mix of gochujang, jeotgal, soy sauce, and honey, providing a burst of umami and heat.

🇰🇷 South Korea$$

Bastela au Fromage

Bastela au Fromage is a savory pastry dish combining the crispy layers of phyllo with a creamy medley of cheeses and a hint of nutmeg and spices, perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or special occasion.

🇲🇦 Morocco$$$

Lanna Lotus Dumplings

Lanna Lotus Dumplings are a delightful fusion of flavors from Northern Thailand, combining aromatic spices with tender pork and lotus seeds wrapped in a soft rice and tapioca dumpling.

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand$$

I've been...

Macanese Egg Tart Extravaganza

Vodkatelésca de Queijo

Mysore Masala Chai Burfi

Luz El Zaman

Mazondo Munch

Olive Tapenade Fermentée

Ubuntu Braai Platter

Yangnyeom Jeotgalgalbi

Bastela au Fromage

Lanna Lotus Dumplings

I've been...

Macanese Egg Tart Extravaganza

Vodkatelésca de Queijo

Mysore Masala Chai Burfi

Luz El Zaman

Mazondo Munch

Olive Tapenade Fermentée

Ubuntu Braai Platter

Yangnyeom Jeotgalgalbi

Bastela au Fromage

Lanna Lotus Dumplings