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The dreamy town of Shimla, well known as the ‘Queen of Hills’, is my hometown. The quaint but bustling town offers a perfect mixture of panoramic views of the snow clad Himalayas, tiny paths along the pine forests, Elizabethan-styled roof-tops and a delectable food culture that establishes fairytale like settings. A favourite summer weekend outing from Delhi, Shimla is on the must-do list of both Indian and international travelers.Adding to its appeal are a range of warm and quirky cafes and hang out spots featuring scrumptious food throughout the day. Here’s a list of the local favourites – both for their food and ambience.Café Simla TimesPreviously known as Fiesta Food Court, Café Simla Times is named after a famous newspaper that was circulated in Shimla when the town was still called Simla. This is a hang out spot with an artistic vibe to it. It offers lot of creativity and innovation both in terms of its food as well as the décor. The menu is outstanding and the creativity of the place unique.The walls and roof have sketches of famous spots of Shimla giving a sense that the café has been designed by an artist who also happened to be a chef. There is a model of a vintage car on the outside that adds to the ambiance. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating – so you can choose to sit inside and enjoy the painted walls, or sit outside and enjoy the view. Either way it’s a win-win.(Source: www.facebook.comcafesimlatimesphotos.jpeg (3))(Source: facebook.comcafesimlatimesphotos)(Source: www.facebook.comcafesimlatimesphotos.jpeg (2))While at Café Simla Times, the first thing to try are the Tomato Olive Toasties which consist of bruschetta (Italian bread dipped in olive oil) topped with smoked tomato olives, basil and feta cheese. Café Simla Times bakes its own bread so every bread preparation is crisp and fresh.The next recommendation is the lip smacking pizza! Their wood-fired pizzas come with thin, crispy bases, flavourful toppings and generous amounts of mozzarella cheese. The smoked chicken & olive pizza is loved by all.Tomato & Olive Toasties, Cafe Simla Times (Source: Shreya Goel)Smoked chicken & olive pizza, Cafe Simla Times (Source: Anukriti Rathore)The fruit shakes on the menu are exceptionally fresh and bursting with flavour. The Strawberry shake is a local favourite – juicy strawberries and creamy milk make a good combination. Their Lemon Ice Tea is good too. They also serve cocktails.Among desserts, the Tiramisu with perfectly blended chocolate, cream and mascarpone, comes highly recommended.Strawberry shake & Lemon Ice Tea, Cafe Simla Times (Source: Akriti Mattu)Tiramisu, Cafe Simla Times (Source: Ashish Pawar)Note- Sometimes, during evenings and on special occasions there’s a live band that performs so check around in case you’re a music lover. A board right outside the café announces special performances and programs.Best For: Tomato Olive Toasties, Smoked Chicken and Olive Pizza, TiramisuAlso Try: Honey Chilly Potatoes, Cottage Cheese & Veg Burger, Strawberry Shake, Veg Kathi Roll, Club Sandwich, Lemon Ice TeaCafé SolA zingy place with a menu full of food from across the world. An elevator from Cart Road takes visitors straight up to the café, saving many a calories that would need to be burnt climbing up. Fresh, delightful food is what draws crowds. Do note that they are better known for their non-vegetarian fare.The salads served here are a fine balance of fresh vegetables, fruits and a flavorful seasoning. A personal favourite is the classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, served with fresh lettuce, parmesan cheese, oregano croutons (rebaked bread) and Caesar dressing.Seafood fans should definitely try the grilled fish. Served with spicy finger chips and semi roasted vegetables, the fish has a slight tangy flavor to it. The distinct barbeque flavor of the fish with a squeeze of lemon juice makes it perfect for the palate. If you want to go for simple fish snacks then the fish burger and fish tacos are savoury.Cafe Sol also serves the most authentic prawns in Shimla. Fried prawns with hot garlic sauce are a must have. They are served with herb butter, a mix of butter, salted pepper and specific herbs – basil, parsley, oregano.Caesar Salad, Café Sol (Source: Akriti Mattu)Grilled Fish, Café Sol (Source: Arindom Hazarika)A must-try is the Turkish Pita Platter. Pita pockets, roasted vegetables and other Turkish snacks are served along with an assortment of dips such as hummus and tzatziki.Pita Platter, Café Sol (Source: Tanvi Jha)If you’re in the mood for something to drink, go straight for the Vienna Espresso which has the pleasant and distinctive smell of grounded coffee beans. Have it topped with vanilla ice cream. There is a small cake corner at the Cafe where visitors can try some of the cakes and pastries that Café Sol has to offer. The Chocolate and Hazelnut pastry is a local favourite. They also undertake custom orders so in case you have a celebration, this is where you could order a cake. All in all, visit Café Sol for its classy décor and superlative food.Note: They accept credit / debit card payments.Best For: Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Grilled Fish, Vienna EspressoAlso Try: Chicken Burger, Paneer tikka, CheesecakeVienna Espresso, Café Sol (Source: Tanvi Jha)Chocolate Hazelnut Pastry, Cafe Sol (Source: Barkha-Deswal)Wake and Bake CaféA warm, cozy cafe with a picturesque view and an affable owner, Wake and Bake Cafe offers multiple cuisines including European, Mexican, Chinese and Tibetan. A variety of dishes from the Middle East are also served – hummus, falafel, and pita.The Schnitzel Laffa, a dish consisting of mouth watering rolls of pita filled with food, is a local favourite. Tourists – both Indian and International – favour this tiny cafe.Hummus Filafel Pita, Wake & Bake Cafe (Source: Shreya Goel)Salad lovers can try the Chicken fruit salad which is a rich mix of seasonal fruit chops, chicken chunks and olives. Herb chicken & mushroom served with some white sauce is also something to try; the shallots and mushrooms bring out the best in this dish. Grilled potatoes, black olives and carrots complete the assortment.Herb Chicken and Mushroom, Wake & Bake Cafe (Source: Shimla Harshit Dumka)Bacon is served here too so if your taste buds tingle with the smell of bacon, you have to give this place a visit! It will be served in the form of a platter with half fried eggs, some sprouted beans and some bread. The chocolate and Oreo shakes are piquant. All in all, the multiple cuisines served here are totally worth it.Chicken Fruit Salad, Wake & Bake Cafe (Source: Mayank Sodhi)Chocolate Shake, Wake & Bake Cafe (Source: Nickhil Haritwal)Apple cinnamon waffles with maple syrup can make a good light snack or even breakfast for early wakers. The waffles can be taken with piping hot coffee or tea. At Wake & Bake, the Peach & Apricot tea is an option open to try. The nutella crepe is another delicious choice.Hummus, Falafel and Pita Bread, Wake & Bake Cafe (Source: Shreya Goel)The service is prompt and the owner personally purchases fresh vegetables every morning. One can also purchase little tiny pots and handicrafts that are kept on display on the front shelves of the café. Wake & Bake offers its customers free wifi which is widely appreciated.Note- Wake & Bake is not very spacious, but the ambiance is very elegant. The owner is a very helpful individual and will address all of your food related issues personally.Best for: Hummus, Falafel, and Pita ; Herb Chicken and Mushroom.Also try: Spaghetti, Nutella Banana Shake, Chicken Sandwich.Hide Out CaféThe Hide Out Cafe is located in the center of the city. Although the cafe is newly opened, it has its locals eating out of its hands. This is due to the refreshing items on the menu, and the free wifi helps too!The Sweet Corn soup is creamy and perfect for a cold, rainy evening. Chunks of garlic add an extra oomph factor to the soup. The soup can be consumed along with some lip smacking Fried rice and Manchurian. The fried chicken or the fried paneer dumplings in thick and creamy gravy make a good side dish for lunch. The aromatic essence of these dishes combined with the flavors of the spices leaves customers asking for more.Chicken Rolls, Egg wraps, Pastas, and Garlic Bread are also sought after.Chocolate and plain donuts are appetizing too.Manchurian, Hideout Cafe (Source: Akriti Mattu)Manchurian Fried Rice, Hideout Cafe (Source: Akriti Mattu)Chicken rolls dipped in freshly prepared mayonnaise or pudina chutney is an all time delight. The chicken stuffing inside the rolls is mixed with the masala and the quantity is ample. Raw onion rings with a squeeze of lemon add to the overall decor of the plate.The Vegetable pasta is also one among the many famous dishes. A hint of Indian spices added to the Italian dish makes it all the more popular. Fresh broccoli, tomatoes, cilantro, and shallots go very well with the pasta and red sauce.For the early birds, The Hide Out Cafe offers an early breakfast- so that one can begin his day with a wide smile and a happy tummy. Their breakfast platter makes for a heartfelt meal. The platter consists of an omelet, grilled toasts, a dip, a cutlet and roasted tomatoes. If you’re vegetarian, the omlette is substituted with another vegeterian dish.Breakfast Platter, Hideout Cafe (Source: Ramanpahwa)Rolls, Hideout Cafe (Source: Jasmine Chandla)Vegetable Pasta, Hideout CafeNote- The café opens early so utilize your mornings to have breakfast here, right in the heart of the town.Best For- Fried Rice and Manchurian, Vegetable Pasta, Chicken Rolls.Also Try- Hakka Noodles, Vegetable Sandwich, Vegetable Rolls.Indian Coffee HouseBeing the oldest café in Shimla, the Indian Coffee House hasn’t changed in the last four decades. The cafe’s ambiance takes people back in time and gives them a taste of the timeworn Indian beverages and food. Although there has been an increase in the number of modern coffee shops around, the Indian Coffee House still stands strong.And so, one cannot expect a mocha or a latte when here. But enjoying the South Indian filter coffee after a long day’s work is a satisfaction in itself! This cafe brings out happiness in its simplicity and that’s what makes it so unique and so desired.Indian Coffee House (Source: Rohit Devgun)Coffee, Indian Coffee House (Source: Jayanti Pandey)The south Indian snacks at the India Coffee House is phenomenal. The crunchy Masala Dosa and Idli-vada-sambhar are some of the most sought after dish. A unique dish of this cafe is it’s Mutton Dosa with a mix of minced mutton and onion masala stuffing.Dosa, Indian Coffee House (Source: Jaskaran Virdee)Mutton Dosa, Indian Coffee House (Source: Vinay Pawar)Most people visit the Indian Coffee House just to take off the heat from work, or just to hang out after strolling around the Mall. A spicy vegetable cutlet or mutton cutlet can be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or chai. The crispy French toast, omelet, and the finger chips are also among the many favorites.Mutton Cutlet, Indian Coffee House (Source: Jaskaranvirdee)Toast, Indian Coffee House (Source: Mayank Sodhi)Note- Indian Coffee House is closed on Sundays.Best for- Mutton Dosa, Masala Dosa, Filter Coffee.Also try- Vegetable cutlets, Idli Sambhar, Sambhar Vada.Embassy Ice-creamsOne of the oldest cafe’s in Shimla, Embassy is known for its ice creams. These creamy delicacies are sold at nominal prices. Strawberry, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Pineapple, Mango, Pista Kulfi – there’s a wide range of flavours to choose from.The classic softy is still available here. So is the Nutty Chocolate Cone ( Chocó chip cone). This is a cafe where you can just pick a corner seat near the window, and enjoy this delectable dollop of icy wonder with a splendid backdrop of the city. The fusion pastry (chocolate and almond) and the Black Forest pastries are a must try.The owner will personally attend to you. The interiors of the cafe have stories with profound life messages on them. They have been written by the owner himself. The inner walls of the cafe have graffiti on them too. One can write in feedback on the walls of the cafe, maybe even draw a cartoon!Ice cream, Embassy (Source: Akriti Mattu)Softy, Embassy (Source: Barkha Deswal)Note- Avoid ice creams during evenings if you’re from the plains. Have them during the day so that you don’t catch the flu, owing to the chill in the weather of Shimla.Best for- Strawberry Ice cream, Butterscotch Ice cream, Chocolate Chip Cone.Also try- Strawberry softy, banana softy, chocolate donut.

1.Afghanistan- Qabuli PalawQabuli Palaw is an amazing combination of rice and lamb meat garnished with a variety of spices mixed together in order to get the desired taste and aroma.Source:- Qabuli pulao (Rice Pilaf with Meat, Raisin & Carrots)2.Albania- ByrekByrek is a pastry dish made of spinach, ricotta and cheddar cheese. The common fillings include simple ingredients like beef, tomatoes, onion and meat sauce.Source:- Spinach and Cheese Byrek | Byrek me Djathë dhe Spinaq | My Albanian Food3.Algeria- CouscousCouscous is made of steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina served with stew on top. Pearl millet, sorghum and other cereals can be cooked in a similar way and the resulting dishes are also sometimes called couscous.Source:- What is Couscous? Nutrition and Varieties - Jessica Gavin4.Andorra- TorrijaTorrija is a sweet dish that is prepared using bread pieces soaked in milk and wine. Spices and honey are used to prepare torrija after being dipped into egg and fried.Source:- Easter Torrijas – Decadent Spanish Toasts - Honest Cooking5.Angola- CabidelaCabidela is a non-veg dish made of poultry or rabbit meat cooked in its own blood. The blood is obtained during slaughtering of animals. Water is added to vinegar during its preparation.Source:- Cabidela: Braised Chicken with Blood Rice - Primal Palate | Paleo Recipes6.Antigua and Barbuda- Dulce De LecheDulce De Leche cake is made of moist and fluffy brown butter layers, covered in dulce del leche buttercream and topped with vanilla frosting. The texture of this cake is brown.Source:- How to Make Dulce De Leche - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking7.Argentina- AlfajorAlfajor is made of honey, almonds, nuts, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour and spices like aniseed, sesame, cilantro, cloves and cinnamon. These are cylindrical in shape and protected with ornamental wrapping papers.Source:- The Most Amazing Alfajores - Pretty. Simple. Sweet.8.Armenia- BaklavaBaklava is a rich and sweet pastry made of filo layers filled with chopped nuts. The filo dough is sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It is finally topped with creams and nuts.Source:- Baklava Recipe, Honey Baklava, How to Make Best Baklava9.Aruba- Sopi Di PampunaSopi Di Pampuna is a pumpkin soup whose key ingredients are salted beef, cream, cinnamon, tabasco sauce and vegetables like onions, celery, leeks and potatoes.Source:- Sopi di pampuna | Traditional Soup From Aruba | TasteAtlas10.Australia- LamingtonLamington is a cake made into square shapes from butter, coated in an outer layer of chocolate sauce and rolled in desiccated coconut. A creamy layer or strawberry jam between two lamington pieces can be used.Source:- Learn How to Prepare the Perfect Lamingtons: Authentic Recipe11.Austria- KasespatzleKasespatzle is made from spatzle, cheese and onions. Hot spatzle and grated granular cheese are layered alternately and decorated with fried onions. Finally kasespatzle is put into oven to ensure melting of cheese.Source:- Recipe for Austrian Käsespätzle ➢ How to make it12.Austria- CremeschnitteCremeschnitte is a vanilla and custard cream cake that consists of two layers of puff pastry held together. It is topped with a thin layer of whipped cream, decorated with chevron design and sprinkled with iced sugar.Source:- Kremšnita - Krempita - Cremeschnitte - Vanilla Custard Cake13. Azerbaijan- Lyulya KebabLyulya Kebab is a delicious meat dish whose main ingredients are minced meat, onion, sheep tail fat, salt and pepper. Sumac and lavash are optional ingredients. The dish is also called as lule kebab and is cooked on skewers.Source:- Lyulya kebab | Traditional Meat Dish From Azerbaijan | TasteAtlas14.Bahamas- Pineapple TartsPineapple Tarts are small pastries filled with pineapple jam. The pastries consist of a large proportion of butter and egg yolk. Grated pineapple mixed with sugar and spices like cinnamon, star anise and cloves are used to make jam.Source:- Nyonya Pineapple Tarts - Southeast Asian Recipes15.Bahrain- MaamoulMaamoul is either ball-shaped or flattened cookies made with dates, pistachios, walnuts, almonds or figs. They can be decorated by hand or made in special wooden moulds.Source:- Maamoul Date Cookies - Amanda's Plate16.Bangladesh- Patishapta PithaPatishapta Pitha is a light crepe filled with kheer or coconut and gur mixture. Ingredients used in its preparation are rice, date palm syrup, coconut, milk and flour.Source:- Patishapta recipe | Bengali Patishapta Pitha recipe17.Barbados- Guava CheeseGuava Cheese are soft, chewy and juicy fudge made from fresh guavas. Ingredients used are ripe guavas, sugar, lemon juice and butter. The composition gives the dish a red colour appearance.Source:- Guava Cheese | Perad Recipe | How To Make Guava Cheese18.Belarus- DranikiDraniki are potato pancakes made from a combination of flour, potatoes, milk, salt, eggs, pepper, onions and butter. These are generally served with sour cream on the side.Source:- Potato Latkes Recipe (Draniki) - Let the Baking Begin!19.Belgium- PralinePraline is a form of confection which consists of a chocolate shell with a soft or liquid fillings made of combinations of hazelnut, almonds, sugar, syrup and cream.Source:- How to Make Praline - Great British Chefs20.Belize- ChimoleChimole is also known as "Black Dinner" due to its dark appearance. Ingredients of this dish include spices, black recado, chicken, oregano leaves, tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper, salt pepper and boiled eggs.Source:- Foodie Friday - A scrumptious Relleno Negro/Chimole recipe!21.Benin- Yovo DokoYovo Doko are sweet fritters that are made of flour, water, yeast and sugar. The dough is deep fried till the exterior becomes golden in colour. The fritters are then topped with powdered sugar.Source:- Yovo-Doko ( Beignet): Bénin - Marie Brandao in 2020 | African food, Food, Dessert recipes22.Bhutan- Red Rice PilafRed Rice Pilaf is semi-milled i.e. some reddish bran is left on the rice grains. The pilaf can be heated with butter to bring a glossy texture to rice. The dish can be teamed up with chicken stews or vegetable curries.Source:- Red rice pilaf recipe from Best Kitchen Basics by Mark Best | Cooked23.Bolivia- SaltenasSaltenas are pastries filled with beef, pork or chicken blended with spicy sauces made of olives, raisins and potatoes. Saltenas are juicy because gelatin is added to harden the stew which slowly melts when baked.Source:- Salteñas (Bolivian Hand Pies Filled With Chicken Stew) Recipe24.Bosnia and Herzegovina- CevapiCevapi is a dish of minced meat served in groups of five to ten pieces on a plate or in a flatbread. Chopped onions, sour cream, kajmak, ajvar, feta cheese, minced red pepper and salt are the ingredients used.Source:- CEVAPI (CEVAPCICI) RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!25.Botswana- Malva PuddingMalva Pudding is a sweet pudding of South African origin and caramelized texture that contains apricot jam. A cream sauce is often poured over it. This pudding is served hot with either custard or ice-cream.Source:- Malva Pudding - Traditional South African Dessert Recipe | 196 flavors26.Brazil- CocadaCocada is made with eggs and shredded coconut. These are golden brown in colour with chewy and soft texture. Condensed milk and almonds can be used instead of water while other fruits or colours are added to impart variety and colour to this dessert.Source:- Chocolate Dipped Coconut Cookies - Cocadas27.Brunei- Nasi KatokNasi Katok consists of plain rice, fried chicken and sambal which is a spicy mixture made from ground chilli peppers and varieties of secondary ingredients like shrimp paste, garlic, ginger, shallot, scallion, palm sugar, lime juice, vinegar and anchovies.Source:- Resepi sambal nasi katok brunei | Sambal recipe, Malaysian cuisine, Savoury dishes28.Bulgaria- KavarmaKavarma is a dish prepared in traditional clay pots with fresh vegetables and pork, chicken, or beef. The ingredients may vary but include carrots, onions, leeks, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and wine.Source:- Kavarma one of the most delicious Bulgarian dishes - Balkan Food Recipes29.Burkina Faso- BrochetteBrochette is a form of dish that includes pieces of grilled meat or seafood cooked on skewers like lamb meat. Skewers are also used in a variety of kebab dishes.Source:- Chicken Brochettes and Zucchini Salad- Entertaining with Beth30.Burundi- KeleweleKelewele is made with ripe plantains that are peeled and cut into small cubes garnished with spices like onion, garlic, pepper and ginger. The plantains after being loaded with spices are fried till it turns golden brown.Source:- Kelewele - Spicy Fried Plantain · eat well abi31.Cambodia- Fish AmokFish Amok is a creamy dish that contains diced fillets of freshwater fish incorporated with coconut milk, eggs, fish sauce and palm sugar. Kroeung is a sauce like paste made from crushed spices and ingredients like turmeric, lime, lemongrass and shallots that forms an important part of this dish.Source:- Cambodian Fish Amok Recipe – an Authentic Steamed Fish Curry in the Old Style32.Cameroon- Accra BananaAccra Banana are deep fried banana fritters made of banana flour, cornmeal, cassava and garri. It is a good meal for breakfast or as a side dish too.Source:- Accra Banana (Deep Fried Banana Fritters)33.Canada- Nanaimo BarsNanaimo Bars consist of three layers- wafer, nut, and coconut crumb base; custard icing in middle; and chocolates layer on top. It requires no special baking technique.Source:- The Ultimate Nanaimo Bar Recipes | Food Network Canada34.Cape Verde- PastelsPastels are prepared with tuna as well as with white fish. These are golden in colour, half-moon shaped and closed on one side with wavy edges. These features make this dish similar to empanadas.Source:- Cape Verdean Pastel - Pastel d'Atum - Crumb Snatched35.Central African Republic- MelkkosMelkkos is a traditional dish that is better known as milk food. It is made with milk, flour and butter. Spices can be added as optional ingredients.Source:- Simple melkkos recipe that you should try36.Chad- Jarret De BoeuffJarret De Boeuf is a traditional stew made from beef cooked with vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, leeks and variety of aubergines. The dish is generally served with fufu or rice.Source:- BEST of Chad food : Jarret de Boeuf ! - Bonvoyageurs37.Chile- Ensalada ChileanaEnsalada Chilena is a salad consisting of tomatoes, onions, olive oil and coriander to which hot chile peppers are added. It can be eaten with grilled chicken, pork ribs, fried fish and empanadas.Source:- Ensalada chilena. Sweet onions, ripe tomatoes and some cilantro.38.China- Snow Fungus SoupSnow Fungus Soup is a Chinese soup that uses edible snow fungus growing on trees. It is a time consuming process since it needs to be soaked for minimum four hours before it is cooked. Other ingredients used are sugar, red dates, lotus seeds, gingko nuts and wolfberries.Source:- Cheng Teng - Longan and Snow Fungus Sweet Soup39.Colombia- Pastel De GloriaPastel De Gloria is a puff pastry that is filled with guava paste, dulce de leche and cheese. These are baked until puffy, golden brown. Finally these are sprinkled with sugar on top.Source:- Pasteles de gloria rellenos de batata - Gurmé40.Comoros- Langouste A La VanilleLangouste A La Vanille is a traditional dish made with lobsters and vanilla beans. Other ingredients that are used are butter, olive oil, shallots, white wine, vinegar, vidalia onions, clover sprouts and spinach.Source:- Grilled Lobsters With Vanilla Cream Sauce (Langouste à la Vanille)41.Cook Islands- Ika MataIka Mata is made with a base of coconut cream, finely chopped vegetables and raw fish usually Marora. Ika Mata is a refreshing salad that is too delicious to handle.Source:- Ika Mata: Rarotongan Raw Fish Salad with Coconut, Papaya and Chilli from Salads by Peter Gordon42.Costa Rica- RosquillasRosquillas are prepared with a combination of eggs, sugar, milk, oil, lemon, flour, baking powder and anisette. These ingredients add a special flavour to these donuts.Source:- Cocina la receta Rosquillas de mi abuela tradicionales de Rocío Arroyo43.Cote D'ivoire- AllocoAlloco is made from plantains or green bananas which are cut into bits or slices, deep fried till brown and crispy. They are served in large and are dipped in oils.Source:- Ivorian Food Recipe of Alloco (Fried Plantains) Breakfast Style - LadyNOD44.Croatia- SarmaSarma is stuffed sauerkraut whose stuffing is basically minced meat and rice with spices, wrapped in sauerkraut . It is an yummy dish for cold winter days.Source:- Croatian Sarma Recipe (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) | Chasing the Donkey45.Cuba- PicadilloPicadillo is made from ground meat, tomato, potato and carrots as main ingredients using ground beef or ground pork. Green peas and manzanilla olives are added to enhance its taste.Source:- Cuban-Style Picadillo (Stewed Ground Beef) | Delish D'Lites46.Cyprus- HalloumiHalloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from mixture of goat milk and sheep milk or sometimes cow's milk. It provides meaty texture to salads, sandwiches and other vegetarian dishes.Source:- 3-Minute Recipe for Delicious Fried Halloumi Cheese47.Czech Republic- SvickovaSvickova is a meat dish prepared with various vegetables such as carrots, parsley root, celeriac and onion; spiced with black pepper, allspice, bay leaf and thyme. Finally, double cream and butter are added as final ingredients.Source:- Beef sirloin with cream sauce (svíčková omáčka)48.Denmark- KarbonaderKarbonader are made with beef or veal combined with eggs and sauted onions. The dish contains roughly chopped and churned ingredients more than finely grounded ingredients.Source:- Danish Breaded Pork Patties - Karbonader — Sweet • Sour • Savory49.Djibouti- CambaaburCambaabur is made of onion, garlic, corn and teff flour; enhanced with nigella or anise seeds. The mixture is perfumed with curcuma giving it a golden colour. It is then cooked with a fatty butter called subag and yoghurt.Source:- Eid Bread : Cambaabur | Recipe | Food, Eid food, Yummy breakfast50.Dominican Republic- TostonesTostones are twice fried plantain slices found in Latin American countries mainly. Tostones are usually served as a side dish. One can also add garlic sauce to the recipe. The textures are golden and crispy smashed in appearances.Source:- 3-Ingredient Tostones Recipe (Twice-Fried Plantains!)51.East Timor- CarilCaril is a chicken curry made with coconut milk and roasted capsicum. Caril is mildly spicy with few spices of native areas added to it. It is often served with corn.Source:- Caril De Galinha ~ Goan Chicken Curry - The Big Sweet Tooth52.Ecuador- MenestraMenestra is a traditional bean stew made with beans dipped in a sauce prepared from onions, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, chilli powder, cilantro or parsley. It is usually served with plantains, salad, beef, pork, fish, chicken or eggs.Source:- Ecuadorian bean stew - Menestra de porotos - Laylita's Recipes53.Egypt- KatayefKatayef can be described as folded pancakes. It is made from flour, baking powder, water, yeast and sugar. The pancakes are filled with unsalted sweet cheese or a mixture of hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, rose extract and cinnamon.Source:- Katayef b Kashta (Lebanese Cream Dessert)54.El Salvador- Pastel De Tres LechesPastel De Tres Leches is a traditional dessert and one of the most desired birthday delicacy. The three kinds of milk used in this dessert are condensed milk, cream and evaporated milk.Source:- How to make Tres Leches Cake Recipe | Hispanic Heritage Month55.Equatorial Guinea- Nkatie CakeNkatie Cake is also known as peanut cake. It is a candy bar made with roasted groundnuts or peanuts, caramelized with melted sugar. It comes in the form of small flat squares.Source:- Nkatie Cake: Roasted Peanut snack Bars - YouTube | Peanut brittle, Peanut snack, Peanut cake56.Eritrea- FalafelFalafel is a deep fried ball, made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is commonly served in pita and the balls are topped with salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce or soaked with tahini based sauces.Source:- Most Delicious Falafel Recipe (Fried or Baked) | Downshiftology57.Estonia- KringelKringel is a pretzel shaped bread made with raisins and chocolates. It is mostly served on special occasions. It can be made from semolina and cheese, apart from chocolate. Cheese, if used, is chhedar cheese mostly.Source:- Estonian Kringel – Fresh From The Oven | Estonian food, Food, Georgian food58.Ethiopia- TiramisuTiramisu is a coffee flavoured dessert that is made of savoiardi dipped in coffee, layered with whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and flavoured with cocoa.Source:- Tiramisu - The Most Luscious Dessert Made in the Authentic Italian Way59.Falkland Islands- MantouMantou refers to plain steamed buns which are made of white wheat flour. Corn flour, sweet potato, pumpkin are added to the dough and steamed at last.Source:- The Perfect Whole Wheat Mantou Recipe60.Fiji- KokodaKokoda is a delicious version of ceviche enriched with coconut milk. The fish is cooked in plain old white vinegar. This dish does not require any special cooking technique.Source:- Marinated Raw Fish with Pineapple, Coconut and Guacamole61.Finland- UunijuustoUunijuusto is made from cow's colostrum, the first milk of a calved cow by adding salt and baking milk in an oven. It can be made from ordinary milk and eggs as well.Source:- Uunijuusto | Traditional Dessert From Finland | TasteAtlas62.France- Pot Au FeuPot Au Feu uses ingredients such as beef; root vegetables like carrots, turnips, parsnips, celery, onions, white cabbage and leeks; spices such as bouquet garni, salt, black pepper and cloves.Source:- Pot-au-Feu: The Dish That Made Boiled Beef a French Classic63.Gabon- Jollof RiceJollof Rice is made of rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili peppers, onions, pepper, salt and spices such as nutmeg, ginger, scotch bonnet and cumin mainly. The dish is red in colour due to tomato paste and palm oil.Source:- Try Easy Jollof Rice Recipe For A Quick And Simple Meal (Recipe Inside)64.Gambia- MaafeMaafe is similar to groundnut soup with a thick consistency. It is made from lamb, beef, chicken or sometimes without meat too. Maafe is cooked with groundnut sauce, especially peanut butter and tomatoes.Source:- Mafé, or Maafe Recipe (West African meat in peanut sauce)65.Georgia- PkhaliPkhali is a kind of paste that is prepared from vegetables such as spinach or beet. When made with spinach, dumplings are green in colour while with beet, they are red. These are served in the form of beautiful balls decorated with pomegranate seeds.Source:- Pkhali (Vegetable Pâté with Walnut Paste)66.Germany- RouladenRouladen consists of bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, wrapped in sliced beef. The cut is chraper and is usually topside beef or silverside. It is served with dumplings, mashed potatoes, cooked red cabbage and red wine gravy.Source:- Authentic German Beef Rouladen Recipe Just like Oma's67.Ghana- WaakyeWaakye is cooked from rice and beans. The rice and beans, usually black eyed peas or cow beans, are cooked together along with leaf sheaths or stalks of red dried sorghum and limestone which gives the dish a red appearance.Source:- A Brief History of Waakye, Ghana's Favourite Breakfast68.Great Britain- Fruit FoolFruit Fool is a dessert which is traditionally made by folding pure, stewed fruit into sweet custard. However, whipped cream can also be used instead of custard.Source:- The joy of the fruit fool, where school dinners meet sophistication — and an unbeatable recipe for raspberry fool - Country Life69.Greece- RevaniRevani is a semolina sponge cake made from lemon and sweetened orange syrup that results in a delicious and moist dessert. It can be topped with fruit pieces and nuts.Source:- Learn How to Make the Mediterranean Dessert Revani70.Grenada- PelauPelau is a chicken and rice dish that is a typical one pot meal made from cooked beans, carrots, celery, red peppers, brown sugar and coconut milk.Source:- Pelau, the first guest invited to every beach lime.71.Guatemala- FiambreFiambre is a mouth-watering salad whose ingredients include sausages and cold cuts, pickled baby corn and onion, beets, pacaya flower, cheese, olives, chicken and brussels sprouts.Source:- Fiambre Guatemalan Dish Recipe and Story72.Guinea- YetisseYetisse is a dish made of fish cooked in vegetables and tuber stew that include eggplant, tomato, carrot and cassava. It can also be prepared with beef or chicken. It is beautifully teamed up with rice.Source:- Where to Eat the Best Yétissé in the World? | TasteAtlas73.Guinea Bissaue- Caldo De MancarraCaldo De Mancarra is a chicken dish whose main ingredients are chicken seitan, onions, hot chillis, salt, pepper, peanut butter and tomatoes. Peanut butter is processed with tomatoes. Water and bouillon are added in a blender which are then poured over onion and chicken mix.Source:- Receita de frango com caldo de mancarra, ou frango com molho de amendoim74.Guyana- MetemgeeMetemgee is a stew made with dumplings of cassava, yam, plantains, okra and hot peppery coconut milk sauce. The broth is then flavoured with salted meat, pigtail and saltfish.Source:- Metemgee – A Delicious And Flavorsome Dish Cooked In Guyana75.Haiti- JoumouJoumou is a traditional soup in which squash slices are cooked with beef, potato, plantains and vegetables such as parsley, carrots, green cabbage, celery and onions.Source:- Haitian Beef and Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)76.Honduras- Fried Yojoa FishFried Yojoa Fish has a slightly sweet taste that distinguishes it from any other fried fish dish. It is garnished traditionally with pickled onions, pickled red cabbage and slices of fresh lime.Source:- Fried Yojoa Fish from Honduras- Cuisine combines the food of the indigenous Maya-Lenca population with… | Latin american cuisine, American cuisine, Honduran recipes77.Hong Kong- Grass JellyGrass Jelly is a jelly-like dessert created by using the Platostoma palustre plant. It has a bitter taste. It is served chilled with other toppings such as fruit or with bubble tea.Source:- Grass Jelly Dessert: Customize Our Recipe! | The Woks of Life78.Hungary- BeigliBeigli is a pastry consisting of ingredients such as flour, sugar, egg yolk, milk, sour cream, butter, poppy seeds, walnuts and chestnuts. The filling is a paste of minced walnuts, buttery cream and minced chestnuts.Source:- How to Make Beigli (Hungarian Poppy Seed & Walnut Rolls)79.Iceland- VinartertaVinarterta is a multi-layered cake made from alternating layers of almond and cardamom flavoured biscuit and plum jam that usually includes spices like cinnamon, vanilla and cloves.Source:- Iceland in Canada: Manitoba’s Icelandic Vinarterta Cake and Islendingadagurinn • Travel Tales of Life80.India- Kashmiri PulaoKashmiri Pulao is prepared by cooking rice in milk and then loading it with dry fruits and fresh fruits. Saffron is added to impart aroma to the dish. The fresh fruits that are added are pineapple, apple and pomegranate. Dry fruits that are generally used are almonds, raisins, pistachios, walnuts and cashews.Source:- Best Veg Kashmiri Pulao Recipe with Mixed Fruits and Nuts - Cubes N Juliennes81.Indonesia- SiomaySiomay is steamed fish dumpling with vegetables dipped in peanut sauce. It is traditionally made from pork but can also be prepared from seafoods such as tuna, mackerel and prawn.Source:- Siomay (Indonesian Steamed Dumpling in Peanut Sauce)82.Iran- KachiKachi is a sweet dense halwa made out of toasted wheat flour, oil/butter, sugar, saffron, cardamom and rosewater. Its colour varies from light golden yellow to dark brown colour. Finally the dish is garnished with rose petals, almonds and saffron.Source:- Iranian Halva Dessert Recipe by Sweet Butterfly83.Iraq- LahmacunLahmacun is a baked dough topped with minced meat of beef or lamb; minced vegetables; herbs such as onions, tomatoes, parsley and spices such as cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin and cinnamon. It resembles pizza to some extent.Source:- Incredible Middle Eastern Pizza - Lahmajoun - Explore Cook Eat84.Ireland- BoxtyBoxty is a potato pancake dish that consists of finely grated raw and mashed potato with flour, baking soda, buttermilk and sometimes egg.Source:- How to make boxty, traditional Irish potato cakes85.Israel- ShakshoukaShakshouka is a dish of poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic. Spices such as cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and nutmeg are used.Source:- Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce (Shakshuka)86.Italy- Ricotta GnochiRicotta Gnocchi is a variety of pasta consisting of various thick, small and soft dumplings that are made from semolina, ordinary wheat flour, egg, cheese, potato, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, herbs flavourings, vegetables, cocoa and prunes.Source:- Springy Ricotta Gnocchi With Peas and Herbs Recipe87.Jamaica- BammyBammy is made from bitter cassava shaped into a disc. It is then soaked in coconut milk for obtaining flatbreads which are moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.Source:- Bam! Jamaican Cassava Bread Is Bomb88.Japan- KakigoriKakigori is a traditional summer dessert consisting of fluffy and shaved ice topped with sweetened syrup, aduki beans, sweetened tapioca pearls, mochi and condensed milk.Source:- Japanese Vegan Shaved Ice That 'Tastes Like Snow' is the Latest Dessert Trend89.Jordan- HummusHummus is a savoury dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic. The cuisine can be garnished with chopped tomato, cucumber, coriander, parsley, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, whole chickpeas, olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, paprika, sumac, ful, olives, pickles and pine nuts.Source:- BEST Classic Hummus Recipe you'll find!90.Kazakhstan- BaursakiBaursaki are doughnuts like desserts shaped into triangles or spheres. The dough of baursaki consists of flour, yeast, milk, eggs, margarine, salt, sugar and fat. These are decorated with a criss-cross pattern by pressing the bottom of a small strainer on doughs.Source:- Very tasty baursaki. Delicious airy Baursaki in milk - recipe with a photo of cooking in Tatar91.Kenya- GitheriGitheri is also called muthere or mutheri. It is a traditional meal of maize and legumes, mostly beans of any type, mixed and boiled together. It can also be made into a stew with the addition of vegetables, potatoes and meat.Source:- Kenyan Githeri (Slow-Cooked Corn and Beans) recipe92.Kiribati- Batata MashBatata Mash is a kind of potato mash made with boiled and mashed sweet potatoes which are then combined with butter and unsweetened coconut.Source:- RECIPE - Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Purê de Batata-doce)93.Kosovo- TespishteTespishte is made by boiling oil with milk or water and combining the mixture with flour, eggs and baking powder to form a dough. The dough is then garnished with finely chopped walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds and dessicated coconut.Source:- Tespishte ( Receta gatimi nga Valbona Shehu Krasniqi ) - Kuzhinaime.al94.Kuwait- MachboosMachboos includes rice and meat as main ingredients. This dish can be prepared with practically any type of meat such as beef, camel, chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp and fish mixed with various condiments and spices.Source:- Machboos Chicken Recipe by Kitchen &cook95.Kyrgyzstan- PiroshkiPiroshki are baked and soft doughs made with caramelized apples, braised cabbage and beef. Savoury fillings include ground meat, mashed potato, mushrooms, boiled egg with scallions or cabbage whereas sweet fillings are fruits such as apple, cherry, apricot, lemon, jam or quark.Source:- Garlic Beef Asado "Pinoyshki" Piroshki96.Laos- Nam KhaoNam Khao is a mixture of salt-cured ground pork, pig skin, steamed and dried white rice and dried shredded coconut, soaked up in fish sauce and lime juice. Scrambled eggs, ground herbs and red curry paste are added for flavours.Source:- Rice balls and sour pork salad (nam khao with som moo)97.Latvia- SklandrausisSklandrausis is a sweet pie made of rye dough and filled with potato and carrot paste, which are then seasoned with caraway. It gives the dish its desired taste and savouriness.Source:- tortino di verdure stile sklandrausis / sklandrausis-inspired vegetable tart98.Lebanon- ManakishManakish consists of dough topped with thyme, cheese or ground meat. It is sliced or folded and is often pressed by the fingertips to create little dips for the topping to lie in.Source:- Manakish Zaatar (Traditional Lebanese Spiced Pita Bread)99.Lesotho- Mielie PapMielie Pap is made from maize which is known as mielies or mealies. The mealies are added to boiling water, the ratio of which produces either porridge or pao. Milk is used to impart a creamy texture.Source:- Mielie-meal porridge with maple-butter sauce | Woolworths TASTE100.Liberia- Palaver SaucePalaver Sauce contains beef, fish, shrimp, pepitas, cassava, taro (cocoyam) leaves and palm oil blended together to form a paste. It is served with boiled rice, potatoes, garri, fufu or yams as per taste.Source:- Recipes from around the world: Palaver Sauce101.Libya- SfinzSfinz is a doughnut that is prepared with a flour dough fried in oil. The top of spinz is sprinkled with sugar or soaked in honey or date molasses. It can also be prepared with a fried egg in the center.Source:- EGG SFINIZ (OR SFINZ), LIBYAN DOUGHNUT102.Liechtenstein- CranachanCranachan is made from a mixture of oats, cream, honey and whisky with raspberries added to it. The whole dessert has a creamy red texture.Source:- Cranachan with Caramelised Oatmeal and Raspberry Sauce103.Lithuania- GrybukaiGrybukai are cookies shaped like mushrooms. These are delicious little morsels flavoured with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. These cookies are glazed to create a white stalk and black cap.Source:- Meduoliai grybukai cookie from Lithuania104.Luxembourg- BouneschluppBouneschlupp is a traditional green bean soup with potatoes, bacons and onions. Additional ingredients such as carrots, leeks and celery can also be used.Source:- Bouneschlupp (Green Bean and Potato Soup)105.Madagascar- Tamarind BallsTamarind Balls are spicy sweets made with tamarind, sugar and additional ingredients like garlic, pepper and green seasonings.Source:- Tamarind Balls: Try This Favorite Caribbean Snack - Zen Health106.Malawi- KachumbariKachumbari is an uncooked tomato and onion salad dish consisting of chopped tomatoes, onions and chilli peppers.Source:- Tomato and Onion Salad (Kachumbari) (Tested)107.Malaysia- Hokkien MeeHokkien Mee consists of egg and rice noodles stir fried with eggs, pork slices, prawns and squid. It is served garnished with vegetables, lard, sambal sauce and lime.Source:- Easy Malaysian Fried Hokkien Mee Noodles - 10 ingredients - New Malaysian Kitchen108.Maldives- Gabulhi BoakibaGabulhi Boakiba is a dessert made from grated tender coconut husk (gabulhi), sweetened with granulated sugar and coconut nectarine, locally known as dhiyahakuru.Source:- Gabulhi Boakibaa (Medium young coconut cake)109.Mali- Makhmali KofteMakhmali Kofte is made with khoya in a coconut gravy and deep fried until golden brown. It is garnished with coriander leaves and cream to make it more delicious.Source:- This Makhmali Kofta Is The Perfect Indulgent Treat For Your Family110.Malta- GbejnietGbejniet is a small round cheeselets made from sheep milk, salt and rennet. These are small cheeses with a little blander in taste or dried with a robust taste and a harder texture.Source:- How to make Maltese cheeselets, aka Gbejniet — Veronica Stivala111.Marshall Islands- Macadamia NutpieMacadamia Nutpie is technically a tart made from green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. It is topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream and chopped macadamia nuts. Coconut sauce is also added as an optional ingredients.Source:- Caramel Coconut Macadamia Nut Pie | Creme De La Crumb112.Martinique- Dorade GrilletDorade Grillet is prepared from dorado fish, potatoes, chips, salad and rice. The dish is marinated in lime juice, thyme, salt and chilli.Source:- DORADE ROYALE GRILLÉE ET LÉGUMES D’ÉTÉ113.Mauritania- KazandibiKazandibi is chicken breast pudding that stuck to the sides and bottom of the pan while cooking. It is folded into portions with darkened sides up to make a roll. The caramelized outer layer gives the pudding a earthy flavor that contrasts with milky layer left on the inside.Source:- Turkish Kazandibi: A Dessert from the Bottom of the Pan114.Mauritius- Gateau PimentGateau Piment is made from yellow split peas and seasoned with spring onion and sliced green chillies. Chillies can be excluded in order to get a milder flavour.Source:- Gateau Piment Mauricien – An Authentic Dish of Mauritius which Bowled Us Over | Food, Mauritius food, Recipes115.Mexico- Chilli Con CarneChilli Con Carne is a spicy stew containing chilli peppers or chilli powder, meat, tomatoes and beans. Other seasonings of this cuisine include garlic, onions and cumin.Source:- Easy And Tasty Chilli Con Carne Recipe | Annabel Karmel116.Micronesia- Taro BallsTaro Balls can be made by mixing mashed taro with water and sweet potato flour. The colour of mashed taro makes the balls appear crystal purple or grey.Source:- Taro and Sweet Potato Balls Dessert (九份芋圓) | Wok and Kin117.Moldova- PapanasiPapanasi is a traditional fried or boiled pastry, doughnut shaped with a small sphere on top, filled with a soft cheese such as urda. It is then served with sour cream and jam topping.Source:- Papanasi prajiti pas cu pas - reteta video | JamilaCuisine118.Monaco- FougasseFougasse is a delicious dish that consists of dried cod stewed in tomato sauce flavoured with garlic, capers, bay leaves and black olives. It is garnished with chopped chives.Source:- How to Make Fougasse - the French cousin of Italian Focaccia | Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary119.Mongolia- BuuzBuuz is a type of steamed dumpling filled with minced mutton or beef which is flavoured with salted onion and garlic. Occasionally the dumplings can be flavoured with sprouted fennel seeds and other seasonal herbs.Source:- The national dish of Mongolia is Buuz - See recipe120.Montenegro- KrofneKrofne are doughnuts, usually filled with jelly, marmalade, jam, chocolate, butter, nutella and cinnamon. They can also be filled with custard or cream but these ingredients are less common.Source:- Krofne Doughnuts: Doughnuts with a difference - Baking Business121.Morocco- ChebakiaChebakia, also called chebbakia or shebakia is a sesame cookie which is shaped into a flower, fried and then coated with honey.Source:- Halwa Chebakia: Moroccan Sesame Cookies With Honey | Recipe | Moroccan food, Moroccan cooking, Morrocan food122.Mozambique- RissoisRissois are small, savoury, fried, half-moon shaped croquettes filled with shrimprissoles, potatoes, herbs, spices and ground meat. These are usually served with French fries.Source:- Rissois de Camarao (shrimp rissol) delicious...they have a creamy filling of shrimp...very yummy! | Shrimp patties, Recipes, Portuguese recipes123.Myanmar- Tofu ThokeTofu Thoke is made with chickpea flour and turmeric to produce a rich yellow colour. The solidified tofu are cut into cubes and mixed with chopped kaffir lime leaves, shallots and garlic. The entire preparation is garnished with soy sauce, chili flakes, peanut oil and vinegar.Source:- Burmese Chickpea Tofu Salad ( Tofu Thoke ) - Love is in my Tummy124.Namibia- PotjiekosPotjiekos includes meat; vegetables like carrots, cabbage, cauliflower or pumpkin and starches like rice or potatoes. Other common ingredients include fruits and flour-based products like pasta.Source:- Potjiekos, is a traditional stew recipe from South Africa and Namibia. It is cooked outdoors in a round, cast iron, three-leg… | Recipes, Stew recipes, African food125.Nauru- Coconut MousseCoconut Mousse is a dessert made by mixing grated coconut, coconut milk, sugar, egg, gelatin, cream and vanilla extract which are then allowed to cool.Source:- Nauru Coconut Mousse | Recipe | Mousse recipes, Coconut mousse, Recipes126.Nepal- Sel RotiSel Roti is a traditional homemade ring-shaped rice bread, made of rice flour with addition of milk, water, cooking oil, sugar, ghee, butter, cardamom, cloves, bananas and other flavours.Source:- Sel Roti: The Nepali Doughnut That Is Infinitely Yummy127.Netherlands- StroopwafelStroopwafel is a wafer cookie made from two thin layers of baked dough joined by a caramel filling. Its dough is made of flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk and eggs pressed in a hot waffle iron until it turns crispy.Source:- What Are Stroopwafels? What to Know About This Dutch Cookie128.New Zealand- Mock Cream DonutsMock Cream Donuts are fried confections of dough with icing of sugar. They are sweet, doughy and chewy. Cream fillings are used in between its layers.Source:- Easy Mock Cream (just like store bought filled buns)129.Nicaragua- Sopa De ColaSopa De Cola is a traditional soup made with oxtail, onions, scallions, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, chayote squashes, pipian squashes, chilote, quequisque, ripe plantains, ears of corn, cilantro and lemon juice.Source:- Sopa de Cola de Res - Nicaragua | Nicaraguan food, Mexican food recipes, Food130.Niger- Djerma StewDjerma Stew can be made with or without meat. Chicken is usually the meat of choice. Rice is the main staple and so this stew is prepared with rice garnished with eggs and various vegetables pieces.Source:- National Dish of Niger Djerma Stew – National Dishes of the World131.Nigeria- Stewed BeansStewed Beans is beans recipe made with honey or black eyed beans. Addition of fresh peppers makes it more delicious.Source:- Quick and Tasty Caribbean Stewed Beans132.North Korea- BibimbapBibimbap is a rice dish prepared by mixing various ingredients. It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul, gochujang, soy sauce and doenjang.Source:- Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables) - My Korean Kitchen133.Norway- Sweet SoupSweet Soup is made with dried fruits, tapioca, and warming spices. Vegetables such as bananas and drumsticks are used as well. These are served warm in winter and chilled in summer.Source:- 9 Sweet Norwegian Desserts That Will Make You Say"Veldig Deilig"134.Oman- LabanLaban is a salty drink with many varieties. It is made of cucumber, yoghurt and buttermilk. It also contains cardamom and pistachios.Source:- Lebanese Laban Cucumber Yogurt Sauce - The Lemon Bowl®135.Pakistan- HaleemHaleem is made of wheat, barley, minced beef or mutton or chicken, lentils and spices. Rice can also be used. It is slow cooked for seven to eight hours resulting in a thick paste like consistency with flavours of various spices. The dish is garnished with lemon and coriander leaves.Source:- This haleem recipe is almost too good to share136.Palau- Pichi PichiPichi Pichi is a gelatinous dessert made from grated cassava and sugar. The concoction is steamed to get a gelatinous texture. It is then coated with grated coconut for additional flavours.Source:- Pichi-Pichi Recipe: Cassava with coconut & cheese fiesta food137.Panama- Carne GuisadaCarne Guisada is made with beef chunks simmered in beer with scallions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and cilantro. Carne Guisada can be made with pork other than chicken.Source:- Carne guisada is the simple stew you need right now138.Papua New Guinea- Chilli Garlic ChowminChilli Garlic Chowmin is made of stir-fried noodles with veggies and is served with various seasonings. The dish gets its delicious flavours from garlic, dry red chilies, onions, green chilies, sauces and vegetables.Source:- Chilly garlic chowmein Recipe and Nutrition Chart - YumZen139.Paraguay- MazamorraMazamorra is a traditional dessert with native roots made with white maize, water, sugar and vanilla. Use of milk gives the dish a white texture.Source:- How to make Mazamorra Antioqueña | Colombian food, My colombian recipes, Cooking recipes140.Peru- Causa RellenaCausa Rellena uses lemony mashed potatoes, layered with avocado and tuna salad which are then unmolded to expose the gorgeous layers. It is garnished with boiled eggs and other such spices.Source:- Peruvian Causa Rellena (Layered Potato Casserole) | Delish D'Lites141.Philippines- Pancit PalabokPancit Palabok is a delicious noodle dish made with shrimp gravy, shrimp, smoked fish flakes, pork cracklings and eggs. Pancit Palabok is smothered in shrimp sauce and topped with mishmash of smoked fish flakes, crushed pork cracklings, crisp bacon, boiled shrimp, fried garlic bits, hard-boiled eggs and green onions.Source:-Pancit Palabok (Rice Noodles With Chicken Ragout and Shrimp) Recipe142.Poland- PierogiPierogi are dumplings made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savoury or sweet filling and cooking them in boiling water. Typical fillings include potato, farmer cheese, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushrooms and fruits. Toppings of sour cream and fried onions are used.Source:- Pierogi with Cabbage Filling and Clarified Butter143.Portugal- Queijada De SintraQueijada De Sintra is a type of sweet prepared using cheese, eggs, milk and sugar. These are cheese, egg and cinnamon tart with a crunchy outer layer.Source:- Queijadas, Portuguese Cheesecake Tarts - Honest Cooking144.Qatar- KabsaKabsa is made with basmati rice, meat, vegetables and a mixture of spices. The spices are generally black pepper, cloves, cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, black lime, bay leaves and nutmeg. The dish is garnished with almonds, pine nuts, peanuts, onions and sultanas.Source:-Kabsa, or Machboos Recipe (Gulf States aromatic chicken with rice)145.Romania- PolentaPolenta is a dish of boiled cornmeal which can be served as a hot porridge omay be allowed to cool and solidify into a loaf that can be baked, fried or grilled. It can be made from other starchy ingredients like wheat, chestnut flour, millet and chickpeas.Source:- Creamy polenta is the perfect base for hearty fall meal146.Russia- PelmeniPelmeni are dumplings that consist of a filling wrapped in thin and unleavened dough. The dough is made from flour and water, with a small portion of eggs added to it. The filling can be minced meat or mushrooms.Source:- What's the Difference Between Pelmeni, Vareniki and Pierogi?147.Rwanda- MandaziMandazi is generally prepared from water, sugar, flour, yeast and milk. Coconut milk is commonly added for sweetness. Ground peanuts and almonds are used to add a different flavour.Source:- Mandazi Recipe (East African Doughnuts/ Mahamri) - Jayne Rain148.Saint Kitts and Nevis- Stewed SaltfishStewed Saltfish is actually a dish of salt fishes stewed with fragrant herbs, tomato, pimento peppers, onions and garlic.Source:- Taro With Stewed Saltfish Caribbean Comfort Food.149.Saint Lucia- Saffron BunSaffron Bun is a rich, spiced yeast-leavened sweet bun that is flavoured with saffron and contains dried fruit including currants and raisins.Source:- Saint Lucia saffron buns (lussekatter)150. St.Vincent & Grenadines- Breadfruit FryBreadfruit Fry is fried breadfruit spiced up with coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric and cumin. It can be enjoyed with spices and chutneys.Source:- Fried breadfruit two ways(Sweet and spicy) | Island smile151.Samoa- Pani PopoPani Popo is a bun baked with a sweet coconut sauce. It is soft and fluffy on the inside with several creamy and fruity fillings.Source:- How to make Pani Popo (Samoan Coconut Buns) — Coconet152.San Marino- Pasta E CeciPasta E Ceci is a thick stew containing pasta and soft white beans like cannelini beans. Various spices and condiments are added to enhance its taste. Further, the dish is garnished with coriander leaves.Source:- Pasta e Ceci (Pasta and Chickpea Stew)153.Sao Tome and Principe- Bolo De BananaBolo De Banana is prepared using flour, sugar, eggs, butter, margarine or oil and baking soda. Chocolate is also used as an ingredient. Nuts such as walnuts and macadamias are used in the batter and to garnish the cake.Source:- Prepare este bolo de banana invertido de liquidificador154.Saudi Arabia- JalamahJalamah is a lamb speciality that consists of lamb meat pieces cooked with fat, onions, and a blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, coriander and black pepper.Source:- Jalamah | TOP 10 Traditional Saudi Arabian Foods you MUST try | Saudi Arabia in 2020 | Arabian food, Food, Saudi arabian food155.Senegal- Banana GlaceBanana Glace is a sweet delicacy that consists of chilled mixtures of mashed bananas, heavy cream and sugar along with whole banana pieces. The dessert is garnished with chopped nuts and candied fruits such as black raisins, red cherries, candied angelica, almond silvers and peanuts.Source:- Banana Split, le célèbre dessert glacé, Recette Ptitchef156.Seychelles- LadobLadob is a dish based on plantains, breadfruit and cassava, prepared in sweet or savory versions. The dessert is prepared by boiling plantains or cassava in coconut milk with nutmeg, vanilla and sugar.Source:- Ladob A Seychellois Based Dish - Africa.com157.Sierra Leone- LafidiLafidi is made up of cooked rice and boiled vegetables like pepper, bitter balls and okra; served with palm oil, butter, fried fish and sardines.Source:- Lafidi/Fouti Recipe - Ramadan Recipes -- Kadirecips - YouTube | Ramadan recipes, Food, Recipes158.Singapore- LaksaLaksa consists of thick wheat noodles or rice vermicelli with chicken, prawn, fish served in spicy soup based on rich coconut milk or sour asam.Source:- How to cook the perfect laksa – recipe | Felicity Cloake159.Slovakia- LaskonkyLaskonky are pastries made from finely ground nuts or grated coconut. Various creams and butter with caramelized condensed milk are added as fillings. The dessert is completed with a caramel base.Source:- Domácí laskonky aneb: Křehké bílkové pokušení160.Slovenia- PogacaPogaca is a traditional Slovenian round bread made from beaten eggs. The cake is then sprinkled with cumin seeds and coarse salt.Source:- Pogača - The Traditional Welcome Bread of Slovenia161.Solomon Islands- Galette CassavaGalette Cassava is made from grated cassava, coconut milk and condensed milk with a custard layer on top. Butter, margarine, vanilla, sugar and evaporated milk are also used. It is baked to get a firm consistency and brown colour.Source:- La Galette Manioc est une recette très simple et facile à réaliser. Idéales pour le petit déjeuner. | Manioc recette, Recettes de cuisine, Gâteau manioc162.Somalia- Doolshe BurroDoolshe Burro is pound cake made from oranges and vanilla extract. Combination of butter and oil provides desired moistness. Cardamom is used to flavour the pound cake.Source:- 2 Sponge Cakes (2 Doolsho Soomaali) 2 Génoises ٢ كيك إسفنجي | Xawaash.com | Recipes, Food, Yummy food163.South Africa- VetkoekVetkoek is a ball of bread dough that is deep-fried, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is served split in half and filled with savoury and spicy fillings or curry.Source:- Vetkoek and curried mince - easy to make, delicious to eat - Foodle Club164.Spain- MantecadosMantecados are classified according to their ingredients and geometric shape . Typical ingredients of this dessert include sesame, cinnamon butter, almond butter, chocolates, lemon butter and powdered sugar. They can come in flat squares or heart shapes.Source:- Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe165.Sri Lanka- Konda KavumKonda Kavum are little deep-fried oil cakes made from rice flour, treacle and various spices. It is also known as oil cake. The dough of konda kavum is flavoured with salt and cardamom.Source:- Konda Kavum from Hidden Kitchens of Sri Lanka by Bree Hutchins166.South Sudan- Ful SudaniFul Sudani is traditional peanut-based macarons which is garnished with onions, tomatoes, rocket leaves, feta cheese, boiled eggs and sesame oil. These are fried and crunchy in taste.Source:- Sudanese Peanut Macaroons (Ful Sudani)167.Suriname- Bojo CakeBojo Cake is a flourless cake made from grated coconut and cassava. The cake is flavoured with rum and cinnamon and baked in a round or square pan.Source:- Make Bojo Coconut and Cassava Cake from Suriname with This Recipe168.Sweden- Crab BisqueCrab Bisque is made from crabmeat thickened with cream and topped off with a bit of sherry. Meat of the crab is generally added to sauteed onions and then thickened with flour and cream.Source:- Cornish crab bisque with lemony croutons169.Switzerland- RostiRosti are thinly grated potatoes, pan-fried until crispy and golden in colour. Oil, butter and cheese are mainly used to fry. These are shaped into rounds or patties. Bacon, onion, cheese, apple and fresh herbs are added sometimes.Source:- A Step-By-Step Guide to Swiss Potato Rosti170.Syria- Halawet El JibnHalawet El Jibn are sweet cheese rolls made with a combination of semolina, water, rose water, sugar and cheese, mainly Akkawi or Majdoola cheese.Source:- Halawet El Jibn (SWEET CHEESE ROLLS) Recipe on Food52171.Taiwan- Scallion PancakeScallion Pancake is savoury and unleavened flatbread folded with oil and minced scallions. These pancakes are made from dough and pan-fried which give them crisp edges.Source:- Easy Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce | Just a Taste172.Tajikistan- QurutobQurutob is made from cheese balls that are called qurut. It is a delicious snack made from fermented milk or yogurt heated for several hours and then dried. It is very salty as well. It is garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes, chillis and coriander leaves.Source:- Qurutob: Tajik Lamb in an Onion Yogurt Sauce with Swirled Flatbread173.Tanzania- MchichaMchicha is a thick and creamy dish prepared with leafy vegetables such as amaranth or spinach with grated coconut, coconut milk, peanut butter, tomatoes, beans and onions.Source:- Mchicha – Tanzanian Spinach and Peanut Curry174.Thailand- Tom Kha GaiTom Kha Gai is made from coconut milk, onions, chicken, galangal, lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli, coriander leaves, straw mushrooms, fish sauce and lime juice. Fried chilies are sometimes used.Source:- Best Ever Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)175.Tonga- Faikakai TopaiFaikakai Topai refers to dumplings in sweet coconut syrup. The dumplings are made of flour, sugar, coconut cream, baking powder and water which are cooked in hot water and then baked.Source:- Faikakai Topai! Good before, during, or after any meal!! Here's the recipe for FAIKAKAI TOPAI (DUMPLINGS IN SWEET COCONUT SYRU… | Food, Tongan food, Coconut syrup176.Trinidad and Tobago- Curry DuckCurry Duck uses duck meat that is traditionally marinated in a combination of salt, pepper, cumin, curry powder, hot peppers, cilantro, scallions, onions and garlic.Source:- Trini-Style Curry Duck: A Favorite in T&T - ZenHealth177.Tunisia- Chicken FricasseeChicken Fricassee is a dish of chicken stewed in gravy and sauce made from cream and egg yolks. Tomato juice is added with olives, fresh herbs and olive oil to make a thick stew.Source:- Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Recipe178.Turkey- Shish KebabShish Kebab is traditionally made of lamb but can be made from other kinds of meat, poultry and fish. Kebab and the vegetables are grilled separately before serving.Source:- Berber & Q Buttermilk Chicken Shish Kebab Recipe179.Turkmenistan- Chorba FassiaChorba Fassia is a one-pot supper, made from beef or lamb for proteins, pasta and potato for carbohydrates and the veggetables for healthy vitamins.Source:- Veal and Vegetable Soup of Fez (Chorba Fassia)180.Tuvalu- Smoked HamSmoked Ham is produced by curing raw pork by brining, dry curing or wet curing. Additionally, smoking may also be employed. Black peppers and saffrons are often used to impart distinct aroma.Source:- The Best Ham Brands to Cook for Your Holiday Feast | The Manual181.Uganda- Matoke StewMatoke Stew is cooked simply with bananas, tomatoes, turmeric and salt. Chillies of varied colours and other seasonings are culminated to get desired taste and flavours.Source:- Matoke Recipe (ugandan Beef and Plantain Stew) Recipe | by whats4eats.com |182.Ukraine- PaskaPaska is made with milk, butter, eggs, flour, and sugar. The Romanian version includes sweet cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, sugar, raisins and rum. Mixture of eggs and water is used as a glaze.Source:- Paska Bread (Ukrainian or Polish Easter Bread)183.United Arab Emirates- MahalabiyaMahalabiya is an Arabic dessert that is made of milk and sugar and thickened with corn starch. Rose water or orange blossom water when added to it imparts a distinct aroma.Source:- How to Make Mahalabia - an easy, chilled Middle Eastern Dessert184.United Kingdom- Shephard’s PieShepherd's Pie is a hot and savoury dish consisting of minced lamb or mutton meat, onions, carrots, worcestershire sauce, thick gravy and seasonings such as marjoram, parsley and black pepper. Cheese can also be used for additional flavours.Source:- The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie - The Wholesome Dish185.United States- Johnny CakeJohnny Cake is a cornmeal flatbread made from flour, sugar, butter and water. It is prepared from yellow or white cornmeal mixed with salt and hotwater or milk. It is best teamed up with soup.Source:- Johnnycake History and Recipe, Whats Cooking America186.Uruguay- ChurrosChurros are filled with cream or jelly and fried till they become crunchy. These are sprinkled with sugar and their surfaces are ridged after being piped from a churrera. Churros are generally prismical, straight, curled or spirally twisted.Source:- Churros with chocolate dipping sauce187.Uzbekistan- Shivit OshiShivit Oshi is a dish of bright green noodles infused with dill and topped with a stew of meat, peppers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and carrots. It is then served with yoghurt or sour cream.Source:- Shivit Oshi (Lagman with Dill Infusion)188.Vanuatu- Tojo RollsTojo Rolls contain rice on the outside and a number of fillings inside. Fresh crab, canned crab or crab sticks can be used as fillings.Source:- Tojo’s 30 year Anniversary Roll and tuna sashimi salad189.Vatican City- CannoliCannoli are tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough which are filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta.Source:- Take the Cannoli: One Pastry’s Rise From Sicilian Treat to Iconic Dessert190.Venezuela- Sponge CakeSponge Cake is made with eggs, flour and sugar which is then leavened with baking powder. The cake is also leavened with beaten eggs. The cake has thin and crispy texture. It is probably one of the first non-yeasted cakes in cooking history.Source:- Easy Sponge Cake Recipe (Classic Genoise) - Natasha's Kitchen191.Vietnam- Banh KhotBanh Khot are mini-sized fried rice pancakes that are served rolled up in fresh mustard leaves and herbs. It is dipped in sweetened fish sauce for additional flavour.Source:- Banh Khot Recipe: Miniature, Crispy Shrimp Rice Pancakes192.West Indies- Culantro PestoCulantro Pesto is a sauce that is traditionally made of crushed garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves and hard cheese such as parmesan cheese or pecorino sardo blended with olive oil.Source:- Fabulous Culantro Pesto with Pasta - Jungle Jim's International Market193.Yemen- MadfoonMadfoon is a dish in which the marinated meat of chicken or lamb is cooked spiced with coriander, cumin, pepper, cloves and turmeric. The meat is served on top of saffron rice. It is usually accompanied by yoghurt or chili sauce.Source:- Dine The Middle Eastern Way, With Mandi And Madfoon | LBB194.Yugoslavia- PljeskavicaPljeskavica is a flat and round patty made from minced beef, pork and veal, or a combination of the three. Seasonings such as paprika, salt, pepper, minced onions and garlic are added to garnish the dish. It is topped with kajmak, a local creamy cheese.Source:- Cheese-Stuffed Pork and Beef Pljeskavica195.Zambia- ChikandaChikanda is prepared with dried tubers of chikanda orchids combined with a thick mixture of peanuts and dry chili peppers. It has a meat like consistency.Source:- In Zambia, a Craze for a Traditional Treat Is Endangering Wild Orchids196.Zimbabwe- NhedziNhedzi is a white maize meal porridge made from cornmeal, mushrooms, peanut butter, milk, jam, bota rice with chicken and cabbage salad.Source:- Nhedzi Mushroom & Green Beans Stir-fry | Stuffed mushrooms, Green beans, International recipesIMAGE SOURCES:- GOOGLE~Dreamer💕

We definitively solved the debate over whether you can still eat cheese with mold on itI have worked in some of the biggest Cheese plants in Canada, and this country has some of the strictest regulation ns when it comes to food safety.I went to the University of Guelph for my second master’s degree in Food Science and had worked with and educated by some of the best experts s in their fields.My late professor was one of the most prominent well-known personality in the field of cheeses.At the beginning of my alliance with him as my supervisor for my thesis, I asked him: Sir, what are your thoughts on cheese molds.He said: In his working career he did not hear/ or see any toxic cheese mold. Secondly, if the cheese industry started to throw a 640 lbs block of cheese, due to a few mold spots, the Canadian cheese industry would have been bankrupt a long time ago.He further added use your common sense in salvaging.Well, he threw the ball back to me. He told me without saying much, either Yes or No. In other words, use your judgment.My journey in the Cheese industry started, ironically my first job was at a cheese plant closed by Government, due to various infractions, one of the issues was a severe mold problem in the curing rooms.Yes: I have seen molds in cheese plants in some plants a lot.Now the answer:Is it safe to eat cheese with a few mold spots on it?I take or understand this cheese is hard/semi-hard cheese, such as Cheddar, I would cut off the places and use the remainder.In case the cheese has more than a few mold spots, wash the surface, reduce the mold, and I usually eat this cheese, it melts, and it is tasty.In case it is soft cheese, as Ricotta, discard it, a mold has penetrated through the liquid portion. It is not worth salvaging I am almost sure cheese mold may not be toxic, but the moldy smell spreading through the liquid part could be overwhelming.Well, there is a lot of information available on the net, please read all the info ( Some of the data is very useful written by very qualified people).AndREMEMBER THE WORDS OF MY MENTOR: Use your common sense in salvaging.Please make your own independent decision and keep in mind, liability laws are extremely tough. In my view: The Government, The Industry, and The Retailer take a foolproof method, to throw in the garbage. Easy solution, in modern times no one wants to risk their existence, be it Government/Retailer/Manufacturer. All these agencies operate on zero risks, and their decision usually is: For example if one sheep is a suspect slaughter the whole herd.BTW: I did not waste much food in my lifespan so far.I handled millions of pounds of cheese if not a billion pound in my career. Indeed,d I used my common sense, starting my career as a foot soldier and taking a bow much before the legal age as a decorated general. To have thirty years of career spot free I believe was a miracle in itself.And now I am running and chasing my dream.I have a lot of respect for North American food standards. However, I wish there was more education to the general public about food molds/expiry dates, etc. Millions of pounds if not billions of pounds of food/fruit is thrown away each year.Some of the food/fruit/vegetables/ all in perfect shape, safe to consume is thrown away each day when you see it, you feel like crying.One small story:A was at one store, I usually do not shop there, it is very high-end Food Store, I was in a rush, and it was just closing time of my frugal and no frill store.However: I stopped at this very high-end store, in addition to my urgent needs. I picked a tray of very lovely blueberries.I finished my shopping, and when I was at the cashier, I was about to pay for my items, blueberries tray was nine dollars.I looked left side of the store in the produce section; one young man was throwing all those blueberry trays in a giant bin on wheels. I approached him and asked him why he is throwing picture perfect blueberries. He said these would expire today after 12 PM.I asked the cashier: Do I have to pay nine dollars for these blueberries, she said: You, have a choice either pay nine dollars or return, the guy will throw in the bin.Mind boggling: At 10 PM blueberries are usable, worth nine dollars for the tray, two hours after this, after 12 AM, it is worthless.Story number 2:Once in my career of 30 years in Canada, I have had the chance to work in one of the most beautiful breathtaking city.Needless to say, this city is one of the most expensive in Canada. When I moved from Toronto to this city, the cost of food shocked me.I thought t; I am going to starve myself here.In the beginning, weeks were tough.In the apartment building I happened to bump into another ex Toronto resident, he retired there. However, I complained about food prices.He said: I will show you some right spots for shopping.He took me to a small store, owned by a family. This store only specialized in buying from superstores and selling food just before expiry.Well, I worked in that city for five years, and believe me I enjoyed some of the best foods in the world.In that city either you have very rich or limited income people. And I believe this small store guy had some arrangement to buy the food just before expiry.Expensive food store would resell prime cuts and some of the most exotic food around the world just about 25 to 40 percent of the original.You may call me cheap, but I would wait for just one day, for lamb chops, rackthe of ribs, filet mignon.He also showed me one clearance center for bread just before expiry.I being in the food science business knew the game of expiry date inside out. It is just an estimate; food does not go from edible to zero at the turn of the clock and change of time. Sometimes, although rare it may go wrong before the date. However, if it is stored at the right temperature and did not contaminate during the use. It lasts much longer.That is a sad story in North America about food/dairy/vegetable/fruit industry.Story number 3:When my wife and I came from India to Canada, in the early 70 s, we were just married.We did not have much money with us, all we had 508 dollars, and we had to start our life from zero.As soon as we came here, within a few years, we had two babies one after the other, even with all the safety precautions.Now never mind two we had to feed four mouths.We were very new to this country, but we had huge dreams. We both started our lives at very humble beginnings.Obviously, the money situation was very tight, we had to watch every penny.We did not watch T.V. at all, and we had no social circle, even if we had we make some excuse not to go. We did not sit on the phone and Yak Yak all day.However, we both, utilized our time in food processing, invested in a, chest freezer.We developed various methods to save money on food, so much so later on our boys became part of the team. They have very fond memories of that time. Now grown and gone, they still do all these things not to waste any food. Buy and process food very economically. And they are very proud of these skills.We both did not stay at menial jobs, for long, we both attended North American University and colleges. I did another M.Sc., and she retrained herself fo r entirely another profession, she did R.N., and we both enjoyed very nice careers.Our two boys now grown and gone, they both complement the very high quality of food at home. And one boy has now two boys, our grand kids, he says: Mom and Dad, please teach them also, what you showed us in foods.There is a moral to our story: There is a lot of potentially saving money and eating very high-quality food, with some efforts. This was the necessity of the time, but in the end, it became a habit for now close to fifty years in this country.Some tips to avoid mold growth:Store cheese at the lowest temperature in the fridge the, best is 38 to 40 F.Keep the fridge in good working order.Never overload the fridge.Clean the fridge at regular intervals.Once the vacuum seal package is broken try your best to use it asap.In case you cannot, you may freeze the cheese.It could be used for cooking, or melt it and use for dip.I have not tried it, but due to my extensive background in Cheese, I have read ad somewhere, once the vacuum package is open, put a thin layer of butter on the Cheese. Theoretically, it makes s sense; it creates a barrier to the oxygen/air. It may delay the mold growth.As said earlier: I am food/dairy science person, I have access to Potassium Sorbate, I spray about 10 percent solution on the cheese and I/my family never seen mold on our cheese. This I suggested but not recommended if you are not familiar with food chemistry/microbiology/.We have also invested in Vacuum packing machine at home.A few words on Mold/Bacteria and Mold Ripened Cheeses.Like bacteria not all bacteria are harmful and dangerous there are good bacteria, and there are harmful bacteria.Bacterial culture is almost an integral part of Cheesemaking.Similarly, mold, not all molds are harmful and dangerous there are good molds, and there are bad molds.There is one class of cheese we call them Mold Ripened Cheeses, such as blue, Camembert and Brie, all these three are made with a suitable mold.Moldy Cheese: “Grate” or Gross?National Moldy Cheese Day is celebrated each year on October 9th, a day for all cheese lovers to come together and celebrate delicious moldy cheeses such as Brie, blue, Roquefort, and Camembert. These cheeses are delicious, but what about the moldy American slices in the back of my fridge? So why are some types of mold okay, but others aren’t? Today, I’m coming to the rescue of cheese lovers everywhere to answer this question and a few more of the most common questions surrounding moldy cheese and its food safety guidelines.Why Is There Mold in Some Cheeses Anyway?The simple answer is … some types of mold taste good! Most cheeses are made by adding bacteria, but only a select few have mold added to them. There are different strains of mold used in different types of cheeses, and each has a different effect on the taste of the cheese. For blue cheese, molds called Penicillium glaucom or P. roqueforti help to give blue cheese its bold, tangy flavor. Without mold, you would be left with a block of plain, salty fermented milk and a plate full of Buffalo wings begging for a punchier dip. Molds, like P. candidum, are used in Brie cheese and help form an earthy-tasting rind around the cheese, as well as helping a wheel of Brie go from a crumbly, dry cheese to a creamy and deliciously spreadable one.Why Is Mold in Some Cheese Safe To Eat?We’ve all had to throw out food that we didn’t eat in time and we’ve all been disgusted by the mold colonies that have formed on the forgotten foods in our fridge. But there’s a difference between mold injected into sophisticated, expensive, aged cheeses and the do-it-yourself mold on your old leftovers. The difference is a naturally occurring chemical called a mycotoxin. Mycotoxins are produced by certain molds and can cause gastrointestinal disturbance, immune suppression, kidney damage, and can even be carcinogenic. However, mold strains injected into cheeses do not produce mycotoxins, making them perfectly safe to sprinkle on your salad and spread on your baguettes.A few words how do I salvage cheese at home:When unfortunately due to my own tardiness, I do not take the proper care of the cheese.These Swiss cheese slices matted together due to prolonged storage, sure enough, it got moldy, fortunately still the on a surface.3. Cut the mold spots, deep enough so that there is no apparent mold left.4. Discarded the mold/moldy cheese spots.5. Wash rest of the cheese with cold and lukewarm water a few times.6. Drain the water and heated the cheese in a microwave oven, until it starts bubbling.AndCheck it with a spoon that it stretches nicely in a string.7. Garnish it with any spice you like, my favorite, Caraway seeds/black peppers/ and a bit of Jalapeno.9. Mix the spices let the melted cheese and cut into cubes.10, Wow, delicious and salvaged another good cheese going into the dumb. Good feeling11. My two adorable Monkeys(My best friends/my soul mates my grandsons) learned another lesson in food processing.A few words about the author:Sam AroraPS: M.Sc. Dairy Science, U of Punjab, India, M.Sc. Food Science, U of Guelph, Canada. Thirty years in the Canadian Dairy/Food/Flavor industry, from a foot soldier to decorated general, and called it quits much earlier than retirement age.And I went running after my dreams and chase the rainbow, above the clouds.I also found new CEO, who is master of all the CEO s, I decided to serve this right CEO.I also found two new toys and center of my new center of the universe, my two grandkids.These are 100 percent homegrown vegetables for pennies on a dollar, this a start of the day for these two boys, homemade white yogurt full of active probiotic bacteria, no sugar just plain yogurt (protein/a tiny bit of fat/and super busy culture), vegetables(crude fiber), bread (carbohydrate/protein and bit of milk fat, (butter).These two kids are involved in growing these vegetables.For wholesome growth and development: Kids must have all around nourishment, for his/her physical, psychological, mental food, proper and balanced meals are vital.Kids cannot grow only on healthy vegetables/fruits/milk/protein/carbohydrates/ once in while they need ice cream/chocolates/donuts/ fries/ hamburgers/The healthy mind in the Healthy body and healthy spirituality is an effort to give a good start to the next generation. Our grandsons are preparing for his competition/tournament.All round development starts with proper nutrition, physical exercise, spirituality, and music.Healthy/nutritious/ well-balanced meals/ with essential vitamins/fatty acids/amino acids/ high-quality protein/fermented products like white yogurt and try to have low white sugar/white rice/ white bread.To make your kids/grandkids listen to you and respect you, it is exceptionally vital to fulfilling their other cravings also. Then they realize we are not drilling masters and we appreciate every trait of their personality. It is crucial from the growth of kids in small doses of their favorite fun food also.Kids must fully understand the concept of balanced meals.All homegrown vegetables.My Grandkids take every word I teach them like gospel because they know when the ice cream time comes Grand Pa is going to take us to the best place for ice cream.They have no qualms in eating vegetables at lunch/dinner and a very healthy breakfast.Let us see what is happening in the Food Industry:Here is one example.This cauliflower is about Three Can Dollars; I paid 30 Cent for this in other words 10 cents on a dollar.World HungerA few words on Bakery:In case one does not take care of the baked goods, these are highly prone to mold growth.Careless handling of baked goods means a lot of waste.This mold has spread and penetrated through; it is not edible, put it in the composter.A bakery is another food item which grows mold very quickly, here are the following tips you use to enhance the shelf-life of Baked Goods.Use the refrigerator to store baked goods. I did all my life, never saw a spot of mold on my baked goods.Air dry if you have the excess of bread/croissants/English muffins/ and use it as croutons.I like dry toast myself as Rusk.Baked goods can freeze very well also.Tip: Grocery stores are overstocked especially before X mas and Thanks Giving., go shopping before the holiday preferably last day and have shopping galore.However, you must be prepared to handle and process the bargains asap.Vegetable and FruitsReason: Blemishes.Citrus fruit is another example, and millions of dollars are wasted, here is what I do with citrus, we pickle it.Wash with water, put it in boiling water for a few minutes, cut into small pieces, and put salt pepper and host of other spices. Let it cure for a few weeks, at room temperature, with a covered in glass bottle or container.Try to find Potassium Sorbate, mold inhibiting aid, and mix five grams to one kg of pickled citrus.Citrus fruit is very prone to mold. Therefore I use Potassium Sorbate and never seen mold on my pickles.Citrus fiber is a potent ingredient for healthy living, and you may review it with your doctor.Eventually, during the pickling, even the skin becomes very soft and it is totally edible, people from the Indian subcontinent have been eating lemon/lime pickles for thousands of years.Once I brought cauliflower home just scrapped it.As good as new.My idea of Cauliflower and Potatoes “ Aloo Gobi” Recipehttps://www.google.ca/search?q=images+of+cauliflower+with+potatoes&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA763CA763&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=MYb1sx0lmp5CjM%253A%252C6333BdSqBObNNM%252C_&usg=__rRD1v6y2djqKC63-DGfV8W9QtnA%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj6zryF-cHbAhUhw4MKHcFbBCAQ9QEIMTAD#imgrc=MYb1sx0lmp5CjM:Total cost 50 Cents for one of the items the main course for four people.Well, please have a look at these four items, mainly slight cosmetic defect/s.As a food scientist/professional: Freshness/color/shine/packaging/ marketing /distribution/ a little or no knowledge about foods/dairy/meat/ spending too much time on other activities/two people working family/latchkey kids/ convenience/ are some factors to the multi-billions of destruction of food/dairy/meat/on the other hand welcome to the hunger around U.S.A and Canada.Okra in Canada is very expensive, and I believe it is very healthy food,Now here is how you could save money if you like.This Okra started to have blemishes and a store near my house discounts it about 60 percent or lower.Clean/wash/ and blanch it in boiling water, and pack in small ziplock bags and freeze it.For one hour work when you are talking on the phone or watching T.V., you may have saved about 20 to 30 dollars.I did as follows.BlanchingThen packing and freezing.A few moldy strawberries in a tray.Cut the moldy part or if it has spread too far, discard.Wash rest of the strawberries, chop them up.Microwave to boiling and cold, you may hot pack in a Mason jar if you like, or store in a glass jar, and store under refrigerated conditions. Use it for cooking/baking/or add it to a white yogurt,Beautiful Strawberry syrup for the family may be 30 cents on a dollar.King of the fruit in Asia and now is very popular in the world.A few blemishes and nothing wrong with the fruit.Cut the blemishes, oh my God, it is delicious, for 25 cents on a dollar.Ripe/or just appearance not too good looking bananas.Nothing wrong with the fruit, a bit sweet and blemishes on the peel.Even the skins are not waste; these are composted,The uses of this fruit are endless.Ready to eat.Banana bread/cake also bread and cake can be frozen.Milkshake.Add in yogurt.Some other articles on molds by the author:Sam Arora's answer to What is the best type of paint to use in the bathroom that would prohibit mold?Sam Arora's answer to What are the advantages of shredding your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded cheese?Sam Arora's answer to Who decided that moldy cheese was good to eat?Sam Arora's answer to How is cheese mold different from mold that we would typically not want to eat?25 cent of on a dollar if that and very healthy, hardly any additional sugar added in all the recipes.One in five Canadian children are at risk of going back-to-school hungryOne in five Canadian children are at risk of going back-to-school hungryhttps://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.resumebuilder.us/wp-content/uploads/share-this-hunger-hunger-in-the-united-states.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.resumebuilder.us/hunger-in-the-united-states/usda-data-reveals-record-49-million-hungry-in-america-in-2008-hunger-in-the-united-states/&h=287&w=500&tbnid=kLizS9QPul5MoM:&q=hunger+in+usa&tbnh=114&tbnw=200&usg=__BpdP7NbXZVMH4GvflQLrLerUUjs%3D&vet=10ahUKEwilr4TggcTbAhWN14MKHQ_dAhQQ_B0I5wEwEg..i&docid=9vtTG7p40NrOQM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwilr4TggcTbAhWN14MKHQ_dAhQQ_B0I5wEwEgJapan - a wealthy nation with poor children | DW | 22.12.2016https://www.google.ca/search?q=hunger+in+uk+image&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA763CA763&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiox6mtq8TbAhUQRK0KHShNA0kQ7AkINg&biw=1920&bih=949#imgrc=dzCcambNec71WM:My thoughts:Liability laws and the insurance costs have made this continent, a mockery of poor people/seniors/ children/ working poor/.Scientists/technologists/engineers/medical expert/ were outstanding to create an almost sterile atmosphere, and marketing gurus convinced the middle/and upper classes of the picture perfect food in beautiful glossy pictures. And the rest is fit for the dump, and that is what is happening.Our boys are grown and brought up here in Canada, as soon as the airplane lands in India both boys are out of commission, my wife, and I left India close to fifty years. We both can knock the bull out of his senses(in other words, our immune systems are well developed, and the kids in NA, are very fragile), when we land in New Delhi, the kids are out of commission for rest of the trip ( we are developing a new generation most of them will be okay in bubbles)We have created a virtual reality for the new generation, most of the coming generation does not know where does the food comes and what does it take to produce it?Try it most of them may answer it comes from a Grocery Store.Also: Please keep in mind: As the time is progressing previous affluent countries are losing their positions on the pedestal. Poverty/Hunger will keep increasing, unless, these countries in this comatose state wake up.Person Trampled As Fight Breaks Out At Greek Free Food Handout ...Zero HedgeThe big fat Greek food fight: Hundreds fight each otherThere is a tremendous amount of poverty and hunger around the world.Hunger in India | India FoodBanking NetworkMy classmates in India who went to grad school in India and then grad school in Canada, a few classmates reached a very high position in Food Science area.They all confirmed there is enough food for everyone, but there is a tremendous amount of waste. Some fruit/vegetables cannot make to the market due to distance heat and lack of refrigeration.Key facts about hunger in IndiaLargest India is home to the largest undernourished population in the world14.5% of our population is undernourished190.7million people go hungry everyday21.0% of children under 5 are underweight38.4% of children under 5 years of age are stunted1 in 4 children malnourished3,000 children in India die every day from poor diet related illness24% of under-five deaths in India30% of neo-natal deaths in IndiaHunger in India | India FoodBanking NetworkMore thoughts and ideas on cutting food bill.Grow your own:Vegetables are very easy to grow, I do some experiments in my garden, and it is an excellent hobby for my grandkids:Once young kids know growing food is tough work, kids learn not to waste the food.