Rice pudding is a low fat and delicious dessert that combines the sweet flavours of vanilla and almond with creamy rice and tasty raisins.
Gravlax is salt-cured salmon that is a popular Scandinavian dish. This recipe uses vodka for a more traditional taste. Serve gravlax with thin slices of rye bread and a mixed leaf salad.
Unlike the more popular Italian-style meatballs which are cooked in tomato sauce, Scandinavian meatballs are cooked in a tangy creamy gravy and have hints of all-spice and nutmeg.
It is said that good pad Thai is full-bodied and light, rather than heavy and oily. The trick to creating perfect pad Thai is to watch the noodles and be careful not to overcook them. The noodles should be somewhat flexible and solid, but not soft and fully expanded.
Prawn laksa is a delicious Asian-style broth with noodles and fresh seafood. You can use either hokkien or dried rice noodles if fresh rice noodles are unavailable.
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour prawn soup with prawns and lemongrass that originated in Thailand. It is probably the most popular soup in all of Thai cuisine and makes a fantastic appetiser.
Cod features prominently in Portuguese cuisine. Try this basic recipe that has only simple ingredients but a winning combination of flavours.
This lip-smacking dish combines fried potatoes, crunchy bacon and tender steak with Portuguese-style herbs and spices.
In Malta, this recipe for omelette is called “froga” and includes a tasty combination of mashed potatoes, spring onions, cheddar cheese and lean beef.
Try this Maltese-style beef and vegetable broth over the cold winter months for a traditional hearty soup.