Sancocho is a nourishing stew popular throughout the Latin World. It originated in Spain’s Canary Islands where is is a simple and spicy fish and potato stew.
Tag: Winter
Sancocho
Minestra de Ceci
(Italian chickpea and pasta soup)
Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.
Locro
(Ecuadoran, Peruvian potato-cheese soup)
Locro is a nourishing potato-cheese soup popular in Ecuador and Peru. A perfect way to warm up a chill winter evening.
Linzertorte
(Austrian jam tart)
This deliciously simple torte has a crumbly crust made with hazelnuts or almonds, a simple filling of currant or raspberry jam and a distinctive lattice top.
Limoncello
(Italian lemon-flavored liqueur)
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Lefse
(Norwegian potato flatbread)
Lefse is a flatbread from Norway — similar to a flour tortilla or chapati — that is generally made with a potato-based dough and grilled on a flat griddle.
Law Bok Gow
(Chinese steamed radish cake)
Law bok gow is a favorite Cantonese dim sum treat, especially popular during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Latkes
(Israeli Jewish potato pancakes)
Jewish latkes are a favorite treat year round, but are especially popular during Hanukkah when foods fried in oil are traditional.
Lanttulaatikko
(Finnish mashed rutabaga casserole)
This hearty Finnish side dish is similar to mashed potatoes, but with the special, earthy flavor of rutabagas (lanttu).
Kugelis
(Lithuanian savory potato pudding)
A national dish of Lithuania, kugelis is a rich potato pudding that can be served on its own as a filling meal or as a side dish.