Spanakopita - Savoury Greek Pastry

Spanakopita or spinach pie, is a Greek savoury pastry. It is in the burek family of pastries with a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg and seasoning. The filling is wrapped or layered in phyllo pastry with butter or olive oil, either in a large pan from which individual servings are cut. Its golden pastry and crunchy crust make it a very commonly eaten snack in Greece. An excellent appetizer and great complement to various foods.

A recipe to Spanakopita can be found using the following link:

http://souvlakiforthesoul.com/2015/01/making-spanakopita-with-mum

Tom Yum Goong: Spicy Thai Soup

Tom Yum Goong is a spicy shrimp soup that originates from Central Thailand and is widely served in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.

A blend of fragrant lemongrass, chili, galangal, lime leaves, shallots, lime juice and fish sauce is the foundation for the classic soup whilst fresh prawns and straw mushrooms lend it body.

Tom Yum Goong is a delicious journey into traditional Thai cooking as the sour-spicy-hot taste leaves you wanting more.

You can find a full recipe and directions for preparing Tom Yum Goong and the following link:

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/30431/tom+yum+soup

Tom Yum Goong Image taken from:

http://www.panix.com/~clay/cookbook/images/tom-yum-goong.jpg

Empalmes: Mexican Antojito

Empalmes are a delicacy in the town of Zuazua in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and are often served as a snack between meals.

Empalmes are known as an ‘Antojito’ in Mexico which translates to ‘little cravings’. These filled and grilled tortillas are simple to prepare yet deliciously addictive.

The main ingredients needed to create traditional Empalmes are:

- Pinto beans
- Fresh or dried piquin chiles
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh oregano leaves
- Corn tortillas

These days you may find Empalmes with many other fillings however this recipe is where it all began.

You can find the recipe and directions for preparing Empalmes at the following link:

http://thelatinkitchen.com/r/recipe/empalmes

Empalmes Image taken from:

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Akbar Mashti: Persian dessert

Hey guys, This is a very delicate Persian ice cream called "akbar mashti". It consists of rose water, saffron, milk, ice cream and pistachios and is a relatively easy dish to prepare. With the saffron it the ice cream it adds another dimension to the ice cream making it a very sweet dish. This ice cream traces back to 400 BC to the Persian empire. A link to recipe can be found here: http://www.aashpazi.com/saffronicecream