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Jadranske Lignje na Padelu (Croatia)

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Jadranske lignje na padelu is a traditional Dalmatian dish made with fresh squid, olive oil, white wine, fish stock, garlic, parsley, pepper and potatoes. The squids are first cleaned and seasoned, then fried in olive oil with garlic and parsley. The combination is further enriched with the addition of wine, fish stock and potatoes. The meal is a staple in Dalmatia during the summer months and is recommended to be enjoyed with a glass of white wine. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Seppie Ripiene (Italy)

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Stuffed cuttlefish, often replaced by smaller and more affordable squid, is a traditional Italian dish that has been embraced by many Italian regions, including Liguria, Campania, Apulia, and Sicily. Many regional recipes have been created that use different combinations of ingredients to create a variety of delicious fillings. But they all use a variety of herbs, garlic, prosciutto, capers, pine nuts and Italian and Mediterranean classics like ricotta, parmesan or pecorino cheese. When stuffed, cuttlefish is usually pan-fried, grilled or baked and finished with the addition of white wine. The first written recipe for this classic was found in De re coquinaria, an ancient collection of Roman recipes collected in the 4th and 5th centuries. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Angels on Horseback (England)

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This classic British Victorian dish is typically consumed as an after-dinner snack or starter. It usually consists of grilled (and sometimes skewered), bacon-wrapped oysters drizzled with fresh lemon juice for extra flavor. The dish derives its poetic name from the visual appearance of curled bacon that resembles angel wings. Angels on horseback are best served with toast and paired with hollandaise sauce. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Skate in Brown Butter (Ireland)

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Skate in brown butter is a traditional fish dish of Irish origin. The dish is usually made with a combination of skate (scythe), onions, bay leaves, parsley, lemon juice, butter, white wine vinegar, capers, and salt. The wings of the fish are placed in a pan with onions, bay leaves, parsley, water, lemon juice and salt. The ingredients are cooked until the meat lifts easily from the cartilage. The butter is melted in a saucepan until it turns brown and then mixed with white wine vinegar, capers and salt. Skate is divided into separate portions and brown butter is drizzled on top. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Macanese Garlic Prawns (China)

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  Macanese garlic prawns is a traditional dish from Macau. While there are several variations of the dish, it is usually made with a combination of shrimp, garlic, paprika, coriander, ginger, oil, salt, pepper, and rice wine. The shrimps are washed, drained and a slit is made on their backs. The coriander, garlic, ginger and chili flakes are finely chopped, mixed with salt, pepper and oil, and this mixture is stuffed behind the shrimps. It is deep-fried on both sides, sprinkled with rice wine, boiled some more and served immediately, usually with lemon wedges on the side. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Paling in ‘t Groen (Belgium)

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  Paling in 't groen is a Flemish specialty dish consisting of minced eel in a unique green sauce made from white wine, parsley, spinach, mint, tarragon, sage, dill and lemon juice. The dish is believed to have come from the banks of the river Scheldt, when local fishermen began catching large quantities of eels and combining them with fresh herbs they found near the river. The meal should be served hot, preferably with some fresh bread or french fries on the side. ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Pastéis de Belém (Portugal)

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It is a crispy Portuguese dessert filled with cream. It is made from puff pastry dough. It is served sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon. ENJOY YOUR MEAL