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Tklapi

Tklapi is a traditional Georgian fruit leather made by pureeing plums and apricots with a touch of sugar and lemon, then drying the mixture into thin, tangy sheets. It’s chewy, sweet-tart, and perfect as a wholesome snack or for adding a fruity note to savory dishes.

🇬🇪 Georgia$

Fatteh

A comforting Levantine layered dish of crisped pita, warm chickpeas, garlicky yogurt–tahini sauce, and buttery pine nuts, finished with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and parsley.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$$

Compota de caju

A Brazilian-style cashew apple compote gently simmered with cinnamon, clove, lime, and a touch of sugar for a fragrant, spoonable dessert or topping.

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$$

Madártej

Madártej (Hungarian Floating Islands) is a classic dessert of silky vanilla custard dotted with poached meringue ‘islands’ and a hint of lemon zest. Light, aromatic, and comforting, it’s perfect as an elegant finish to a meal.

🇭🇺 Hungary$

Sancocho Panameño

Sancocho Panameño is a hearty Panamanian chicken stew simmered with yam (ñame), yuca, corn, and green plantain, perfumed with culantro, onion, garlic, and oregano. Traditionally served with white rice, a squeeze of lime, and aji chombo for heat, it’s comforting, rustic, and deeply aromatic.

🇵🇦 Panama$$

Jerk Chicken

Authentic Jamaican-style jerk chicken marinated with Scotch bonnet, allspice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then grilled or roasted until smoky, spicy, and juicy.

🇯🇲 Jamaica$$

Poulet Nyembwe au Gingembre

A fragrant Gabonese chicken stew enriched with palm nut paste and fresh ginger, simmered with tomatoes, aromatics, and Scotch bonnet for a deep, warming flavor.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Fresco Grenadia

A bright, non-alcoholic passion-fruit refresher balanced with lime, a hint of grenadine, and cooling mint. Lightly sweet-tart and perfect over ice for a sunny pick-me-up.

🇭🇹 Haiti$$

St. Croix Red Ball Cheese

A mild, creamy, semi-hard cow’s milk cheese in a classic red wax ball. Made with mesophilic culture, rennet, and annatto for color, then brined and waxed before aging to develop a buttery, slightly nutty flavor.

🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (U.S.)$$$

Caspian Zander Fritters

Crispy, herb-studded Caspian zander fritters seasoned with lemon, coriander, and smoked paprika, fried in sunflower oil and served with a tangy yogurt–mayo–caper sauce. Fresh dill, cilantro, and scallions brighten the delicate fish, while lavash and lemon wedges round out the plate.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan$$

I've been...

Tklapi

Fatteh

Compota de caju

Madártej

Sancocho Panameño

Jerk Chicken

Poulet Nyembwe au Gingembre

Fresco Grenadia

St. Croix Red Ball Cheese

Caspian Zander Fritters

I've been...

Tklapi

Fatteh

Compota de caju

Madártej

Sancocho Panameño

Jerk Chicken

Poulet Nyembwe au Gingembre

Fresco Grenadia

St. Croix Red Ball Cheese

Caspian Zander Fritters