Capretto alla Locarnese (Kid or Lamb in Herbs, Cream and Wine)
A traditional treatment for kid or lamb from the hill country north of Locarno, in the Italian-speaking (and -eating) part of Switzerland
Old-Fashioned Mincemeat for Mince Pies
A recipe for old-fashioned mincemeat, from back in the days when it still actually had meat in it. Definitely not suitable for vegetarians.
Canarian Spicy Potatoes (Papas Arrugadas con Salsa Mojo)
Popular all over Spain as a tapa or side dish: salty, spicy and gorgeously garlicky
Chocolate Fondue: its true history and the original recipe
It’s rare to be able to pin down the actual point of origin of a fad food or drink. But with chocolate fondue, we can! Discover its origin story here.
Sablés de Parmesan / Savory Parmesan Shortbreads
A really nice crunchy savory cheese biscuit
Zeughauskeller Potato Salad
The historic Swiss restaurant that serves this goes through twenty metric tons of it per year. Here’s the recipe.
From Scotland: Christmas and Hogmanay Recipes
The 1954 Christmas / New Year’s-holiday recipe brochure from the Scottish Federation of Grocers’ and Independent Provisioners’ Associations
Pets de Soeur / Pets de Nonne (Nun’s Farts)
A slightly rude and goofy nickname for a centuries-old fried treat