Global Bites

Kanapki are traditional Polish open faced sandwiches that are simple, flexible, and meant to highlight good ingredients. They’re often served as a light meal, snack, or appetizer and usually start with bread and butter. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: None Servings: 3–6 Ingredients Base ● Cocktail rye bread ● Salted butter, softened Smoked Salmon […]

Pierogi are one of the most recognizable Polish comfort foods with simple ingredients, made by hand, and meant to be forgiving. Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus resting) Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 4-6 people Ingredients Dough ● 1 large egg ● 2 tbsp sour cream ● 2 cups all-purpose flour ● ½–¾ cup warm milk […]

Karpatka is a classic Polish dessert made with two layers of choux pastry and a rich vanilla cream filling. It’s meant to look rustic and uneven to resemble the Carpathian Mountains. Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Servings: 8-10 servings Ingredients Choux Pastry ● 1 cup water ● 2 sticks unsalted butter ● […]

Made from condensed milk, cocoa, and butter, brigadeiro is Brazil’s most iconic dessert. Fudgy, rich, and rolled in chocolate sprinkles, it’s present at every birthday and celebration. Created in the 1940s, it became a national symbol of childhood, parties, and happiness, and to this day, no Brazilian celebration feels complete without it. Prep Time: 5 […]

Creamy, rich, and served with white rice and crunchy potato sticks, Brazilian stroganoff is pure comfort food. It’s a staple at family lunches, birthdays, and special occasions all over the country. Originally inspired by a Russian dish, Brazil made it its own with cream, tomato, ketchup, and mustard, turning it into one of the most […]

Golden, crispy, and filled with juicy ground beef and melty cheese, pastel is Brazilian street foodat its best. Found in every open-air market, it’s the kind of snack Brazilians eat standing up,fresh out of the fryer, usually on a Sunday morning.Born from immigrant influences and made completely Brazilian, pastel is a symbol of simple joy,community, […]