Golubtsy (Russian for “little pigeons”) actually have nothing to do with pigeons at all, but is simply the popular and hearty dish of cabbage rolls that has become popular in North America in the recent century. This dish doesn’t belong solely to Russia, though this is where this particular recipe originates from…

This Thai, Burmese-influenced noodle soup dish has been dubbed “Food of the Gods” by quite a few of its fans. Khaoi soi is common in both northern Thailand and northern Laos, and literally translated, “khao soi” simply means “cut noodles”…

Chana Masala, or chole masala, is a Punjabi dish that’s most popular in northern Indian and Pakistani cuisine, but is also enjoyed throughout the rest of South Asia. The word “chana” simply means “chickpea” in Hindi and Urdu, and it’s this wonderful legume that is the main focus of this dish.

While shakshuka finds its origins in Tunisia, this dish of spicy tomatoes and poached eggs found a well-deserved, permanent place in the food traditions of Israel, where it even challenges hummus or falafel as the national favourite, and has recently been gaining popularity outside of Africa and the Middle East as well…

While there’s no doubt that hummus comes from the Middle East, the exact origins of this delicious chickpea and tahini dip are a little trickier to pin down. Some historical evidence points towards either Egypt or Syria as its possible birthplace, but Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon also claim it as their own…