Staycation: 7 Dishes to Travel with Your Palate

It doesn't matter if you don't have plans to travel this summer. With these recipes, you can treat your palate and transport yourself to distant places Ready to discover the authentic flavors of Italy, China, Spain, or Greece? Choose the recipe that tempts you the most and get ready for a culinary journey: Italy: Ground Beef Lasagna   Italian cuisine is famous for its delicious dishes full of flavor. The secret to giving your lasagna a homey touch that seems like it was prepared by the very “nonna” is to use high-quality cheese and homemade tomato puree. Don't forget the white wine! China: Chicken Wok with Vegetables Although the name of this dish comes from the type of container in which it is originally prepared in China, you can use any pan you have in your kitchen. Use fresh ingredients and add soy sauce and sesame to better integrate the flavors and achieve a more intense result. Spain: Potato Tortilla This dish is a classic in any Spanish home. If it's your first time making it, it's best to mix the potatoes and eggs in a bowl before pouring them into the pan. This way, it will be easier to form the tortilla. Watch the temperature and cooking time so that the tortilla doesn't end up dry. Greece Moussaka  This could be the Greek version of Italian lasagna. Only in the Greek dish, instead of using pasta sheets, fried strips of eggplant are added. For the best result, it's important to sweat the eggplants before using them. If you want a truly authentic flavor, use only feta cheese. Lebanon Hummus In reality, this dish is typical of the Middle Eastern region, so you can also find it in Palestinian, Turkish, Syrian, Israeli, among other cuisines. This recipe is very simple and is a great option for snacking. To accompany the hummus, you can toast pita bread. Thailand Pad Thai Although you may have tried “tropicalized” versions of this dish, the original recipe includes rice noodles, not egg noodles. Pad Thai is a very complete meal, and the best way to enjoy it is by following the recipe to the letter. It's important to include all the ingredients, especially the fish sauce, to have a more authentic flavor. Argentina Meat Empanadas Argentinian cuisine is distinguished by its incredible cuts of meat and, of course, its delicious empanadas. Although there are many types, this version is filled with meat. As a finishing touch to your dish, we suggest preparing a chimichurri sauce to accompany the empanadas. After reading these recipes, which country would you like to travel to?