Top 5 Food Countries in The World

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1.Italy

Italy is the number one country having the best food in the world. It’s difficult to talk about Italian food, it’s easier to enjoy it. The original shades of Italian cuisine – green, red and yellow always produce a wonderful blend of taste and flavor. Generally, all of the dishes derive from tomato, bread and also olive oil. The true secret of the cuisine isn’t in a refined preparation procedure, it’s more upon the quality of the products. Italian food consists of cheese, olive oil, and coffee. Italian taste coffee is recognized as espresso. Pizza is definitely the creation of Italian people. Italian chefs are extremely meticulous in the food preparation. They select the best quality ingredients in the preparation of Italian foods. Olive oil is normally used in the cooking.

2. France

French cuisine is quite innovative and contemporary. It comes with a long historical background and mainly taught in various cooking schools around the globe. Making French food is not the same as some other cuisines. French people are renowned for bringing out French Fries to everyone which are probably the most eaten food on earth. France has numerous dishes on their national cuisine such as terrine and Bisque etc. Cheese is likewise considered to be the invention of French people since they utilize cheese as being their staple food. Wine is likewise served with French foods.

3. Mexican

Mexican cuisine is actually a blend of various European countries food particularly Spanish food. Mexican food includes beans, corn as well as chili, and so on. And with this meat is another great element of Mexican food. The meat of chicken, beef, goat, pork, etc. is likewise eaten which is included by the Spanish cuisine on Mexican food. Using of Cheese as well as other dairy foods were also unfamiliar to the Mexicans, however, Spanish people brought in the use of Cheese in this place. African and Asian people also influenced the Mexican Cuisine. Mexican people associate food with the family and social bonding. Based on them, great food on several festivals will improve the love between families.

4. Spain

Every single food lover should be knowledgeable about the Spanish food. Spanish cuisine has tremendous variety simply because of various countries which conquered Spain at totally different periods. Spanish food is mainly utilizing the style of Roman Empire. Roman Empire integrated the various dishes of Mushrooms on Spanish cuisine. World’s nearly 90% olive oil is made in Spain thus, Spanish food is served by utilizing olive oil.

5. India

Indian fodder has the best variety based on the cultures and taste of their residents. Their people are greatly aware of producing meal choices. For India, meal mostly relies on religious groups. A few are vegans, and a few are non-vegetarians. And Muslim here only eats Halal meals. It has divided the Indian fodder into 2 main components. The Europeans and Mughals also had a great influence on Indian cuisine recipes. Indian foods also are very spicy. Potato is actually a stapled fodder for the Indians which was brought in by the Portuguese.

 

Best Chefs Of The World

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10. Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain is an American chef as well as an executive chief cook of Brasserie Les Halles in New York. Bourdain began twenty years back being a dishwasher and become a line cook after, then a sous chef and lastly a chef. He’s a writer of both fiction and non-fiction books. Anthony … Read more

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019: The Full List of Winners

At a ceremony in Singapore today, chefs from around the world (okay mostly Europe and the Americas) gathered to learn whose restaurants were named one of the World’s 50 Best on a list sponsored by San Pellegrino.

The list, which has faced years of criticism for acting as a self-perpetuating collection of expensive, European-leaning tasting menu restaurants run by white men, finally overhauled its rules this year to encourage more diversity among the restaurant picks and gender balance among its voting body.

And yet in 2019 the list didn’t evidence a lot of change. Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur, an expensive French Riviera restaurant with a backyard farm, has been named the World’s Best Restaurant. It is the first time a French restaurant has ascended to the top of the rankings since the listicle debuted in 2002. The Menton establishment, located right by the border with Italy, is known for its salted beetroot with caviar cream, and for its unparalleled views of the Cote D’Azur.

In the list’s 18-year history, the “best” restaurant has only gone to European or North American restaurants. The only mainland Chinese spot is still, as has been the case for half a decade, a $600 tasting menu spot run by a French guy. There are no restaurants from India on the list and the only African restaurant is a European-leaning spot in Cape Town. The only entrant from Turkey fell off the list. Voters, who are often courted by tourist boards, are still not required to pay for their meals.

The organizers removed previous winners from the list this year, a move designed to promote much-needed turnover (and perhaps protect chef egos), but it essentially freed up just three spots, as the French Laundry and the Fat Duck had both long fallen from the top 50 ranks already and elBulli is closed. And because Noma is actually New Noma™ — it opened in its current location in February 2018 with a tasting menu that now rotates a few times a year — the Copenhagen restaurant was permitted back on the list, and it debuted again in the No. 2 slot. Per the Orwellian math of the 50 Best list, the wins from 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014 do not count, because that was a different restaurant. And ultimately, the top three remained a familiar mix: Mirazur, Noma, and Asador Etxebarri.

The other big institutional change came last September, when 50 Best Director Hélène Pietrini said that the academy would have an equal male/female split going forward, and that voters would be encouraged to “explore a diverse mix of restaurants.”

Overall, the top 50 list included just five restaurants helmed by female chefs, the same as last year. Clare Smyth, who earned the dubious honor of “World’s Best Female Chef,” has yet to make it to the full list, but Dominique Crenn, who became one of just fourteen or so U.S. chefs to earn three Michelin stars, finally won a spot this year, debuting at No. 35. Leonor Espinosa’s Leo in Bogotá also moved into the top 50, at No. 49.

There were some bright spots, however. Mexico made a particularly strong showing; Enrique Olvera’s Pujol in Mexico City earned the top ranking of any North American restaurant, at No. 12, and his New York City restaurant Cosme, run with this year’s “best female chef” Daniela Soto-Innes, was the top ranked USA restaurant at No. 23.

The guide also benefited from a few new Latin American restaurants. Leo, the first Colombian spot to make the list, was joined by new entrants A Casa do Porco in Sao Paolo, as well as Don Julio in Buenos Aires.

Below, the winners. (Restaurants ranking 51 – 120 were revealed last week.)

The 2019 World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

  1. Mirazur (Menton, France)
    Chef: Mauro Colagreco
    Last year’s rank: 3
    Average cost: €110-€210
  2. Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
    Chef: Rene Redzepi
    Last year’s rank: N/A
    Average cost: 2,500 DKK
  3. Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
    Chef: Victor Arguinzoniz
    Last year’s rank: 10
    Average cost: €176 tasting
  4. Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)
    Chef: Gaggan Anand
    Last year’s rank: 5
    Average cost: THB 6,500
  5. Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
  6. Central (Lima, Peru)
  7. Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain)
  8. Arpège (Paris, France)
  9. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
  10. Maido (Lima, Peru)
  11. Den (Tokyo, Japan)
  12. Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico)
  13. White Rabbit (Moscow, Russia)
  14. Azurmendi (Larrabetzu, Spain)
  15. Septime (Paris, France)
  16. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée (Paris, France)
  17. Steirereck (Vienna, Austria)
  18. Odette (Singapore)
  19. Twins Garden (Moscow, Russia)
  20. Tickets (Barcelona, Spain)
  21. Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden)
  22. Narisawa (Tokyo, Japan)
  23. Cosme (New York City, USA)
  24. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)
  25. Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen (Paris, France)
  26. Boragó (Santiago, Chile)
  27. The Clove Club (London, United Kingdom)
  28. Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Pocantico Hills, USA)
  29. Piazza Duomo (Alba, Italy)
  30. Elkano (Getaria, Spain)
  31. Le Calandre (Rubano, Italy)
  32. Nerua (Bilbao, Spain)
  33. Lyle’s (London, United Kingdom)
  34. Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  35. Atelier Crenn (San Francisco, USA)
  36. Le Bernardin (New York City, USA)
  37. Alinea (Chicago, USA)
  38. Hiša Franko (Kobarid, Slovenia)
  39. A Casa do Porco (São Paulo, Brazil)
  40. Restaurant Tim Raue (Berlin, Germany)
  41. The Chairman (Hong Kong)
  42. Belcanto (Lisbon, Portugal)
  43. Hof Van Cleve (Kruishoutem, Belgium)
  44. Test Kitchen (Cape Town, South Africa)
  45. Sühring (Bangkok, Thailand)
  46. De Librije (Zwolle, Netherlands)
  47. Benu (San Francisco, USA)
  48. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (Shanghai, China)
  49. Leo (Bogotá, Colombia)
  50. Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)

Best Pastry Chef: Jessica Préalpato (Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Paris)

Best Female Chef: Daniela Soto-Innes (Cosme, New York City)

Icon Award: José Andrés (ThinkFoodGroup, Washington D.C.)

One to Watch: Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy)

BBVA Scholarship Winner: Andersen Lee

Sustainable Restaurant Award: Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)

Chefs’ Choice Award: Alain Passard

Highest Climber: Azurmendi (Larrabetzu, Spain)

Art of Hospitality Award: Den (Tokyo, Japan)

 

Most Popular Mexican Foods

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Mexico is among the countries with the best cuisine in the world. Famous Mexican cuisine is characterized by flavorful ingredients such as corn, chili peppers, tomatoes, cocoa, and vanilla. Mexican food also has a reputation for being spicy. The food is an important aspect of the culture, social structure and popular traditions of Mexico. Here are some of the most popular Mexican food:

Tortilla

Tortilla means “little cake” in Spanish. In Mexico, Central America, as well as in English, it refers to a flatbread made from corn or wheat originally made by Mesoamerican peoples. Mexican tortillas are most commonly prepared with meat to make dishes such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, however, there are many alternate versions without meat.

Burrito

A burrito is definitely one of the most popular Mexican food. It consists of a flour tortilla wrapped or folded around a filling. Mexican rice, refried beans, and meat are the most common fillings of a burrito. But other combinations of ingredients such as lettuce, salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cheese may also be used. The flour tortilla of a burrito is usually lightly grilled or steamed to soften it.

Carne Asada

Carne asada literally meaning “roasted meat.” It is a roasted beef dish which mainly consists of thin cuts of beef. The meat can be marinated or lightly salted and then grilled. Carne asada is often used as the main ingredient in tacos and burritos. But it can also be eaten as a stand-alone. This dish is commonly prepared in the northern parts of Mexico.
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Quesadilla

Quesadilla is made of round tortilla, folded in half and filled with Oaxaca cheese, then cooked until the cheese has melted. Quesadillas are served with green or red sauce and chopped onion and acidified cream on top, to add taste to cheese. Other ingredients are also used instead of cheese in traditional Mexican quesadillas, including cooked vegetables, potatoes, chorizo, pumpkin flowers, mushrooms, and different types of cooked meat. In addition to the fillings, quesadillas are often served with toppings such as sour cream, avocado or guacamole, chopped onion, and parsley. Salsas may also be added as a topping. The northeast part of Mexico has a variation of quesadilla wherein wheat flour tortillas are used.

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles is a popular traditional breakfast dish which features lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa. Scrambled or fried eggs and pulled chicken are usually added on top, as well as cheese and cream. Chilaquiles are often served with refried beans.

Taco

A taco is another type of food in Mexica. It is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce and is generally eaten without utensils.
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Birria

Birria is a spicy Mexican meat stew usually made with mutton lamb or goat. It is made using a base of dried roasted peppers and served with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, and lime. Birria is served by combining a bowl of broth with freshly chopped roasted meat and eaten by filling a corn tortilla with the meat, onions and cilantro, seasoning with freshly squeezed lime juice, and then dipping it into the broth before eating it. The broth itself is also eaten with a spoon or by drinking from the bowl. It is often served during festive periods, such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, birthdays, and weddings. Birria is a favorite Mexican food and is common Mexican food establishments.

Tostada

Tostada literally means “toasted”. It refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is toasted or deep fried. The Tostada initially has its origin in the need to avoid waste when tortillas went stale, no longer fresh enough to be rolled into tacos, but still fresh enough to eat. The old tortilla is submerged in boiling oil until becomes golden, rigid and crunchy. It is served as a companion for different kinds of food, mostly seafood, and spicy stews such as Birria. Tostada has other variations just as when salsa, beans, cheese, chopped lettuce, sliced onions, and meat are spread onto the tostada, making it like a pizza.

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Most Popular Greek Foods

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Greek food recipes are amongst the top healthy choices for both lunch and dinner dishes. In this curated top 20 Greek Food recipes list, we picked all the best recipes for you. From simple to elaborate, they are ​classic dishes that delight Greek food enthusiasts the world over. From baklava to spanikopita, these are the must-try dishes from the Greek Isles.

What tableware should I use to showcase these Greek dishes?

To serve these dishes in a nice way, we suggest you use porcelain cutlery. This is a high end material used to design many everyday objects such as vases, cups, dishes and plates among others. French dinnerware in porcelain is known to be of excellent quality, carefully designed, with modern designs. You will appreciate it. In addition to being beautiful and chic, they have many other qualities including:

  • Easy maintenance: porcelain is easy to clean in the dishwasher. In addition, it has a completely smooth surface, so it is non-stick.
  • Excellent hygiene: this material has a non-porous surface and therefore does not absorb any grease, bacteria or odors.
  • Good resistance: porcelain is made of a smooth and very resistant enamel. Therefore, it does not scratch or French fry easily.
  • A bio material: porcelain utensils are made of a completely natural material. Therefore, there are no chemicals or heavy metals.
  • Ideal for cooking: this material is also suitable for cooking dishes, because it allows a progressive diffusion of heat in the dish, and the fact that it is 100% natural, avoids any contamination of the meal, even during a long cooking. These utensils can be put in the oven or microwave for example.
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If you are ready to join us in this delightful ride, let’s begin!

1. Moussaka

Perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes, this moussaka, an oven-baked casserole of layered eggplant and spiced meat filling topped with a creamy bechamel will be the highlight of any Greek meal. It can be time-consuming to prepare, but it will delight your guests.

2. Baklava

Baklava, a perennial favorite, and a classic Greek pastry are made with flaky phyllo dough layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup. It’s crunchy, sweet, and very decadent.

3. Horta Vrasta – Boiled Leafy Greens

Greeks love their leafy greens and for a good reason. They are healthy and delicious. Packed with nutrients and flavor; Horta vrasta will compliment any meal. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy.

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4. Chicken Soup Avgolemono

The ultimate in Greek comfort food, this chicken soup avgolemono is a hearty and delicious staple of any Greek household. A traditional soup finished with a creamy egg-lemon flavor; it is sure to become a family favorite.

5. Tzatziki – Creamy Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

Tzatziki, a tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables. It is one of the most popular traditional greek dishes. It’s served on the side with warm pita bread triangles for dipping and is also used as a condiment for souvlaki.

6. Pastitsio

 

Three essential components make up this pastitsio dish – pasta, meat filling, and a creamy bechamel sauce, all layered in a pan and baked to golden perfection. But you’ll have a messy kitchen as each of those requires its own separate preparation. You’ll dirty a few pots and pans making it, but it will be so worth the effort.

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7. Galaktoboureko – Custard Phyllo Pie

Galaktoboureko may be hard to pronounce, but so easy to eat! This custard-filled phyllo pie is an outstanding Greek dessert, drenched with a lemon and orange-infused syrup. It’s rich, creamy and so delicious that you will want to make it again and again.

8. Fassolatha – Classic White Bean Soup

Fassolatha is a classic white bean soup is often on a family’s menu at least once a week as it’s a staple of any Greek household. You can keep it simple or embellish with extra vegetables, either way, you’ll find yourself returning to this hearty bean soup recipe. A staple

9. Spanakopita – Spinach Pie

Greeks will make almost anything into a pita or pie, especially fresh greens like spinach, which is why spanakopita is such a hit. This tasty pita happens to be so popular, it’s popping up in mainstream grocery store freezers everywhere you turn. Why buy the frozen stuff when you can make your very own mouthwatering pan?

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10. Youvetsi – Beef Stew With Orzo

Youvetsi is a traditional beef stew in a rich tomato sauce that’s baked in a clay oven with delicious orzo pasta and topped with a heap of grated kefalotyri cheese. This hearty and delicious one-pot meal is the ultimate Greek comfort food.

11. Dolmathakia – Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and fresh herbs, dolmathakia (dol-mah-THAH-kya) take a little bit of time to prepare, but the result is a volatile appetizer or main course, depending on how many you make. These can be served warm or cold.

12. Taramosalata – Carp Roe Spread

The Greek meze (meh-ZEH) or appetizer table would not be complete without this traditional taramosalata spread. While it used to be made with a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor. Serve with plenty of fresh bread for dipping.

13. Fassolakia Lathera – Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Vegetable dishes that are cooked with olive oil and tomatoes are referred to as lathera (lah-the-RAH) in Greek because the key ingredient is flavorful olive oil, or “lathi.” This fassolakia lathera is a great way to prepare fresh green beans as a side dish or a vegetarian main meal.

14. Melomakarona – Honey Walnut Cookies

Delicious walnut cookies doused in a cinnamon flavored honey syrup and then topped with more chopped walnuts. A classic Christmas offering, this melomakarona cookie is unlike anything you’ve tasted before.

15. Pork Souvlaki – Grilled Pork Skewers

Souvlaki (soo-vlah-kee) is the term used to describe “little skewers” of meat that are marinated in a wonderful red wine marinade and then grilled. Serve this pork souvlaki with tzatziki on the side.

16. Domates Yemistes – Stuffed Tomatoes With Meat and Rice

Domates yemistes is a Greek staple of the summer season when tomatoes are abundant and at their peak. You can also use the same filling for peppers, zucchini, or any other vegetables that may be available.

17. Tsoureki – Greek Easter Bread

 

The traditional bread of Greek Easter, Tsoureki is a rich yeast bread flavored with orange and a delightful spice called mahlab (also called mahlepi) that is ground from the pits of wild cherries.

18. Keftethes – Greek Meatballs

 

Keftethes (keh-FTEH-thes) are savory Greek meatballs that are served as an appetizer or meze (meh-ZEH). The traditional recipe calls for frying the meatballs, but this baked version is quite good and just a bit healthier.

19. Kourabiethes – Almond Shortbread Cookies

A Greek family celebration wouldn’t be complete without the delightful buttery goodness of kourabiethes (koo-rah-BYEH-thes).

These are very rich cookies (as are most shortbread cookies) yet somehow lighter and melt in your mouth good. Be sure to make extra because these will go fast.

20. Tiropites – Phyllo Cheese Triangles

 

These finger-friendly tiropites are made with phyllo pastry sheets and filled with a delicious mixture of Greek cheeses. You can prepare them and freeze them to bake for a great snack

21. Greek Salad 

Greek salad or horiatiki salad is a popular salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives and dressed with salt, pepper, Greek oregano, and olive oil. Common additions include green bell pepper slices or caper berries.

Conclusion

Here we showed you the most popular dishes from Greek cuisine. Those dishes are perfect for a healthy dinner idea, or some feeling of the greek restaurants at your home. Also, check out our Greek Salad recipe for a nice and refreshing Aegean feeling.