Southern Cookbook

and no cream. [1]

Authentic Ingredients

• Pasta: Spaghetti, bucatini, or rigatoni.

• Pork: Guanciale (cured pork jowl) is traditional; pancetta is an acceptable substitute.

• Cheese: Pecorino Romano (or a mix of Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano).

• Eggs: Whole eggs or a combination of egg yolks and a whole egg.

wienerschnitzel with spaetzle

Wiener schnitzel with spaetzle is a classic German and Austrian comfort food pairing featuring a thin, crispy breaded cutlet served alongside soft, buttery German egg noodles. [1]

Wiener Schnitzel

Feijoada is widely considered Brazil’s number one and national dish. [1]

About Feijoada

• Main Ingredients: A rich, slow-cooked stew made with black beans, a variety of pork cuts (like sausage and bacon), and beef.

• Traditional Sides: It is typically served with white rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), sautéed collard greens or kale, and fresh orange slices.

• Origins: Its history blends Portuguese cooking traditions with the culinary contributions of enslaved Africans in Brazil. [1]

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