Tuesday, March 3, 2009

10 Most Loved Cuisines in the World

For all the food lovers in this world, traveling is vital, if you wish to taste all that the world has to offer. Hence I present here the richest symphonies of flavor, the vibrantly colorful dishes and the most appetizing bites. Here is my take on the fascinating, international cuisines.
10. Greek Cuisine
With a considerable influence of the Turkish and Italian cuisine, the Greek cuisine is centered on vegetables and herbs specific to the Mediterranean region and above all olive oil. Eating out in Greece is an experience poles apart from eating at Greek restaurants in other countries - gyros for instance is deemed by Greeks as junk food. Restaurants have begun to offer a genuine eating experience, being in touch with the latest culinary trends and stored up with regional delicacies. The Taverna and Estiatorio are widespread, being the places where you can come across reasonably priced real cuisine.
9. Lebanese cuisine
Lebanese cuisine is the one where you can savor all the goodness the Middle East has to present. Foods are normally Mediterranean, lots of vegetables, little meat and full of taste. Perhaps the most celebrated dish globally is the entrĂ©e mezze - an assortment of dips, salads, pickles and nibbles with Arabic bread. It also incorporates a large quantity of fresh fish, seafood and fruit and slight animal fat. The country is also well-known for the Arabic sweets, Tripoli being called as the “Sweet Capital” of Lebanon.
8. Spanish Cuisine
The Spanish cuisine, containing a variety of meat and fish, as well as vegetables offers a different take on foods. It is also very dependant on the seafood found in the surrounding waters. Spanish cuisine uses the largest amount of oil among all Western and Central European cuisines. Sangria, a drink made of wine and fruits, is one of the most well-liked drinks in Spain that blends perfectly with its national dishes.

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