best cuisines to try in europe

1. TRY EVERYTHING AND EAT IT UP! BON APPETITE Let’s check out some of the best cuisines to try in Portugal, Spain, Greece and Turkey, giving a tasty head start on the culinary journey.

2. Time for some Portuguese flavours Being one of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal has developed a very authentic and highly regarded culinary history. From chicken Piri-Piri to regional stews, Portuguese recipes have made their way into inspiring global fusion dishes.

3. Bifanas Portuguese flavours Bifanas is a delicious sandwich that originated in the small town of Vendas Novas near Lisbon. Bifanas are traditionally served as hot buns blended with wine, garlic, paprika and spices. Regardless of who invented it, Bifanas is considered Portugal’s national sandwiches. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

4. Prego Roll Portuguese flavours Prego roll is a grilled marinated steak, a healthy amount of garlic butter and a fresh roll. The name ‘prego’ comes from a Portuguese word that means ‘nail’, a noodle made of garlic, mashed up to make the sauce for the dish. Vegetarian friends can substitute meat with cauliflower. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

5. Chicken Piri-Piri Portuguese flavours Chicken Piri-Piri is one of the traditional dishes of Portugal. The dish came into existence during Portugal’s colonial expansion into Angola and Mozambique making Chicken Piri-Piri, one of the traditional Portuguese dishes. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

6. Aromatic Spanish flavours ‘Bienvenida a españa!’ If you’ve ever been to Spain, you might know how important food is for the people there. Over the centuries, Spanish cuisine has developed into refined flavours and spices from ancient times, giving your taste buds an excuse to increase your weight!

7. Croquetas Spanish flavours Start your food list with the ultimate tapas bar classic- croquetas. Combine your dish with cured ham, morcilla and bacalao to enjoy the best Croquetas. You can also blend it with béchamel sauce. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

8. Tortilla Española Spanish flavours Tortilla is a Spanish omelette usually eaten as a main course in Spain but is also flexible during snack time. All you need is some onions and potatoes sauteed in olive oil, adding the egg to create yours. Deliciosa! admin@orbistravels.co.uk

9. Leche Frita Spanish flavours Leche Frita - which translates to Fried Milk, is a popular dessert in Northern Spain. It starts with preparing a milk pudding. Then you encase the pudding within a warm, crunchy batter dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Serve it with whipped cream & enjoy! admin@orbistravels.co.uk

10. Greek dishes coming right up! ‘Greece is famous for its ancient stories, enchanting beauty and traditional Greek food. But, there is something that you might not know. Greek cuisine has been influenced by the Middle East, Italian and Ottoman cultures.

11. Dolmadakia Spanish flavours Dolmades is prepared using grape or cabbage leaves stuffed with onions, parsley, mint, dill and rice. Dolmadakia is also very popular in the Balkans, Central Asia and the Middle East. They can be served with or without a dip or sauce. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

12. Saganaki Spanish flavours Several dishes in Greece are named Saganaki as they are prepared using the Saganaki pan. Saganaki is prepared using a variety of cheese like halloumi and graviera. The cheese is melted in the pan is melted. Saganaki is then served with a sprinkle of lemon, pepper and bread. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

13. Greek Salad Spanish flavours That’s enough cheese! Think of something healthy now. Greek salad is very famous among the Greek fitness freaks. The salad is served using tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, capers and kalamata olives. The salad is topped with feta cheese, dressed with olives, salt and seasonings. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

14. Let’s Dig in Turkish Food Items Turkish cuisine is famous for its olive-oil-based dishes from the Mediterranean Coast, pastries and subtle spicy flavours. Turkish recipes do not rely much on seasonings, but they find out the best ingredient to fit with your meal and let it shine through. Hadi kazalım!

15. Marcinek Kofte Turkish flavours Marcinek kofte is a vegetarian delight. The dish is also known as Belluh to the locals. Marcinek is prepared using lentils, fine bulgur, onions, scallions and tomatoes. Just pop one of these nuggets of flavour onto a lettuce leaf. Squeeze a lemon on top and munch away. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

16. Cag Kebab Turkish flavours The delicious kebab is smeared with onions, salt and black pepper mix. Then the heart is left to marinate for at least half a day. After this long wait, the divine Cag Kebabs are served with slices of bread, tomato, white onion and sivri (green peppers). admin@orbistravels.co.uk

17. Gozleme Turkish flavours ‘Goz’, meaning ‘eye’, is believed to come from dark spots forming pastry cooks, absorbing the oil on the sac, making it look like ‘eyes’. Gozleme is popularly known as sac boregi, a pastry cooked on a sac, a hot metal plate. This plate is filled with cheese, spinach and minced beef. admin@orbistravels.co.uk

18. Get on a plane now! Now that you have a bucketful of dishes to pick from the Mediterranean cuisine, you need to head out in person and experience these marvels for yourself.