Instead of the classic deviled egg filling (which uses mayo or mustard), mashed avocado steps in to add healthy fats, a subtle buttery flavor, and a lovely green hue.

Traditional Russian rassolnik recipe is a hearty soup made with pickles, barley, and beef (or chicken, or pork).

This green Greek-style salad highlights ingredients that have been staples in Mediterranean kitchens since antiquity. Dill and feta were commonly paired in Greek home cooking long before tomatoes became widespread, making this fresh, herb-forward salad closer to the oldest forms of Greek salads.

A Tomahawk steak is all about presence and simplicity — slow smoke, a fierce final sear, and tender slices served right off the bone. It’s a true centerpiece for sharing.

Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.