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The recipe is taken from the book "Seafood. Very simple.

The most interesting thing in this recipe is the herring. Nowadays we don't mix meat and fish in one dish, but it was common in the 19th century. Most likely, this method was an imitation of French and Italian history, where beef and veal are cooked with anchovies. And if you remember the classic forshmak, it is boiled and mashed veal with salted fish - anchovies or herring. Now this tradition is almost lost

Hutspot is a Dutch variation of meat stew. It contains beef, potatoes, onions, carrots and spices - nothing unusual. But there is a legend: in order to lift the Spanish blockade of the city of Leiden in 1574, the Dutch opened the dams. The Spaniards were washed away by the water, and a huge cauldron of hutspot remained in their camp. The inhabitants of Leiden ate it until help arrived.

Chicken and vegetable pie is a heartwarming dish of Indian cuisine, filled with the aromas of spices and a tender pastry texture. Its roots trace back to the traditions of spicy meat dishes in India, adapted in modern interpretations. The crispy flaky crust hides a juicy filling of golden-brown chicken thighs and fresh vegetables—carrots, pumpkin, and leeks. Nutmeg adds warm spice, while cream makes the flavor soft and harmonious. This pie is suitable for both family dinners and festive tables. Its rich taste pairs wonderfully with light salads or spicy sauces.

A homemade alternative to the world's most popular sauce. It's worth learning how to make ketchup at home for the same reasons you should whisk mayonnaise by hand and not use bouillon cubes - you'll know for sure that nothing chemical has been added to it. In addition, the homemade recipe can be easily adjusted to your own tastes, creating the perfect balance of tomato sourness, hot pepper and cane sugar for you. Ketchup is universal in its application - with it, everything surprisingly becomes tastier.