The filling can be very different. Options: boiled eggs, fried mushrooms and greens; fried mince with parsley and green onions; and so on… Mold size 29 x 23 x 4 cm (11.4 x 9 x 1.6 in).

Minestrone is a classic Italian vegetable soup that changes with the seasons—there’s no single “correct” version. Made with simple vegetables, beans, and pasta, it’s a comforting, nourishing dish that has been cooked in Italian homes for centuries using whatever was on hand.

"In Greece, every meal is a story of friendship, family, and flavors." — Unknown

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.