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GAZPACHO BLACK RISOTTO
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SPAIN
CROQUETAS — A typical Spanish tapa , these are fried breadcrumbs and food leftovers tied with potatoes and bechamel sauce .
GAZPACHO — Blend ripe tomatoes , olive oil , garlic , peppers and cucumber until silky smooth , serve chilled and enjoy often .
PAELLA — It starts with bomba or Calasparra rice , which soaks in all the flavors of the chicken , saffron and beans .
ITALY
PASTA — Pasta types vary significantly depending on where you go in Italy , so be sure to try the regional specialties in the cities you are visiting .
GELATO — No visit to Italy is complete without having a serving or six of smooth , creamy gelato .
CROATIA
BLACK RISOTTO — Known as crni rižot in Croatia , this is made with cuttlefish or squid , olive oil , garlic , red wine and squid ink to give it an intense black color .
FRITULE — A popular Croatian holiday treat , fritule are little battered doughnut balls dusted with powdered sugar and filled with rum and raisins .
GREECE
MOUSSAKA — The iconic Greek oven-bake consists of sautéed aubergine , minced lamb , fried puréed tomato , onion , garlic and spices , all topped with béchamel sauce and cheese .
DOLMADES — Cabbage or grape leaves stuffed with a delicious mix of rice and herbs , then shaped into little rolls and boiled until delicious and tender .
BAKLAVA — Greeks love to tempt your sweet tooth , which you can satiate completely with these olive oil and honey combinations encased in flaky filo pastry .
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