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Gỏi Cuốn are refreshing, healthy Vietnamese spring rolls, distinguished by being served fresh, not fried. They are packed with cooked shrimp, thin slices of pork, rice vermicelli noodles, and a variety of fresh herbs, all tightly wrapped in delicate rice paper. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 10 minutes 8 rolls Part A: Ingredients…
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Caponata is a traditional Sicilian vegetable relish or salad, defined by its complex agrodolce (sweet and sour) flavor profile.1 It consists primarily of fried eggplant, capers, celery, and onions, balanced by vinegar and sugar. It is traditionally served cold or at room temperature. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 25 minutes 40 minutes 6-8 Part A:…
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Focaccia Barese is the signature style of focaccia from Bari, Puglia. It is known for its high hydration, soft, dimpled interior, and a unique topping of tomatoes, oregano, and olives. The dough often incorporates a small amount of boiled potato, which keeps the crumb tender and moist. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 2 hours 30…
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Massaman Curry (Kaeng Massaman) is a unique, mild, and rich Thai curry with deep South Asian and Malay influences. It is characterized by its use of dry spices (like cardamom and cinnamon), tamarind paste, peanuts, coconut milk, and tender braised beef or chicken. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 4…
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Chiles en Nogada is a highly festive and complex dish from Puebla, Mexico, often served around Mexican Independence Day. It features roasted Poblano peppers stuffed with picadillo (a sweet and savory ground meat, fruit, and nut filling) and smothered in a creamy, chilled walnut sauce (nogada), then garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley to display…
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Irish Stew is a simple, rustic dish, relying on the quality of its primary ingredients: lamb (or mutton), potatoes, onions, and carrots. Traditionally, it is thickened primarily by the breakdown of starches from the slow-cooked potatoes and the gelatin from the bone-in meat, rather than flour. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 2 hours…
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Uttapam is a thick, savory pancake from South India, similar to a dosa but softer and thicker. It’s made from the same fermented rice and lentil batter as dosa, but is cooked with various toppings (onions, tomatoes, chilies, herbs) pressed right into the surface. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 2 Days (Fermentation) 30 minutes 4…
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Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert consisting of a rich, vanilla custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. The dramatic contrast between the creamy, cool custard and the crisp, warm sugar layer is its signature. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 45 minutes 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step…
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Bánh Xèo, meaning “sizzling cake,” is a thin, crispy Vietnamese crêpe. The batter gets its distinctive yellow color from turmeric, and its crispness from rice flour. It is filled with bean sprouts, shrimp, and pork, and eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves with fresh herbs and dipped in Nước chấm (fish sauce dipping sauce). Prep Time…
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Karnıyarık, which literally means “split belly,” is a classic Turkish comfort dish featuring whole eggplants deep-fried or baked until tender, slit down the middle, and generously stuffed with a savory filling of ground beef or lamb, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 1 hour 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B:…