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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:…
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Vindaloo is a famous Goan curry, historically influenced by the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d’alhos (meat marinated in wine and garlic). Today’s Vindaloo is known for its intense heat (aloo means potato, but the key is the sourness from vinegar and a complex chili paste. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes + 4…
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Pancit Palabok is a festive Filipino noodle dish, distinct from other Pancit varieties due to its thick, savory orange shrimp-flavored gravy (palabok sauce) and its diverse toppings. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 30 minutes 6 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step 1: Prep the Noodles and Toppings Step 2: Make the Palabok…