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Shakshuka, meaning “shaken” or “mixed up,” is a simple yet profoundly satisfying dish consisting of eggs gently poached in a simmering sauce of crushed tomatoes, chili peppers, and spices. It’s often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes 30 minutes 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions…
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Smørrebrød is more of an art than a recipe, representing the Danish culinary aesthetic of presenting food beautifully. It is built upon a single slice of dense, dark sourdough rye bread (rugbrød) and topped with generous, thoughtful combinations of ingredients. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes N/A Variable (per sandwich) Part A: Ingredients (A…
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This iconic, elaborate dish from Puebla, Mexico, is famous for matching the colors of the Mexican flag: green poblano pepper, white nogada sauce, and red pomegranate seeds. It features mild poblano peppers stuffed with a complex, sweet-and-savory picadillo filling. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 4 Part A: Ingredients For…
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Chicken Tikka Masala is a global phenomenon, often cited as Britain’s true national dish. It consists of marinated, charred chicken pieces (tikka) simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce (masala). The richness comes from cream, and the color often comes from paprika or food coloring. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 4 hours (Marinating) 45 minutes…
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Irish Soda Bread is a rustic, quick bread famous for using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) as its leavening agent instead of yeast. It requires minimal kneading and is traditionally baked in a round shape with a cross scored on top. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 10 minutes 45 minutes 8-10 slices Part A: Ingredients Part…
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Vindaloo is a Goan specialty, brought to India by the Portuguese. Unlike many Indian curries, it does not use yogurt or cream. It is defined by its intense, tangy-hot flavor profile achieved by marinating meat (usually pork) in a sharp mixture of vinegar, dried red chilies, garlic, and spices. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 12…
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Soupe au Pistou is a light, hearty vegetable soup from the Provence region of France, similar to Italian Minestrone, but defined by its signature topping: Pistou. Pistou is a cold sauce similar to pesto but made without pine nuts, focusing on the vibrant flavor of fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. Prep Time Cook Time…
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Gudeg is a signature dish from Yogyakarta, Central Java, famous for its sweet, earthy flavor and brown/red color. The stew is made from young, unripe jackfruit, slow-cooked in a mixture of coconut milk, palm sugar (gula merah), and teak leaves (daun jati—essential for color). Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 6–8 hours 8–10 Part…
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This classic dish from the Basque region of Spain features salt cod simmered in a rich, red sauce. Unusually, the sauce gets its deep color and flavor not from tomatoes, but primarily from Choricero peppers (dried, large, sweet red peppers) and caramelized onions. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 2 Days (Soaking Cod) 1 hour 30…
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Wiener Schnitzel is a thin, pan-fried, breaded veal cutlet and one of Austria’s most famous dishes (it must be veal to be authentic, otherwise it’s Schnitzel Wiener Art).7 The key is the delicate, airy, and “soufflé-like” separation of the crust from the meat, achieved by rapid frying in clarified butter. Prep Time Cook Time Serves…