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Feijoada is considered the national dish of Brazil—a rich, smoky, and deeply flavorful stew made with black beans and a variety of salted and smoked pork and beef cuts. It is traditionally served on Saturdays and is a communal celebration of food. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes + Overnight Soaking 3–4 hours 6–8…
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Bibimbap, meaning “mixed rice,” is a visually stunning and nutritionally balanced Korean dish. It involves a warm bowl of white rice topped with an array of seasoned sautéed vegetables (namul), marinated meat (usually beef), a fried egg, and finished with the signature spicy-sweet gochujang (chili pepper paste). Prep Time Cook Time Serves 45 minutes 30…
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Spanakopita is a beloved Greek savory pie, featuring layers of flaky phyllo pastry wrapped around a rich, creamy filling of spinach, feta cheese, herbs (dill and parsley), and often onion. It’s a comforting and impressive dish, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 45-50 minutes 8-12 Part…
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Harira is a hearty and wholesome Moroccan soup, traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan, but enjoyed year-round. It’s a rich, thick soup packed with lamb, lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli, and a complex blend of Moroccan spices, often thickened with a flour and water mixture called tadwir. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 25 minutes 1…
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Paella Valenciana is the original paella, a rustic dish from the fields of Valencia, Spain. It traditionally features short-grain rice, chicken, rabbit, green beans, and sometimes snails, cooked in a wide, shallow paella pan over an open fire. Saffron gives it its signature golden hue and aroma. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 1…
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Lahmacun is a thin, crispy Turkish flatbread topped with a highly flavorful mixture of minced meat (lamb or beef), tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. It’s often referred to as “Turkish pizza” but is traditionally served rolled up with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 1 hour 30 minutes (Dough Rise)…
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A classic from the coastal Canadian province of Newfoundland, this dish is the definition of comfort food. It features salt cod or fresh cod baked in a rich, creamy, cheese-heavy sauce, with a crispy, golden top. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes 30 minutes 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step 1: Prep…
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Jollof Rice is a classic West African dish popular across the region, though Ghana and Nigeria famously compete over whose version is best! Ghanaian Jollof is often defined by its aromatic parboiled rice cooked in a rich, deeply flavored, and subtly sweet smoked tomato-pepper base. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 1 hour 15…
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina is one of Italy’s most famous meat dishes, originating in Florence. It involves a massive, thick-cut T-bone or Porterhouse steak, cooked over high heat until perfectly seared on the outside and exceptionally rare on the inside, requiring minimal seasoning to let the meat quality shine. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 1 hour…
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Takoyaki, or Japanese Octopus Balls, are a must-try for any street food enthusiast! Originating in Osaka, these savory, crispy-on-the-outside, and gooey-on-the-inside dough balls are filled with a bite of tender octopus and drizzled with delicious sauces.1 Making them at home requires a special takoyaki pan, but the results are incredibly rewarding.2 Ingredients For the Batter:…