Harira is a classic, hearty Moroccan soup, traditionally consumed during Ramadan to break the fast. It is intensely flavorful, based on tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and lamb or beef, thickened with a mixture of flour and water known as Tadwira. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 8 Part A: Ingredients Part…

Pad See Ew is a popular Thai street food dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles stir-fried at high heat with Chinese broccoli, egg, and meat, coated in a savory, slightly smoky, dark soy sauce glaze. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes 15 minutes 2 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step 1: Prep the…

Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée is a classic French country soup renowned for its intensely flavorful, deep brown beef and onion broth, topped with a thick slice of toasted bread (crouton) and a generous layer of melted, bubbly cheese. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B:…

Enchiladas Suizas (“Swiss Enchiladas”) are a Mexican-American dish, named for the Swiss influence of cream and cheese on a traditional Mexican preparation. They are characterized by a filling (usually shredded chicken) rolled in tortillas and smothered in a creamy, bright green tomatillo sauce. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 30 minutes 6 Part A:…

Mercimek Çorbası is a velvety, comforting, and simple Turkish red lentil soup. It is puréed until smooth and often finished with a generous drizzle of spicy, bright red paprika-mint infused butter (nane narenç). Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes 40 minutes 6 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step 1: Sauté and Combine Step…

Jollof Rice is a famous West African dish (popular in Ghana, Nigeria, and others) where rice is cooked in a flavorful, spicy tomato and pepper stew (stew base), giving the final dish its characteristic rich red color and deep flavor. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes 6 Part A: Ingredients…

Ajitsuke Tamago (marinated, soft-boiled eggs) are a staple topping for ramen. The technique involves precisely cooking the egg to a jammy yolk consistency and then marinating it in a rich soy-based sauce for deep flavor. Prep Time Cook Time Yield 5 minutes + Chilling 8 minutes 6 Eggs Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step…

Bigos is Poland’s famous national stew, a hearty, slow-cooked dish based on sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, traditionally enriched with various meats, smoked sausage (Kielbasa), dried mushrooms, and sometimes prunes. Its flavor improves significantly when reheated the next day. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 30 minutes 3 hours 8 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step…

Pastéis de Nata (or Pastéis de Belém) are iconic Portuguese custard tarts. They are characterized by a flaky, buttery puff pastry shell and a creamy, scorched custard filling, created by baking the tarts briefly at a very high temperature. Prep Time Cook Time Makes 30 minutes 20 minutes 12 tarts Part A: Ingredients Part B:…