Buuz are traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings, typically filled with highly seasoned minced mutton or beef.5 They are a staple celebratory food, offering a burst of savory, meaty broth and simple, hearty flavor. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 1 hour 20 minutes 4 (makes about 20 dumplings) Part A: Ingredients For the Dough For the Filling…

Caldo Verde is a classic, comforting Portuguese soup hailing from the Minho region.1 It is characterized by its smooth potato base, the vibrant green color and flavor of thinly sliced collard greens or kale, and the savory kick of chouriço (or linguiça) sausage.2 Prep Time Cook Time Serves 20 minutes 45 minutes 6 Part A:…

Blini are Russian thin, yeasted pancakes, similar to French crepes, but traditionally thicker and more elastic. They are a staple of Russian cuisine, especially during Maslenitsa (Butter Week), and are served with everything from sweet jam to savory fillings like meat, mushrooms, or, most luxuriously, caviar. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes + 1…

Tom Yum Goong is one of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine, known for its vibrant blend of hot, sour, salty, and sweet flavors. The broth is infused with aromatic herbs, making it exceptionally fragrant and complex. Prep Time Cook Time Serves 15 minutes 15 minutes 4 Part A: Ingredients Part B: Instructions Step…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…