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Feijoada, Brazil’s soul food, is a robust black bean stew with various pork cuts (ears, feet, sausage), influenced by Portuguese and African slaves. Served with rice, collard greens, farofa (toasted cassava), and orange slices—it’s festive and filling. Traditionally eaten on weekends for leisurely enjoyment. Ingredients (serves 6-8): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips: Desalt dried meats beforehand; it’s…
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Coq au Vin, literally “rooster in wine,” is a classic Burgundy dish where chicken is braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and lardons. Originally a way to tenderize tough birds, it’s now a sophisticated stew with deep, rich flavors. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners. Ingredients (serves 4-6): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips: Use…
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Kimchi Jjigae is a hearty Korean stew made with aged kimchi, pork (often belly), tofu, and gochujang for depth and heat. It’s a classic banchan-turned-main, born from using mature kimchi for bold sour-spicy flavor—comforting and probiotic-rich. Quick to make, it’s a staple in Korean homes. Ingredients (serves 4): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips: Older kimchi is best…
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Shawarma, a Levantine Arab dish, involves marinating meat (traditionally lamb, but chicken is popular) in spices, then slow-roasting on a vertical spit. Sliced thinly and served in a platter with pita, garlic sauce (toum), pickles, tomatoes, and fries—it’s flavorful, juicy, and aromatic with influences from Ottoman cuisine. This homemade version captures the essence without a…
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Tom Yum Goong is Thailand’s iconic spicy-sour soup, famous for its bold flavors from lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili, and lime juice. With plump shrimp and mushrooms, it’s a clear broth that’s refreshing yet fiery—balancing hot, sour, salty, and sweet. A staple street food that showcases Thai herbal cuisine. Ingredients (serves 4): Step-by-Step Instructions:…
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Chicken Tikka Masala, often called Britain’s national dish, was likely invented in the 1970s by Bangladeshi chefs in Glasgow—grilled yogurt-marinated chicken (tikka) simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This milder curry blends tandoori techniques with rich gravy. It’s aromatic, comforting, and customizable in spice level. Ingredients (serves 4): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips: Char the chicken…
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Lasagna (or Lasagne al Forno) hails from Emilia-Romagna in Italy, with ancient roots but the modern béchamel-meat version from Bologna. Layers of pasta sheets, rich ragù (slow-cooked meat sauce), creamy béchamel, and Parmesan create a bubbly, golden baked dish. It’s festive, family-style Italian comfort at its best. Ingredients (serves 6-8): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips: Slow ragù…
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Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) is a traditional herder’s stew from Hungary, dating back to the 9th century but popularized in the 1800s as a national symbol. This rich, paprika-infused beef soup with vegetables and potatoes is slow-cooked for tender meat and deep flavors—often served as a soup rather than a thick stew in authentic versions. It’s…
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Beef Stroganoff, named after the Russian Stroganov family, emerged in 19th-century Russia as tender beef strips in a sour cream-mustard sauce with mushrooms and onions. Originally a quick aristocratic dish, it’s now global comfort food, often served over egg noodles or rice. Rich, tangy, and elegant in its simplicity. Ingredients (serves 4): Step-by-Step Instructions: Tips:…
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Jerk is Jamaica’s signature cooking method, rooted in Maroon traditions blending African and Taíno techniques. Chicken (or pork) is marinated in a fiery paste of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, scallions, and ginger, then slow-grilled over pimento wood for smoky heat. Served with rice and peas (kidney beans cooked in coconut milk). This bold, spicy…