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Italian recipes

Pasta, tomatoes, olive oil and the art of simplicity

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Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear re…

Carpaccio

Carpaccio is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear region…

Panzanella

Panzanella is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regio…

Fiori di Zucca Ripieni

Stuffed courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovy, dipped in batter and fri…

Crostini Toscani

Crostini Toscani are rustic Tuscan toasts topped with a savoury chicken liver…

Caponata Siciliana

Caponata is Sicily’s sweet-sour aubergine relish with celery, tomato, olives an…

Greek recipes

Olive oil, herbs, grilled dishes and Aegean freshness

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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

Feta Saganaki

Feta Saganaki is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regi…

Horiatiki Greek Salad

Horiatiki Greek Salad is a traditional Greek starter from village cooking acros…

Taramosalata

Taramosalata is a traditional Greek starter from Greek meze tables, built aroun…

Kolokithokeftedes

Kolokithokeftedes is a traditional Greek starter from Aegean island cooking, bu…

Dolmades

Dolmades is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

French recipes

Bistro classics, sauces, pastry and regional tradition

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Escargots de Bourgogne

Escargots de Bourgogne is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with…

Salade Niçoise

Salade Niçoise is a traditional French starter from Nice and the French Riviera…

Gougères

Gougères is a traditional French starter from Burgundy, built around Comté or G…

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal wi…

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine is a traditional French starter from Lorraine, built around smo…

Baguette

Baguette is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

Spanish recipes

Tapas, rice, saffron, seafood and bold paprika

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Pan con Tomate

Pan con Tomate is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clear r…

Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars and co…

Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clea…

Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars, built a…

Croquetas de Jamón

Croquetas de Jamón is a traditional Spanish starter from Spanish home and bar c…

Galician Empanada

Galician Empanada is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clea…

Portuguese recipes

Atlantic seafood, salt cod and custard tarts

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Salada de Polvo

Salada de Polvo is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with cle…

Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal w…

Peixinhos da Horta

Peixinhos da Horta is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with…

Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with clear r…

Pataniscas de Bacalhau

Pataniscas de Bacalhau is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal w…

Açorda à Alentejana

Açorda à Alentejana is a classic Portuguese main course built around comforting…

Croatian recipes

Adriatic seafood, truffles and rustic feasts

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Paški Sir

Paški Sir is a story-rich Croatian starter that opens the meal with clear regio…

Pršut

Pršut is a story-rich Croatian starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

Crni Rižot

Crni Rižot is a story-rich Croatian starter that opens the meal with clear regi…

Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce

Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce is a classic Croatian main course built around…

Brudet

Brudet is a classic Croatian main course built around comforting flavour, cultu…

Zagorski Štrukli

Zagorski Štrukli is a classic Croatian main course built around comforting flav…

German recipes

Sausages, soups, roasts and bakery comfort

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Obatzda

Obatzda is a story-rich German starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

Wurstsalat

Wurstsalat is a story-rich German starter that opens the meal with clear region…

Kartoffelsuppe

Kartoffelsuppe is a story-rich German starter that opens the meal with clear re…

Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut

Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut is a classic German main course built around comfortin…

Rinderroulade

Rinderroulade is a classic German main course built around comforting flavour…

Schweinshaxe

Schweinshaxe is a classic German main course built around comforting flavour, c…

Hungarian recipes

Paprika, stews, dumplings and café desserts

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Túrós Csusza

Túrós Csusza is a story-rich Hungarian starter that opens the meal with clear r…

Lecsó

Lecsó is a story-rich Hungarian starter that opens the meal with clear regional…

Halászlé

Halászlé is a classic Hungarian main course built around comforting flavour, cu…

Gulyásleves

Gulyásleves is a classic Hungarian main course built around comforting flavour…

Pörkölt

Pörkölt is a classic Hungarian main course built around comforting flavour, cul…

Gesztenyepüré

Gesztenyepüré is a traditional Hungarian dessert with a memorable texture, a se…

Swiss recipes

Alpine cheese, rösti and cold-weather comfort

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Nüsslisalat mit Ei

Nüsslisalat mit Ei is a story-rich Swiss starter that opens the meal with clear…

Swiss Cheese Fondue (Starter)

Swiss Cheese Fondue (Starter) is a story-rich Swiss starter that opens the meal…

Rösti (Starter Portion)

Rösti (Starter Portion) is a story-rich Swiss starter that opens the meal with…

Zürcher Eintopf

Zürcher Eintopf is a story-rich Swiss starter that opens the meal with clear re…

Bündner Gerstensuppe

Bündner Gerstensuppe is a story-rich Swiss starter that opens the meal with cle…

Fondue moitié-moitié

Fondue moitié-moitié is a classic Swiss main course built around comforting fla…

British recipes

Puddings, pies, roasts and proper comfort food

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Coronation Chicken

Coronation Chicken is a story-rich British starter that opens the meal with cle…

Prawn Cocktail

Prawn Cocktail is a story-rich British starter that opens the meal with clear r…

Welsh Rarebit

Welsh Rarebit is a story-rich British starter that opens the meal with clear re…

Scotch Egg

Scotch Egg is a story-rich British starter that opens the meal with clear regio…

Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup is a story-rich British starter that opens the meal with c…

Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak is a classic British main course built around comforting flav…

Chinese recipes

Regional noodles, dumplings, rice dishes and wok cooking

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Liangban Huanggua

Smashed cucumber salad with garlic, Chinkiang vinegar, sesame oil and chilli oi…

Suan La Tang

Hot and sour soup with tofu, mushroom, bamboo shoot, vinegar, white pepper and…

Sichuan Kou Shui Ji

Cold poached chicken in chilli oil, sesame, soy, vinegar and Sichuan pepper — l…

Cong You Bing

Layered scallion pancakes, crisp outside and chewy within, brushed with oil and…

Jiaozi

Northern Chinese boiled dumplings filled with pork, cabbage, ginger and garlic…

Xiao Long Bao

Shanghai soup dumplings with delicate wheat skins, seasoned pork and hot savour…

Japanese recipes

Rice, noodles, seafood, precision and seasonal balance

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Edamame with Sea Salt

Japanese edamame pods boiled briefly and tossed with coarse sea salt.

Hiyayakko

Cold silken tofu with soy sauce, ginger, spring onion and katsuobushi.

Sunomono

Cucumber and wakame vinegar salad with a light rice-vinegar dressing.

Miso Soup

Classic Japanese miso soup with dashi, miso, tofu, wakame and spring onion.

Agedashi Tofu

Crisp potato-starch tofu served in warm tentsuyu-style dashi with grated daikon…

Chawanmushi

Savoury steamed egg custard with dashi, chicken, prawn, shiitake and mitsuba.

Indian recipes

Spices, curries, breads, rice dishes and regional depth

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Aloo Tikki

Crisp potato patties with cumin, chilli, ginger and chaat toppings.

Amritsari Fish

Punjabi fish pieces marinated with ajwain, chilli, ginger-garlic and gram flour…

Chicken 65

Spicy South Indian fried chicken with chilli, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and…

Pani Puri

Crisp puri shells filled with potato, chickpeas, tamarind and chilled spiced mi…

Samosa

Crisp North Indian pastry triangles filled with spiced potato, peas, ginger, ch…

Paneer Tikka

Tandoori-style paneer cubes marinated in yoghurt, spices, peppers and onions, t…

Mexican recipes

Maize, chillies, beans, salsas, moles and street food

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Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza

Squash blossom quesadillas with cheese and epazote.

Sopes

Sopes is a traditional Mexican starter upgraded with measured metric ingredient…

Tlacoyos de Frijol

Blue corn masa cakes stuffed with beans and topped with salsa.

Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo

Crisp tostadas with smoky chipotle chicken.

Sopa de Lima Yucateca

Yucatán lime soup with chicken, tortilla and citrus.

Elote Callejero

Charred Mexican street corn with chilli, lime and cheese.

Turkish recipes

Grilled meats, yoghurt, breads, herbs and Ottoman comfort

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Çılbır

Ottoman-style poached eggs served over garlic yoghurt with warm paprika butter.

Kısır

Fine bulgur salad with tomato paste, herbs, spring onion and pomegranate molass…

Mücver

Courgette, herb and cheese fritters fried until crisp outside and tender inside.

Sigara Böreği

Crisp Turkish pastry rolls filled with white cheese, parsley and a little peppe…

Mercimek Çorbası

A silky Turkish red lentil soup finished with lemon, dried mint and pul biber b…

Ezogelin Çorbası

A hearty Anatolian soup of red lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato, mint and paprika.

Brazilian recipes

Beans, rice, grilled meats, tropical ingredients and sweets

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Acarajé

Bahian black-eyed pea fritters fried in dendê oil and traditionally served with…

Bolinho de Bacalhau

Salt cod fritters with potato, parsley and onion, fried until crisp outside and…

Caldinho de Feijão

Small cups of silky black bean broth with garlic, bay, cumin, bacon and spring…

Casquinha de Siri

Crab baked in its shell with coconut milk, tomato, herbs, lime and crisp crumbs.

Coxinha

Teardrop chicken croquettes with shredded chicken filling and a crisp golden br…

Dadinho de Tapioca

Crisp cubes of tapioca and coalho cheese served with sweet chilli or pepper jel…

Argentinian recipes

Steak, empanadas, chimichurri, pasta and dulce de leche

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Provoleta con Chimichurri

Grilled provolone cheese with crisp edges, molten centre, oregano, chilli and c…

Choripán Argentino

Argentinian chorizo in crusty bread with chimichurri and salsa criolla.

Berenjenas en Escabeche

Pickled aubergines with vinegar, garlic, oregano, chilli and olive oil.

Tortilla de Papas Argentina

Thick potato and onion omelette, softly set inside and golden outside.

Sopa Paraguaya Argentina-Style

Savoury cornmeal, onion and cheese cake from the north-east borderlands.

Empanadas Salteñas

Juicy north-western baked empanadas filled with beef, potato, onion, egg, olive…

American recipes

Regional comfort food, barbecue, pies, seafood and diner classics

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Pimento Cheese with Benne Crackers

Sharp cheddar folded with pimentos, mayonnaise and spice, served with sesame-ri…

Hush Puppies

Deep-fried cornmeal fritters with onion, crisp edges and a soft savoury middle.

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Firm green tomatoes crumbed in cornmeal and fried until crisp outside and tangy…

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland crab cakes bound lightly with egg, mustard and cracker crumbs so the c…

Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters baked with a rich green herb, spinach and breadcrumb topping.

Fry Bread with Wojapi

Hot fry bread served with wojapi, a thick berry sauce associated with Plains In…

Australian recipes

Seafood, native ingredients, bakery favourites and modern comfort

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Sydney Rock Oysters with Finger Lime

Fresh oysters finished with bright native finger lime pearls.

Classic Prawn Cocktail

Retro Australian seafood starter with prawns and cocktail sauce.

Salt and Pepper Squid

Crisp, tender squid with Australian-Chinese takeaway roots.

Scallops Mornay

Tender scallops baked in a golden cheese sauce.

Kangaroo Skewers with Bush Tomato Relish

Lean kangaroo skewers with a savoury native bush tomato relish.

Moreton Bay Bug Salad

Sweet shellfish served as a clean coastal Australian salad.

Egyptian recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush is a traditional Egyptian starter with a clear cooking method, me…

Taameya

Taameya is a traditional Egyptian starter with a clear cooking method, measured…

Ful Medames

Ful Medames is a traditional Egyptian starter with a clear cooking method, meas…

Egyptian Kofta

Egyptian Kofta is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, meas…

Roz Bel Khalta

Roz Bel Khalta is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, meas…

Besara

Besara is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, measured ing…

Guatemalan recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Chuchitos

Chuchitos is a traditional Guatemalan starter built around bright appetising fl…

Tamales Colorados

Tamales Colorados is a traditional Guatemalan starter built around bright appet…

Tostadas Guatemaltecas

Tostadas Guatemaltecas is a traditional Guatemalan starter built around bright…

Fiambre Rojo

Fiambre Rojo is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, de…

Hilachas

Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep s…

Jocon

Jocon is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seas…

Indonesian recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Bakwan Jagung

Bakwan Jagung is a traditional Indonesian starter from Java and street-food gor…

Gado-Gado

Gado-Gado is a traditional Indonesian starter from Java and national warung cul…

Tahu Isi

Tahu Isi is a traditional Indonesian starter from Java and gorengan culture, bu…

Otak-Otak Ikan

Otak-Otak Ikan is a traditional Indonesian starter from Sumatra, Java and coast…

Lumpia Semarang

Lumpia Semarang is a traditional Indonesian starter from Semarang, Central Java…

Siomay Bandung

Siomay Bandung is a traditional Indonesian starter from Bandung, West Java, bui…

Kenyan recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Bhajia za Viazi

Bhajia za Viazi is a traditional Kenyan starter built around bright appetising…

Kachumbari

Kachumbari is a traditional Kenyan starter built around bright appetising flavo…

Mahamri

Mahamri is a traditional Kenyan starter built around bright appetising flavours…

Tilapia Fry with Ugali

Tilapia Fry with Ugali is a traditional Kenyan main built around coastal freshn…

Pilau ya Pwani

Pilau ya Pwani is a traditional Kenyan main built around seasoned rice, fragran…

Chicken Biriani Mombasa

Chicken Biriani Mombasa is a traditional Kenyan main built around bone-in poult…

Malaysian recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Acar Awak

Acar Awak is a traditional Malaysian starter built around bright appetising fla…

Keropok Lekor

Keropok Lekor is a traditional Malaysian starter built around bright appetising…

Roti Jala

Roti Jala is a traditional Malaysian starter built around bright appetising fla…

Hainanese Chicken Rice Malaysia

Hainanese Chicken Rice Malaysia is a traditional Malaysian main built around se…

Ayam Percik

Ayam Percik is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep…

Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, dee…

Moroccan recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Moroccan Tomato and Onion Salad

Fresh chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, parsley, cumin, lemon and olive oil serv…

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Tender carrots dressed with cumin, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley and a touc…

Taktouka

Charred Moroccan pepper and tomato salad with garlic, cumin, paprika, herbs and…

Maakouda

Moroccan potato cakes flavoured with cumin, turmeric, parsley and coriander, sh…

Zaalouk

Smoky Moroccan aubergine and tomato salad cooked down with garlic, cumin, papri…

Kefta Briouats

Crisp Moroccan pastry triangles filled with spiced minced beef, onion, parsley…

South African recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Biltong Platter

Traditional South African starter of cured beef platter, with proper technique…

Snoek Pâté with Toast

Traditional South African starter of smoked fish pate, with proper technique, t…

Mini Bunny Chow

Traditional South African starter of Durban curry bread bowls, with proper tech…

Chakalaka and Pap Cups

Traditional South African starter of maize pap with spicy vegetable relish, wit…

Bobotie Bites

Traditional South African starter of Cape Malay mince tartlets, with proper tec…

Cape Malay Samoosas

Traditional South African starter of crisp triangular spiced pastries, with pro…

Sri Lankan recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Fish Cutlets

Fish Cutlets is a traditional Sri Lankan starter built around bright appetising…

Isso Wade

Isso Wade is a traditional Sri Lankan starter built around bright appetising fl…

Pol Roti with Lunu Miris

Pol Roti with Lunu Miris is a traditional Sri Lankan starter built around brigh…

Fish Ambul Thiyal

Fish Ambul Thiyal is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around coastal freshne…

Jackfruit Curry

Jackfruit Curry is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around coastal freshness…

Parippu Dal Curry

Parippu Dal Curry is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around legumes, vegeta…

Tanzanian recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Bhajia za Kunde

Bhajia za Kunde is a traditional Tanzanian starter from Swahili coast snack sta…

Mishkaki ya Kuku

Mishkaki ya Kuku is a traditional Tanzanian starter from coastal grill stalls…

Mishkaki ya Ng'ombe

Mishkaki ya Ng'ombe is a traditional Tanzanian starter from Dar es Salaam stree…

Muhogo wa Kukaanga

Muhogo wa Kukaanga is a traditional Tanzanian starter from coastal Tanzania, bu…

Ndizi Kaanga

Ndizi Kaanga is a traditional Tanzanian starter from mainland and coastal home…

Sambusa za Mboga

Sambusa za Mboga is a traditional Tanzanian starter from coastal vegetarian sna…

Thai recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Som Tam Thai

Authentic Som Tam Thai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, deta…

Larb Gai

Authentic Larb Gai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed…

Yam Wun Sen

Authentic Yam Wun Sen with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detai…

Tom Yum Goong

Authentic Tom Yum Goong with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, det…

Miang Kham

Authentic Miang Kham with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detail…

Tod Mun Pla

Authentic Tod Mun Pla with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detai…

Trinidadian recipes

Traditional dishes, stories and cooking ideas

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Aloo Pie

Aloo Pie is a traditional Trinidadian starter built around bright appetising fl…

Doubles

Doubles is a traditional Trinidadian starter built around bright appetising fla…

Pholourie

Pholourie is a traditional Trinidadian starter built around bright appetising f…

Callaloo with Crab

Callaloo with Crab is a traditional Trinidadian main built around coastal fresh…

Coconut Fish Curry

Coconut Fish Curry is a traditional Trinidadian main built around coastal fresh…

Trini Pelau

Trini Pelau is a traditional Trinidadian main built around seasoned rice, fragr…