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Ethiopian Spiced Rice Pudding
Ethiopian Spiced Rice Pudding is a traditional Ethiopian dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and…
Cincinnati Chili Five-Way
Cincinnati’s spiced meat sauce served over spaghetti with beans, onions and a mound of grated cheese.
Eccles Cakes
Flaky pastry rounds filled with currants, sugar and warm spice.
Egyptian Kofta
Egyptian kofta is minced meat seasoned with onion, parsley and warm spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled.
İçli Köfte
İçli Köfte is bulgur shells filled with spiced minced meat, walnuts and onions.
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken is Jamaican chicken marinated with Scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme and spring onion, then grilled until s…
Midye Dolma
Midye Dolma is mussels stuffed with aromatic rice, pine nuts, currants and spice.
Moo Palo
Moo Palo is pork and eggs braised in a gently sweet five-spice soy broth.
Perde Pilavı
Perde Pilavı is spiced chicken rice enclosed in an almond-studded pastry shell.
Pryaniki
Spiced honey biscuits or soft cakes glazed with sugar define this Russian dessert, Pryaniki.
Roz Bel Khalta
Roz bel khalta is festive Egyptian rice mixed with nuts, raisins, spices and often liver or minced meat.
Stifado
Stifado is a distinctive Greek recipe known for a slow stew of meat, small onions, tomato, wine and warm spices.
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Basil, five-spice and a craggy starch coating distinguish it from standard chicken nuggets.
Taiwanese Pork Chop Rice
Spiced fried pork makes a generous and portable rice meal.
Brown Stew Chicken
Brown Stew Chicken is Jamaican chicken deeply browned then simmered with peppers, tomato, thyme and allspice in a dar…
Hamam Mahshi
Hamam mahshi is pigeon stuffed with spiced freekeh or rice and roasted until deeply savoury.
Jamaican Oxtail with Butter Beans
Jamaican Oxtail with Butter Beans is slow-braised Jamaican oxtail with butter beans in a dark, sticky gravy scented w…
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp is fiery Jamaican-style shell-on shrimp cooked red with Scotch bonnet, garlic, thyme and allsp…
Octopus Stifado
Octopus Stifado is a distinctive Greek recipe known for octopus braised slowly with onions, tomato, wine and spices.
Escovitch Fish
Escovitch Fish is whole fried Jamaican fish covered just before serving with hot vinegar-pickled onion, carrot, sweet…
Kokkinisto
Kokkinisto is a distinctive Greek recipe known for meat braised until tender in a cinnamon-scented red tomato sauce.
Makaronia me Kima
Makaronia me Kima is a distinctive Greek recipe known for pasta topped with a tomato-rich minced meat sauce and grate…
Merluza en Salsa Verde
Merluza en Salsa Verde is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for hake gently cooked in a parsley-rich Basque sauce wi…
Pochas con Almejas
Pochas con Almejas is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for tender fresh white beans with clams in a light garlic an…
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika is a distinctive Greek recipe known for cumin-scented meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauc…
Youvetsi
Youvetsi is a distinctive Greek recipe known for slow-cooked meat and orzo baked in a tomato-rich sauce.
Albóndigas en Salsa
Albóndigas en Salsa is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for tender Spanish meatballs simmered in a savoury wine and…
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage is a distinctive French recipe known for elastic cheese-rich potato purée served with a…
Aloo Pie
Aloo Pie is fried dough filled with seasoned potato and served with channa and chutneys.
Arnaki Fricassee
Arnaki Fricassee is a distinctive Greek recipe known for tender lamb cooked with greens and finished with avgolemono.
Arroz Negro
Arroz Negro is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for black squid-ink rice with cuttlefish, seafood stock and allioli.
Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Avgolemono Chicken Soup is a distinctive Greek recipe known for chicken and rice soup thickened with eggs and fresh l…
Bammy with Escovitch Vegetables
Bammy with Escovitch Vegetables is toasted cassava bammy topped with sharp Jamaican escovitch peppers, onion and carr…
Blanquette de Veau
Blanquette de Veau is a distinctive French recipe known for veal simmered gently in a pale, creamy sauce.
Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse is a distinctive French recipe known for a Marseille fish stew served with rouille and bread.
Bourdeto Fish Stew
Bourdeto Fish Stew is a distinctive Greek recipe known for Corfiot fish stew with red pepper, onion and a sharp tomat…
Brandade de Morue
Brandade de Morue is a distinctive French recipe known for salt cod whipped with olive oil, garlic and milk.
Briam
Briam is a distinctive Greek recipe known for mixed summer vegetables roasted slowly with tomato and olive oil.
Caldereta de Cordero
Caldereta de Cordero is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a rustic lamb stew with peppers, tomato, wine and moun…
Caldo Gallego
Caldo Gallego is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a comforting Galician broth of greens, potatoes, white beans…
Char Siu
Cantonese barbecued pork glazed until sweet, savoury and lacquered.
Choucroute Garnie
Choucroute Garnie is a distinctive French recipe known for Alsatian sauerkraut braised with sausages and cured pork.
Cocido Madrileño
Cocido Madrileño is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for Madrid's layered chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and…
Conejo al Ajillo
Conejo al Ajillo is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for rabbit browned with garlic, olive oil, wine and herbs.
Confit de Canard
Confit de Canard is a distinctive French recipe known for duck legs slowly cooked and preserved in their own fat.
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamón is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for crisp breadcrumbed croquettes with a creamy béchamel and…
Curry Goat
Curry Goat is Jamaican goat slowly braised with curry powder, thyme, Scotch bonnet and potato until deeply savoury an…
Escudella i Carn d’Olla
Escudella i Carn d’Olla is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for Catalonia's festive broth, pasta, vegetables, chick…
Fabada Asturiana
Fabada Asturiana is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a rich Asturian bean stew with chorizo, morcilla and cured…
Fasolada
Fasolada is a distinctive Greek recipe known for a nourishing white bean soup with tomato, vegetables and olive oil.
Fideuà
Fideuà is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a Valencian seafood pan dish made with short noodles instead of rice.
Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al Ajillo is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for prawns sizzling in olive oil with garlic and dried chilli.
Garides Saganaki
Garides Saganaki is a distinctive Greek recipe known for prawns cooked in tomato, feta, herbs and a splash of spirit…
Gougères
Gougères is a distinctive French recipe known for airy choux pastries enriched with melted cheese.
Gratin Dauphinois
Gratin Dauphinois is a distinctive French recipe known for thinly sliced potatoes baked slowly with cream and garlic.
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is a distinctive Indian main rooted in Hyderabad and Deccan courtly cooking, celebrated fo…
Imam Baildi
Imam Baildi is a distinctive Greek recipe known for aubergines filled with slowly cooked onion, garlic and tomato.
Irish Barmbrack
Tea-soaked fruit creates a moist loaf without much added fat.
Irish Porter Cake
It combines a keeping cake’s dense fruit with malted depth.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Jamaican Beef Patties is flaky turmeric-yellow Jamaican pastries filled with peppery curried beef and Scotch bonnet…
Jamaican Black Cake
Jamaican Black Cake is a dense festive Jamaican fruit cake saturated with rum and wine, darkened by caramel browning…
Jamaican Coconut Drops
Jamaican Coconut Drops is rustic Jamaican coconut sweets simmered with ginger and dark sugar until sticky, then dropp…
Jamaican Stew Peas with Spinners
Jamaican Stew Peas with Spinners is a rich Jamaican red-bean stew with salted beef or pork, coconut milk and hand-rol…
Kleftiko
Kleftiko is a distinctive Greek recipe known for lamb baked slowly with garlic, lemon, oregano and potatoes.
Kolokithokeftedes
Kolokithokeftedes is a distinctive Greek recipe known for courgette, herbs and feta shaped into crisp fritters.
Kotopoulo Lemonato
Kotopoulo Lemonato is a distinctive Greek recipe known for chicken braised or roasted with lemon, garlic, oregano and…
Lumpiang Shanghai
Lumpiang Shanghai are small Filipino spring rolls packed with seasoned pork and fried until exceptionally crisp.
Marmitako
Marmitako is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a Basque fishermen's stew of tuna, potatoes, peppers and tomato.
Migas Extremeñas
Migas Extremeñas is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for fried bread crumbs with garlic, paprika and pork from Extr…
Moules Marinières
Moules Marinières is a distinctive French recipe known for mussels steamed with white wine, shallots and parsley.
Navarin d’Agneau
Navarin d’Agneau is a distinctive French recipe known for spring lamb stew with young vegetables and a light tomato s…
Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for crisp fried potatoes served with a bold, spicy bravas sauce.
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Spiced Red Cabbage
Restaurant-style spiced red cabbage made simple: red cabbage cooked with apple, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon…
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
A spiced autumn ice cream with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cream. It should be smooth, cosy and lightly e…
Bombay Sandwich
A vibrant layered vegetable sandwich with green chutney, spiced potato, beetroot and masala.
Braised Red Cabbage with Port and Orange
Restaurant-style braised red cabbage with port and orange made simple: red cabbage finished with port, orange zest, cinna…
Brown Sauce
A British-style brown sauce with fruit, vinegar, dates, tamarind-style depth and warm spice. It should taste sharp, savou…
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Spiced chicken with garlic sauce, pickles and salad wrapped or stuffed into warm pita.
Chinese Curry Sauce
A chip-shop and takeaway-style curry sauce with onion, curry powder, stock and a little sweetness. It should be smooth, m…
Coronation Chicken Sandwich
Cold chicken folded through a gently spiced curry-mayonnaise dressing with fruit and herbs.
Cumin Roasted Cauliflower
Restaurant-style cumin roasted cauliflower made simple: cauliflower cooked with cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon, yoghur…
Harissa Yoghurt Sauce
A quick North African-inspired yoghurt sauce with harissa and lemon. Swirl rather than fully mix if you want streaks of c…
Hoisin Sauce
A thick Chinese-style sweet savoury sauce with fermented bean depth, garlic, sesame and spice. Use as a glaze, dip or sti…
Mole Poblano Sauce
A complex Mexican sauce with dried chillies, nuts, spices and a little chocolate. It should be deep, savoury and gently b…
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crisp fried chicken brushed with fiery spiced oil, served in a bun with pickles.
Tandoori Paneer Pizza
A spice-led vegetarian pizza with tandoori paneer, peppers and red onion.
Vada Pav
A spiced potato fritter in a soft pav roll with green, tamarind and dry garlic chutneys.
Whipped Swede with Brown Butter
Restaurant-style whipped swede with brown butter made simple: swede finished with brown butter, white pepper, nutmeg, cre…
Aloo Gobi Potatoes
Potatoes cooked with cauliflower, spices, turmeric and aromatics.
Aloo Jeera
Cumin potatoes with turmeric, chilli and coriander for a fast Indian side.
Barbecue Glaze
A sticky BBQ glaze built from ketchup or tomato, vinegar, sugar, spice and smoke. Reduce only until glossy so it brushes…
Bombay Potatoes
Spiced potatoes in a tomato, cumin, turmeric and chilli coating.
Bread Sauce
A traditional British sauce of milk, onion, cloves, bay and breadcrumbs. It should be soft, creamy and gently spiced.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
A warm-spiced ice cream infused with cinnamon. It pairs especially well with apple desserts, chocolate and caramel.
Curly Fries
Spiral-cut seasoned fries with crisp ridges, tender centres and a lightly spiced coating that clings to every curl.
Enchilada Sauce
A red chilli sauce for baking enchiladas, built with dried chilli or chilli powder, tomato, stock and spice. It should be…
Food Along the Silk Roads: How Trade Moved Spices, Noodles, Dumplings and Pilaf
The Silk Roads were not a single road but a shifting web of caravan routes, cities and trading relationships that connect…
The Indian Ocean Spice Route: How Trade Shaped Food from India to East Africa
The Indian Ocean was one of the world's great food highways long before European empires dominated global trade. Sailors…
The Silk Road on a Plate: Why Spices Travelled and Stayed
Spices travelled because they were valuable, practical and unforgettable. This article follows that movement through reci…
The Food of Old Trade Routes: Spices, Ports and Recipes That Travelled
Trade routes changed dinner. Pepper, sugar, coffee, chillies, tomatoes, potatoes and spices moved through ports, empires…
Why Markets Create the Best Food Cultures
Markets are where food culture becomes visible, with fish halls, spice stalls, bakers, butchers, cheese counters and stre…
The Best Recipes With Aubergine
Aubergine drinks in oil, spice, smoke and tomato, which is why it appears in some of the world’s richest vegetable dishes.
Bumpy Coaches from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam: An East African Journey to Zanzibar
An overland East African journey by buses and coaches from Nairobi through Arusha and Kilimanjaro to Dar es Salaam, finis…
Best Wine With Chicken: Roast, Grilled, Creamy and Spicy Dishes
Chicken changes with the cooking method, so the wine should change too: Chardonnay for cream, Pinot Noir for roast, Riesl…
White Wine for Beginners: Crisp, Rich and Aromatic Styles Explained
White wine becomes easier once you separate crisp, rich, aromatic and off-dry styles, then match them to seafood, chicken…
10 Dishes That Tell the Story of Africa’s Food Cultures
This article explores African food through dishes that show trade, landscape, celebration, street food, spice and the pra…
The Best Recipes for Vegetarians Who Love Traditional Food
A detailed guide to adventurous vegetarian cooking through traditional recipes and bold vegetable techniques, with dishes…
Food Cooked for Festivals: Why Celebration Recipes Taste Different
Festival food tastes different because it is cooked for memory as much as hunger. Why celebration recipes are richer Cele…
The Best Desserts in Europe and the Stories Behind Them
Europe’s best desserts are memory machines. They carry convent kitchens, pastry shops, cafés, feast days and family Sunda…
The Secret History of Dumplings: Tiny Parcels, Huge Stories
Dumplings prove that small food can carry huge emotion. Every culture seems to have found a way to wrap comfort in dough…
The World’s Best Food for Autumn
Autumn food sits between brightness and comfort. It wants mushrooms, apples, roast meat, pumpkin, nuts, smoke and slow pa…
The Food of Christmas Markets
Christmas market food is built for cold hands: smoke, spice, sugar, fried dough, sausages, potatoes and hot drinks. Why m…
The Ultimate Guide to Food for Cold Weather
Cold-weather food should feel like insulation: slow heat, starch, stock, cheese, beans, roasts and puddings. Why winter f…
Hungarian Food and the Power of Paprika
Hungarian food shows what happens when one spice becomes a national signature. Paprika gives colour, warmth, sweetness an…
Jamaican
Jamaican cuisine is a record of the island's Indigenous, African, European, Indian and Chinese histories. Cassava, saltfi…
South African
South African cuisine reflects Indigenous Khoisan and African foodways, Dutch and British settlement, enslaved communitie…
Trinidadian
Trinidadian cuisine brings together Indigenous and African roots, Indian indentured migration, Creole cooking and Chinese…
Ethiopian
Ethiopian cuisine is built around communal eating, fermented injera, long-cooked onions, pulses, greens, meat dishes and…
Georgian
Georgian cuisine combines bread and cheese, dumplings, beans, walnuts, herbs, sour fruit, grilled meats and wine with an…
Indian
Indian cuisine is a network of regional and community traditions shaped by climate, religion, agriculture, trade and migr…
Indonesian
Indonesian cuisine spans thousands of islands and hundreds of cultural traditions. Rice, coconut, chillies, fermented soy…
Iranian
Iranian, or Persian, cuisine is defined by fragrance, patience and balance. Rice is steamed for separate grains and prize…
Italian
Italian cuisine is not one single cooking tradition but a collection of regional food cultures shaped by geography, agric…
Lebanese
Lebanese cuisine is shaped by the eastern Mediterranean coast, mountain agriculture and a strong culture of mezze and hos…
Malaysian
Malaysian cuisine grows from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous and Peranakan traditions shaped by maritime trade. Coconu…
Mexican
Mexican cuisine rests on Indigenous food systems centred on maize, beans, squash and chillies, enriched by regional agric…
Moroccan
Moroccan cuisine combines Amazigh foundations, Arab and Andalusi influence, Atlantic and Mediterranean produce, Saharan t…
Portuguese
Portuguese cuisine is shaped by the Atlantic coast, olive groves, wheat and maize farming, convent baking and a long mari…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan cuisine combines rice, coconut, spices, seafood, vegetables and intense condiments with Sinhalese, Tamil, Musl…
Tanzanian
Tanzanian cuisine connects mainland grain and pastoral traditions with Lake Victoria fish, highland produce and the spice…
Chinese Food Off-Dry Riesling
Pairing wine for Chinese recipes.
American Zinfandel
Pairing wine for American recipes.
Argentine Malbec
Pairing wine for Argentinian recipes.
Indian Food Gewürztraminer
Pairing wine for Indian recipes.
Mexican Food Garnacha
Pairing wine for Mexican recipes.
Leyden
A Dutch cumin cheese with a distinctive spiced aroma.
Pepper Jack
Monterey Jack flavoured with chillies and spices.
Paneer
A fresh Indian cheese that holds its shape in curries and grilling.