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Albóndigas en Salsa
Albóndigas en Salsa is a traditional Spanish main from Spanish home cooking, built around meatballs and almond tomato…
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage is a traditional French main from Aubrac and Auvergne, built around potatoes, tome fraîc…
Amarula Cheesecake
Traditional South African dessert of cream liqueur cheesecake, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Apfelstrudel
Apfelstrudel is a traditional German dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that…
Arnaki Fricassee
Arnaki Fricassee is a traditional Greek main from spring Greek cooking, built around lamb, lettuce and avgolemono and…
Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche is a traditional Spanish dessert from Asturias and Spain-wide, built around rice, milk, cinnamon and…
Arroz Negro
Arroz Negro is a traditional Spanish main from Valencia and Catalonia, built around rice, squid and seafood stock and…
Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Avgolemono Chicken Soup is a traditional Greek main from Greek home and celebration cooking, built around chicken, ri…
Ayam Percik
Ayam Percik is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking as…
Babi Guling
Babi Guling is a traditional Indonesian main from Bali, built around clear regional flavour, careful technique and th…
Bake and Shark
Bake and Shark is a traditional Trinidadian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooki…
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking a…
Bene Balls
Bene Balls is a traditional Trinidadian dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use of…
Berliner Pfannkuchen
Berliner Pfannkuchen is a traditional German dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet fini…
Blanquette de Veau
Blanquette de Veau is a traditional French main from Paris and northern France, built around veal shoulder and the te…
Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse is a traditional French main from Marseille, built around mixed white fish and shellfish and the techni…
Bourdeto Fish Stew
Bourdeto Fish Stew is a traditional Greek main from Corfu, built around firm white fish and red pepper sauce and the…
Brandade de Morue
Brandade de Morue is a traditional French main from Nîmes and Mediterranean France, built around salt cod and potatoe…
Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut
Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut is a classic German main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the k…
Briam
Briam is a traditional Greek main from summer vegetable cooking, built around courgettes, aubergines, potatoes and to…
Caldereta de Cordero
Caldereta de Cordero is a traditional Spanish main from Extremadura and Castile, built around lamb shoulder and peppe…
Caldo Gallego
Caldo Gallego is a traditional Spanish main from Galicia, built around greens, potatoes and beans and the technique o…
Callaloo with Crab
Callaloo with Crab is a traditional Trinidadian main built around coastal freshness, citrus, spice and careful timing.
Cendol
Cendol is a traditional Malaysian dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use of milk…
Champurradas
Champurradas is a traditional Guatemalan dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use o…
Char Kway Teow
Char Kway Teow is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking…
Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a traditional French dessert from Limousin, built around black cherries and egg batter and the te…
Chicken Biriani Mombasa
Chicken Biriani Mombasa is a traditional Kenyan main built around bone-in poultry, aromatic sauce and the family-tabl…
Choucroute Garnie
Choucroute Garnie is a traditional French main from Alsace, built around sauerkraut, sausages and pork and the techni…
Cocido Madrileño
Cocido Madrileño is a traditional Spanish main from Madrid, built around chickpeas, vegetables and meats and the tech…
Coconut Fish Curry
Coconut Fish Curry is a traditional Trinidadian main built around coastal freshness, citrus, spice and careful timing.
Conejo al Ajillo
Conejo al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish main from Castile and rural Spain, built around rabbit and garlic and the t…
Confit de Canard
Confit de Canard is a traditional French main from Gascony, built around duck legs and the technique of salt-cured du…
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamón is a traditional Spanish starter from Spanish home and bar cooking, built around jamón and béchame…
Curry Duck
Curry Duck is a traditional Trinidadian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking a…
Dulce de Jocote
Dulce de Jocote is a traditional Guatemalan dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local us…
Éclairs au Chocolat
Éclairs au Chocolat is a traditional French dessert from Paris pâtisserie tradition, built around choux pastry, pastr…
Ensaimada
Ensaimada is a traditional Spanish dessert from Mallorca, built around yeasted dough and lard or butter and the techn…
Escudella i Carn d’Olla
Escudella i Carn d’Olla is a traditional Spanish main from Catalonia, built around broth, pasta, chickpeas and mixed…
Fabada Asturiana
Fabada Asturiana is a traditional Spanish main from Asturias, built around fabes beans, chorizo and morcilla and the…
Fasolada
Fasolada is a traditional Greek main from Greek national home cooking, built around white beans, tomato and olive oil…
Fiambre Rojo
Fiambre Rojo is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking…
Fideuà
Fideuà is a traditional Spanish main from Valencia and Catalan coast, built around short noodles and seafood and the…
Fish Ambul Thiyal
Fish Ambul Thiyal is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around coastal freshness, citrus, spice and careful timing.
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips is a classic British main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of co…
Fish and Chips with Tartare Sauce
A seaside Australian favourite with crisp battered fish and chips.
Flan de Huevo
Flan de Huevo is a traditional Spanish dessert from Spanish home desserts, built around eggs, milk and caramel and th…
Francesinha
Francesinha is a classic Portuguese main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of co…
Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars and coastal Spain, built around prawns, garl…
Garides Saganaki
Garides Saganaki is a traditional Greek main from coastal taverna cooking, built around prawns, tomato and feta and t…
Geera Pork
Geera Pork is a traditional Trinidadian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking a…
Githeri
Githeri is a traditional Kenyan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking associate…
Gougères
Gougères is a traditional French starter from Burgundy, built around Comté or Gruyère cheese and the technique of cho…
Gratin Dauphinois
Gratin Dauphinois is a traditional French main from Dauphiné, built around potatoes, cream and garlic and the techniq…
Hainanese Chicken Rice Malaysia
Hainanese Chicken Rice Malaysia is a traditional Malaysian main built around seasoned rice, fragrant fat, layered aro…
Hilachas
Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking asso…
Hoppers with Egg Curry
Hoppers with Egg Curry is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generou…
Horiatiki Greek Salad
Horiatiki Greek Salad is a traditional Greek starter from village cooking across Greece, built around tomatoes, cucum…
Ikan Bakar
Ikan Bakar is a traditional Malaysian main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking ass…
Île Flottante
Île Flottante is a traditional French dessert from French home desserts, built around poached meringue and crème angl…
Imam Baildi
Imam Baildi is a traditional Greek main from Greek and Ottoman shared table, built around aubergines, onions and toma…
Jackfruit Curry
Jackfruit Curry is a traditional Sri Lankan main built around coastal freshness, citrus, spice and careful timing.
Jocon
Jocon is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking associa…
Kaimati
Kaimati is a traditional Kenyan dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use of milk, g…
Kak Ik
Kak Ik is a traditional Guatemalan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking associ…
Kartoffelsuppe
Kartoffelsuppe is a story-rich German starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation an…
Karydopita
Karydopita is a traditional Greek dessert from Greek celebration baking, built around walnuts, cinnamon and syrup and…
Kenyan Beef Stew
Kenyan Beef Stew is a traditional Kenyan main built around slow-cooked meat, deep seasoning and the generous cooking…
Kiri Pani
Kiri Pani is a traditional Sri Lankan dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use of m…
Kleftiko
Kleftiko is a traditional Greek main from mountain shepherd cooking, built around lamb shoulder and the technique of…
Kokis
Kokis is a traditional Sri Lankan dessert built around sweetness, texture, festival memory and the local use of milk…
Kokkinisto
Kokkinisto is a traditional Greek main from mainland Greek braising, built around beef in tomato and spice sauce and…
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American
Burgers, BBQ, and a melting pot of international influences.
Argentinian
Celebrated for steak, empanadas, and Malbec wine.
Australian
A fusion of European and Asian influences, known for fresh seafood and barbecues.
Brazilian
Churrasco BBQ, feijoada, and tropical fruits.
British
British food is a comforting tapestry of tradition and heartiness. From classic fish and chips to rich beef Wellington, e…
Chinese
Characterised by bold flavours, regional diversity, and rice.
German
German food is a celebration of hearty flavours and rustic charm. Indulge in sizzling bratwurst, crispy schnitzels, and w…
Guatemalan
Tamales, pepian, and Mayan influences.
Indian
Rich, spicy curries, aromatic spices, and diverse regional cuisine.
Indonesian
Indonesian food is built from islands, trade routes, rice fields, spice gardens and street stalls. Expect chilli sambal…
Japanese
Known for sushi, ramen, and delicate presentation.
Kenyan
Nyama choma, ugali, and fresh vegetables.
Malaysian
Diverse spices, noodles, and Peranakan influences.
Mexican
Vibrant street food, tacos, and earthy, spicy sauces.
Moroccan
Heavily spiced tagines, couscous, and mint tea.
Sri Lankan
Coconut curries, rice, and tropical fruits.
Thai
Thai food is built on balance: lime-bright sourness, fish sauce depth, palm sugar roundness, fresh herbs, coconut richnes…
Trinidadian
Roti, doubles, and spicy curries.
Añejo Enchilado
An aged Mexican cheese coated with chilli powder for extra heat and colour.
Appenzeller
A Swiss washed-rind cheese rubbed with a secret herbal brine.
Bandel
A Portuguese-influenced smoked cheese from Bengal.
Brick Cheese
A Wisconsin cheese famous for its role in Detroit-style pizza.
Bryndza
A tangy sheep cheese central to Slovak bryndzové halušky.
Colby
A mild American cheese similar to cheddar but softer and more open-textured.
Cotija
A salty Mexican cheese often crumbled over street food and beans.
Époisses
A famously aromatic Burgundian cheese washed with local marc.
Esrom
A Danish monastery-style washed-rind cheese.
Gouda
A Dutch cheese ranging from mild and creamy to deeply caramelised and crystalline.
Havarti
A Danish cheese with a creamy texture and small irregular holes.
Herve
A Belgian washed-rind cheese with robust aroma and regional protected status.
Leyden
A Dutch cumin cheese with a distinctive spiced aroma.
Limburger
A strong-smelling washed-rind cheese with a mellow creamy taste.
Mimolette
An orange French cheese with a rugged rind and nutty aged flavour.
Oscypek
A smoked Polish mountain cheese with decorative spindle shape.
Queijo Coalho
A firm Brazilian cheese that grills well without melting away.
Queso Chihuahua
A northern Mexican melting cheese with a smooth buttery profile.
Anpan
Anpan is a traditional Japanese bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients a…
Baguette
Baguette is a traditional French bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients…
Basler Brot
Basler Brot is a traditional Swiss bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredient…
Bauernbrot
Bauernbrot is a traditional German bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredient…
Bazlama
Bazlama is a traditional Turkish bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients…
Biscuits
Biscuits is a traditional American bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredient…
Bolillo
Bolillo is a traditional Mexican bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients…
Bolo do Caco
Bolo do Caco is a traditional Portuguese bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingr…
Brezel
Brezel is a traditional German bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients an…
Brioche
Brioche is a traditional French bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients a…
Broa de Milho
Broa de Milho is a traditional Brazilian bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingr…
Broa de Milho
Broa de Milho is a traditional Portuguese bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ing…
Brotchen
Brotchen is a traditional German bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients…
Burli
Burli is a traditional Swiss bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients and…
Cheese and Bacon Rolls
Cheese and Bacon Rolls is a traditional Australian bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking t…
Chipa
Chipa is a traditional Argentinian bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredient…
Ciabatta
Ciabatta is a traditional Italian bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients…
Concha
Concha is a traditional Mexican bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients a…
Budweiser
One of the United States’ most recognisable mainstream beers.
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
A widely recognised American craft-adjacent lager with national distribution.
Patagonia 24.7
A widely distributed Argentinian beer brand with a Patagonia-inspired identity.
Andes Origen
A Mendoza-associated beer brand with broad Argentinian distribution.
Victoria Bitter
A classic Australian beer with strong national recognition.
Coopers Original Pale Ale
A South Australian classic with natural conditioning and strong beer-lover appeal.
XXXX Gold
A Queensland-associated mid-strength beer and one of Australia’s familiar mainstream brands.
Skol Pilsen
One of Brazil’s biggest mainstream beers, strongly tied to beach and barbecue culture.
Antarctica Original
A historic Brazilian beer often connected with botecos and casual eating.
Bohemia Pilsen
A long-established Brazilian beer brand often positioned as more premium.
Tsingtao
China’s most internationally recognisable beer, originally from Qingdao.
Snow Beer
A huge-volume Chinese lager widely sold across the country.
Harbin Beer
One of China’s oldest beer brands, originally from Harbin in the north-east.
Yanjing Beer
A Beijing beer and common choice in northern China.
Wusu Beer
A Xinjiang beer with a strong regional following and growing national visibility.
Karlovačko
A major Croatian beer from Karlovac, widely sold nationally.
Tomislav
A strong dark Croatian beer with cult recognition.
Velebitsko Pivo
A Croatian beer with strong regional character from the Velebit area.