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Amarula Cheesecake
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Amarula Cheesecake

Traditional South African dessert of cream liqueur cheesecake, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.

6 hr 25 minsdessertSouth African
Ants Climbing a Tree
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Ants Climbing a Tree

Glass noodles with minced pork in spicy fermented bean sauce, named for the pork clinging like ants to branches.

35 minsMainChinese
Apricot Chicken
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Apricot Chicken

A nostalgic Australian family dinner of chicken baked in glossy apricot sauce.

1 hr 10 minsMainAustralian
Baguette
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Baguette

Baguette is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a st…

2 hrStarterFrench
Bakwan Jagung
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Bakwan Jagung

Bakwan Jagung is a traditional Indonesian starter from Java and street-food gorengan stalls, built around bakwan jagu…

38 minsStarterIndonesian
Banana Pudding
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Banana Pudding

Vanilla custard layered with bananas, wafers and soft meringue or cream.

35 minsDessertAmerican
Barbecue Snags with Onions
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Barbecue Snags with Onions

Classic Australian barbecue sausages in bread with onions.

30 minsMainAustralian
Barbecued Lamb Chops
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Barbecued Lamb Chops

Simple Australian barbecue lamb chops with charred edges.

30 minsMainAustralian
Beijinho de Coco
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Beijinho de Coco

Coconut condensed milk sweets rolled in coconut and often topped with clove.

45 minsDessertBrazilian
Biang Biang Noodles
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Biang Biang Noodles

Wide hand-pulled Shaanxi belt noodles with chilli oil, vinegar, garlic and greens.

1 hr 20 minsMainChinese
Boeuf Bourguignon
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Boeuf Bourguignon

Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of…

3 hr 45 minsMainFrench
Bolo de Rolo
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Bolo de Rolo

Pernambuco roll cake with many thin layers of cake and guava paste.

45 minsDessertBrazilian
Bolognese
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Bolognese

Bolognese is a classic Italian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…

2 hr 20 minsMainItalian
Brigadeiro
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Brigadeiro

Brazilian chocolate condensed milk truffles rolled in sprinkles.

45 minsDessertBrazilian
Bruschetta
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Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a…

1 hr 15 minsStarterItalian
Cacio e Pepe
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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cook…

35 minsMainItalian
Camarones a la Diabla
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Camarones a la Diabla

Prawns in fiery red chilli sauce.

1 hr 55 minsmainMexican
Canjica Doce
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Canjica Doce

Sweet hominy pudding with milk, coconut, cinnamon, cloves and peanuts.

45 minsDessertBrazilian
Cannoli
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Cannoli

Cannoli is a traditional Italian dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that make…

1 hr 30 minsDessertItalian
Caprese Salad
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Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation an…

25 minsStarterItalian
Carbonara
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Carbonara

Carbonara is a classic Italian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…

20 minsMainItalian
Carpaccio
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Carpaccio

Carpaccio is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a…

25 minsStarterItalian
Cassoulet
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Cassoulet

Cassoulet is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…

5 hrMainFrench
Chicken and Macadamia Bake
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Chicken and Macadamia Bake

Creamy baked chicken topped with a golden macadamia crust.

1 hrMainAustralian
Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
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Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

Tenderised beef steak breaded, fried and served with peppery cream gravy.

50 minsMainAmerican
Churrasco de Picanha
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Churrasco de Picanha

Brazilian barbecue picanha grilled with coarse salt until deeply browned outside and juicy within.

1 hr 5 minsMainBrazilian
Cocada Branca
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Cocada Branca

Traditional coconut sweet made with grated coconut, sugar and condensed milk or syrup.

45 minsDessertBrazilian
Coq au Vin
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Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…

24 hrMainFrench
Corned Beef with White Sauce
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Corned Beef with White Sauce

Sliced corned beef served with vegetables and creamy white sauce.

2 hr 50 minsMainAustralian
Crème Brûlée
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Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée is a traditional French dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that…

4 hrDessertFrench
Crocodile Skewers with Mango Salsa
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Crocodile Skewers with Mango Salsa

Lean crocodile skewers with bright tropical mango salsa.

33 minsMainAustralian
Curried Sausages
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Curried Sausages

A nostalgic Australian family dinner of sausages in curry gravy.

50 minsMainAustralian
Dan Dan Noodles
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Dan Dan Noodles

Sichuan street noodles with chilli oil, sesame paste, preserved mustard greens and minced pork.

40 minsMainChinese
Dobos Torte
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Dobos Torte

Dobos Torte is a traditional Hungarian dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish tha…

2 hrDessertHungarian
Duck à l’Orange
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Duck à l’Orange

Duck à l’Orange is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of co…

2 hrMainFrench
Egyptian Kofta
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Egyptian Kofta

Egyptian Kofta is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, measured ingredients and a real place on E…

43 minsMainEgyptian
Entraña a la Parrilla
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Entraña a la Parrilla

Skirt steak grilled quickly, sliced across the grain and served with lemon or chimichurri.

22 minsMainArgentinian
Escargots de Bourgogne
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Escargots de Bourgogne

Escargots de Bourgogne is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple present…

25 minsStarterFrench
Focaccia
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Focaccia

Focaccia is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a s…

2 hr 30 minsStarterItalian
Gaeng Hung Lay
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Gaeng Hung Lay

Authentic Gaeng Hung Lay with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and servin…

3 hrMainThai
Gaeng Keow Wan Gai
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Gaeng Keow Wan Gai

Authentic Gaeng Keow Wan Gai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and se…

50 minsMainThai
Gaeng Som Pla
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Gaeng Som Pla

Authentic Gaeng Som Pla with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving…

50 minsMainThai
Gaeng Tai Pla
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Gaeng Tai Pla

Authentic Gaeng Tai Pla with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving…

1 hr 10 minsMainThai
Gambas al Ajillo
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Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars and coastal Spain, built around prawns, garl…

21 minsStarterSpanish
Garides Saganaki
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Garides Saganaki

Garides Saganaki is a traditional Greek main from coastal taverna cooking, built around prawns, tomato and feta and t…

45 minsMainGreek
Gesztenyepüré
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Gesztenyepüré

Gesztenyepüré is a traditional Hungarian dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish t…

10 minsDessertHungarian
Goong Ob Woon Sen
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Goong Ob Woon Sen

Authentic Goong Ob Woon Sen with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and ser…

45 minsMainThai
Grilled Prawns with Bush Lime
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Grilled Prawns with Bush Lime

Barbecued prawns lifted with sharp bush lime flavour.

28 minsMainAustralian
Gulyásleves
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Gulyásleves

Gulyásleves is a classic Hungarian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of coo…

2 hrMainHungarian
Gyoza
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Gyoza

Japanese pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, garlic chives and crisp lacy bottoms.

1 hr 15 minsStarterJapanese
Gyudon
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Gyudon

Thin beef and onion simmered in sweet soy dashi over rice.

25 minsMainJapanese
Halászlé
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Halászlé

Halászlé is a classic Hungarian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cookin…

1 hr 30 minsMainHungarian
Hor Mok Pla
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Hor Mok Pla

Authentic Hor Mok Pla with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving g…

1 hr 5 minsMainThai
Kangaroo Fillet with Bush Pepper
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Kangaroo Fillet with Bush Pepper

Seared kangaroo fillet with native bush pepper and roasted vegetables.

30 minsMainAustralian
Kangaroo Skewers with Bush Tomato Relish
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Kangaroo Skewers with Bush Tomato Relish

Lean kangaroo skewers with a savoury native bush tomato relish.

33 minsStarterAustralian
Kangaroo Steak with Pepperberry Sauce
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Kangaroo Steak with Pepperberry Sauce

Lean kangaroo steak with a native pepperberry pan sauce.

35 minsMainAustralian
Katsudon
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Katsudon

Pork cutlet simmered briefly with onion and egg over steamed rice.

50 minsMainJapanese
Khao Man Gai
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Khao Man Gai

Authentic Khao Man Gai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving…

1 hr 25 minsMainThai
Khao Mok Gai
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Khao Mok Gai

Authentic Khao Mok Gai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving…

1 hr 30 minsMainThai
Khao Pad Sapparot
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Khao Pad Sapparot

Authentic Khao Pad Sapparot with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and ser…

37 minsMainThai
Khao Soi Gai
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Khao Soi Gai

Authentic Khao Soi Gai with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving…

1 hr 20 minsMainThai
Lamb Chops with Peas and Mash
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Lamb Chops with Peas and Mash

Grilled lamb chops served with creamy mash, peas and gravy.

45 minsMainAustralian
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
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Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

Clear beef broth with hand-pulled wheat noodles, radish, chilli oil, coriander and tender beef.

7 hrMainChinese
Lecsó
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Lecsó

Lecsó is a story-rich Hungarian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a st…

45 minsStarterHungarian
Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta is a classic Italian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind…

35 minsMainItalian
Liangpi
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Liangpi

Cold Shaanxi wheat-starch noodles with chilli oil, vinegar, cucumber and springy gluten pieces.

3 hr 10 minsStarterChinese
Madeleines
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Madeleines

Madeleines is a traditional French dessert from Commercy in Lorraine, built around butter, eggs and lemon zest and th…

30 minsDessertFrench
Massaman Beef Curry
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Massaman Beef Curry

Authentic Massaman Beef Curry with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and s…

2 hr 25 minsMainThai
Menemen
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Menemen

Eggs softly cooked with tomatoes, green peppers and olive oil.

25 minsMainTurkish
Mishkaki ya Kuku
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Mishkaki ya Kuku

Mishkaki ya Kuku is a traditional Tanzanian starter from coastal grill stalls, built around chicken thigh, practical…

50 minsStarterTanzanian
Moo Palo
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Moo Palo

Authentic Moo Palo with structured measurements, Thai flavour balance, detailed timing, cooking cues and serving guid…

1 hr 50 minsMainThai
Moreton Bay Bugs with Garlic Butter
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Moreton Bay Bugs with Garlic Butter

Grilled Moreton Bay bugs with garlic butter, lemon and herbs.

27 minsMainAustralian
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