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Brown Stew Chicken
Brown Stew Chicken is Jamaican chicken deeply browned then simmered with peppers, tomato, thyme and allspice in a dar…
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…
Kenyan Beef Stew
Kenyan Beef Stew is a Kenyan main defined by beef simmered with tomato, onion, carrot, potato and warm everyday spice…
Stew Chicken Trini
Stew Chicken Trini is chicken browned in caramelised sugar and braised with green seasoning and savoury gravy.
Bourdeto Fish Stew
Bourdeto Fish Stew is a distinctive Greek recipe known for Corfiot fish stew with red pepper, onion and a sharp tomat…
Three Sisters Stew
Corn, beans and squash simmered into a nourishing Indigenous-inspired stew.
Carbonada Criolla
A gently sweet beef stew with squash, potato, maize and fruit, sometimes served inside a pumpkin.
Bush Tomato Kangaroo Stew
Slow-cooked kangaroo with root vegetables and the earthy, raisin-like depth of bush tomato.
Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegemite Stew
Tender beef and root vegetables in a dark savoury gravy enriched with a small amount of Vegemite.
Lowcountry Frogmore Stew
A coastal boil of prawns, corn, potatoes and sausage spread out for sharing.
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon is a distinctive French recipe known for beef slowly braised with red wine, bacon, mushrooms and on…
Ali Nazik Kebabı
Ali Nazik Kebabı is grilled or stewed lamb over smoky aubergine mixed with garlicky yoghurt.
Alicha Wot
Alicha Wot is a mild Ethiopian beef stew with patiently cooked onion, ginger, garlic and turmeric, enriched with nite…
Bigos
Bigos is a Polish main course built around a long-cooked hunter's stew of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, meats, mushrooms…
Bò Kho
Bò Kho is aromatic beef stew with lemongrass, star anise and carrots.
Brudet
Adriatic fish stew with tomato, wine and several kinds of fish.
Caldeirada Paraense
Amazonian fish stew with tucupi-influenced acidity, tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
Callaloo with Crab
Callaloo with Crab is a silky dasheen-leaf stew with coconut milk, okra, herbs and crab.
Carapulcra
Carapulcra is a Peruvian main course built around a slow stew of dried potato, pork, peanuts and ají panca.
Carne con Papas
Carne con papas is a Cuban beef-and-potato stew simmered in tomato, wine, peppers and aromatic spices.
Charquicán
A rustic mash-like stew of beef, potato, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables.
Cocido Madrileño
Cocido Madrileño is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for Madrid's layered chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and…
Fabada Asturiana
Fabada Asturiana is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a rich Asturian bean stew with chorizo, morcilla and cured…
Fasolia bi Lahme
Fasolia bi Lahme is a Lebanese main defined by white beans and tender meat simmered in a tomato-based stew scented wi…
Ghormeh Sabzi
Ghormeh Sabzi is Iran’s iconic herb stew of beef or lamb, kidney beans and dried limes simmered until dark, fragrant…
Guiso de Lentejas Argentino
A hearty lentil stew with vegetables, tomato, chorizo and pieces of beef or pork.
Kare-Kare
Kare-kare is a Filipino oxtail and vegetable stew in a thick roasted-peanut sauce, served with fermented shrimp paste.
Khoresh Gheymeh
Khoresh Gheymeh is a Persian split-pea and meat stew sharpened with dried lime and topped with crisp matchstick potat…
Locro Criollo
A thick national stew of hominy, beans, squash, beef, pork and sausage finished with spiced red oil.
Loubia
Loubia is a Moroccan main defined by moroccan white bean stew with tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil and co…
Marmitako
Marmitako is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a Basque fishermen's stew of tuna, potatoes, peppers and tomato.
Matoke Kenyan Style
Matoke Kenyan Style is a Kenyan main defined by green cooking bananas stewed with tomato, onion, spices and often bee…
Mogodu
Mogodu is a South African main course centred on tripe stew.
Moqueca Baiana
Bahian fish stew with coconut milk, dendê oil, tomato, peppers and coriander.
Navarin d’Agneau
Navarin d’Agneau is a distinctive French recipe known for spring lamb stew with young vegetables and a light tomato s…
Pisto Manchego
Pisto Manchego is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a slow-cooked La Mancha vegetable stew of tomato, peppers, c…
Porotos con Riendas
Beans with pumpkin and noodles, thickened into a substantial everyday stew.
Porotos Granados
Summer cranberry beans stewed with corn, pumpkin and basil.
Potjiekos
Potjiekos is a South African main course centred on slow layered cast-iron stew.
Pozole Rojo
Pozole Rojo is a Mexican main defined by red hominy and pork stew with fresh garnishes.
Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is Cuba's celebrated shredded beef stew, simmered with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and warm spices.
Sudado de Pollo
Sudado de Pollo is a Colombian home-style chicken stew gently braised with potatoes, tomato, onion, cumin and coriand…
Suquet de Peix
Suquet de Peix is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a Catalan fishermen's stew of mixed fish, potatoes, saffron…
Tomato Bredie
Tomato Bredie is a South African main course centred on slow lamb and tomato stew.
Waterblommetjie Bredie
Waterblommetjie Bredie is a South African main course centred on lamb stew with Cape pond flowers.
Yebeg Alicha
Yebeg Alicha is a mild Ethiopian lamb stew scented with turmeric, ginger, garlic and green chilli rather than berbere…
Abgoosht
Abgoosht is a traditional Persian lamb, chickpea, white-bean, tomato and potato stew served first as broth and then m…
Barreado
Paraná beef stew sealed in a clay pot and cooked until the meat collapses into its gravy.
Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse is a distinctive French recipe known for a Marseille fish stew served with rouille and bread.
Caldereta de Cordero
Caldereta de Cordero is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for a rustic lamb stew with peppers, tomato, wine and moun…
Cassoulet
Cassoulet is a distinctive French recipe known for a slow-baked bean stew with duck, pork and sausage.
Cataplana de Marisco
Aromatic Algarve seafood stew steamed in a cataplana with tomatoes, peppers and wine.
Chakapuli
Chakapuli is a spring Georgian lamb stew perfumed with tarragon, coriander, green plum and white wine rather than bro…
Cioppino
A San Francisco seafood stew with crab, fish and shellfish in a tomato, wine and garlic broth.
Doro Wat
Doro Wat is Ethiopia’s celebrated chicken stew with deeply cooked onions, berbere, niter kibbeh and hard-boiled eggs…
Feijoada à Transmontana
Northern Portuguese bean stew with pork, chouriço, cabbage and paprika.
Fesenjan
Fesenjan is a luxurious Persian chicken stew in a slow-cooked walnut and pomegranate sauce balanced between tart and…
Frango com Quiabo
Chicken braised with okra, garlic and herbs in a classic Minas Gerais stew.
Gulas with Bread Dumplings
Czech guláš is a thick paprika beef stew served with slices of bread dumpling.
Kimchi Jjigae
Kimchi Jjigae is a bubbling Korean stew of well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu and chilli, designed to be eaten with pl…
Maniçoba
A slow-cooked Amazonian stew of processed manioc leaves and pork, prepared over several days.
Misir Wat
Misir Wat is a deeply spiced Ethiopian red-lentil stew cooked with onion, berbere and garlic until thick enough to mo…
Picadillo a la Cubana
Cuban picadillo is a quick minced-beef stew combining sofrito, tomato, olives and raisins in a distinctive savoury-sw…
Polvo Guisado
Tender octopus stewed with tomato, wine, onion and herbs.
Sega Wat
Sega Wat is a slow Ethiopian beef stew with an onion-rich berbere sauce, deeper and denser than a quick tibs preparat…
Shiro Wat
Shiro Wat is a smooth Ethiopian chickpea-flour stew seasoned with onion, garlic and berbere, one of the essential eve…
Stifado
Stifado is a distinctive Greek recipe known for a slow stew of meat, small onions, tomato, wine and warm spices.
Sundubu-jjigae
Sundubu-jjigae is a fiery Korean soft-tofu stew with pork, clams and egg in a red chilli broth. This version uses mea…
Xinxim de Galinha
Bahian chicken stew with peanuts, cashews, dried prawns, coconut and dendê.
Ajdovi Žganci with Cracklings
Ajdovi Žganci with Cracklings is a Slovenian main course centred on ajdovi žganci with cracklings.
Arnaki Fricassee
Arnaki Fricassee is a distinctive Greek recipe known for tender lamb cooked with greens and finished with avgolemono.
Blanquette de Veau
Blanquette de Veau is a distinctive French recipe known for veal simmered gently in a pale, creamy sauce.
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Champ Potatoes
Northern Irish spring onion mash with milk, butter and a soft allium flavour.
Colcannon
Irish mashed potatoes folded with cabbage or kale, spring onions and butter.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes infused with mellow garlic, warm dairy and butter for a comforting side with savoury depth.
Jacket Potatoes
Classic baked potatoes with crisp salted skins and steaming fluffy centres, ready for butter, cheese, beans or simple top…
Best Bread for Soup, Stew and Sauce
The right bread turns soup, stew and sauce into a complete meal, from sourdough and baguette to rye, cornbread and flatbr…
Stews That Built Nations: Slow-Cooked Dishes with Big Histories
A stew is what happens when time does the heavy lifting. Tough cuts soften, onions disappear into sauce and a cheap pot b…
Roast, Braise, Stew: How Cooking Methods Shape Flavour
Roasting, braising and stewing change flavour because they change time, moisture and heat. Why cooking method matters mor…
The Best Family Recipes Passed Down Through Generations
The dishes families repeat are the ones that survive: stews, pies, pasta, soups, rice dishes, cakes and Sunday meals that…
The Best Recipes for a Cosy Night In
For a cosy night, choose food that fills the room with good smells: bubbling bakes, deep stews, creamy pasta, soft puddin…
Cooking With Wine: Which Wine Should You Use?
Cooking wine should taste good enough to drink and suit the dish, from red-wine stews and white-wine sauces to fortified…
The Best Traditional Recipes for Beginners
Traditional cooking does not have to be intimidating. Start with forgiving dishes that teach sauces, roasting, rice, past…
The Most Iconic Tomato Recipes in the World
The tomato travelled from the Americas into sauces, soups, salads, stews and street food, eventually becoming one of the…
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…
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…
Why Meatballs Are Loved Around the World
Meatballs are economical, generous and endlessly local, from Italian polpette and Swedish meatballs to köfte, albondigas…
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.
The Best Stuffed Vegetable Recipes Around the World
Stuffed vegetables turn peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, vine leaves and cabbage into complete meals filled wit…
Why Grilled Food Tastes So Good
Char, smoke, fat and fire explain why grilled food feels so immediate, from kebabs and souvlaki to fish, vegetables, flat…
Best Cheese and Wine Pairings for Christmas
A festive guide to Stilton, cheddar, Brie, goat’s cheese, port, sparkling wine, chutney, fruit bread and leftover Christm…
Why Sauce Is the Secret to Great Cooking
Sauce is where simple food becomes memorable, from tomato sauce and pesto to curry gravy, béchamel, salsa, aioli and pan…
Best Wine With Mozzarella and Burrata
Fresh mozzarella and burrata are about milk, cream, tomato, basil and olive oil, so keep the wine bright, gentle and refr…
Rosé Wine Explained: Dry, Fruity and Food-Friendly Bottles
Rosé is the bridge between white and red, working with salads, grilled fish, barbecue, tomato dishes and spicy food.
Brazilian
Brazilian cuisine reflects Indigenous food knowledge, Portuguese colonisation, African diaspora traditions and later migr…
Chilean
Chilean cuisine stretches from Pacific seafood and central-valley agriculture to Mapuche traditions, Andean crops and Pat…
Croatian
Croatian cuisine changes sharply between the Adriatic coast, Istria, Dalmatia, Slavonia and the mountainous interior. Oli…
Ethiopian
Ethiopian cuisine is built around communal eating, fermented injera, long-cooked onions, pulses, greens, meat dishes and…
French
French cuisine ranges from village bread and farmhouse stews to coastal seafood, bistro cooking, regional cheese and high…
Georgian
Georgian cuisine combines bread and cheese, dumplings, beans, walnuts, herbs, sour fruit, grilled meats and wine with an…
Guatemalan
Guatemalan cuisine is rooted in Maya maize, beans, squash, chillies and cacao, with regional traditions shaped by highlan…
Hungarian
Hungarian cuisine combines pastoral traditions, Danube agriculture, Ottoman influence and the food of Central European to…
Iranian
Iranian, or Persian, cuisine is defined by fragrance, patience and balance. Rice is steamed for separate grains and prize…
Jamaican
Jamaican cuisine is a record of the island's Indigenous, African, European, Indian and Chinese histories. Cassava, saltfi…
Kenyan
Kenyan cuisine reflects highland farming, pastoral traditions, Indian Ocean trade and the food cultures of many communiti…
Korean
Korean cuisine is organised around rice, soup or stew, kimchi and banchan, with fermentation providing much of its depth…
Peruvian
Peruvian cuisine brings together Indigenous Andean agriculture, Pacific seafood, Amazonian produce and the influence of S…
Portuguese
Portuguese cuisine is shaped by the Atlantic coast, olive groves, wheat and maize farming, convent baking and a long mari…
Slovenian
Slovenian cuisine sits where Alpine, Mediterranean, Pannonian and Balkan food cultures meet. Dumplings, buckwheat, dairy…
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…