Main Course Recipes

Qormah-e-Sabzi is a crown jewel of Afghan cuisine, a soul-warming stew where tender morsels of lamb are slow-cooked in a vibrant, emerald-green forest of fresh spinach, cilantro, a...

Quanta Wot is a jewel of Ethiopian highland cuisine, featuring sun-dried beef (Quanta) rehydrated in a luxurious, slow-simmered Berbere sauce. This dish is celebrated for its deep ...

A soul-warming staple of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional 'botecos,' Rabada com Agrião is a masterclass in balancing rich, gelatinous beef with the sharp, peppery bite of fresh greens....

Hailing from the historic city of Regensburg, these iconic sausages—locally known as 'Knacker'—are celebrated for their distinctively firm 'snap' and chunky, rustic texture. Unlike...

A cornerstone of Roman 'Quinto Quarto' (offal) cuisine, this legendary pasta dish features the small intestine of a milk-fed calf, still containing its mother's milk which transfor...

Born in the heart of Rome, Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a masterclass in culinary alchemy, transforming humble ingredients into a rich, velvety masterpiece. This recipe eschews crea...

Transport your senses to a bustling taverna in Athens with this masterfully seasoned, rotisserie-style Greek Gyro. Traditionally made with thinly sliced pork shoulder stacked high ...

Experience the heart of El Salvador with these handmade pupusas, thick corn tortillas stuffed with savory fillings that create a pocket of molten joy. Naturally gluten-free, these ...

Hailing from the capital of Sarawak, Kolok Mee is a beloved staple characterized by its springy, al dente egg noodles tossed in a fragrant, savory shallot oil. Unlike its darker We...

Hailing from the Shaanxi province of Northwest China, Roujiamo is a street food masterpiece featuring ultra-tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork tucked into a crisp, flaky flatb...

Hailing from the Shaxian district of Fujian province, these 'Ban Mian' (tossed noodles) are a soul-warming staple of Chinese street food culture. This dish features delicate, flat ...

Hailing from the rugged terrains of the Landi Kotal and the Khyber Pass, Shinwari Kebab is a masterclass in culinary minimalism. This traditional Pashtun dish celebrates the natura...

Hailing from the lush Ghorband Valley, Shola-e-Ghorbandi is Afghanistan’s ultimate comfort food—a rich, velvety sticky rice dish that bridges the gap between a risotto and a hearty...

Shola-e-Goshti is the soul-warming comfort food of Afghanistan, a rich and hearty 'sticky rice' dish that sits beautifully between a risotto and a thick porridge. Unlike the fluffy...

Born from the street stalls of Chengdu, Dan Dan Noodles are a masterpiece of Sichuan soul food, named after the bamboo carrying poles used by street vendors. This dish balances a c...

A crown jewel of Sichuan cuisine, this dish is a masterclass in the 'Lychee' flavor profile—a sophisticated balance of sweet, sour, and savory, punctuated by the numbing heat of Si...

A cornerstone of Sichuanese winter traditions, La Rou is a deeply aromatic, mahogany-hued preserved meat that captures the soul of the 'Chuan' kitchen. This cured pork belly underg...

A soul-warming Filipino classic, Sinampalukang Manok is the rustic, ginger-infused cousin of the famous Sinigang. Unlike the latter, this dish utilizes young, tender tamarind leave...

A cornerstone of Louisiana’s legendary Cajun and Creole cooking, this Andouille is a bold, double-smoked pork sausage defined by its coarse texture and robust spice profile. Unlike...

Originating from the Hadhramaut region of Yemen, Mandi is a majestic celebration of tender meat and fragrant long-grain rice. Traditionally cooked in a 'taboon' underground oven, t...

Transport your senses to the vibrant streets of Montego Bay with this quintessential Jamaican masterpiece. This recipe balances the fiery heat of Scotch bonnet peppers with the war...

Tracing its roots back to the ancient Aztec empire, Sopa de Tortilla is a masterful blend of smoky, earthy, and bright flavors that defines Mexican comfort food. This vibrant soup ...

Originating from a legendary roadside stall at the Bangkong intersection in Semarang, this iconic Indonesian soup is celebrated for its crystal-clear, aromatic broth and delicate b...

Hailing from Pemalang, Central Java, Soto Grombyang is a legendary Indonesian beef soup known for its uniquely dark, rich broth and 'wobbling' (grombyang-grombyang) appearance in t...