Main Course Recipes

Hailing from the historic port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Sayadieh is the ultimate celebration of the Mediterranean. This 'Fisherman’s Dish' features succulent white fish nestled at...

Hailing from the rustic kitchens of Eastern Sicily, Scacciata is a magnificent cross between a stuffed pizza and a savory pie. This golden, olive oil-scented crust encases a hearty...

Hailing from the heart of Southern Germany, Schwäbische Knöpfle are the charming, rounder cousins of the classic Spätzle. These 'little buttons' are prized for their dense, chewy t...

Hailing from the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, Se'i Sapi is a legendary smoked beef dish traditionally prepared over Kosambi wood. This recipe captures the essence of t...

Thiéré is a soul-warming staple of Senegalese cuisine, traditionally served during the Islamic New Year (Tamkharit). This gluten-free masterpiece features hand-rolled millet flour ...

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...

Transport your kitchen to the bustling street markets of Shanghai with these iconic, thick, and chewy wheat noodles. This classic comfort dish is defined by its signature dark, glo...

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 legendary regional specialty from the heart of Ohio, Cincinnati Chili is a unique, Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce that defies traditional chili expectations. Characterized by it...

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...

True Andouille is the cornerstone of Cajun cuisine, distinguished from ordinary sausages by its coarse, chunky texture and a heavy kiss of pecan smoke. This recipe captures the rus...

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...

Hailing from the historic town of Kudus, this iconic Indonesian soup is celebrated for its delicate, aromatic clear broth and its unique tradition of using water buffalo or chicken...