Main Course Recipes

A cornerstone of Sichuanese cuisine, this dish contains no fish but captures the aromatic essence of traditional fish preparation through a perfect harmony of salty, sweet, sour, a...

Hailing from the Sichuan province of China, Mapo Tofu is a masterpiece of 'málà'—the addictive combination of numbing heat and spicy depth. This dish features silken tofu cubes bat...

A crown jewel of Sichuan cuisine, Shui Zhu Yu is a sensory masterpiece featuring velvet-textured white fish submerged in a glowing, aromatic chili oil broth. This dish is celebrate...

Originating from the bustling street stalls of Chongqing and Sichuan, Suan La Fen is a masterclass in the 'Ma La' (numbing and spicy) flavor profile. These translucent, chewy sweet...

A cornerstone of Sichuanese home cooking, Suancai Yu is a masterclass in the balance of 'Suan' (sour) and 'La' (spicy). This dish features velvety, melt-in-your-mouth white fish po...

Widely regarded as the king of Sichuan home cooking, Twice-Cooked Pork is a masterclass in balancing salty, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. The name 'Hui Guo Rou' literally tran...

A cornerstone of Sichuan home cooking, Fen Zheng Rou is a masterpiece of texture, featuring succulent pork belly enveloped in a fragrant, spiced rice coating. The pork is steamed u...

Originating from the Sichuan province, Zhangcha Duck is a legendary banquet dish that represents the pinnacle of Chinese culinary technique. This multi-stage masterpiece involves m...

Anelletti al Forno is the quintessential Sunday soul food of Palermo, a magnificent baked pasta shaped like tiny rings that capture every drop of a rich, slow-cooked meat ragu. Thi...

Hailing from the sun-drenched shores of Palermo, Pasta con le Sarde is a masterpiece of Sicilian 'sweet and sour' culinary tradition. This ancient dish marries the briny intensity ...

A soul-stirring masterpiece from the heart of Palermo, this dish is a symphony of Sicilian history, blending sweet, salty, and earthy notes into one harmonious bite. Fresh Mediterr...

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched coasts of Mexico with this legendary 'Siete Mares' (Seven Seas) soup. This vibrant, ruby-red broth is infused with the essence of roasted tom...

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched islands of the Aegean with this traditional Revithia, a cornerstone of Greek monastic and village cooking. This humble soup transforms simple...

Siga Alicha Wot is a sophisticated, golden-hued Ethiopian stew that celebrates the delicate marriage of tender beef and slow-cooked onions. Unlike its spicy cousin, Doro Wat, this ...

Siga Firfir Tibs is a soul-warming cornerstone of Ethiopian cuisine, combining succulent sautéed beef with the iconic, tangy flavors of torn injera soaked in a rich berbere sauce. ...

Siga Key Wot is a jewel of Ethiopian cuisine, a slow-simmered beef stew that embodies the warmth and complexity of East African flavors. This dish is characterized by its deep crim...

Elevate the humble pork belly to a masterpiece of Japanese haute cuisine with this refined Kurobuta Kakuni. Using premium 'Black Hog' pork, this dish undergoes a meticulous multi-s...

A cornerstone of Anhui (Hui) cuisine, this dish epitomizes the region's mastery of temperature control and the philosophy of 'heavy on color, light on oil.' Unlike standard steamed...

A crown jewel of Jiangsu's Huaiyang cuisine, this dish embodies the philosophy of 'harmony in lightness' by pairing delicate silken tofu with the rich, oceanic sweetness of fresh c...

This elegant dish celebrates the delicate, custard-like texture of egg tofu, a staple in East Asian home cooking that achieves a melt-in-your-mouth consistency when gently steamed....

Hailing from the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire, Reshmi Kabab translates to 'Silken Kebab,' a name earned from its incredibly smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. These skewers ...

A cornerstone of Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine, this dish features buttery Black Cod steeped in a sweet, savory marinade of Saikyo Shiro Miso. The long marination process transforms ...

Originating from the heart of Jiangsu province, this 'Thick Soup with Fish Slices' embodies the Huaiyang philosophy of emphasizing the natural, delicate sweetness of fresh water fi...

Experience the comforting embrace of a traditional Japanese winter favorite, reimagined as a luxurious dairy-free masterpiece. This Tonyu Nabe features a creamy, savory broth made ...