Side Dish / Main Course Recipes

Congrí is more than just a side dish; it is the soulful marriage of black beans and rice that defines the Cuban culinary identity. This version features fluffy long-grain rice tint...

This fragrant, silky rice dish is a cornerstone of the Bene Israel community of India, often prepared for festive occasions and the Sabbath. It marries the long-grain elegance of B...

Known as the 'Ginseng of the Mountains,' Deodeok root is prized in Korean temple cuisine for its incredible health benefits and unique, earthy aroma. This classic Deodeok-gui featu...

This exquisite dish celebrates the elusive morel mushroom, transforming its earthy, honeycomb texture into a luxurious delicacy through a gentle braising process. By simmering the ...

Mamaliga is more than just a dish; it is the golden heart of Romanian rural life, a sun-colored porridge that has sustained generations. Unlike its Italian cousin polenta, traditio...

A soul-warming staple of Romanian Jewish heritage, Mamaliga is a velvety, golden cornmeal mush that bridges the gap between side dish and main event. Traditionally cooked in a heav...

A true cornerstone of Lowcountry soul food, these butter beans are simmered slowly until they achieve a creamy, 'velvet-on-the-tongue' consistency. The secret lies in the marriage ...

A cornerstone of Portuguese home cooking, Arroz de Tomate is a luscious, 'malandrinho' (naughty/loose) rice dish that balances the acidity of sun-ripened tomatoes with the aromatic...

A cornerstone of Sichuan cuisine, this dish transforms humble green beans into a smoky, savory masterpiece through the 'gan bian' (dry-frying) technique. The beans are fried until ...

Nasubi Itame is a quintessential Japanese home-style comfort dish that transforms the humble eggplant into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. This recipe features tender Japanese eggpl...

This classic Shanghainese delicacy transforms crisp, earthy bamboo shoots into tender morsels of concentrated flavor through the traditional 'Red Braising' technique. Simmered in a...

This classic Cantonese-style braise transforms the humble shiitake into a luxurious, velvet-textured delicacy bursting with deep earthiness. By slowly simmering the mushrooms in a ...

This decadent vegetarian dish elevates the humble mushroom into a luxurious low-carb masterpiece, featuring a rich reduction of heavy cream and aged Parmesan. Earthy cremini and wh...