Spicy Thai Salad with Minced Pork
Here’s a classic and flavorful Thai dish: Spicy Thai Salad with Minced Pork, also known as Larb Moo (ลาบหมู). This iconic northeastern Thai salad is […]
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Portokalopita
Portokalopita (Greek: πορτοκαλόπιτα) is a Greek orange phyllo cake, beloved for its moist, syrup-soaked texture and bright citrus flavor. The name comes from “portokali” (orange) […]
Loukoumades
Fried dough balls, similar to doughnut holes, drenched in honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed nuts. Loukoumades (Greek: λουκουμάδες) are small, golden, deep-fried […]
Anarokrema
Anarokrema (Greek: Αναρόκρεμα) is a traditional Cypriot dessert made primarily with anari cheese, a soft, mild whey cheese similar to ricotta. Soft cheese as part […]
Pastelaki
Pastelaki (Greek: Παστελάκι) is a traditional Cypriot and Greek sweet—a nut or seed brittle made with honey, carob syrup, or sugar, often flavored with sesame […]
Preparation of Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo sauce is a rich, creamy white sauce that originated in Italy but became especially popular in American-Italian cuisine. It’s typically served with pasta—most famously […]
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, and they’ve become popular worldwide in various forms. At their core, quesadillas are tortillas filled with cheese, […]
Carne Asada
Carne asada is a Mexican dish consisting of chargrilled and sliced beef, usually marinated and cooked over high heat to achieve a charred exterior and […]
A Chilled Cheese Dip
Designing a chilled cheese dip (rather than a typical hot, melty one) means thinking differently — the texture, flavor intensity, and temperature all change when […]
Making Ajvar
Ajvar is a Balkan roasted red pepper and eggplant spread — originally from countries like Serbia, Macedonia, and Croatia. If you’ve ever enjoyed Dubrovnik and […]
Making Green Enchilada Sauce
Here is a recipe to make a ‘from-scratch’ green enchilada sauce recipe using green chile peppers, jalapeños, and green tomatoes. It’s zesty, slightly spicy, and […]
Kefir Ranch Dressing
Here’s a tangy, creamy, probiotic-rich Kefir Ranch Dressing that’s super easy to whip up. It’s lighter than traditional ranch but still full of sharp flavour—and […]
Lavash
Lavash is a traditional thin flatbread with deep historical and cultural roots, especially in Armenia, Iran, Turkey, and other parts of the Caucasus and Middle […]
Bostock with Raspberry and Almond Paste Topping
Ingredients For the Bostock: 4 slices of day-old brioche or challah bread 4 tbsp raspberry jam 200g fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish) For the […]
Vegan Chunky Green Minestrone Soup with Curly Kale
Vegan versions of minestrone soup are not that common but here is one for a vegan chunky green minestrone soup that makes excellent use of […]
Stuffed Gözleme
Here’s a delicious recipe for making Stuffed Gözleme for two people (makes 2 gözleme) — a savory Turkish flatbread traditionally filled with ingredients like spinach, […]
Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)
Here’s a complete Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup) recipe, portioned for two people, including the equipment needed, prep and cooking times, and step-by-step instructions. Soto […]
Cooking with Venison
Venison, I believe is one of the richest and finest meats that can be cooked. It serves as a superb centre piece for many great […]
Attiéké: The Beloved Cassava Couscous of Côte d’Ivoire
Attiéké (pronounced ah-chee-keh) is a traditional Ivorian dish made from fermented, grated cassava. Often likened to couscous because of its appearance and texture, attiéké is […]