Portuguese Francesinha Sandwich
The Francesinha is Porto’s famous open-faced sandwich, layered with steak, ham, and sausage, covered with melted cheese and a rich tomato-beer sauce. It is a …
Finnish Lohikeitto (Creamy Salmon Soup)
Lohikeitto is a beloved Finnish salmon soup made with tender vegetables, a light creamy broth, and plenty of fresh dill. It is simple, soothing, and …
Norwegian Fårikål (Lamb and Cabbage Stew)
Fårikål is Norway’s beloved lamb and cabbage stew, traditionally built from just a few ingredients and plenty of whole black peppercorns. Slow simmering turns the …
Dutch Stamppot with Kale and Smoked Sausage
Stamppot is a comforting Dutch mash of potatoes and vegetables, commonly served with smoked sausage and gravy. Kale stamppot, or boerenkoolstamppot, is a classic cold-weather …
Brazilian Coxinhas (Chicken Croquettes)
Coxinhas are beloved Brazilian party snacks shaped like little teardrops. A creamy shredded chicken filling sits inside a tender dough shell before the croquettes are …
Japanese Dorayaki Pancakes
Dorayaki are Japanese confectionery made from two soft, honeyed pancakes sandwiching a generous layer of sweet azuki red bean paste. A short rest lets the …
Korean Japchae with Beef and Vegetables
Korean japchae is a celebratory noodle dish made with springy sweet-potato glass noodles, tender beef, and brightly seasoned vegetables. Cooking each vegetable briefly keeps its …
Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Beef
Lahmacun is a thin Turkish flatbread spread with a finely chopped mixture of beef, tomato, pepper, herbs, and warm spices before baking until crisp. A …
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican rice and peas is a beloved Sunday-table staple, where rice cooks with coconut milk, kidney beans, thyme, scallions, and aromatic spices. The beans and …
Cuban Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is a Cuban classic of beef cooked until tender enough to shred, then simmered with peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices, and olives. Browning the …