Turkish Kunefe
Kunefe is a beloved Turkish dessert of fine kataifi pastry layered around mild melting cheese. It arrives hot, crisp, and lightly soaked with fragrant syrup. …
Greek Lamb Kleftiko
Kleftiko is a Greek lamb dish cooked slowly in a sealed parcel with lemon, garlic, oregano, and potatoes. The parchment traps moisture while the lamb …
South African Beef Potjiekos
Potjiekos is a South African style of slow cooking in a three-legged cast-iron pot. Meat and vegetables are layered and simmered with very little stirring, …
Lebanese Mujadara
Mujadara is a humble Lebanese staple of lentils, rice, and deeply caramelized onions. Its short ingredient list produces a satisfying balance of earthy grains, sweet …
Japanese Gyudon
Gyudon is a popular Japanese beef bowl built from thin slices of beef and onion simmered in a savory-sweet dashi sauce. It is fast, comforting, …
Botswana Seswaa with Bogobe
Seswaa is a treasured Botswana dish of beef simmered until tender, then pounded or shredded into rich, savory strands. The meat is intentionally seasoned simply …
Algerian Chicken Rechta
Rechta is an Algerian celebration dish of fine noodles served with chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables in a fragrant white sauce. It is especially associated with …
Trinidadian Bake and Shark
Bake and shark is Trinidad and Tobago’s iconic beach food, closely tied to Maracas Bay. A fluffy fried bake is split and piled with crisp …
Swedish Princess Cake
Swedish princess cake, or prinsesstårta, is a festive dome of sponge, raspberry jam, vanilla pastry cream, whipped cream, and pale green marzipan. A pink marzipan …
Indian Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is one of the best-known dishes of Kashmiri cooking, prized for tender meat and a fragrant red gravy. Its color traditionally comes from …