Egyptian Hawawshi
Hawawshi is an Egyptian street-food favorite made by filling baladi-style flatbread with seasoned minced meat. The bread crisps in the oven while the filling stays …
Filipino Ube Halaya
Ube halaya is a Filipino purple yam jam served on its own and used in many desserts. Slow cooking concentrates the yam, dairy, coconut, and …
French Tartiflette
Tartiflette is a comforting Alpine casserole from the French Savoie, built around potatoes, onions, smoky lardons, and creamy washed-rind cheese. The potatoes are parboiled before …
Georgian Chkmeruli
Chkmeruli is a Georgian chicken dish known for its generous garlic sauce. Traditionally cooked in a shallow clay pan, it balances browned chicken with a …
Sri Lankan Fish Ambul Thiyal
Fish ambul thiyal is a southern Sri Lankan preparation in which firm fish cooks with goraka, black pepper, and aromatic spices until coated in a …
Dominican Pastelón
Dominican pastelón layers sweet ripe plantains with savory picadillo and a modest amount of cheese. The contrast of caramel-like plantain and seasoned beef makes it …
Lebanese Jallab
Jallab is a refreshing Levantine drink with the deep fruitiness of date and grape molasses, lifted by rose water. Pine nuts and raisins make the …
Vietnamese Bo Kho
Bo kho is a Vietnamese beef stew scented with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and warm spices. Its tomato-red broth is lighter than many Western beef …
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 …