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- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Cabbage with Salt-Kombu
This quick and simple Cabbage with Salt-Kombu recipe elevates a common vegetable with umami-rich flavors, making it a perfect side dish.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Calamares Fritos
Calamares Fritos are deep-fried squid rings, coated in seasoned batter, commonly served as a tapa in Spanish cuisine.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Cassoulet
This hearty French classic features slow-cooked white beans with flavorful meats, topped with a crusty surface.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Causa Limeña
Causa Limeña is a Peruvian starter made with layered yellow potato and aji amarillo mash, filled with chicken or tuna.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Chicken Adobo
A traditional Filipino chicken adobo featuring a harmonious balance of soy sauce and vinegar.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken quesadilla made with layered tortillas, cooked chicken, and melted cheese, cooked on a skillet until golden and crispy.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en Nogada is a festive Mexican dish featuring stuffed poblano peppers topped with a creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Chili con Carne
Chili con Carne is a Tex-Mex dish made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, all simmered together in one pot.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Chole Bhature
Chole Bhature is a classic North Indian breakfast featuring spicy chickpea curry served with deep-fried bread.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil is a Yucatán classic featuring slow-cooked pork marinated in achiote and wrapped in banana leaves.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Confit de Canard
Confit de Canard is a classic French dish featuring tender duck legs slow-cooked in their own fat for a rich flavor and silky texture.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes is a Moroccan dish featuring steamed couscous topped with seven slow-braised vegetables, layered for flavor.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamón are Spanish ham croquettes made by emulsifying a béchamel with rendered fat, then breading and frying for a crispy exterior.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a creamy stew of black lentils and kidney beans, simmered for hours and finished with cream for emulsification.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Enchiladas Verdes
Enchiladas verdes consist of rolled tortillas filled with ingredients and covered in a tomatillo sauce, then baked until heated through.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Espinacas con Garbanzos
Espinacas con Garbanzos is a classic Spanish tapa combining tender spinach and chickpeas, seasoned with smoked paprika.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Fabada Asturiana
Fabada Asturiana is a Spanish bean stew made with chorizo and morcilla, emphasizing slow cooking and the layering of flavors.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Fasolada
Fasolada is a Greek stew made with navy beans, tomatoes, and carrots, emphasizing bean-soaking, flavor layering, and simmering techniques.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Fattoush
Fattoush is a Middle Eastern salad made with toasted pita, mixed greens, and a dressing of pomegranate and sumac.
- Recipe NoteMay 21, 2026 · Recipes · 1 min
Fish and Chips
Classic British Fish and Chips featuring crispy battered fish and thick-cut chips.