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- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Mì Quảng
Mì Quảng is a vibrant Vietnamese noodle dish featuring turmeric-infused rice noodles, pork, shrimp, and fresh herbs.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Mofongo
Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made of fried green plantains, garlic, and chicharrón, often served with a savory filling.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Moussaka-style Eggplant
Delight in layers of tender eggplant, spiced ground lamb, and creamy béchamel in this classic Moussaka-style Eggplant dish.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Muamba de Galinha
Muamba de Galinha is a rich Angolan chicken stew made with red palm oil and okra, perfect served with funje or rice.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Murgh Karahi
Murgh Karahi is a vibrant, spicy Pakistani chicken curry cooked in a wok-like pan, featuring tomatoes and ginger.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Namtok Moo
Namtok Moo is a flavorful Thai Isaan grilled pork salad featuring tender slices of pork shoulder dressed with vibrant herbs and spices.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Nasi Ulam
Nasi Ulam is a fragrant Malaysian herb rice dish, tossed with fresh herbs, toasted coconut, and optional dried fish.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Or Lam
Experience the rich flavors of Or Lam, a traditional Laotian stew featuring buffalo meat and aromatic herbs.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Pabellón Criollo
Pabellón Criollo is a traditional Venezuelan dish featuring shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and fried plantains.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Panang Curry
Savor the rich, intense flavors of this thick and drier Panang Curry, enriched with peanuts and coconut milk.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 5 min
Pepperpot
Pepperpot is a traditional Guyanese Christmas dish featuring long-braised beef and pork in a rich cassareep sauce.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Pernil
This Puerto Rican Pernil features a succulent slow-roasted pork shoulder with crispy skin, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Picadillo
This Cuban Picadillo recipe features a delightful balance of sweet and savory through ground beef, sofrito, olives, raisins, and capers.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Pol Sambol
Pol Sambol is a vibrant Sri Lankan coconut chili relish, perfect as a flavorful side dish.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Red Red
Experience the rich flavors of Ghana with this black-eyed pea stew, enhanced by red palm oil and tomatoes, served alongside fried sweet plantains.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 5 min
Rice and Peas
A traditional Jamaican dish of rice and kidney beans simmered in coconut milk with a whole scotch bonnet for rich flavor.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Shahi Paneer
Shahi Paneer is a luxurious Mughlai dish featuring paneer in a creamy cashew and tomato gravy, aromatic with spices.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Sirnica
Sirnica is a delightful Bosnian-Balkan cheese pie made with layered phyllo pastry and a creamy cheese filling.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Soto Betawi
Savor the creamy and rich flavors of Soto Betawi, a traditional Jakarta beef soup with a unique blend of coconut and fresh milk.
- Recipe NoteJune 25, 2026 · Recipes · 4 min
Tanjia
Experience the rich flavors of Marrakech with this slow-cooked Tanjia, traditionally prepared in a clay urn.