Argentinian choripán
Grilled chorizo in bread, served with chimichurri. Serves 4; 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, as a guide.
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Shoyu ramen
Japanese ramen for 4, with chicken and pork broth, soy sauce tare, noodles, chashu, marinated eggs, and scallion oil. Hands-on preparation time and yield are estimates.
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Georgian Lobio with Walnuts
A thick stew of red beans with walnuts, onion, garlic, and spices. Makes 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Imam bayildi (Turkish stuffed eggplants)
Tender eggplants filled with onion, garlic and tomato, baked with olive oil. Makes 4 servings; timings are approximate.
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Montserrat Fried Bakes
Round bites of soft dough, fried until golden. This recipe uses a Johnny Cakes formula documented as a foundation for fried doughs known in Montserrat; the four servings and preparation times are estimates.
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Vietnamese bánh xèo with shrimp
Thin rice-and-turmeric crepes, pan-fried and filled with sautéed shrimp, served with fresh leaves. Makes about 8 crepes for 4 people.
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Spicy chicken with a lime, spice and soy sauce marinade, roasted in the oven. Serves 6; estimated preparation time is 15 minutes and cooking time is 45 minutes.
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Jordanian kofta with tahini
Pan-browned meatballs baked in a creamy tahini, yogurt, and lemon sauce. Serves 4; preparation and cooking times are estimates.
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Polish Bigos
A Polish stew of fermented cabbage, meat, sausage and mushrooms, gently simmered in broth. Makes 5 servings.
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Chinese-Style Tomato and Scrambled Eggs
Soft eggs cooked with juicy tomato, garlic, and a touch of sugar. Makes 2 servings; times are approximate.
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Brazilian Shrimp Vatapá
A thick Bahian cream of bread, coconut milk, shrimp, peanuts, cashews, and dendê oil. Makes 4 servings; times are approximate.
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Tunisian chakchouka
Poached eggs in a tomato, pepper, and spice sauce, finished with harissa and fresh herbs. Serves 6; preparation times are estimates.
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Ghanaian Plantain Eto
A Ghanaian mash of cooked plantain blended with palm oil and onion, served with peanuts and hard-boiled egg.
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St Helena Fish Cakes
Fresh tuna and potato cakes with onion, bacon, chilli and spices, pan-fried until golden. Makes 4 servings; times are approximate.
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Canadian Tourtière
A savory Quebec meat pie with three meats, spiced potato, and homemade pastry. Serves 6; estimated hands-on preparation: 40 minutes.
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Milanesa napolitana
Breaded beef cutlets with tomato sauce, cooked ham, mozzarella, and oregano. Serves 8; preparation and cooking times are estimates.
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Cuban-Style Oven-Roasted Pork
Pork shoulder marinated with sour orange, garlic, onion, and spices, then slowly roasted. Serves 8; times are approximate.
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Japanese Curry with Rice
Japanese curry with chicken, vegetables, and apple, served with rice. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates, and cook the rice according to its package directions.
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Chicken bánh mì
Vietnamese sandwiches with marinated chicken, sweet-and-sour carrot, pickles, spring onion, cucumber, cilantro, and mayonnaise. Makes 4 sandwiches; preparation times are approximate.
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Korean bibimbap
Rice bowls with beef, egg, sautéed vegetables and gochujang sauce. Serves 2; timings are approximate.
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