Dinner

Find out how to make your dinner a main event with a wide selection of delicious dinner recipes.

Juicy Turkey Skewers with Chef’s Secret Marinade

These turkey skewers are marinated in Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ secret marinade, a simple yet flavorful blend of buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. The buttermilk gently tenderizes...

Giorgos Tsoulis

April 2, 2026

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Spinach & Ricotta Pancake Casserole

This savory spinach and ricotta pancake casserole is a delicious baked dish made by rolling tender homemade pancakes around a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, then baking them with eggs...

Elena-Greta Apostol

March 19, 2026

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Brazilian Fish Stew by Chef Rafael Cagali

This delicious fish stew recipe is inspired by Moqueca, the iconic Brazilian seafood stew, and comes from Chef Rafael Cagali, chef and founder of Da Terra, the two-starred Michelin restaurant...

Rafael Cagali

March 18, 2026

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Pan-Seared Ribeye with Red Wine, Garlic, and Rosemary

With just a few simple techniques and high-quality ingredients, you can cook a perfectly seared beef ribeye in minutes. The secret lies in proper seasoning, a very hot pan, and...

Elena-Greta Apostol

March 13, 2026

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Mediterranean Vinegar-Marinated Octopus

This vinegar-marinated octopus is a classic Greek seafood dish that highlights the natural flavor and tender texture of octopus. Slowly cooked with aromatic vegetables such as onion, fennel, and celery,...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 11, 2026

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Traditional Greek Cuttlefish Stew

This Greek cuttlefish stew is a rustic seafood dish full of deep Mediterranean flavors. Tender pieces of cuttlefish are slowly braised with sweet onions, tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic spices...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 6, 2026

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Crispy Catfish Salad

Crispy Catfish Salad, or Yum Pla Dook Foo, is a beloved Thai dish that perfectly captures the country’s signature balance of texture and flavor. Delicate strands of airy, crispy catfish...

Chef Lyn

February 26, 2026

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Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna

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Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ spinach and ground turkey lasagna is all about simple ingredients treated with care. A slow-simmered turkey sauce, silky béchamel, and tender spinach pasta come together in layers...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 20, 2026

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Gnocchi Soup with Bacon & Herbs

This comforting gnocchi soup by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together simple ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors in a rich, creamy bowl that’s perfect for cold days. Bacon, herbs, and vegetables create a...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 13, 2026

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Middle Eastern Beef and Potato Scramble

Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, this beef and potato scramble highlights how a few well-chosen ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. Inspired by Middle Eastern home cooking, it...

Mia Florea

February 12, 2026

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Thai Roast Duck Red Curry

This classic Thai red curry is a refined dish from Thailand’s royal cuisine, known for its careful balance of richness, gentle heat, and natural sweetness. In this version developed and...

Chef Lyn

February 6, 2026

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French Fries w/ Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Pork and Bacon

This indulgent dish by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together crispy French fries, tender pork, smoky bacon, and a rich blue cheese cream sauce for a bold and satisfying combination. Comforting yet...

Giorgos Tsoulis

January 29, 2026

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Chicken Majboos

Majboos is a traditional Qatari dish, and after spending so many years in Qatar, you could say I take pride in it just as much as I take pride in...

Mia Florea

January 16, 2026

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Greek Cabbage & Rice (Lahanorizo)

This Cabbage and Rice dish—known in Greece as lahanorizo—is one of those humble, comforting meals that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavor. Tender cabbage, soft onions, aromatic herbs, and...

Giorgos Tsoulis

December 16, 2025

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Osso Buco with Slow-Simmered Beans

This comforting osso buco dish from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is everything you want in a hearty, slow-cooked meal. Meaty veal shanks are browned until caramelized, then simmered gently with creamy...

Giorgos Tsoulis

December 10, 2025

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Middle Eastern Sausage & Pea Casserole

This dish screams fall-winter comfort food, bringing everything you crave in one hearty bake. The warm spices and smoky sausage create a rich, aromatic base that fills the kitchen with...

Mia Florea

December 4, 2025

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Sea Bass “A la Sal” with Artichoke Tea

Chef Nacho Manzano’s Sea Bass “A la Sal” is a modern, deconstructed take on the classic salt-crusted fish, transforming the traditional preparation into a delicate and precise fine-dining experience. Instead...

Nacho Manzano

November 20, 2025

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Steak Caprese

Inspired by the timeless Italian Caprese salad — the quintessential Italian dish, as Chef Paul Hegeman, Chef’s Pencil founder, describes it — this recipe transforms a few simple ingredients into...

Giorgos Tsoulis

November 12, 2025

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Potato Dauphinois: French Scalloped Potatoes

Few dishes capture the essence of French comfort cooking like Potato Dauphinois. This rich, creamy gratin layers thinly sliced potatoes with butter, garlic, and thyme, all baked slowly in heavy...

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 29, 2025

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Mediterranean Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole

This wholesome Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity and nourishment. Packed with fiber-rich chickpeas, roasted eggplants, and ripe tomatoes, it delivers a...

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 16, 2025

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Classic Greek Moussaka

Moussaka is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—Greek dishes, beloved both in Greece and abroad. This hearty casserole layers tender potatoes, golden fried eggplant, a rich ground...

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 3, 2025

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Italian Meatballs with Rosemary

These Italian meatballs with rosemary are fluffy, flavorful, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you combine beef, pork, Parmesan, and fresh rosemary into perfectly seasoned...

Giorgos Tsoulis

September 10, 2025

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Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla)

Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla) is a beautifully fragrant dish where tender salmon fillets meet a rich coconut-based red curry sauce. The balance of heat from the curry...

Chef Lyn

September 9, 2025

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Steamed Prawns w/ Glass Noodles (Goong ob Woonsen)

Thai Prawns with Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen) is a fragrant Thai-Chinese dish where prawns are cooked together with glass noodles, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics like...

Chef Lyn

September 3, 2025

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