Msemen: Moroccan Pancakes
Experience the warmth and richness of Moroccan cuisine with these traditional Msemen—flaky, pan-fried pancakes that are as satisfying as they are versatile. Made with fine semolina and flour, these layered...
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Home Cooking Recipes
Check out our selection of the best home cooking recipes provided by professional chefs!
Risotto alla Milanese: Risotto w/ Saffron & Sausage
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis cooks with us the most delicious Risotto alla Milanese with sausage—a dish so good it’s guaranteed to drive you crazy! This Northern Italian classic gets a hearty...
Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
This fresh and delicious Thai green papaya salad recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. This is a classic Thai salad that’s been...
Megrelian Khachapuri
These Megrelian Khachapuri are absolutely irresistible. The warm, fluffy dough wrapped around rich, melted sulguni cheese is pure comfort food. A golden, crispy crust adds just the right crunch, while...
Kardinalschnitte wi/ Roasted Strawberries & Strawberry Cream
A Viennese-inspired showstopper made simple for home kitchens. This elegant layered dessert combines airy meringue and sponge cake ribbons with slow-roasted vanilla strawberries and strawberry-infused whipped cream. Finished with a...
Thai Beef Panang Curry
This authentic Thai beef panang curry recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It features tender slices of beef simmered in a rich,...
Peanut Butter Cake
Few desserts strike the perfect balance between nostalgic comfort and indulgent flavor like this peanut butter layer cake with milk chocolate frosting. Created by pastry chef Eric Wolitzky — our...
Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice
This stunning pineapple fried rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It’s a vibrant and flavorful Thai classic, packed with...
Classic Bird’s Milk Cake
This Bird’s Milk Cake is a delicate and nostalgic dessert, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth mousse often referred to as soufflé in traditional Eastern European recipes. At its heart is a light...
Rustic Apricot & Raspberry Cream Pie
This is the tastiest pie I’ve made this summer: a delicate, cheesecake-like filling, fragrant raspberries, and juicy, tart apricots—an incredible combination! It’s also delicious with other berries. This apricot &...
Rustic Pear Tart w/ Cream Cheese Filling
This rustic pear tart by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a beautiful marriage of elegance and comfort. Featuring a buttery, crumbly base and a luscious cream cheese filling, it strikes a...
Zacuscă: Romanian Roasted Vegetable Spread
Zacuscă is Romania’s beloved vegetable spread, a flavorful blend of roasted eggplants, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It closely resembles caponata, the classic Sicilian eggplant dish, both in its rich, slow-cooked...
Sticky Mango Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)
This delicious sticky mango rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a Thai chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. With her deep knowledge of Thai cuisine and...
Roasted Potatoes with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Roasted to golden perfection, this delicious potato dish combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the comforting bite of baby potatoes, all seasoned with warm spices and herbs. It’s...
Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza)
There’s something incredibly comforting about pulling a hot, cheesy Turkish pide straight from the oven. This recipe brings together a trio of cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese—melted into a soft...
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake w/ Berry Coulis
This is the perfect chocolate cake to serve as a dessert, for a decadent afternoon tea, or whenever chocolate cravings strike. Despite its impressive flavor, the recipe is deceptively simple...
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
There’s nothing better than hummus—except roasted red pepper hummus. The addition of roasted red peppers provides a fantastic depth of flavor to this classic Mediterranean dip, giving it a slightly...
Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Cream Sauce
One of the most beloved dishes in our family. Juicy, sweet peppers filled with fresh ground meat (beef or pork) and rice, sautéed with carrots, and generously topped with a...
Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, bringing fresh, fruity elegance to every bite. Layers of soft, coffee-free ladyfingers soak up a luscious strawberry syrup, while...
Peach Tart w/ Creamy Peach Filling & Walnut Crust
This irresistible summer peach tart combines the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches with a crisp, buttery walnut crust. A delicate cream filling surrounds the peaches, perfectly balancing their fruity...
Green Borscht with Sorrel
I absolutely love green borscht—it’s my go-to spring dish, though it’s so light and flavorful making it perfect any time of year. But finding sorrel in America is quite a...
Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai
This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy, a popular Thai cooking school based in Bangkok. Known for her...
Layered Peach Yogurt Cake w/ Almond Base
Just imagine: a sweet, lightly crisp almond sponge on the outside, soft and tender on the inside—perfectly balanced beneath a cloud-like layer of delicate yogurt cream. This mousse-like filling melts...
Crispy Pork Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce
Crunchy on the outside and savory on the inside, these deep-fried spring rolls combine the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cooking with the satisfying crunch of a classic appetizer. The...