Greek Sweet Peas with Octopus (Arakas Laderos)
“Arakas” is a Greek word that translates to “peas” in English. In Greek cuisine, “arakas” refers to a variety of dishes that feature peas as the main ingredient. One popular...
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Stews, Casseroles Curries
With this selection of stews, casseroles and curries – you’re bound to have a wide variety of dishes to cater for a hearty banquet of delight.
Chili Con Carne
I’ve categorized this dish in winter but truth be told it reminds me more of summer. It was a dish that my mother would make a huge pot of a...
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Curry
This vegan lentil curry with coconut and coriander is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the earthy flavor of lentils with the fragrant aromas of coconut and coriander. The...
Thai Green Chicken Curry
Green chicken curry is a classic Thai dish known for its savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. The dish gets its name from the vibrant green of the curry, which comes...
Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo
Red curry with beef and bamboo is a delicious Thai-inspired dish full of flavor and texture. It comprises tender beef strips and crunchy bamboo shoots cooked in a spicy, aromatic...
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
I sometimes like to open the pantry, see what ingredients I have in there, and let my creativity run wild by developing new recipes on the fly. This is how...
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tomato stew is the most popular stew in Nigeria. As there are plenty of tomatoes and peppers grown here, it makes perfect sense that Nigerians would create a delicious and...
Sega Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
If you visit Ethiopia, there are two popular Ethiopian dishes that you simply have to try out. These are sega wat (also spelled sega wot) and doro wat. One is very spicy,...
Senegalese Okra Stew (Soupe Kandia)
The Senegalese okra stew, called soupe kandia (kandia means okra in Wolof) locally, is a delicious stew made with okra and seafood. It is one of the most popular dishes...
Messer Wot | Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentils Stew)
Messer Wot, also spelled Misir Wot, This dish is highly popular in Ethiopia, and nearly everyone has their own recipe, though they are all quite similar. It is traditionally eaten...
Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
Ethiopians have a strong tradition of religious fasting: every Wednesday, Friday, and before every religious holiday. On these fasting days, shiro wat is probably the most popular Ethiopian dish. Shiro, or...
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)
Ethiopia’s national dish, doro wat is by far the most delicious stew I have ever had. Traditionally, injera, an Ethiopian flatbread, is paired with it. Wat is a traditional Ethiopian...
Bouillabaisse Recipe
This is a classic bouillabaisse recipe that comes from Marseille, France. Bouillabaisse is a Provençal seafood stew that is absolutely delicious and it’s one of the most popular French dishes....
Matoke (Plantain Banana Stew)
Matoke soup is a delicious African soup made with green, unripe bananas (matoke), meat and potatoes. East Highland bananas, unique to the African Great Lakes region and significantly different from...
West African Spinach Stew (Gboma Dessi | Sauce Feuille)
Gboma dessi, also known as sauce feuille, is a delicious West African spinach stew made with chicken or beef. It is popular in Togo, but also in Guinea and other...
Green Coconut Curry
This herbaceous and spicy curry can be cooked with a wide range of proteins and vegetables. This recipe was provided by Chef Aoy Marungrueng. Check out our interview with Chef Aoy to...
Famous Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
Murg (Chicken) Makhani (Buttery Sauce) is the most popular Indian curry dish in and out of India. This creamy tomato and less spicy curry is a great introduction to Indian...
