Linguine with Mussels and Garlic Tomato Sauce
Few pasta dishes capture the flavors of the Mediterranean quite like linguine with mussels. In this recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis, fresh mussels are gently steamed in white wine before...
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Romanian Stuffed Pepper Soup
This Romanian stuffed pepper soup is a comforting variation of the classic stuffed peppers dish into a rich and flavorful soup. As the peppers cook, they infuse the soup with...
Easy Peach Upside-Down Cake
Light, airy, and wonderfully simple, this upside-down peach sponge cake is the kind of dessert that lets seasonal fruit truly shine. The fluffy sponge bakes gently over juicy peaches, creating...
Herb Bouquet with Edible Flowers
This delicate herb bouquet recipe was created by two-Michelin-starred chef Rafael Cagali, chef and founder of Da Terra in London. Combining fresh herbs, edible flowers, and vibrant greens, the bouquet...
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,...
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...
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...
Whole-Wheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These chocolate whole-wheat sandwich cookies are soft, lightly baked, and naturally sweetened with honey, offering a more wholesome alternative to traditional cookies. The cocoa-rich dough stays tender, while the crunchy...
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...
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...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce
A beloved Thai street food classic, these fish cakes — known as Tod Mun Pla — combine the bold flavors of red curry, kaffir lime leaves, and tender white fish...
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...
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...
Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry w/ Homemade Curry Paste
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
Authentic Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...
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...
Pan-fried Cod w/ Greek Potato & Garlic Dip (Skordalia)
Renowned Greek chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings a classic Mediterranean favorite to life with this crispy fried cod and creamy skordalia – a delicious traditional Greek potato and garlic dip. The...
Lahm Bi Ajeen: Lebanese Meat Pies
You can call this the Middle Eastern pizza! Its name, Lahme Bi Ajine, literally means “meat with dough”—and honestly, could there be a better combination? Meat? Good! Dough? Good! Add...
Hashweh Rice: Middle Eastern Rice w/ Ground Beef & Yogurt Sauce
Experience the bold flavors of the Middle East with this aromatic rice and spiced ground beef dish. Fluffy, cardamom-infused rice is tossed with seasoned ground beef (or lamb), peas, and...
Romanian Eggplant Salad (w/ Mayonnaise)
This eggplant salad, locally known as salata de vinete, is arguably one of the best Romanian dishes and certainly one of the most popular appetizers. If you haven’t tried this...
Pico de Gallo Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico, Chef Giorgos Tsoulis crafts an irresistible Pico de Gallo Shrimp and Avocado Salad. Juicy shrimp are paired with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, creamy...
Baked Salmon Meatballs
What do you do with a stray salmon fillet you find in the fridge? I stumbled upon one recently, and with a few carefully chosen ingredients, shaped it into balls,...
Politiki Salad: Greek Cabbage & Carrot Salad
Politiki salad, known locally as “Politiki Salata” or “Cabbage and Carrot Salad,” is a traditional dish from Greece, usually served as a refreshing side. It features thinly shredded white &...
Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken
Get ready to wow your guests with this Mediterranean-Style Whole Stuffed Chicken —a festive favorite from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis! This dish is all about cozy, comforting Mediterranean flavors: juicy roast...