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Original recipes across the world's food cultures — written for a normal kitchen, scalable to however many are eating, and adaptable to how you actually eat.
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- Spanish
Lentejas con Verduras y Pimentón (Spanish Lentil Stew)
A humble, budget-friendly Spanish lentil stew built on a simple sofrito and smoky pimentón. Hearty, filling and easy to stretch to feed four for very little.
55 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Italian
Sicilian Caponata (Eggplant Agrodolce)
A classic Sicilian sweet-and-sour eggplant stew served warm or room temperature as an antipasto, side or light main. It balances fried eggplant with tomatoes, olives, capers and a bright red-wine vinegar agrodolce.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVeganVegetarian
- Ghanaian
One‑Pot Ghanaian Jollof Rice with Chicken Thighs
A classic West African one‑pot: rice cooks in a spiced tomato‑pepper sauce with browned chicken tucked on top so everything finishes together — minimal pans, big flavor.
1 hr·mediumGluten-free
- Nigerian
Ewa Aganyin (Mashed Black‑Eyed Peas with Spicy Pepper Oil)
A very cheap, filling Nigerian street‑food tray: gently mashed black‑eyed peas topped with a concentrated, spicy palm‑oil pepper sauce. Economical, make‑ahead, and great with bread or fried plantain.
1 hr 20 min·easyVeganGluten-free
- Tunisian
Kefta Mkaouara — Tunisian Spiced Meatballs in Tomato with Poached Eggs
Hearty Tunisian kefta (spiced ground beef) simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce, finished with eggs poached in the sauce — a high-protein, training-friendly one-pan main.
1 hr·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Egyptian
Ful Medames (Egyptian Stewed Fava Beans)
A classic Egyptian breakfast staple: slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with lemon, garlic and cumin and finished with fresh tomato, parsley and olive oil. Hearty, budget-friendly and great for meal prep.
1 hr 45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Moroccan
Vegetarian Moroccan Chickpea & Preserved‑Lemon Tagine
A richly spiced, slow‑braised Moroccan tagine of chickpeas, sweet potato and carrots brightened with preserved lemon and olives — hearty and entirely meatless.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- Syrian
Shorbet Adas — Syrian Red Lentil Soup
A quick, gently spiced Syrian red lentil soup (shorbet adas) that’s comforting and weeknight-fast — brightened with lemon and topped with crisp parsley and caramelized garlic oil.
27 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Persian
Tahchin (Persian Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken)
A showy Persian rice 'cake' made from saffron-tinged yogurt-rice layered around tender shredded chicken and baked until a golden, crisp tahdig forms — a rewarding afternoon project for entertaining.
2 hr 15 min·projectGluten-free
- South Indian
Puliyodarai (Tamarind Rice) — make-ahead South Indian lunch rice
Tangy, spiced tamarind rice that keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better after a day. Make a batch and eat it across the week as a ready-to-eat lunch or alongside curries.
50 min·mediumVeganGluten-free