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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.
33 recipes· photographs on this page are AI-generated images of our own recipes
- Israeli
Sabich (Israeli Eggplant & Potato Pita Sandwich)
A classic Israeli street sandwich of fried eggplant, crispy fried potato and hard‑boiled egg, brightened with a simple tahini sauce, chopped salad and tangy amba. Ready from start to table in about 30 minutes.
30 min·easyVegetarian
- Persian
Mirza Ghasemi (Smoky Eggplant, Tomato & Egg Skillet)
A beloved Northern‑Iranian brunch of charred eggplant folded with garlicky tomatoes and eggs. Smoky, simple, and great with flatbread or rice.
45 min·easyVegetarian
- Lebanese
Baba Ghanoush (Lebanese Roasted Eggplant Dip)
Smoky, silky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic — a classic Lebanese mezze that’s naturally gluten-free and easy to make at home.
1 hr 10 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Chinese
Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Crispy, layered savory flatbreads studded with scallions — a classic Chinese street snack that's easy to make at home and great for dipping.
51 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Chinese
Cold Sesame (Ma Jiang) Noodles
Chilled wheat noodles tossed in a creamy, savory sesame sauce with crisp cucumber and scallion — a quick, plant-based Chinese cold noodle classic for warm days or make-ahead lunches.
25 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Portuguese
Caldo Verde (One‑Pot Portuguese Kale & Potato Soup)
A classic Portuguese one‑pot soup of silky potato broth and shredded kale — comforting, pantry‑friendly, and made with a single pot for minimal washing up. Serve as written for a vegan, or finish with slices of chouriço if you want the traditional smoky note.
45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Kenyan
Uji wa Mahindi (Kenyan Cornmeal Porridge)
A smooth, comforting Kenyan breakfast porridge made from fine maize flour (cornmeal). It’s quick, budget-friendly, and easy to adapt — serve thick with fruit or thinner as a sipping uji.
20 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- Portuguese
Pão de Ló (Portuguese Whisked Sponge Cake)
A light, home-style Portuguese sponge cake with a tender crumb and bright lemon notes. It’s simple to make — just whisk eggs and sugar, fold in flour, and bake until puffed and golden.
45 min·mediumVegetarian
- 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