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  • Japanese crab omelette blanketed in a savory gravy made from dashi stock and garnished with mitsuba leaves.
    Crab Omelette (Kanitama)
  • It looks ultra-creamy but this easy plant-based French onion dip has no sour cream or mayonaise.
    Vegan French Onion Dip
  • Side-view of a bowl of Pasta Pomodoro, showing the depth and layers of spaghetti intertwined with chunks of ripe tomatoes and basil leaves.
    Pomodoro Sauce with Spaghetti
  • Green Tomato Gratin
  • Shrimp and Avocado Pasta
  • Pork Cheek Ragù
  • The best Mutabbal garnished with mint and toasted pine nuts. Served with pita, radishes, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
    Mutabbal (Eggplant Tahini Dip)
  • Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Soup) in a white bowl on a dark surface with a fresh tomato and basil leaves.
    Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread Soup)
  • With green beans brainsed with olive oil and tomatoes until creamy and tender, Loubieh Bi Zeit is a delicious Lebanese meze that comes together from just a handful of ingredients.
    Loubieh Bi Zeit (Stewed Green Beans)
  • Jerusalem bagels and Labneh garnished with olive oil, sumac and za'atar.
    Labneh Dip (Strained Yogurt Cheese)
  • This easy Summer Pasta captures the essense of the season with sweet pan-roasted tomatoes, crisp corn, and tender zucchini tossed with garlic, basil, and spaghettini.
    Pasta Estate (Summer Pasta)
  • The best no-mayo coleslaw. With cabbage, carrots and kale dressed with a tangy lemon and fennel dressing, this refreshing side-salad is easy, healthy and delicious!
    No Mayo Coleslaw
  • This spicy chicken salad is loaded with juicy shredded chicken and crunchy cucumbers dressed with a sesame chili sauce. Get the details in this Bang Bang Chicken recipe.
    Bang Bang Chicken
  • Loaded with creamy eggplant and studded with Indian spices, this easy eggplant curry recipe is quick and delicious.
    Eggplant Curry (Baingan Bharta)
  • A close-up of Sapporo-style miso ramen, highlighting the luscious broth, tender pork slices, and vibrant toppings like corn and green onions.
    Miso Ramen
  • A beautifully plated bowl of shoyu ramen with chicken chashu, soft-boiled egg, menma, narutomaki, and scallions, served alongside rustic wooden chopsticks and spoon.
    Shoyu Ramen
  • Give your instant noodles an upgrade by turning them into this rich creamy ramen carbonara with this easy hack.
    Ramen Carbonara
  • Hokkaido-style Miso Ramen
  • Colorful mound of asazuke on a plate. Crisp napa cabbage, sallions, and carrots glisten with a red chili adding a bold accent.
    Asazuke (Japanese Pickled Cabbage)
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Rolls
  • Breaking a slow cooked egg over a bowl of Spaghetti Carbonara.
    Spaghetti Carbonara
  • A Chinese-American classic, these "Singapore" Noodles are loaded with shrimp pork and vegetables, stir-fried with curry-flavored rice noodles.
    Singapore Noodles
  • With plump juicy shrimp cooked with loads of garlic browned in olive oil, Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) is an easy Spanish tapa that comes together in about five minute. Be sure to have some bread handy to sop up the delicious briny oil.
    Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
  • Change up your hot sauce routine with this Sichuan chili oil. Loaded with crisp garlic, sesame seeds and chili flakes it comes together in just minutes from a handful of ingredients.
    How to Make Chili Oil (辣椒油)
  • With tender beef marinated in soy sauce and pisco, Lomo Saltado is a delicious Peruvian-Chinese stir-fry that's loaded with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and garlic.
    Lomo Saltado
  • Loaded with Guanciale and Pecorino Romano, Bucatini all'Amatriciana is a quick weeknight pasta that has an unbeatable taste to effort ratio.
    Bucatini all'Amatriciana
  • The best shrimp and egg fried rice in a red ceramic bowl.
    Shrimp Fried Rice
  • Japanese-style fried rice (yakimeshi) with ground beef, caramelized onions, and curry powder.
    Curry Fried Rice
  • Surrounded in a light and crispy shell of potato starch with a juicy umami-packed center, this tofu karaage is a delicious plant-based version of Japanese fried chicken.
    Tofu Karaage (Vegan Japanese Fried Chicken)
  • With shiitake mushrooms, carrots, edamame and black sesame seeds, these vegan Japanese fried tofu balls are meaty and packed with umami.
    Japanese Tofu Patties (Ganmodoki)
  • Marinated with sake, salt, and pepper and served with a squeeze of lemon, this ultra-crispy chicken karaage is a delicious Japanese fried chicken.
    Shio Karaage (Salt Fried Chicken)
  • Shrimp and Pork Shumai dumplings being picked up with chopsticks.
    Shumai
  • Crunchy smashed cucumbers dressed with a nutty and spicy sesame sauce.
    Smashed Cucumber Salad
  • Easy Hot and Sour Ramen
  • Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen
  • Homemade ramen noodles.
    Homemade Ramen Noodles
  • Mound of green beans stir fried with garlic and chili paste. An easy vegan Chiense stir-fry.
    Chinese Garlic Green Beans
  • Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65)
  • This Vegan Mapo Tofu is loaded with creamy blocks of tofu in a fiery Sichuan sauce made from ground mushrooms and fermented black soybeans.
    Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
  • Experience the irresistible allure of my butter chicken recipe, showcasing tender chicken pieces swimming in a luxuriously smooth and flavorsome sauce.
    Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
  • Vegan Palak Paneer
  • The best shrimp and grits recipe, made with smoky cajun shrimp, served on a bowl of cheddar cheese grits.
    Shrimp and Grits

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