THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

Recipes for every kind of day

Find your next favorite, from quick skillet dinners to slow-simmered comfort food.

Northern Chinese / intermediate

Beijing-Style Honey Sesame Walnut Chicken

Crispy pan-seared chicken thighs and toasted walnuts tossed in a rich honey-soy glaze with a bright pop of rice vinegar.

Chinese / beginner

Dongbei Savory Garlic Soy Potato And Eggplant Stir-Fry

Crispy golden potato cubes and soft Japanese eggplant tossed with green bell pepper in a sweet-savory garlic soy glaze.

Pakistani / beginner

Lahori Garlic Cumin Tarka Masoor Dal

Comforting Pakistani red lentil stew simmered with ground turmeric and ripe tomatoes, finished with a sizzling ghee tempering of sliced garlic, whole cumin, and dried red chilies.

ethiopian / beginner

Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

A comforting earthy dish of split red lentils simmered with tomato berbere garlic and finished with spiced clarified butter.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Mint And Celery Braised Beef

A fragrant Persian herb stew featuring tender beef simmered with pan-fried mint, parsley, crisp celery, and whole dried lime.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Sayadieh Seared White Fish With Browned Onion Rice

Tender white fish served over savory long-grain rice infused with deeply caramelized onions, cumin, and warm broth.

Korean-inspired / beginner

Korean Garlic Scallion Beef Tteokbokki Skillet

A savory, spicy skillet meal featuring chewy cylindrical rice cakes braised with thinly sliced beef, garlic, and fresh scallions in a rich chili glaze.

Japanese / beginner

Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen Stir-Fry Noodles

Chewy ramen noodles tossed with savory ground chicken, rich sesame paste, and vibrant bok choy in a quick Japanese skillet dish.

Indian Bengali / beginner

Bengali Golden Moong Dal With Sweet Potato

A comforting, aromatic Bengali lentil stew made by dry-roasting yellow moong dal and simmering it with sweet potatoes and green peas, finished with a ghee and cumin tempering.

Somali / beginner

Somali Xawaash Spiced Kidney Bean Stew

A comforting, spiced Somali bean dish simmered with tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic xawaash seasonings.

Kenyan / beginner

Kenyan Coconut Curry Tilapia Fillets

Tender white fish fillets cooked gently in a aromatic coconut broth seasoned with turmeric, fresh ginger, and lemon juice.

Somali / beginner

Somali Spiced Tuna And Tomato Skillet

A rapid, traditional Somali weeknight dish featuring light tuna cooked into a bright, spiced tomato and pepper reduction.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Saffron And Dried Barberry Braised Chicken Thighs

A comforting classic featuring golden seared chicken thighs braised in a saffron-infused onion broth and finished with tart, butter-glistening barberries.

Somali / beginner

Somali Braised Beef And Cassava Maraq

A rich Somali style beef stew simmered with cassava roots, sweet tomatoes, and fragrant xawaash spice blend.

Indian (Bengali) / beginner

Bengali Poppy Seed Pumpkin And Cottage Cheese Stir-Fry

Sweet pumpkin cubes and pan-seared paneer coated in a rich, nutty white poppy seed paste tempered with nigella seeds.

Indonesian / beginner

Nasi Liwet Sunda (Sundanese Spiced Salted Fish And Coconut Rice)

A fragrant Sundanese one-pot rice meal simmered in light coconut broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and crispy fried salted anchovies.

Shandong / intermediate

Shandong Chicken Stir-Fry With Sweet Bean Paste And Cucumber

Diced chicken wok-tossed with fresh cucumber cubes in an intensely savory, slightly sweet bean sauce inspired by classic Shandong flavors.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Tomato Braised Black Eyed Peas With Coriander Seared Beef

A comforting Egyptian home-cooking staple featuring tender beef browned with warm coriander and simmered alongside black-eyed peas in a rich garlic tomato sauce.

Japanese / beginner

Yuzu Kosho Glazed Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs

Crispy pan-seared boneless chicken thighs coated in a tangy, peppery glaze made with green yuzu kosho paste, soy sauce, and honey.

Vietnamese / intermediate

Vietnamese Lemongrass Shaking Beef

Tender beef tenderloin seared rapidly in a sizzling skillet with garlic, soy glaze, and sweet butter, served over crisp watercress and sliced tomatoes.