THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

Recipes for every kind of day

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

Moroccan / beginner

Moroccan Charmoula Braised Cod With Sweet Peppers

Tender white fish simmered over a layer of sweet bell peppers and tomatoes in a vibrant cilantro-garlic charmoula marinade.

Filipino / beginner

Tangy Calamansi Tamarind Salmon Soup (Sinigang)

A comforting sour soup featuring tender salmon fillets, fresh tomatoes, and leafy green spinach in a bright citrus-tamarind broth.

Indian Bengali / intermediate

Bengali Spiced Braised Lamb With Potatoes

A classic home-style Bengali lamb broth braised with golden fried potatoes, caramelized onions, and warming whole green cardamom.

Sri Lankan / beginner

Sri Lankan Crimson Beetroot Coconut Stew

Sliced beetroot gently poached in light coconut milk infused with toasted mustard seeds, green chilies, and aromatic curry leaves.

Sri Lankan / beginner

Sri Lankan Coconut Roasted Cauliflower Curry

Oven-roasted cauliflower florets finished in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with ground turmeric and roasted mustard.

Nepalese / intermediate

Himalayan Mustard Oil Braised Beef And Pumpkin

Hearty halal beef stewed until tender with sweet pumpkin, infused with pungent mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, and ground coriander.

Ethiopian / beginner

Ethiopian Mitmita Spiced Fish Tibs With Sweet Peppers

Quick-seared tilapia fillets cooked skillet-style with vibrant peppers, onions, and spicy mitmita pepper blend finished with spiced niter kibbeh butter.

Thai / intermediate

Thai Lemongrass Halibut Steamed With Lime Chili Sauce

Flaky halibut fillets gently steamed over bruised lemongrass stalks and dressed with a zesty, pounded red chili, garlic, and lime dressing.

Korean inspired / beginner

Korean Honey Garlic Beef And Spinach Rice Bowl

A quick weekday meal featuring savory stir-fried ground beef in a honey-garlic glaze served over warm rice with sesame spinach and fried eggs.

Vietnamese / intermediate

Vietnamese Coconut Braised Turmeric Fish Fillets

Tender white fish simmered gently in a sweet-savory coconut water reduction infused with ground turmeric, fragrant shallots, and cracked black pepper.

Pakistani / beginner

Lahori Tarka Chana Daal

Creamy split chickpea lentils simmered with turmeric and finished with a fragrant sizzling ghee tempering of sliced garlic and whole red chilies.

Ethiopian / intermediate

Ethiopian Pan-Seared Beef Tibs With Rosemary And Green Chiles

Tender strips of beef flash-seared in a hot skillet with sweet red onions, fresh green peppers, garlic, and fragrant fresh rosemary sprigs.

Sri Lankan / beginner

Sri Lankan Coconut Lemongrass Pineapple Curry

A sweet, sour, and fragrant coconut curry featuring ripe pineapple simmered with whole aromatics and unroasted spices.

Afghan / intermediate

Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise

Tender beef chunks simmered with pan-seared turnip wedges in a warm aromatic gravy seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar.

Korean / beginner

Korean Perilla And Soybean Paste Braised Tofu With Mushrooms

Pan-fried firm tofu cubes simmered with mixed mushrooms in a rich perilla seed and soybean paste gravy.

Vietnamese / beginner

Sài Gòn Garlic Butter Clams With Lemongrass

Fresh clams quickly tossed in a glossy sauce of golden garlic, sweet butter, minced lemongrass, and fresh herbs.

Nepalese / beginner

Nepalese Timur Spiced Beef Stir-Fry

A vibrant high-heat Nepalese stir-fry featuring tender beef strips tossed with tongue-tingling timur pepper, mustard oil, crisp bell peppers, and warm aromatics.

Moroccan / intermediate

Moroccan Cinnamon Braised Beef Kefta Skillet

Tender spiced halal beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato, cinnamon, and cumin sauce.

Afghan / intermediate

Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads

Crispy unleavened flatbreads stuffed with seasoned fresh leeks, mint, and cilantro, cooked in a skillet until golden brown.

Sri Lankan / intermediate

Sri Lankan Dark Roasted Chicken Curry

A deeply flavorful chicken curry featuring traditional Sri Lankan dark roasted curry powder, fragrant curry leaves, and a rich coconut milk gravy balanced with tangy tamarind.