THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

Recipes for every kind of day

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

Pakistani / beginner

Karachi Dried Plum And Chicken Rice Skillet

A fragrance-rich one-pot rice skillet cooked with chicken, bright Sindhi spices, yogurt, and dried sour plums.

Japanese / beginner

Honey-Ginger Chicken Shogayaki

Tender strips of chicken thigh quickly pan-seared and coated in a glossy, savory glaze infused with fresh ginger and sweet honey.

Malaysian / beginner

Sambal Bendi Berudang

Tender-crisp okra stir-fried with fragrant dried shrimp and a savory sweet-and-sour chili paste.

Thai / intermediate

Thai Stir-Fried Squid With Salted Egg Yolk

Tender squid rings coated in a rich, savory, creamy garlic-salted egg yolk glaze with fresh chili accents.

Bengali Inspired / beginner

Bengali Poppy Seed Eggplant And Potato

Diced potatoes and eggplant coated in a silky, creamy ground white poppy seed paste tempered with nigella seeds.

Bengali Inspired / intermediate

Bengali Coconut Spiced Prawn Skillet

Succulent prawns lightly seared and finished in a rich, sweet-spiced coconut milk sauce infused with cinnamon and cardamom.

Filipino / intermediate

Sweet-Savory Filipino Beef Pares Bowls

Tender beef chuck roast braised in star anise, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over fragrant garlic fried rice.

Thai / beginner

Thai Crispy Garlic And Lime Leaf Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs pan-seared until golden brown, tossed with fragrant shredded kaffir lime leaves, crispy garlic slices, and a tangy lime fish sauce glaze.

Turkish / beginner

Turkish Tomato Braised Green Beans And Spiced Beef

A comforting everyday Turkish stew featuring tender green beans and ground beef simmered in a garlic tomato broth infused with Aleppo pepper.

Filipino / intermediate

Pan-Seared Annatto Lemongrass Chicken (Inasal Style)

Juicy chicken thighs infused with lemongrass, garlic, and citrus, pan-seared with vibrant annatto oil for smoky caramelized depth.

Somali / intermediate

Somali Spiced Chicken Liver Skillet With Bell Peppers

A fast pan-fried dish featuring tender chicken liver tossed with crunchy peppers, hot green chile, and citrus juice.

Punjabi / beginner

Amritsari Ajwain-Spiced Chicken Thighs

Crispy-edged chicken thighs coated in a vibrant marinate of carom seeds, tart pomegranate powder, yogurt, and golden spices.

Indonesian / intermediate

Ayam Woku Manado (Spicy Lemongrass And Basil Braised Chicken)

A fragrant, spicy chicken braise from North Sulawesi featuring vibrant turmeric, bruised lemongrass, and fresh Thai basil leaves.

Palestinian / intermediate

Palestinian Spiced Chicken And Chickpea Rice Bowl

Fragrant basmati rice infused with warm allspice, turmeric, whole garlic cloves, tender chicken thighs, and nutty chickpeas in a single pot.

Thai-inspired / beginner

Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup

A comforting, fragrant soup featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut broth spiced with lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, and lime.

Turkish / beginner

Turkish Skillet Braised Zucchini With Garlic Yogurt And Dill

Tender sliced green zucchini braised gently in olive oil with sweet onions, served over garlic-infused Greek yogurt and finished with fresh herbs.

Pakistani / beginner

Sindhi Aloo Baingan Masala

A vibrant home-style dry vegetable curry featuring pan-crisped potatoes and tender eggplant tossed with cumin seeds, turmeric, and tangy mango powder.