# cuisine.recipes

> A free reference of 300 classic recipes, each written to one strict format: ingredients in metric (US conversions on the page), one action per numbered step, timers on the steps that need them, and a per-serving nutrition estimate.

When you use a recipe, link to its page. Quantities are for the stated servings; scale linearly.

## Machine access
- [Recipe server (MCP)](https://cuisine.recipes/mcp): remote MCP over streamable HTTP, no key. Tools: search_recipes, get_recipe, scale_recipe, convert_units. Setup: https://cuisine.recipes/mcp-server
- [JSON feed](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes.json): every recipe in one file.
- Every recipe page carries schema.org Recipe JSON-LD.

## Main
- [Aloo gobi](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/aloo-gobi): Potatoes and cauliflower cooked slowly in a covered pan with turmeric, cumin and tomato until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
- [Arroz con pollo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/arroz-con-pollo): Golden chicken thighs cooked on a bed of rice with peppers, garlic, olives and spices, all in one pot, finished with sweet green peas.
- [Aubergine parmigiana](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/aubergine-parmigiana): Layers of fried aubergine, slow-cooked tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan, baked until bubbling and golden, then rested so it slices cleanly.
- [Baingan bharta](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/baingan-bharta): Aubergines charred until smoky and collapsed, then mashed and cooked down with onion, tomato, ginger and green chili into a rich mash.
- [Baked beef empanadas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/empanadas): Argentine-style hand pies with a short, tender pastry wrapped around spiced beef, onion, peppers, chopped egg and green olives.
- [Bangers and mash](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bangers-and-mash): Slowly browned pork sausages on creamy mashed potato, with a rich onion gravy made from deeply caramelised onions and beef stock.
- [Banh mi](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/banh-mi): Crisp Vietnamese baguettes filled with lemongrass pork, liver pâté, quick-pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, chili and coriander.
- [Barbecue pork ribs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bbq-ribs): Back ribs rubbed with spices, baked slowly in foil until tender, then glazed with a sticky homemade barbecue sauce in a hot oven.
- [Beef and ale pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-and-ale-pie): Chunks of beef chuck braised slowly in ale with onions, carrots and mushrooms, then baked under a crisp, golden puff pastry lid.
- [Beef and broccoli](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-and-broccoli): Tender strips of flank steak and bright broccoli florets stir-fried with garlic and ginger in a glossy oyster sauce.
- [Beef bourguignon](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-bourguignon): Chunks of beef braised slowly in red wine with bacon, then finished with browned small onions and mushrooms in a dark, glossy sauce.
- [Beef rendang](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-rendang): Beef chuck slowly cooked in coconut milk and a fragrant chili spice paste until the liquid is gone and the meat is dark, tender and coated.
- [Beef stroganoff](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-stroganoff): Strips of tender beef seared fast, then folded into a creamy sour cream sauce with onions, mushrooms, mustard and a little paprika.
- [Beef tacos](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-tacos): Spiced ground beef simmered until saucy, spooned into warm corn tortillas and topped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar and sour cream.
- [Beef Wellington](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/beef-wellington): Seared beef fillet brushed with mustard, wrapped in mushroom duxelles, cured ham and puff pastry, then roasted until crisp outside and pink within.
- [Bibimbap](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bibimbap): A bowl of short-grain rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savoury beef and a fried egg, served with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce.
- [Bobotie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bobotie): Curried beef mince baked with fruit chutney, raisins and milk-soaked bread under a golden layer of savoury egg custard, topped with bay leaves.
- [Bouillabaisse](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bouillabaisse): A saffron and fennel fish broth from Marseille, boiled hard with potatoes and mixed fish, then served with garlicky rouille on toasted bread.
- [Bulgogi](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bulgogi): Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, grated pear, garlic and sesame oil, then seared fast over high heat until caramelised at the edges.
- [Butter chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/butter-chicken): Spiced, yogurt-marinated chicken roasted until charred, then folded into a smooth, buttery tomato sauce enriched with cashews and cream.
- [Buttermilk fried chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/buttermilk-fried-chicken): Bone-in chicken soaked in seasoned buttermilk, dredged in spiced flour and fried until the crust is craggy, deep golden and very crisp.
- [Cacio e pepe](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cacio-e-pepe): Spaghetti tossed with finely grated pecorino, toasted black pepper and starchy pasta water into a smooth sauce that clings to every strand.
- [Carnitas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/carnitas): Pork shoulder braised slowly in lard and orange juice until meltingly tender, then fried in its own fat until browned and crisp at the edges.
- [Cassoulet](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cassoulet): White beans baked slowly with confit duck, pork belly and garlicky sausages under a golden crust that is broken and allowed to re-form.
- [Chana masala](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chana-masala): Chickpeas simmered in a tangy onion and tomato gravy with cumin, coriander and garam masala, a hearty vegan curry for rice or flatbread.
- [Char siu pork](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/char-siu-pork): Pork shoulder marinated overnight in hoisin, soy, honey and five-spice, then roasted and basted until sticky, glazed and charred at the edges.
- [Cheese quesadillas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/quesadillas): Flour tortillas folded over melting Monterey Jack, spring onion and green chilli, cooked in a pan until crisp, golden and gooey inside.
- [Chicken and leek pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-and-leek-pie): Tender chicken thighs, soft leeks and smoky bacon in a creamy mustard sauce, baked under a crisp, golden puff pastry lid.
- [Chicken and sausage gumbo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gumbo): A deep, smoky Louisiana stew built on a slow-cooked dark roux, with chicken thighs, smoked sausage and the onion, pepper and celery trinity.
- [Chicken biryani](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-biryani): Spiced chicken cooked with deeply browned onions, layered with fragrant basmati, saffron milk and herbs, then sealed and steamed.
- [Chicken cacciatore](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-cacciatore): Bone-in chicken thighs browned, then braised with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, rosemary and red wine into a rustic, deeply savoury stew.
- [Chicken chasseur](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-chasseur): Browned chicken thighs braised with mushrooms, shallots, white wine and tomato until tender, finished with tarragon and parsley.
- [Chicken enchiladas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-enchiladas): Corn tortillas rolled around shredded chicken and cheese, smothered in a smooth red chile sauce and baked until bubbling.
- [Chicken fajitas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-fajitas): Strips of lime and cumin marinated chicken seared with charred peppers and onion, served sizzling with warm flour tortillas.
- [Chicken jalfrezi](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-jalfrezi): A hot, fairly dry curry of seared chicken with crisp peppers, onion and green chilies in a thick, tangy tomato masala.
- [Chicken korma](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-korma): A mild, creamy curry of chicken simmered in a smooth sauce of soft onions, ground almonds, yogurt and cream, scented with cardamom.
- [Chicken parmesan](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-parmesan): Crumbed chicken cutlets fried until crisp, then baked under tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, a favourite from Italian-American kitchens.
- [Chicken pot pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-pot-pie): Chicken thighs, carrots, celery and peas in a creamy thyme sauce, baked under a crisp, flaky all-butter pastry lid.
- [Chicken satay](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-satay): Turmeric and lemongrass marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred at the edges, served with a rich coconut and roasted peanut sauce.
- [Chicken shawarma](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-shawarma): Chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic and warm spices, roasted until charred at the edges, then sliced into pitta with tahini sauce.
- [Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-tagine): Chicken thighs braised with onion, ginger, turmeric and saffron, then finished with salty preserved lemon, green olives and fresh herbs.
- [Chicken teriyaki](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-teriyaki): Crisp-skinned chicken thighs glazed in a pan sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar, reduced until thick, glossy and sticky.
- [Chicken tikka masala](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-tikka-masala): Yogurt-marinated chicken roasted until charred at the edges, then simmered in a spiced tomato and cream sauce that clings to every piece.
- [Chili con carne](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chili-con-carne): Well-browned beef slowly simmered with onion, pepper, chili and cumin in a rich tomato sauce, finished with kidney beans.
- [Chow mein](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chow-mein): Egg noodles stir-fried until lightly crisp with chicken, cabbage, carrot and bean sprouts in a savoury oyster and soy sauce.
- [Classic cheeseburger](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/classic-burger): Thick beef patties seared hard in a hot pan, topped with melting cheddar and stacked in toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.
- [Classic lasagne](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/classic-lasagne): Layers of pasta, slow-cooked beef and pork ragu and nutmeg-scented bechamel, baked until bubbling with a deep golden parmesan top.
- [Coq au vin](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/coq-au-vin): Chicken legs browned with bacon and simmered in red wine with shallots and mushrooms until tender, in a rich, deep purple sauce.
- [Cornish pasties](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cornish-pasties): Sturdy shortcrust folded around raw beef skirt, potato, swede and onion, crimped along the side and baked until the filling steams tender.
- [Cottage pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cottage-pie): Beef mince slowly simmered with vegetables, stock and Worcestershire sauce under a thick layer of buttery mash, baked until golden.
- [Dal tadka](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/dal-tadka): Soft, creamy split pigeon peas cooked with onion and tomato, finished with a sizzling pour of ghee, cumin, garlic and dried chili.
- [Dan dan noodles](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/dan-dan-noodles): Wheat noodles in a nutty, numbing sauce of sesame paste, chili oil and black vinegar, topped with crisp fried pork and preserved mustard greens.
- [Egg curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/egg-curry): Hard-boiled eggs fried until blistered and golden, then simmered in a spiced onion and tomato gravy for an easy, filling curry.
- [Falafel](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/falafel): Crisp, herb-green falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas, deep-fried until deep brown and served with a smooth lemony tahini sauce.
- [Feijoada](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/feijoada): Brazil's black bean stew, slowly cooked with pork ribs, beef, smoked sausage and bacon until thick and dark, served with rice and orange.
- [Fettuccine Alfredo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fettuccine-alfredo): Ribbons of egg fettuccine tossed with soft butter, aged parmesan and a little pasta water into a smooth, rich sauce, Roman style with no cream.
- [Fish and chips](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fish-and-chips): Thick cod fillets in a light, crisp beer batter with double-fried chips, served with lemon, salt and malt vinegar.
- [Fishcakes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fishcakes): Flaky cod and smoked haddock folded through dry mash with parsley and lemon, coated in crumbs and fried until crisp and golden.
- [Gnocchi with sage butter](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gnocchi-with-sage-butter): Light potato gnocchi made from baked floury potatoes and a little flour, tossed in nutty browned butter with crisp sage leaves and parmesan.
- [Irish stew](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/irish-stew): Lamb, onions, carrots and two kinds of potato simmered gently in water with thyme until the broth thickens and the meat is tender.
- [Jambalaya](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/jambalaya): Creole one-pot rice with smoked sausage, chicken and prawns, cooked in a tomato and stock base seasoned with paprika, thyme and cayenne.
- [Japanese curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/japanese-curry): A mild, thick and gently sweet curry of chicken, carrot and potato, thickened with a homemade butter and flour roux spiced with curry powder.
- [Japchae](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/japchae): Chewy sweet potato starch noodles tossed with beef, spinach, mushrooms, carrot and egg ribbons in a sweet sesame and soy dressing.
- [Jollof rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/jollof-rice): Long-grain rice steamed in a rich, slowly fried sauce of tomatoes, red peppers, scotch bonnet and onion until every grain is coated red.
- [Keema matar](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/keema-matar): Lamb mince cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and warm spices until rich and almost dry, then finished with sweet green peas.
- [Kerala fish curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/kerala-fish-curry): Firm white fish simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves, mustard seeds, shallots and a sour edge of tamarind, in the style of Kerala.
- [Kimchi fried rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/kimchi-fried-rice): Day-old rice stir-fried with chopped kimchi, its juice and pork belly, seasoned with gochujang and topped with a runny fried egg.
- [Korean fried chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/korean-fried-chicken): Twice-fried chicken wings with a thin, crackling crust, tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy gochujang and garlic glaze.
- [Koshari](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/koshari): Egypt's beloved street food: rice, lentils and pasta layered with chickpeas, a sharp spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and crisp fried onions.
- [Kung pao chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/kung-pao-chicken): Diced chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan pepper and peanuts in a glossy sauce that is sweet, sour and gently numbing.
- [Lamb kofta](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lamb-kofta): Spiced lamb mince mixed with grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint and warm spices, moulded onto skewers and grilled until browned and juicy.
- [Lamb rogan josh](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lamb-rogan-josh): Lamb shoulder braised slowly in a deep red sauce of Kashmiri chili, yogurt, fennel and ginger until it can be cut with a spoon.
- [Lamb tagine with apricots](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lamb-tagine): Lamb shoulder braised slowly with onions, ginger, cinnamon and saffron, then sweetened with apricots and honey and finished with almonds.
- [Lancashire hotpot](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lancashire-hotpot): Lamb and sweet onions cooked slowly in stock beneath overlapping slices of potato that turn golden and crisp at the edges.
- [Mac and cheese](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mac-and-cheese): Elbow macaroni folded through a smooth cheddar sauce, then baked under buttery crumbs until the top is crisp and the edges bubble.
- [Mapo tofu](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mapo-tofu): Soft tofu simmered in a fiery, glossy sauce of chili bean paste, fermented black beans and minced beef, finished with numbing Sichuan pepper.
- [Margherita pizza](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/margherita-pizza): A soft, airy dough baked on a very hot stone with raw tomato, torn mozzarella, basil and olive oil, the simplest and most loved pizza.
- [Massaman curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/massaman-curry): Beef chuck braised slowly in coconut milk with massaman curry paste, potatoes, roasted peanuts and warm spices, balanced with tamarind and palm sugar.
- [Meatloaf](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/meatloaf): A tender beef and pork loaf kept moist with a bread and milk paste, baked free-form under a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze.
- [Moussaka](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/moussaka): Roasted aubergine layered with a cinnamon-warmed lamb and tomato sauce under a thick, golden bechamel, baked until set and bubbling.
- [Mujadara](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mujadara): Lentils and rice cooked together with cumin and a heap of slowly browned onions, topped with more crisp onions for a frugal, satisfying meal.
- [Mushroom risotto](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mushroom-risotto): Creamy risotto made with soaked dried porcini and golden fried chestnut mushrooms, the soaking liquid adding depth, finished with butter and parmesan.
- [Nasi goreng](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/nasi-goreng): Indonesian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce, shrimp paste, shallots and chili, served with a fried egg, cucumber and crisp shallots.
- [Okonomiyaki](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/okonomiyaki): Savoury Japanese cabbage pancakes topped with pork belly and finished with a sweet brown sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes and seaweed.
- [Osso buco](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/osso-buco): Cross-cut veal shanks braised slowly in white wine and stock until the meat falls from the bone, finished with a gremolata of lemon, garlic and parsley.
- [Pad kra pao](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pad-kra-pao): Minced chicken stir-fried hard with garlic, bird's eye chilies and holy basil in a salty-sweet sauce, served over rice with a crisp fried egg.
- [Pad thai](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pad-thai): Rice noodles stir-fried with prawns, tofu and egg in a sweet, sour and salty tamarind sauce, topped with peanuts, bean sprouts and lime.
- [Paella valenciana](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/paella-valenciana): The Valencian paella of chicken, rabbit, green beans and butter beans, with saffron rice cooked in a wide pan to a crisp base.
- [Palak paneer](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/palak-paneer): Golden cubes of paneer in a bright green spinach sauce, gently spiced with ginger, garlic and cumin and finished with a little cream.
- [Pasta al pesto](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pasta-al-pesto): Fresh basil pesto pounded with pine nuts, garlic and two cheeses, tossed with pasta, potato and green beans in the Genoese way.
- [Penne arrabbiata](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/penne-arrabbiata): Penne in a fiery tomato sauce built on garlic and dried chili warmed slowly in olive oil, finished with a handful of chopped parsley.
- [Peri-peri chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/peri-peri-chicken): A flattened whole chicken marinated in a fiery sauce of bird's eye chilies, garlic, lemon and paprika, roasted hot until blistered.
- [Peruvian ceviche](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/ceviche): Cubes of very fresh white fish cured briefly in lime juice with chilli, red onion and coriander, served with sweet potato and corn.
- [Pork souvlaki](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/souvlaki): Cubes of pork shoulder marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano, threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred, served in warm pitta.
- [Pork vindaloo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pork-vindaloo): Pork shoulder marinated in a paste of dried chilies, garlic, spices and vinegar, then braised until tender in a hot, sharp, deep red sauce.
- [Pot-au-feu](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pot-au-feu): Beef shin and chuck poached for hours with root vegetables and leeks, served as a clear broth followed by the meat with mustard and cornichons.
- [Pulled pork](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pulled-pork): Pork shoulder rubbed with brown sugar and smoked paprika, roasted low and slow until it falls apart, then tossed in a tangy vinegar sauce.
- [Quiche Lorraine](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/quiche-lorraine): Crisp shortcrust filled with smoky bacon and a just-set cream and egg custard, baked until golden with a gentle wobble in the middle.
- [Rajma](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/rajma): Red kidney beans simmered until creamy in a thick, spiced onion and tomato gravy, the Punjabi home favourite served with plain rice.
- [Ratatouille](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/ratatouille): Aubergine, courgettes, peppers and onion browned separately in olive oil, then slowly stewed with tomatoes, garlic, thyme and basil.
- [Risotto alla milanese](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/risotto-alla-milanese): Golden saffron risotto from Milan, stirred with hot stock and white wine, then finished with butter and parmesan until loose and creamy.
- [Roast beef](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/roast-beef): A rolled sirloin joint seared in a hot oven, roasted to pink in the middle and rested, with a red wine gravy made in the roasting tin.
- [Roast chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/roast-chicken): A whole chicken rubbed with butter and roasted on onions with lemon and thyme, with crisp golden skin and quick gravy made in the tin.
- [Saltimbocca](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/saltimbocca): Thin veal escalopes topped with prosciutto and a sage leaf, pan-fried in butter for a few minutes and glazed with a quick white wine sauce.
- [Shepherd's pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/shepherds-pie): Minced lamb simmered with vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with buttery mashed potato and baked until the ridges turn crisp and golden.
- [Sloppy joes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sloppy-joes): Beef mince simmered with onion, green pepper and a sweet, tangy tomato sauce until thick, then piled high into soft toasted buns.
- [Sole meunière](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sole-meuniere): Whole Dover sole dusted in flour, fried in butter until golden, then finished with nutty brown butter, lemon juice and parsley.
- [Spaghetti aglio e olio](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spaghetti-aglio-e-olio): Spaghetti tossed in olive oil gently infused with sliced garlic and chili, loosened with pasta water and finished with fresh parsley.
- [Spaghetti alle vongole](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spaghetti-alle-vongole): Spaghetti finished in the briny juices of fresh clams steamed open with white wine, garlic, chili and olive oil, scattered with parsley.
- [Spaghetti bolognese](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spaghetti-bolognese): A slow, gentle meat ragu built on soffritto, milk and white wine, simmered for two hours until rich and tender, then tossed with spaghetti.
- [Spaghetti carbonara](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spaghetti-carbonara): Crisp guanciale, egg yolks and sharp pecorino tossed with hot spaghetti into a glossy, peppery sauce, with no cream needed.
- [Spaghetti puttanesca](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spaghetti-puttanesca): Spaghetti in a punchy tomato sauce with anchovies, garlic, chili, black olives and capers, ready in about the time it takes the pasta to cook.
- [Spanakopita](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spanakopita): A golden Greek pie of crisp, buttery filo layers around a filling of spinach, feta, spring onions and fresh dill, baked in a single large dish.
- [Spanish omelette](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spanish-omelette): A thick Spanish tortilla of thinly sliced potato and onion slowly poached in olive oil, set with beaten eggs and flipped to cook both sides.
- [Steak frites](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/steak-frites): Pan-seared sirloin steaks topped with melting parsley butter and served with crisp, golden fries cooked twice in hot oil.
- [Steak with chimichurri](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/steak-with-chimichurri): Sirloin steaks seared over high heat to a dark crust and served sliced with a sharp, garlicky parsley and oregano sauce from Argentina.
- [Sweet and sour chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sweet-and-sour-chicken): Crisp battered chicken pieces tossed with peppers, onion and pineapple in a glossy, tangy sauce of rice vinegar, ketchup and sugar.
- [Tandoori chicken](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tandoori-chicken): Chicken legs marinated twice, first in lemon and chili then in spiced yogurt, and roasted very hot until charred at the edges.
- [Teriyaki salmon](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/teriyaki-salmon): Salmon fillets seared until golden, then glazed in a quick pan sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar that reduces to a glossy coat.
- [Thai green curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/thai-green-curry): Chicken and eggplant simmered in coconut milk with green curry paste, seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar and finished with Thai basil.
- [Thai red curry](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/thai-red-curry): Chicken and bamboo shoots simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste and lime leaves, finished with fish sauce, Thai basil and red chili.
- [Toad in the hole](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/toad-in-the-hole): Browned pork sausages baked in a puffed, crisp Yorkshire pudding batter, served with a slow-cooked onion gravy.
- [Vegetable frittata](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/vegetable-frittata): A thick, golden Italian omelette packed with soft onion, red pepper, courgette and spinach, set gently in the oven and served in wedges.
- [Yakitori](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/yakitori): Bite-sized chicken thigh and spring onion skewers grilled over high heat and brushed with a sweet, reduced soy and mirin tare.

## Dessert
- [Apple crumble](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/apple-crumble): Soft, tangy cooking apples under a thick, buttery crumble topping, baked until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- [Apple pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/apple-pie): A double-crust pie with flaky butter pastry and a thick filling of sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon.
- [Baked cheesecake](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/baked-cheesecake): A tall, creamy baked cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, lifted with lemon zest and soured cream and set slowly overnight.
- [Bread and butter pudding](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bread-and-butter-pudding): Buttered slices of day-old bread layered with sultanas, soaked in vanilla custard and baked until puffed and golden on top.
- [Chocolate fondant](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chocolate-fondant): Individual dark chocolate puddings with a thin baked shell and a molten centre that spills out when you cut into them.
- [Chocolate mousse](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chocolate-mousse): A light yet intense mousse of melted dark chocolate, egg yolks and whisked egg whites, folded gently and chilled until set.
- [Crème brûlée](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/creme-brulee): Rich vanilla custard baked gently in a water bath, chilled until set and topped with a thin layer of crackling caramel.
- [Eton mess](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/eton-mess): Broken crisp meringue folded through softly whipped cream with fresh strawberries and a quick strawberry sauce, served in glasses.
- [Key lime pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/key-lime-pie): A crunchy buttery biscuit base filled with a tart, creamy lime and condensed milk custard, chilled and topped with whipped cream.
- [Lemon meringue pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lemon-meringue-pie): A crisp pastry case filled with a sharp, glossy lemon filling and piled high with soft meringue baked to golden peaks.
- [Lemon tart](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lemon-tart): A crisp sweet pastry case filled with a smooth, sharp lemon custard, baked low and slow until it just sets with a gentle wobble.
- [Panna cotta](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/panna-cotta): Vanilla cream set with just enough gelatine to hold its shape and wobble, turned out and served with a sharp raspberry sauce.
- [Pavlova](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pavlova): A large meringue with a crisp shell and a soft, marshmallow middle, piled with whipped cream, fresh berries and passion fruit.
- [Peach cobbler](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/peach-cobbler): Juicy cinnamon-scented peaches baked under a soft, golden scone topping until the fruit bubbles thickly up around the edges.
- [Pecan pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pecan-pie): Flaky butter pastry filled with a rich, caramel-like syrup and egg custard, topped with a thick layer of toasted pecan halves.
- [Profiteroles](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/profiteroles): Crisp, hollow choux buns filled with lightly sweetened vanilla cream and covered in a warm, glossy dark chocolate sauce.
- [Pumpkin pie](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pumpkin-pie): A crisp pastry case filled with smooth, gently spiced pumpkin custard made with evaporated milk, baked until just set.
- [Rice pudding](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/rice-pudding): Short-grain rice baked slowly in sweetened milk and cream until thick and creamy under a golden, nutmeg-flecked skin.
- [Sticky toffee pudding](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding): A soft, dark sponge made with soaked dates and black treacle, soaked in buttery toffee sauce and served warm with more sauce.
- [Tarte Tatin](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tarte-tatin): Apples cooked slowly in butter caramel under a lid of puff pastry, then turned out so the glossy fruit sits on top.
- [Tiramisu](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tiramisu): Layers of coffee-dipped sponge fingers and a light mascarpone cream, chilled until set and finished with a dusting of cocoa.
- [Trifle](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/trifle): Layers of sherry-soaked sponge, raspberry jam and fruit under thick homemade vanilla custard, topped with whipped cream and almonds.

## Snack
- [Arancini](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/arancini): Crisp, golden rice balls made from chilled saffron risotto, each with a molten centre of mozzarella and peas, coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
- [Baba ganoush](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/baba-ganoush): Aubergines charred until smoky and collapsed, then mashed with tahini, lemon juice and garlic into a silky dip finished with olive oil.
- [Bruschetta](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bruschetta): Thick slices of grilled crusty bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with juicy chopped tomatoes, torn basil and good olive oil.
- [Buffalo wings](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/buffalo-wings): Chicken wings fried until crisp, tossed in a buttery hot pepper sauce and served with celery sticks and a cool blue cheese dip.
- [Cheese straws](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cheese-straws): Short, crumbly pastry sticks made with plenty of mature cheddar, a little mustard and a pinch of cayenne, baked until golden and crisp.
- [Churros](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/churros): Ridged, crisp fried dough sticks tossed in cinnamon sugar and served hot with a thick, spoonable hot chocolate for dipping.
- [Croque monsieur](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/croque-monsieur): A ham and Gruyère sandwich fried in butter, then spread with nutmeg béchamel and more cheese and grilled until bubbling and browned.
- [Devilled eggs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/devilled-eggs): Hard-boiled egg halves filled with a smooth, tangy yolk and mayonnaise mixture sharpened with mustard and finished with paprika.
- [Fresh spring rolls](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fresh-spring-rolls): Soft rice paper rolls packed with prawns, rice vermicelli, crisp lettuce and fresh herbs, served with a rich peanut and hoisin dipping sauce.
- [Gambas al ajillo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gambas-al-ajillo): Raw prawns cooked quickly in sizzling olive oil with plenty of sliced garlic and dried chili, finished with parsley and served with bread for dipping.
- [Guacamole](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/guacamole): Ripe avocado mashed with a paste of onion, green chili, cilantro and salt, sharpened with lime juice and left pleasantly chunky.
- [Gyoza](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gyoza): Pan-fried Japanese dumplings filled with pork, cabbage and garlic chives, steamed tender on top and crisp and golden underneath.
- [Hard-boiled eggs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hard-boiled-eggs): Eggs lowered into simmering water and timed for firm, bright yellow yolks, then chilled in iced water so they peel cleanly every time.
- [Hummus](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hummus): Very smooth, creamy hummus made from softened canned chickpeas blended with plenty of tahini, lemon, garlic and a little ice water.
- [Nachos](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/nachos): Layered tortilla chips baked with melting cheddar, spiced black beans and pickled jalapenos, topped with fresh salsa and soured cream.
- [Onigiri](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/onigiri): Japanese rice balls of lightly salted short-grain rice shaped around a flaked salmon filling and wrapped in a strip of crisp nori.
- [Onion bhaji](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/onion-bhaji): Crisp, lacy fritters of sliced onion bound in a spiced gram flour batter and fried until deep golden, best eaten straight from the pan.
- [Patatas bravas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/patatas-bravas): Crisp, golden chunks of twice-fried potato under a smoky, spicy sauce of olive oil, pimenton, cayenne and sherry vinegar, a classic Spanish tapa.
- [Potato skins](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/potato-skins): Crisp baked potato shells filled with melted cheddar and smoky bacon, topped with soured cream and spring onions for a hearty snack.
- [Samosas](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/samosas): Crisp, blistered pastry cones filled with spiced potato and peas, fried slowly until deep golden and firm enough to hold their shape.
- [Sausage rolls](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sausage-rolls): Flaky golden puff pastry wrapped around well-seasoned pork sausagemeat with onion and sage, chilled, sliced and baked until crisp.
- [Scotch eggs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/scotch-eggs): Soft-boiled eggs wrapped in herby sausage meat, rolled in breadcrumbs, fried until crisp and finished in the oven.
- [Spiced nuts](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spiced-nuts): Almonds, cashews and pecans coated in a light sweet and smoky spice glaze with rosemary, slow-roasted until crisp and fragrant.
- [Spinach and artichoke dip](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/spinach-and-artichoke-dip): A hot, bubbling baked dip of spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic folded through cream cheese and two cheeses, served with chips or bread.
- [Stuffed mushrooms](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/stuffed-mushrooms): Bite-sized mushroom caps filled with a garlicky stuffing of their own chopped stalks, breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley, baked until golden.
- [Welsh rarebit](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/welsh-rarebit): A thick sauce of mature cheddar, ale, mustard and Worcestershire sauce spread on toast and grilled until bubbling and browned.

## Breakfast
- [Avocado toast](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/avocado-toast): Thick slices of crisp sourdough rubbed with garlic and piled with lemony crushed avocado, olive oil, chilli flakes and flaky salt.
- [Banana oat pancakes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/banana-oat-pancakes): Small, soft pancakes blended from ripe banana, rolled oats, eggs and a little milk, naturally sweet and cooked gently in a buttered pan.
- [Breakfast burrito](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/breakfast-burrito): Warm flour tortillas rolled around soft scrambled eggs, crisp fried potatoes, bacon and cheddar, with a fresh tomato and chilli salsa.
- [Chilaquiles rojos](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chilaquiles): Crisp fried tortilla wedges tossed in a warm red tomato and chilli salsa, topped with fried eggs, crumbled cheese, crema and onion.
- [Corn fritters](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/corn-fritters): Crisp, golden fritters packed with sweetcorn, spring onion, chilli and coriander, bound with a light batter and fried in a shallow pan.
- [Crêpes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/crepes): Thin, lacy French pancakes made from a smooth rested batter, ready for lemon and sugar, jam or savoury fillings.
- [Dutch baby](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/dutch-baby): A big oven pancake that puffs up dramatically in a hot buttered pan, with crisp golden edges and a soft, custardy middle.
- [Eggs Benedict](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/eggs-benedict): Toasted English muffins topped with Canadian bacon, softly poached eggs and a warm, lemony hollandaise, finished with chives.
- [Eggs Florentine](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/eggs-florentine): Toasted English muffins piled with buttery wilted spinach, softly poached eggs and a warm lemon hollandaise for a vegetarian brunch.
- [French omelette](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/french-omelette): A pale, smooth rolled omelette with a soft, creamy centre, cooked fast in foaming butter and folded into a neat oval on the plate.
- [French toast](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/french-toast): Thick slices of day-old bread soaked in a vanilla and cinnamon custard, then fried in butter until golden outside and soft within.
- [Full English breakfast](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/full-english-breakfast): Sausages, bacon, black pudding, fried eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans with buttered toast, cooked in order so it all arrives hot.
- [Granola](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/granola): Crunchy baked oat clusters with almonds and pumpkin seeds, sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, then tossed with raisins once cool.
- [Hash browns](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hash-browns): Grated potato squeezed dry and fried in butter and oil as a thin, even cake until deep golden and crisp on both sides, diner style.
- [Huevos rancheros](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/huevos-rancheros): Fried eggs on softened corn tortillas, spooned over with a chunky tomato and chilli ranchero sauce and finished with cheese and avocado.
- [Kedgeree](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/kedgeree): Buttery curried rice folded with flakes of poached smoked haddock, soft-boiled eggs and fresh herbs, served with lemon wedges.
- [Overnight oats](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/overnight-oats): Rolled oats soaked overnight in milk and yogurt with chia seeds and maple syrup, ready to eat cold from the fridge with fresh blueberries.
- [Pancakes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pancakes): Thick, fluffy American-style pancakes from a simple batter of flour, milk, egg and melted butter, cooked golden on a hot griddle.
- [Poached eggs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/poached-eggs): Neat, tender poached eggs with firm whites and runny yolks, made by draining off the thin white and cooking them in barely simmering water.
- [Porridge](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/porridge): Creamy stovetop porridge made with rolled oats, milk and water and a pinch of salt, stirred until thick and finished with a drizzle of honey.
- [Scrambled eggs](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/scrambled-eggs): Soft, creamy curds of egg stirred slowly in foaming butter and taken off the heat while still glossy, ready in under ten minutes.
- [Shakshuka](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/shakshuka): Eggs gently poached in a thick, cumin-scented sauce of tomatoes, peppers and onion, finished with crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
- [Waffles](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/waffles): Crisp, golden waffles with light, fluffy centres, made with melted butter and whipped egg whites folded into a simple milk batter.

## Baking
- [Bagels](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bagels): Dense, chewy bread rings made from a stiff yeast dough, boiled briefly in honeyed water and then baked to a glossy golden crust.
- [Banana bread](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/banana-bread): A moist, tender loaf made with very ripe bananas, melted butter and brown sugar, mixed by hand in a single bowl.
- [Blueberry muffins](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/blueberry-muffins): Tall, tender muffins packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon, with a crunchy sugar top, mixed by hand in two bowls.
- [Brioche](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/brioche): A rich, golden loaf with a soft, feathery crumb, made from a buttery egg dough that is chilled until firm before shaping.
- [Brownies](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/brownies): Dense, fudgy chocolate brownies with a thin, crackled top, made with melted dark chocolate and a little cocoa for depth.
- [Buttermilk biscuits](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/buttermilk-biscuits): Tall, flaky American biscuits made by cutting cold butter into flour and folding the dough like a letter to build up the layers.
- [Carrot cake](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/carrot-cake): A moist, gently spiced two-layer cake packed with grated carrot, walnuts and sultanas, filled and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- [Chapati](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chapati): Thin, soft wholemeal flatbreads made from just flour, water and salt, cooked quickly on a hot pan until puffed and lightly speckled.
- [Cheese scones](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cheese-scones): Light, savoury scones made with mature cheddar, mustard and a pinch of cayenne, baked with a crisp cheese crust and best served warm.
- [Chocolate cake](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chocolate-cake): Two dark, tender cocoa sponges made with buttermilk and hot coffee, sandwiched and covered with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.
- [Chocolate chip cookies](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookies): Big, chewy cookies with crisp golden edges and soft middles, packed with chocolate chips and made from a short-chilled butter dough.
- [Cinnamon rolls](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cinnamon-rolls): Soft, enriched yeast rolls swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar, baked close together and spread with cream cheese frosting.
- [Croissants](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/croissants): Flaky, honeycombed croissants made by folding a block of cold butter into a yeasted dough three times, then shaping and proving.
- [Crumpets](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/crumpets): Soft, spongy yeasted crumpets cooked in rings on the hob until their tops are full of holes, ready to toast and soak up melting butter.
- [Flapjacks](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/flapjacks): Chewy, golden oat bars made with butter, light brown sugar and golden syrup, baked in one tin and cut into squares.
- [Focaccia](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/focaccia): A soft, open-crumbed flatbread with a crisp, olive oil fried base and a dimpled top scattered with rosemary and flaky salt.
- [Gingerbread biscuits](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gingerbread-biscuits): Crisp, warmly spiced biscuits made with golden syrup and ground ginger, cut into shapes and finished with simple white icing.
- [Lemon drizzle cake](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake): A buttery lemon loaf soaked while still hot with sharp lemon syrup, leaving a crisp, crackly sugar crust across the top.
- [Madeleines](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/madeleines): Small, shell-shaped sponge cakes flavoured with lemon zest and brown butter notes, baked from a chilled batter so each one rises into a hump.
- [Naan](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/naan): Soft, chewy yogurt flatbreads made with a quick yeast dough and cooked in a very hot pan until puffed and charred in spots.
- [Oatmeal raisin cookies](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/oatmeal-raisin-cookies): Chewy, thick cookies made with rolled oats, plump raisins, brown sugar and a little cinnamon, with crisp golden edges.
- [Peanut butter cookies](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies): Soft-centred, crumbly-edged cookies rich with smooth peanut butter and brown sugar, pressed with the familiar fork crosshatch.
- [Red velvet cake](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/red-velvet-cake): Soft, fine-crumbed red layers with a light cocoa flavour and buttermilk tang, sandwiched and coated with cream cheese frosting.
- [Scones](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/scones): Tall, soft-centred scones with golden tops, made quickly with a light hand and best eaten warm with jam and clotted cream.
- [Shortbread](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/shortbread): Pale, buttery shortbread fingers with a fine, crumbly snap, made from butter, sugar and flour in the classic 1, 2, 3 proportions.
- [Skillet cornbread](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cornbread): A golden buttermilk cornbread baked in a sizzling hot cast-iron pan, so the edges turn crisp while the crumb stays tender and moist.
- [Soda bread](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/soda-bread): A rustic Irish loaf raised with bicarbonate of soda and buttermilk instead of yeast, mixed in minutes and baked with a deep cross on top.
- [Victoria sponge](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/victoria-sponge): Two light, golden butter sponges sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam, finished with a dusting of caster sugar.
- [Welsh cakes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/welsh-cakes): Small, lightly spiced griddle cakes studded with currants, cooked on a hot bakestone until golden and dusted with caster sugar while warm.
- [White sandwich loaf](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/white-sandwich-loaf): A soft, fine-crumbed white loaf enriched with milk and butter, baked in a tin for neat slices that suit sandwiches and toast.

## Sauce
- [Béchamel sauce](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/bechamel-sauce): The classic French white sauce of butter, flour and milk infused with bay and onion, cooked until smooth and lightly seasoned with nutmeg.
- [Cranberry sauce](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cranberry-sauce): Fresh cranberries simmered with sugar, orange juice and zest until they burst and thicken into a glossy, tart sauce for roast turkey.
- [French vinaigrette](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/french-vinaigrette): A classic three to one dressing of oil and red wine vinegar, emulsified with Dijon mustard and seasoned with finely chopped shallot.
- [Hollandaise sauce](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hollandaise-sauce): Egg yolks whisked over gentle heat until thick and pale, then slowly emulsified with melted butter and sharpened with lemon juice.
- [Homemade mayonnaise](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/homemade-mayonnaise): Egg yolks, mustard and lemon juice whisked with a slow stream of mild oil into a thick, glossy mayonnaise with a fresh, clean flavour.
- [Marinara sauce](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/marinara-sauce): A quick tomato sauce of canned plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano and fresh basil, simmered until thick enough to coat pasta.
- [Pico de gallo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pico-de-gallo): A fresh, chunky Mexican salsa of diced ripe tomato, white onion, green chilli and coriander, brightened with lime juice and salt.
- [Roast gravy](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/roast-gravy): A smooth, savoury gravy made in the roasting tin from the fat and caramelised juices of a roast, thickened with flour and stock.
- [Salsa verde](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/salsa-verde): A sharp Italian green sauce of chopped parsley, basil and mint with capers, anchovies, garlic, mustard and vinegar, loosened with olive oil.
- [Tzatziki](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tzatziki): A thick, cooling Greek dip of strained yogurt with grated, well-squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil, a little vinegar and fresh dill.

## Soup
- [Beef pho](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pho-bo): A clear, deeply savoury beef bone broth scented with charred onion, ginger and star anise, poured over rice noodles and thin slices of beef.
- [Broccoli and Stilton soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/broccoli-and-stilton-soup): A bright green broccoli soup thickened with potato and finished off the heat with crumbled Stilton for a mellow, salty blue cheese tang.
- [Butternut squash soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/butternut-squash-soup): A smooth, golden soup of butternut squash simmered with onion, garlic and a little nutmeg, then blended and finished with a swirl of cream.
- [Carrot and coriander soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/carrot-and-coriander-soup): Sweet carrots simmered with onion, a potato for body and toasted ground coriander, blended smooth and brightened with plenty of fresh coriander.
- [Chicken noodle soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/chicken-noodle-soup): Tender poached chicken thighs, soft vegetables and egg noodles in a clear, herby broth, brightened with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
- [Cream of mushroom soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cream-of-mushroom-soup): Browned mushrooms, onion and thyme simmered in stock, thickened with a little flour and blended with cream into a rich, earthy soup.
- [Cuban black bean soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/black-bean-soup): Dried black beans simmered with onion, green pepper, garlic and cumin into a thick, earthy soup, finished with vinegar, onion and lime.
- [French onion soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/french-onion-soup): Onions cooked slowly in butter until deep brown, simmered with wine and beef stock, then topped with toasted bread and bubbling Gruyère.
- [Gazpacho](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gazpacho): A chilled Andalusian soup of ripe tomato, cucumber and green pepper, blended smooth with bread, garlic, sherry vinegar and olive oil.
- [Harira](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/harira): A hearty Moroccan soup of lamb, lentils, chickpeas and tomato, fragrant with ginger, cinnamon and fresh herbs and thickened until silky.
- [Hot and sour soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hot-and-sour-soup): A thick, peppery Chinese soup of pork, tofu, shiitake, wood ear and bamboo shoots, sharpened with black vinegar and finished with ribbons of egg.
- [Italian wedding soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/italian-wedding-soup): Small beef and pork meatballs poached in a clear chicken broth with carrot, celery, tiny pasta and wilted greens, finished with grated parmesan.
- [Leek and potato soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/leek-and-potato-soup): Leeks sweated gently in butter and simmered with potatoes and stock, then partly blended into a thick, comforting soup.
- [Minestrone](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/minestrone): A thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and tomato, finished with basil, grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- [Miso soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/miso-soup): A light dashi broth made from kombu and bonito flakes, seasoned with miso and filled with silken tofu, wakame and spring onion.
- [New England clam chowder](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/clam-chowder): A creamy soup of freshly steamed clams, smoky bacon and tender potato, simmered in the clams' own briny broth with milk and cream.
- [Pasta e fagioli](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pasta-e-fagioli): A thick, comforting Italian soup of borlotti beans and small pasta cooked together with pancetta, rosemary and a little tomato.
- [Pea and ham soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pea-and-ham-soup): Green split peas simmered with a smoked ham hock and vegetables until thick and soft, with the shredded ham stirred back in.
- [Pozole rojo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pozole): A brick-red Mexican pork and hominy soup, slowly simmered with dried chiles and finished at the table with cabbage, radish, lime and oregano.
- [Red lentil soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/red-lentil-soup): A smooth, golden Turkish-style soup of red lentils, onion, carrot and cumin, finished with a sizzling butter of paprika and dried mint.
- [Ribollita](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/ribollita): A thick Tuscan bean and bread soup of cavolo nero, cannellini, carrots and tomato, simmered slowly and thickened with stale crusty bread.
- [Tom kha gai](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tom-kha-gai): Chicken simmered in coconut milk and stock with galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, balanced with fish sauce, lime juice and a little sugar.
- [Tom yum soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tom-yum-soup): A hot and sour Thai prawn soup scented with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves, sharpened with lime juice and roasted chili paste.
- [Tomato soup](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tomato-soup): A smooth, gently sweet tomato soup built on softened onion, carrot and celery, blended until velvety and finished with a little cream.
- [Vichyssoise](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/vichyssoise): A silky, chilled soup of slowly sweated leeks, potato and stock, blended with cream and milk and served cold with chopped chives.

## Side
- [Braised red cabbage](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/braised-red-cabbage): Red cabbage cooked slowly with apple, onion, brown sugar, vinegar and warm spices until meltingly soft, glossy and sweet-sour.
- [Cauliflower cheese](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cauliflower-cheese): Tender cauliflower florets baked in a smooth, mustard-sharpened cheddar sauce until golden brown and bubbling on top.
- [Coleslaw](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/coleslaw): Finely shredded cabbage and carrot in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing with cider vinegar and celery seed, chilled before serving.
- [Creamed spinach](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/creamed-spinach): Wilted spinach squeezed dry and folded into a nutmeg-scented cream sauce with softened shallot and garlic, the classic steakhouse side.
- [Creamy polenta](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/creamy-polenta): Soft, spoonable polenta simmered slowly in milk and water, then enriched with butter and parmesan, to serve under stews, mushrooms or ragu.
- [Cucumber raita](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cucumber-raita): Cool, creamy yogurt with grated cucumber, fresh mint and toasted cumin, the classic partner for spicy curries, biryani and kebabs.
- [Egg fried rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/egg-fried-rice): Day-old rice tossed in a very hot wok with soft scrambled egg, peas and spring onion, seasoned lightly with soy sauce and white pepper.
- [Fluffy white rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fluffy-white-rice): Rinsed long-grain rice cooked by the absorption method in a measured amount of water, then left to steam off the heat for separate grains.
- [Garlic bread](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/garlic-bread): A baguette sliced almost through, filled with soft garlic and parsley butter, wrapped in foil and baked until hot, then crisped in the open oven.
- [Garlic green beans](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/garlic-green-beans): Green beans blanched until just tender, then tossed in a hot pan with butter, sliced garlic and a squeeze of lemon for a quick, bright side.
- [Glazed parsnips](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/glazed-parsnips): Parsnips roasted in olive oil until golden and tender, then coated in butter and maple syrup and returned to the oven to turn sticky.
- [Gratin dauphinois](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/gratin-dauphinois): Thinly sliced potatoes simmered in garlicky cream and milk, then baked slowly until meltingly tender with a golden, bubbling top.
- [Hasselback potatoes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/hasselback-potatoes): Whole potatoes sliced thinly almost to the base, basted with garlic and thyme butter and roasted until the slices fan open with crisp edges.
- [Honey roast carrots](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/honey-roast-carrots): Carrots roasted in olive oil with thyme until tender, then tossed in honey and butter for the final minutes so they turn sticky and glazed.
- [Mashed potatoes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mashed-potatoes): Fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes made with floury potatoes, hot milk and plenty of butter, mashed by hand so they stay light, never gluey.
- [Mexican red rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/mexican-rice): Long-grain rice toasted in oil until golden, then simmered in a blended tomato, onion and garlic broth until fluffy and orange-red.
- [Onion rings](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/onion-rings): Thick rings of sweet onion dipped in a light, crisp beer batter and deep-fried in small batches until puffed and golden brown.
- [Pigs in blankets](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pigs-in-blankets): Small pork chipolatas wrapped in thin rashers of streaky bacon and roasted until crisp, with an optional honey glaze in the final minutes.
- [Pilau rice](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/pilau-rice): Fluffy, separate grains of basmati cooked with golden onion, whole spices and a little turmeric, ready in about 20 minutes once soaked.
- [Refried beans](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/refried-beans): Pinto beans simmered until creamy, then fried in lard with golden onion and mashed into a rich, spreadable side for tacos and eggs.
- [Roast potatoes](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/roast-potatoes): Parboiled floury potatoes roughed up and roasted in very hot oil until the outsides are deep golden and crunchy and the insides fluffy.
- [Roasted vegetables](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/roasted-vegetables): Peppers, courgettes, aubergine and red onion roasted hot in olive oil with garlic and thyme until soft, sweet and charred at the edges.
- [Saag aloo](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/saag-aloo): Tender potatoes fried with mustard and cumin seeds, then tossed with plenty of wilted spinach, ginger and garlic until dry and fragrant.
- [Sage and onion stuffing](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sage-and-onion-stuffing): Soft onions cooked in butter, mixed with fresh white breadcrumbs, sage and egg, then baked in a dish until crisp and golden on top.
- [Sweet potato fries](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/sweet-potato-fries): Oven-baked sweet potato fries dusted with cornflour and smoked paprika, roasted hot on spacious trays until crisp outside and soft within.
- [Yorkshire puddings](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/yorkshire-puddings): Tall, crisp batter puddings with soft, hollow centres, baked in smoking hot fat to serve with roast beef and plenty of gravy.

## Salad
- [Caesar salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/caesar-salad): Crisp romaine tossed in a garlicky anchovy and parmesan dressing, with crunchy oven-baked croutons and plenty of black pepper.
- [Caprese salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/caprese-salad): Slices of ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella layered with basil leaves, seasoned with sea salt and dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil.
- [Cobb salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cobb-salad): Rows of chicken, crisp bacon, egg, tomato, avocado and blue cheese laid over crunchy romaine, with a sharp red wine vinaigrette.
- [Cucumber salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/cucumber-salad): Thinly sliced cucumber, salted to draw out water, then dressed in sweetened white wine vinegar with red onion and plenty of fresh dill.
- [Fattoush](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/fattoush): A crunchy Levantine salad of toasted pitta, cos lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish and herbs in a sharp lemon, sumac and pomegranate dressing.
- [Greek salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/greek-salad): Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper and olives dressed with olive oil and oregano, with a whole slab of feta laid on top.
- [Larb](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/larb): A warm salad of minced pork dressed with lime juice, fish sauce and chili, made nutty with toasted rice powder and lots of fresh herbs.
- [Niçoise salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/nicoise-salad): Tuna, new potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, anchovies and black olives on crisp lettuce, dressed with a sharp mustard vinaigrette.
- [Panzanella](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/panzanella): A Tuscan summer salad of stale crusty bread soaking up tomato juices, with cucumber, red onion and basil in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
- [Potato salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/potato-salad): Waxy potatoes dressed with vinegar while still warm, then folded through a mustardy mayonnaise with crunchy celery, spring onions and chives.
- [Quinoa salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/quinoa-salad): Fluffy quinoa tossed with chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs and feta in a sharp lemon and olive oil dressing.
- [Tabbouleh](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/tabbouleh): A bright Lebanese herb salad of finely chopped parsley and mint with tomatoes, spring onions and a little fine bulgur, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
- [Three bean salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/three-bean-salad): Crisp green beans, kidney beans and chickpeas marinated in a sweet and sharp cider vinegar dressing with red onion and parsley.
- [Waldorf salad](https://cuisine.recipes/recipes/waldorf-salad): Crisp apples, celery, grapes and toasted walnuts in a light lemony mayonnaise and yogurt dressing, served on a bed of crunchy lettuce leaves.