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Zanzibari Chicken Biryani with Saffron Rice and Kachumbari

Zanzibari Chicken Biryani with Saffron Rice and Kachumbari

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (600 g) basmati rice, rinsed and soaked 30 minutes 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) bone-in chicken thighs/drumsticks 1 cup (240 g) plain yogurt, 2 tbsp […]

Durban-Style Bunny Chow with Chicken or Beans

Durban-Style Bunny Chow with Chicken or Beans

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (four quarter-loaves) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large unsliced white sandwich loaf (about 800 g) 3 tbsp neutral oil 2 medium onions, finely diced (about 300 g) 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger 10–12 […]

Mozambican Piri-Piri Prawns with Coconut Rice

Mozambican Piri-Piri Prawns with Coconut Rice

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) large shell-on prawns 6–8 red bird’s eye chiles, stemmed (seed some for less heat) 4 large garlic cloves 1 lemon (zest + 3 tbsp juice), plus […]

Senegalese Chicken Yassa with Caramelized Onions

Senegalese Chicken Yassa with Caramelized Onions

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 to 12 hours marinating) Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 3 to 3.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (8 pieces) 3 lb yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 8 medium) 3/4 […]

Congolese Moambe Chicken with Tomatoes and Greens

Congolese Moambe Chicken with Tomatoes and Greens

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 6 garlic cloves, minced (divided) 1–2 red chilies, chopped (or 1–2 tsp chili flakes) […]

Milanesa a la Napolitana with Fries or Mash

Milanesa a la Napolitana with Fries or Mash

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 thin beef cutlets, 1/4 inch (3–6 mm) thick (about 1.5 lb/680 g total) Salt and black pepper 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs + 1 tbsp milk 2 cups (120–150 […]

Locro Criollo: Hearty Andean-Pampean Pork and Corn Stew

Locro Criollo: Hearty Andean-Pampean Pork and Corn Stew

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus soaking) Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (plus 12 hours soaking) Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups (300 g) dried white cracked corn (maíz partido) 1 cup (180 g) dried white beans (alubia, cannellini, or Great Northern) 600 g pork shoulder, […]

Salteña Empanadas with Juicy Spiced Beef and Salsa Criolla

Salteña Empanadas with Juicy Spiced Beef and Salsa Criolla

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 14 empanadas (serves 6) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 12 tbsp (170 g) cold unsalted butter + 6 tbsp (80 g) cold lard 1 tsp fine salt, 1 tsp […]

Dulce de Leche Crêpes with Rum and Orange

Dulce de Leche Crêpes with Rum and Orange

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 panqueques (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes 30-minute batter rest) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole […]

Criollo Arroz con Pollo with Lemon and Parsley

Criollo Arroz con Pollo with Lemon and Parsley

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks (6–8 pieces) 2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp black pepper 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 […]