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Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Mint Sauce
A classic Australian roast of tender lamb, rosemary, crisp potatoes and fresh mint sauce.
Corned Beef with White Sauce
Slow-simmered corned beef served in slices with vegetables and creamy parsley sauce.
Dampfnudeln with Vanilla Sauce
Dampfnudeln are steamed yeast dumplings with a caramelised base, served with warm vanilla sauce.
Fish and Chips with Tartare Sauce
Crisp battered fish, hot chips and sharp herb-packed tartare sauce.
Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce
Hand-shaped Istrian pasta coated in a fragrant local truffle sauce.
Kopytka with Mushroom Sauce
A distinctive Polish main course: soft potato dumplings cut into small hoof-like pieces and coated in a creamy forest…
Lamb Roast with Mint Sauce
Rosemary-roasted lamb served with crisp potatoes, vegetables and sharp mint sauce.
Roast Grouse with Bread Sauce
Roast game bird with bread sauce, gravy and seasonal British accompaniments.
Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce
This New Zealand main course brings together roast New Zealand lamb with browned edges, tender meat and a sharp fresh…
Venison Medallions with Berry Sauce
Lean New Zealand venison seared quickly and paired with a tart berry reduction define this New Zealand main course, V…
Kangaroo Steak with Pepperberry Sauce
Quick-seared kangaroo steak with a dark, aromatic Tasmanian pepperberry sauce.
Albóndigas en Salsa
Albóndigas en Salsa is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for tender Spanish meatballs simmered in a savoury wine and…
Ants Climbing a Tree
Glass noodles coated with spicy minced-pork sauce so the meat clings like tiny specks.
Apricot Chicken
Chicken braised in a glossy sweet-savoury apricot sauce with onion and herbs.
Australian Meat Pie
A hand-sized pastry pie filled with rich beef gravy and served with tomato sauce.
Barbecue Snags with Onions
Juicy sausages from the barbecue tucked into bread with sweet browned onions and tomato sauce.
Bourdeto Fish Stew
Bourdeto Fish Stew is a distinctive Greek recipe known for Corfiot fish stew with red pepper, onion and a sharp tomat…
Buffalo Wings
Crisp chicken wings tossed in a sharp, buttery hot sauce and served with celery and blue cheese dip.
Bún Chả
Bún Chả is Hanoi grilled pork with rice noodles, herbs and a sweet-sour fish-sauce broth.
Cá Kho Tộ
Cá Kho Tộ is fish caramel-braised with fish sauce and pepper in a clay pot.
Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng
Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng is broken rice with grilled pork chop, pickles, fish sauce and often egg.
Enmoladas
Enmoladas is a Mexican main defined by tortillas folded in mole sauce with chicken or cheese.
Gà Kho Gừng
Gà Kho Gừng is chicken caramel-braised with ginger and fish sauce.
Gai Satay
Gai Satay is charred turmeric-and-coconut chicken skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
Gefüllte Paprika
Sweet peppers filled with meat and rice, simmered in smooth tomato sauce.
Gỏi Cuốn Fresh Spring Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn Fresh Spring Rolls is fresh rice-paper rolls with herbs, noodles, pork or prawns and dipping sauce.
Gỏi Đu Đủ Green Papaya Salad
Gỏi Đu Đủ Green Papaya Salad is crisp green papaya salad with herbs, peanuts and a sharp fish-sauce dressing.
Gỏi Gà Bắp Cải
Gỏi Gà Bắp Cải is shredded chicken and cabbage salad with herbs, lime and fish-sauce dressing.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken, fragrant rice, clear broth and bright chilli-ginger sauces.
Khao Man Gai
Khao Man Gai is poached chicken with fragrant rice, clear broth and a punchy fermented-soy dipping sauce.
Khao Mok Gai
Khao Mok Gai is Thai Muslim spiced chicken rice with turmeric, fried shallots and a fresh green sauce.
Kokkinisto
Kokkinisto is a distinctive Greek recipe known for meat braised until tender in a cinnamon-scented red tomato sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken
Diced chicken stir-fried with dried chillies, peanuts and a glossy sweet-sour sauce.
Larb Gai
Larb Gai is a warm minced-chicken salad sharpened with lime, fish sauce, chilli, herbs and toasted rice.
Makaronia me Kima
Makaronia me Kima is a distinctive Greek recipe known for pasta topped with a tomato-rich minced meat sauce and grate…
Miang Kham
Miang Kham is small leaf-wrapped bites combining coconut, lime, ginger, chilli, peanuts and a sweet-savoury sauce.
Nam Tok Moo
Nam Tok Moo is grilled pork salad with lime, fish sauce, chilli, herbs and toasted rice powder.
Nem Nướng Lettuce Wraps
Nem Nướng Lettuce Wraps is grilled pork sausage served with rice paper, herbs, lettuce and dipping sauce.
New Zealand Sausage Sizzle
New Zealand Sausage Sizzle is a New Zealand main course built around grilled sausage in soft white bread with onions…
Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng
Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng is water spinach flash-fried over fierce heat with garlic, chilli and fermented bean sauce.
Pad Thai Goong
Pad Thai Goong is stir-fried rice noodles with prawns, tamarind, fish sauce, egg, beansprouts and peanuts.
Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas is a distinctive Spanish recipe known for crisp fried potatoes served with a bold, spicy bravas sauce.
Pie Floater
A meat pie sitting in thick pea soup, traditionally finished with tomato sauce or vinegar.
Pla Pao
Pla Pao is whole salt-crusted fish grilled over charcoal and served with a sharp herb-and-chilli sauce.
Pla Rad Prik
Pla Rad Prik is fried fish covered with a glossy sweet, sour and chilli sauce.
Prawn Cocktail
Cold prawns, crisp lettuce and tangy Marie Rose sauce in a classic British starter.
Profiteroles au Chocolat
Profiteroles au Chocolat is a distinctive French recipe known for choux buns filled with cream and covered in warm ch…
Som Tam Thai
Som Tam Thai is a pounded green-papaya salad balancing lime, fish sauce, palm sugar, chilli and peanuts.
Sorrentinos de Jamón y Queso
Large round filled pasta parcels packed with ham and cheese and served with sauce.
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika is a distinctive Greek recipe known for cumin-scented meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauc…
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A warm date sponge soaked with dark toffee sauce and served with cream or custard.
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is a distinctive Japanese starter rooted in Osaka street-food culture, celebrated for octopus, dashi batter…
Thịt Kho Trứng
Thịt Kho Trứng is pork belly and eggs braised in coconut water and caramelised fish sauce.
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is a distinctive Japanese main rooted in Meiji-era yōshoku cooking, celebrated for breaded pork, shredded ca…
Welsh Rarebit
Toasted bread covered with a sharp ale-and-cheese sauce, browned until bubbling.
West Lake Vinegar Fish
Poached fish finished with a glossy sweet-and-sour black-vinegar sauce.
Yakisoba
Yakisoba is a distinctive Japanese main rooted in twentieth-century festival and street food, celebrated for wheat no…
Yuxiang Qiezi
Tender aubergine in a garlic, chilli, vinegar and fermented-bean sauce.
Zaru Soba
Zaru Soba is a distinctive Japanese main rooted in Japanese buckwheat noodle traditions, celebrated for chilled soba…
Zhajiangmian
Wheat noodles topped with savoury fermented-bean meat sauce and crisp vegetables.
Kansas City Burnt Ends
Smoked brisket point cubed, sauced and returned to the smoker until sticky.
Steak Sandwich
Grilled steak in toasted bread with onions, salad, beetroot and sauce.
Aussie Sausage Rolls
Flaky pastry wrapped around well-seasoned beef and pork sausage filling, baked until deeply golden.
Bánh Bột Lọc
Bánh Bột Lọc is translucent tapioca dumplings filled with prawn and pork.
Bánh Canh Cua
Bánh Canh Cua is thick tapioca noodles in a glossy crab broth.
Bánh Cuốn
Bánh Cuốn is delicate steamed rice sheets rolled around pork and mushrooms.
Bò Lá Lốt
Bò Lá Lốt is seasoned beef wrapped in aromatic betel leaves and grilled.
Chả Giò Crispy Spring Rolls
Chả Giò Crispy Spring Rolls is crisp fried rolls filled with pork, mushrooms, noodles and vegetables.
Francesinha
Francesinha is a classic Portuguese main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of co…
Gaeng Hung Lay
Gaeng Hung Lay is a northern slow-cooked pork curry with ginger, tamarind and Burmese-influenced spices.
Gaeng Keow Wan Gai
Gaeng Keow Wan Gai is green curry of chicken, coconut milk, Thai basil and aromatic green chilli paste.
Gaeng Som Pla
Gaeng Som Pla is a sour, chilli-forward fish curry with vegetables and little or no coconut milk.
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Apple Sauce
A simple apple sauce cooked until soft, then mashed or blended. Keep it gently sharp so it lifts pork and rich roasts.
Barbecue Pizza Sauce
A smoky sweet-savoury sauce for chicken, pork and meat-heavy pizzas.
Béarnaise Sauce
A classic French derivative of hollandaise flavoured with tarragon and shallot vinegar reduction. It should be buttery bu…
Béchamel Sauce
A French mother sauce made from butter, flour and milk. Cook the roux briefly, then add milk gradually to prevent lumps.
Black Bean Sauce
A Chinese-style sauce built from fermented black beans, garlic, ginger and soy. It should be salty, savoury and aromatic.
Bread Sauce
A traditional British sauce of milk, onion, cloves, bay and breadcrumbs. It should be soft, creamy and gently spiced.
Brown Butter Sage Sauce
A quick Italian-style butter sauce where butter is cooked until nutty and finished with crisp sage. It should smell toast…
Brown Sauce
A British-style brown sauce with fruit, vinegar, dates, tamarind-style depth and warm spice. It should taste sharp, savou…
Burger Sauce
A creamy burger-house sauce built from mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle and paprika. It should be tangy enough to cut…
Cheese Sauce
A béchamel-based cheese sauce finished with grated cheese off the heat. Mustard helps sharpen the dairy and keeps the sau…
Chinese Curry Sauce
A chip-shop and takeaway-style curry sauce with onion, curry powder, stock and a little sweetness. It should be smooth, m…
Classic Pizza Tomato Sauce
A bright uncooked tomato sauce for Italian-style pizzas.
Cranberry Sauce
A bright fruit sauce made by simmering cranberries with sugar and citrus until the berries burst. Keep some texture for f…
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A rich mushroom sauce made by browning mushrooms properly before adding cream or stock. The browning stage prevents the s…
Enchilada Sauce
A red chilli sauce for baking enchiladas, built with dried chilli or chilli powder, tomato, stock and spice. It should be…
Espagnole Sauce
A deep brown French mother sauce made with brown stock, tomato, mirepoix and roux. It forms the base for rich meat sauces.
Garlic Butter Sauce
A warm butter sauce with garlic, parsley and lemon. Use gentle heat so the garlic softens without turning bitter.
Gochujang Sauce
A Korean-style chilli sauce loosened with sesame, soy, rice vinegar and sweetness. It should be spicy, sticky and savoury.
Harissa Yoghurt Sauce
A quick North African-inspired yoghurt sauce with harissa and lemon. Swirl rather than fully mix if you want streaks of c…
Hoisin Sauce
A thick Chinese-style sweet savoury sauce with fermented bean depth, garlic, sesame and spice. Use as a glaze, dip or sti…
Honey Mustard Sauce
A simple sweet-sharp sauce made from mustard, honey and acid. Balance matters: it should taste like mustard first, honey…
Katsu Curry Sauce
A Japanese-style curry sauce with onion, carrot, curry powder and stock, blended until smooth. It should be mellow, sweet…
Lemon Butter Sauce
A bright warm butter sauce finished with lemon juice and zest. It should coat fish or vegetables without tasting greasy.
Marie Rose Sauce
A pink seafood sauce of mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon, Worcestershire and a little cayenne. It should be creamy, sweet, shar…
Pizza Bases, Sauces and Toppings
A complete pizza builder covering dough styles, pan bases, shortcut bases, tomato and white sauces, finishing oils and fu…
Sauces
Hot sauces, cold sauces, pan sauces, reductions, gravies, emulsions and condiments.
Best Wine With Pasta: Tomato, Cream, Seafood and Pesto Sauces
Pasta wine pairing starts with sauce, not shape. Tomato, cream, seafood, pesto, ragù and baked pasta all ask for differen…
Best Bread for Soup, Stew and Sauce
The right bread turns soup, stew and sauce into a complete meal, from sourdough and baguette to rye, cornbread and flatbr…
The Best Traditional Recipes for Beginners
Traditional cooking does not have to be intimidating. Start with forgiving dishes that teach sauces, roasting, rice, past…
Naan Bread Explained: The Tandoor Bread That Travels With Curry
Naan is soft, blistered and made for tearing, scooping and chasing curry sauce from the plate.
Greek Dinner Party Menu: Fresh Starters, Big Mains and Honeyed Desserts
A Greek dinner party should feel bright, generous and a little sunlit: herbs, lemon, yoghurt, olive oil, grilled meat, ve…
Best Wine With Steak: A Practical Guide
Match steak by fat, char, sauce and doneness, then choose Cabernet, Malbec, Syrah, Tempranillo or a fresher red for lean…
The Best Egg Recipes Around the World
Eggs are breakfast, dinner, sauce, custard and comfort. This article follows the egg through tortillas, carbonara, shaksh…
Portuguese Food Guide: Salt Cod, Seafood and Custard Tarts
Portuguese food has the confidence of a country that knows seafood, salt cod, pork, rice and custard can carry a whole ta…
The Best Recipes Built Around Olive Oil
Olive oil is not just a cooking fat. It is a seasoning, preservative, sauce, bread partner and one of the great signature…
French Bistro Recipes: How to Cook Classic French Food at Home
Classic French food at home is less about showing off and more about learning a few dependable pleasures: stock, wine, bu…
The Most Iconic Tomato Recipes in the World
The tomato travelled from the Americas into sauces, soups, salads, stews and street food, eventually becoming one of the…
Spanish Tapas and Dinner Recipes: What to Cook for a Spanish Night In
Spanish tapas is not just small plates. It is a way of eating that lets wine, conversation and appetite move together. Wh…
Italian Dinner Party Menu: Starters, Mains and Desserts to Cook at Home
An Italian dinner party should feel abundant, not complicated. Let bread, olive oil, pasta, wine and dessert do the charm…
The Best Recipes for Meat Lovers
Meat dishes become memorable when the cut, heat and seasoning make sense together. Roasts, grills, braises and smoke Meat…
The Best Recipes for Cheese Lovers
Cheese lovers are not all chasing the same thing. Some want melt, some want salt, some want funk, some want a clean fresh…
Why Sharp Food Tastes So Good: Vinegar, Pickles and the 2026 Flavour Shift
Acidity is the cook's shortcut to balance. Vinegar, pickles, lemon and brines can wake up rich food, brighten vegetables…
The Best Recipes for Seafood Lovers
Seafood lovers know freshness is only the start. The real pleasure is matching the fish to the right cooking method. Whit…
How to Build a Country-Themed Dinner Night
A country-themed dinner night works when it feels like a journey rather than a costume. Choose a country, then choose a m…
Chinese
Chinese cuisine is a vast collection of regional food systems shaped by climate, agriculture, migration and long historie…
Filipino
Filipino cuisine combines Austronesian foodways, regional agriculture, Chinese trade, Spanish colonial influence and Amer…
Japanese
Japanese cuisine combines close attention to season, texture and presentation with a wide range of everyday foods, from r…
Malaysian
Malaysian cuisine grows from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous and Peranakan traditions shaped by maritime trade. Coconu…
Thai
Thai cuisine is built on movement between sour, salty, sweet, bitter and hot flavours rather than on making every dish eq…
Vietnamese
Vietnamese cuisine balances fresh herbs, rice, noodles, fish sauce, broths, grilled food and pickles with strong regional…
Costa Rican
Costa Rican cuisine is known for straightforward meals built around rice, beans, vegetables, eggs, plantains, seafood and…
Cuban
Cuban cuisine combines Spanish and Canary Island traditions, African foodways, Caribbean produce and later Chinese influe…
Czech
Czech cuisine is rooted in Bohemian and Moravian farming, brewing and central European trade. Bread dumplings, pork, beef…
Egyptian
Egyptian cuisine is rooted in the Nile valley, where bread, pulses, vegetables, grains and river agriculture have support…
French
French cuisine ranges from village bread and farmhouse stews to coastal seafood, bistro cooking, regional cheese and high…
Guatemalan
Guatemalan cuisine is rooted in Maya maize, beans, squash, chillies and cacao, with regional traditions shaped by highlan…
Italian
Italian cuisine is not one single cooking tradition but a collection of regional food cultures shaped by geography, agric…
Lebanese
Lebanese cuisine is shaped by the eastern Mediterranean coast, mountain agriculture and a strong culture of mezze and hos…
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan cuisine combines rice, coconut, spices, seafood, vegetables and intense condiments with Sinhalese, Tamil, Musl…
Tanzanian
Tanzanian cuisine connects mainland grain and pastoral traditions with Lake Victoria fish, highland produce and the spice…
Trinidadian
Trinidadian cuisine brings together Indigenous and African roots, Indian indentured migration, Creole cooking and Chinese…
Turkish
Turkish cuisine draws together Anatolian agriculture, pastoral traditions, coastal produce, Ottoman court cooking and the…
Chinese Food Off-Dry Riesling
Pairing wine for Chinese recipes.
Mexican Food Garnacha
Pairing wine for Mexican recipes.
Chianti Classico – Rocca delle Macìe
A Sangiovese-led Tuscan red suited to tomato, herbs, roast meat and rustic Italian dishes.
Oscypek
A smoked Polish mountain cheese with decorative spindle shape.
Queijo Coalho
A firm Brazilian cheese that grills well without melting away.
Bleu d'Auvergne
A strong cow’s milk blue from Auvergne with a creamy paste.
Bleu des Causses
A cow’s milk blue matured in limestone caves near Roquefort country.
Boursin
A flavoured soft cheese style popular for spreading and cooking.
Cabrales
A powerful Asturian blue cheese matured in mountain caves.
Cashel Blue
An Irish farmhouse blue with creamy texture and balanced blue flavour.
Castelmagno
A rare mountain cheese with a crumbly paste and sometimes natural blueing.
Catupiry
A famous Brazilian creamy cheese brand/style used widely in savoury fillings.
Cheddar
A classic British cheese ranging from mild and creamy to mature, sharp and crumbly, depending on age.
Cornish Blue
A modern British blue cheese with a softer, sweeter profile than Stilton.
Danablu
A Danish blue cheese with strong salty bite.
Double Gloucester
A smooth, rich English cheese traditionally made with full-cream milk.
Fourme d'Ambert
One of France’s gentler blue cheeses, cylindrical and creamy.
Fromage Blanc
A fresh French cultured cheese similar to quark or fromage frais.
Fromage Frais
A fresh, lightly tangy dairy cheese used in sweet and savoury dishes.
Gorgonzola Dolce
The softer, sweeter style of Gorgonzola with gentle blue veining.
Gorgonzola Piccante
A firmer, stronger Gorgonzola with a peppery blue bite.