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Agnolotti del Plin
Agnolotti del Plin is an authentic Piedmontese filled pasta made with small pinched parcels and a rich roasted meat f…
Albóndigas en Salsa
Albóndigas en Salsa is a traditional Spanish main from Spanish home cooking, built around meatballs and almond tomato…
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage
Aligot with Toulouse Sausage is a traditional French main from Aubrac and Auvergne, built around potatoes, tome fraîc…
Amarula Cheesecake
Traditional South African dessert of cream liqueur cheesecake, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Arnaki Fricassee
Arnaki Fricassee is a traditional Greek main from spring Greek cooking, built around lamb, lettuce and avgolemono and…
Arroz Negro
Arroz Negro is a traditional Spanish main from Valencia and Catalonia, built around rice, squid and seafood stock and…
Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Avgolemono Chicken Soup is a traditional Greek main from Greek home and celebration cooking, built around chicken, ri…
Baccalà alla Vicentina
Baccalà alla Vicentina is an authentic Italian main from Veneto, prepared with careful traditional technique and exac…
Bagna Cauda
Bagna Cauda is an authentic Italian main from Piedmont, prepared with careful traditional technique and exact, practi…
Baguette
Baguette is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a st…
Beggar’s Chicken
Whole stuffed chicken wrapped and baked until aromatic, tender and theatrical.
Berenjenas en Escabeche
Pickled aubergines with vinegar, garlic, oregano, chilli and olive oil.
Biltong Platter
Traditional South African starter of cured beef platter, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Blanquette de Veau
Blanquette de Veau is a traditional French main from Paris and northern France, built around veal shoulder and the te…
Bobotie
Traditional South African main of spiced mince bake with custard, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Bobotie Bites
Traditional South African starter of Cape Malay mince tartlets, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Boerewors with Pap and Chakalaka
Traditional South African main of grilled sausage with maize and relish, with proper technique, timing and serving id…
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of…
Bolognese
Bolognese is a classic Italian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…
Bouillabaisse
Bouillabaisse is a traditional French main from Marseille, built around mixed white fish and shellfish and the techni…
Bourdeto Fish Stew
Bourdeto Fish Stew is a traditional Greek main from Corfu, built around firm white fish and red pepper sauce and the…
Braaied Lamb Chops
Traditional South African main of fire-grilled lamb chops, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Brandade de Morue
Brandade de Morue is a traditional French main from Nîmes and Mediterranean France, built around salt cod and potatoe…
Briam
Briam is a traditional Greek main from summer vegetable cooking, built around courgettes, aubergines, potatoes and to…
Brudet
Brudet is a classic Croatian main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking t…
Buddha’s Delight
Vegetarian lo han jai with tofu, mushrooms, bean curd sticks, lily buds and vegetables.
Bunny Chow
Traditional South African main of Durban curry in a bread loaf, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Cacciucco
Cacciucco is an authentic Italian main from Tuscany, prepared with careful traditional technique and exact, practical…
Caldereta de Cordero
Caldereta de Cordero is a traditional Spanish main from Extremadura and Castile, built around lamb shoulder and peppe…
Caldo Gallego
Caldo Gallego is a traditional Spanish main from Galicia, built around greens, potatoes and beans and the technique o…
Cannoli
Cannoli is a traditional Italian dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that make…
Cantonese Steamed Fish
Whole steamed fish with ginger, spring onion, light soy and sizzling hot oil.
Cape Brandy Pudding
Traditional South African dessert of warm brandy syrup pudding, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Cape Malay Akhni
Traditional South African main of spiced rice and meat dish, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Cape Malay Chicken Curry
Traditional South African main of fragrant chicken curry, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Cape Malay Samoosas
Traditional South African starter of crisp triangular spiced pastries, with proper technique, timing and serving idea…
Cape Malay Seafood Curry
Traditional South African main of gentle spiced seafood curry, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Caponata Siciliana
Caponata is Sicily’s sweet-sour aubergine relish with celery, tomato, olives and capers.
Carbonada Criolla
Beef, pumpkin, corn, potato, peaches and tomato in a sweet-savoury criollo stew.
Cassoulet
Cassoulet is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…
Cazuela de Mariscos Argentina
Seafood stew with prawns, squid, mussels, tomato, peppers and white wine.
Chairman Mao Red-Braised Pork
Hunan-style red-braised pork belly with chilli, soy, sugar and Shaoxing wine.
Chakalaka and Pap Cups
Traditional South African starter of maize pap with spicy vegetable relish, with proper technique, timing and serving…
Char Siu
Cantonese barbecued pork with a glossy red honey-soy glaze.
Chicken Dust
Traditional South African main of charred township-style chicken, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Choucroute Garnie
Choucroute Garnie is a traditional French main from Alsace, built around sauerkraut, sausages and pork and the techni…
Cioppino
San Francisco seafood stew with tomato, wine, crab, clams, mussels and fish.
Cocido Madrileño
Cocido Madrileño is a traditional Spanish main from Madrid, built around chickpeas, vegetables and meats and the tech…
Conejo al Ajillo
Conejo al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish main from Castile and rural Spain, built around rabbit and garlic and the t…
Confit de Canard
Confit de Canard is a traditional French main from Gascony, built around duck legs and the technique of salt-cured du…
Coniglio all’Ischitana
Coniglio all’Ischitana is an authentic Italian main from Campania, prepared with careful traditional technique and ex…
Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of cooking…
Cordero Patagónico al Asador
Patagonian lamb cooked slowly beside fire until smoky, crisp-edged and tender.
Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlée is a traditional French dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that…
Crni Rižot
Crni Rižot is a story-rich Croatian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and…
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamón is a traditional Spanish starter from Spanish home and bar cooking, built around jamón and béchame…
Crostini Toscani
Crostini Toscani are rustic Tuscan toasts topped with a savoury chicken liver, caper and anchovy spread.
Denningvleis
Traditional South African main of sweet-sour Cape Malay lamb, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Dongpo Rou
Hangzhou pork belly braised slowly with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ginger, spring onion and sugar.
Dry-Fried Green Beans
Sichuan gan bian green beans blistered in the wok with chilli, garlic, ya cai and minced pork.
Duck à l’Orange
Duck à l’Orange is a classic French main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind of co…
Durban Lamb Curry
Traditional South African main of deep red-brown lamb curry, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Escargots de Bourgogne
Escargots de Bourgogne is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple present…
Escudella i Carn d’Olla
Escudella i Carn d’Olla is a traditional Spanish main from Catalonia, built around broth, pasta, chickpeas and mixed…
Fabada Asturiana
Fabada Asturiana is a traditional Spanish main from Asturias, built around fabes beans, chorizo and morcilla and the…
Fasolada
Fasolada is a traditional Greek main from Greek national home cooking, built around white beans, tomato and olive oil…
Fegato alla Veneziana
Fegato alla Veneziana is an authentic Italian main from Veneto, prepared with careful traditional technique and exact…
Fideuà
Fideuà is a traditional Spanish main from Valencia and Catalan coast, built around short noodles and seafood and the…
Fondue moitié-moitié
Fondue moitié-moitié is a classic Swiss main course built around comforting flavour, cultural heritage and the kind o…
Frikkadels with Tomato Gravy
Traditional South African main of South African meatballs, with proper technique, timing and serving ideas.
Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars and coastal Spain, built around prawns, garl…
Garides Saganaki
Garides Saganaki is a traditional Greek main from coastal taverna cooking, built around prawns, tomato and feta and t…
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Best Cheese and Wine Pairings for Beginners
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White Wine for Beginners: Crisp, Rich and Aromatic Styles Explained
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Focaccia Explained: Italy’s Olive Oil Bread
Focaccia is olive oil, salt, dimples and generosity, equally at home with antipasti, cheese, wine, soup and sandwiches.
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Argentinian
Celebrated for steak, empanadas, and Malbec wine.
Croatian
Croatian food is a delightful blend of Mediterranean and Central European flavours. Savour fresh seafood along the Dalmat…
French
French food is a culinary journey of elegance and flavour. Experience rich sauces, delicate pastries, and artful presenta…
Greek
Greek food offers a delicious fusion of tradition, sunshine, and Mediterranean freshness. Discover succulent grilled meat…
Italian
Italian food is a feast for the senses, blending fresh, seasonal ingredients with timeless tradition. Enjoy authentic pas…
American Zinfandel
Pairing wine for American recipes.
Argentine Malbec
Pairing wine for Argentinian recipes.
Argentine Torrontés
Pairing wine for Argentinian recipes.
Australian Moscato or Botrytis Semillon
dessert wine suited to Australian recipes.
California Chardonnay
Pairing wine for American recipes.
Chinese Food Off-Dry Riesling
Pairing wine for Chinese recipes.
Chinese Food Pinot Noir
Pairing wine for Chinese recipes.
Indian Food Gewürztraminer
Pairing wine for Indian recipes.
Indian Food Sweet Muscat
Pairing wine for Indian recipes.
Mexican Food Garnacha
Pairing wine for Mexican recipes.
Mexican Food Riesling
Pairing wine for Mexican recipes.
Abondance
A mountain cheese from Haute-Savoie with a supple paste and hazelnut notes.
Appenzeller
A Swiss washed-rind cheese rubbed with a secret herbal brine.
Beaufort
A noble Alpine cheese known for its concave wheel and deep mountain flavour.
Bitto
A Valtellina alpine cheese capable of very long ageing.
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.
Burrata
A pouch of mozzarella filled with cream and stracciatella curds.
Caciocavallo
A pear-shaped southern Italian cheese traditionally hung in pairs to mature.
Cantal
One of France’s oldest cheeses, ranging from young and milky to aged and sharp.
Chaource
A soft bloomy-rind cheese with a rich creamy centre.
Danablu
A Danish blue cheese with strong salty bite.
Durrus
A handmade Irish washed-rind cheese from West Cork.
Emmental
A large-holed Swiss cheese with a mild, nutty flavour.
Époisses
A famously aromatic Burgundian cheese washed with local marc.
Fontina
An Alpine Italian cheese prized for melting into fonduta.
Fourme d'Ambert
One of France’s gentler blue cheeses, cylindrical and creamy.
Gorgonzola Dolce
The softer, sweeter style of Gorgonzola with gentle blue veining.
