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Indonesian Ayam Rica-Rica Stir-Fry with Seasonal Vegetables
A vibrant Indonesian-inspired stir-fry featuring chicken simmered in a spicy rica-rica sauce, paired with fresh seasonal vegetables for a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ethiopian-Inspired Steamed Chicken and Vegetable Skillet
A wholesome Ethiopian-inspired skillet supper featuring tender steamed chicken combined with a medley of seasonal vegetables, infused with traditional spices like berbere and mitmita. This recipe celebrates familiar cooking methods with a healthy twist, offering a balanced and fragrant weeknight meal.

Filipino Pork Nilaga Stew with Seasonal Vegetables
A comforting Filipino stew featuring tender pork simmered in a clear broth with hearty seasonal root vegetables and greens, pressure-cooked to perfection for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

Lebanese Pressure-Cooked Lamb and Chickpea Stew
A hearty Lebanese stew featuring tender lamb shoulder, chickpeas, and seasonal root vegetables, pressure-cooked for rich flavors and comforting textures. This dish highlights traditional Middle Eastern spices and is served with warm pita bread for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Peruvian Quinoa Grain Bowl with Slow-Braised Pork
A vibrant Peruvian-inspired grain bowl featuring protein-rich quinoa topped with tender slow-braised pork, roasted seasonal vegetables, and a zesty aji amarillo dressing. This dish embraces traditional Peruvian flavors while using familiar techniques, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.

Caribbean Poached Mahi-Mahi Grain Bowl with Mango and Black Beans
A vibrant and refreshing grain bowl featuring tender poached mahi-mahi paired with seasoned black beans, sweet mango, and quinoa, finished with a citrusy lime dressing. This dish highlights Caribbean flavors and makes for a wholesome weeknight meal.

Braised Indonesian Beef Rendang with Coconut and Turmeric Rice
A rich and aromatic braised beef rendang slow-cooked in traditional Indonesian spices, served alongside fragrant turmeric coconut rice and seasonal sautéed greens. This dish highlights the depth of Indonesian cuisine using familiar braising techniques and seasonal produce for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Chickpea Skillet Supper
A vibrant and hearty skillet supper featuring spiced chickpeas cooked with seasonal vegetables and traditional Ethiopian spices. This quick and wholesome dish highlights familiar techniques while celebrating non-recent Ethiopian flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Filipino Chicken Puto Dumplings with Malunggay Pesto
A creative weeknight recipe featuring Filipino-inspired chicken-filled puto dumplings served with a vibrant malunggay (moringa) leaf pesto. This dish highlights seasonal produce and uses steaming as a traditional cooking method, providing a light and wholesome meal option.

Lebanese Chicken and Bulgur Kofta Stew
A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken kofta made with bulgur and fragrant spices, gently simmered in a rich tomato and onion broth. This dish highlights traditional flavors with a wholesome protein and seasonal vegetables, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.

Caribbean Poached Fish with Callaloo and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
A vibrant weeknight dish featuring tenderly poached Caribbean-style fish served alongside a stir-fry of seasonal sweet potatoes and callaloo greens. This recipe celebrates traditional Caribbean flavors using poaching and stir-frying techniques for a wholesome, balanced meal.

Indonesian Chicken Siomay with Peanut Sauce
A traditional Indonesian steamed chicken dumpling, Siomay, served with a rich and savory peanut sauce. This recipe showcases poached chicken mixed with aromatic spices, wrapped in thin wonton wrappers, and lightly steamed to tender perfection. It's a quick and approachable dish highlighting classic Indonesian flavors with familiar poaching and steaming techniques.