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◷ 144 minmedium
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with tender poached chicken, flat rice noodles and a clear, golden broth scented with charred ginger, onion and restrained toasted spices. Finish with spring onions, coriander and lime. Allow about 2½ hours, with extra time possible depending on chicken doneness and noodle instructions.
◷ 127 mineasy
Tender pork ribs in a distinctly sour, savoury Filipino broth with tomatoes, radish, aubergine, long beans and just-wilted water spinach. Gentle simmering keeps the broth light and the vegetables intact.
◷ 75 minmedium
Crisp baked corn tortillas topped with tender shredded chicken in a thick, smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, crunchy lime-dressed cabbage and fresh coriander. Makes 8 tostadas, serving 4.
◷ 143 minmedium
Thin, lahmacun-style flatbreads with a juicy lamb, tomato and pepper topping, crisp edges and flexible centres. Finish with sharp sumac onions, parsley and lemon, serving in two freshly baked rounds.
◷ 15 mineasy
Chunky ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green pepper and Kalamata olives, gently dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar and topped with a thick slab of oregano-sprinkled feta.
◷ 50 mineasy
Golden chicken thighs and creamy white beans in a light Dijon, white wine and fresh-tarragon pan sauce, finished with a little butter rather than cream. Allow about 50 minutes; batch searing or thicker thighs will take longer.
◷ 58 mineasy
Browned minced lamb, sweet peas and warming spices in a thick onion-and-tomato sauce, finished with garam masala and fresh coriander. Serve with warm chapatis; allow about an hour, longer if the sauce needs extra reduction.
◷ 47 mineasy
Lightly fried corn tortillas topped with sunny-side-up eggs and warm tomato-jalapeño salsa. Keep the tortilla centres tender, their edges lightly crisp, and the salsa thick enough to complement rather than soak them.
◷ 44 minmedium
Pork mince stir-fried with garlic, chillies and peppery holy basil in a savoury, lightly clinging sauce. Serve with jasmine rice and a crisp-edged fried egg.
◷ 30 mineasy
Render cured Spanish chorizo, then simmer butter beans in its paprika-rich oil for a glossy, lightly thickened sauce. Tender spinach and a splash of sherry vinegar balance the creamy beans and smoky, savoury chorizo.
◷ 107 mineasy
Bone-in chicken thighs gently braised with onions, ginger and turmeric, then finished with preserved lemon and green olives. Expect tender meat and a glossy golden sauce. Allow about 1 hour 50 minutes, with additional braising time if needed for tenderness.
◷ 91 mineasy
Sweet leeks in a creamy mustard sauce sit beneath tender sliced potatoes and a golden mature Cheddar crust. This pastry-free British pie takes about 90 minutes, including resting; allow longer if the leeks need more evaporation or the potatoes need further baking.