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◷ 85 mineasy
An Ethiopian red lentil stew with sweet, thoroughly softened onions, warm berbere heat and a thick, spoonable texture, served with injera. Allow about 1 hour 25 minutes, or longer if the onions or lentils need more cooking.
◷ 119 minmedium
Browned chicken thighs braised gently in dry cider, stock and wholegrain mustard, with late-added apple wedges. The sauce stays savoury and lightly reduced, while the apples soften without falling apart.
◷ 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.
◷ 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.
◷ 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.
◷ 72 mineasy
Golden chicken thighs with glossy orzo cooked in their pan juices, finished with spinach, lemon and feta. Finish and check the chicken before adding the pasta so both stay tender.
◷ 108 minmedium
Nigerian jollof rice with tender, separate orange-red grains and a deeply savoury tomato, pepper and onion base. Allow about 1 hour 50 minutes, including resting; extra reduction or rice corrections can extend this.
◷ 37 mineasy
Gently fold eggs through softened green peppers and juicy tomatoes for a tender, saucy Turkish breakfast, served straight from the skillet with bread for scooping.
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Crisp, pan-toasted flour tortillas filled with juicy shredded chicken and melted Monterey Jack, served with fresh tomato, lime and coriander salsa. Ready in about 35 minutes using ready-cooked chicken and a pan large enough for two quesadillas per batch.
◷ 80 minmedium
A comforting and flavorful Ethiopian-inspired poached chicken stew featuring seasonal root vegetables and traditional spices, gently simmered to tender perfection. This recipe highlights poaching as a gentle cooking method, celebrating an authentic stew that honors Ethiopian culinary traditions while using accessible ingredients.