[ { "title": "Classic Spaghetti Carbonara", "cuisine": "Italian", "doc": "A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.", "time": "30 minutes", "instructions": [ "Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.", "While spaghetti is cooking, fry pancetta in a skillet until crisp.", "In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.", "Drain cooked spaghetti and immediately add to the skillet with pancetta, tossing to coat in the rendered fat.", "Remove skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, allowing the residual heat to cook the eggs without scrambling.", "Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper." ] }, { "title": "Homemade Margherita Pizza", "doc": "A simple yet delicious pizza topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.", "time": "45 minutes", "instructions": [ "Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).", "Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.", "Place rolled out dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.", "Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.", "Arrange slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato on top of the sauce.", "Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.", "Remove from oven, sprinkle with torn fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Slice and serve hot." ] }, { "title": "Chicken Alfredo Pasta", "doc": "A creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce.", "time": "40 minutes", "instructions": [ "Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.", "Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.", "Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice.", "In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.", "Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth and thickened.", "Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.", "Add cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat.", "Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired." ] }, { "title": "Vegetable Stir-Fry", "doc": "A quick and healthy dish packed with colorful vegetables and flavorful sauce.", "time": "25 minutes", "instructions": [ "Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.", "Add thinly sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas to the skillet.", "Stir-fry the vegetables until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.", "In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.", "Pour the sauce over the cooked vegetables and toss to coat.", "Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.", "Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles." ] }, { "title": "Beef Tacos", "doc": "A classic Mexican dish featuring seasoned ground beef and traditional taco toppings.", "time": "30 minutes", "instructions": [ "Heat a skillet over medium heat and add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon.", "Cook beef until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.", "Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions, stirring to combine.", "Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.", "Warm taco shells in the oven or microwave according to package instructions.", "Fill each taco shell with the cooked beef mixture.", "Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.", "Serve hot with lime wedges on the side." ] }, { "title": "Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce", "doc": "A light and flavorful seafood dish featuring grilled salmon fillets served with a tangy lemon dill sauce.", "time": "20 minutes", "instructions": [ "Preheat grill to medium-high heat.", "Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and olive oil.", "Grill salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.", "In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.", "Serve grilled salmon hot with lemon dill sauce spooned over the top." ] }, { "title": "Vegetarian Quinoa Salad", "doc": "A nutritious and satisfying salad featuring quinoa, mixed vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette.", "time": "25 minutes", "instructions": [ "Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions until tender.", "In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.", "In a small jar, shake together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.", "Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.", "Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving." ] }, { "title": "Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry", "doc": "A flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.", "time": "35 minutes", "instructions": [ "Slice flank steak thinly against the grain and marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.", "Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.", "Add marinated beef slices to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.", "Remove beef from skillet and set aside.", "In the same skillet, add chopped broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers, stir-frying until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.", "Return cooked beef to the skillet and pour in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.", "Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.", "Serve hot over cooked rice." ] }, { "title": "Caprese Salad", "doc": "A simple and elegant salad featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.", "time": "15 minutes", "instructions": [ "Slice ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into rounds.", "Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and overlapping slightly.", "Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the tomato and mozzarella slices.", "Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled salad.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish." ] }, { "title": "Pumpkin Soup", "doc": "A comforting and creamy soup perfect for chilly days, featuring pureed pumpkin and warming spices.", "time": "40 minutes", "instructions": [ "In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.", "Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in minced garlic, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.", "Add canned pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot, stirring to combine.", "Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of coconut milk and toasted pumpkin seeds." ] }, { "title": "Shepherd's Pie", "cuisine": "British", "doc": "A hearty British dish consisting of minced meat, usually lamb or beef, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).", "In a skillet, brown minced meat with onions, carrots, and peas.", "Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.", "Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish.", "Top with a layer of mashed potatoes.", "Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.", "Serve hot." ] }, { "title": "Fish and Chips", "cuisine": "British", "doc": "A classic British dish featuring battered and deep-fried fish served with thick-cut potato fries.", "time": "45 minutes", "instructions": [ "Preheat oil to 180°C (350°F).", "Coat fish fillets in a seasoned flour mixture.", "Dip fillets in a batter made of flour, beer, and baking powder.", "Fry fish until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.", "Drain on paper towels and season with salt.", "Serve with freshly fried potato chips and tartar sauce." ] }, { "title": "Beef Wellington", "cuisine": "British", "doc": "A luxurious British dish featuring tender beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection.", "time": "1 hour 30 minutes", "instructions": [ "Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.", "Sear the beef on all sides until browned.", "Brush the beef with mustard and wrap it in puff pastry.", "Brush pastry with egg wash and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown.", "Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.", "Serve with mushroom duxelles and red wine sauce." ] }, { "title": "Bangers and Mash", "cuisine": "British", "doc": "A classic British comfort food dish featuring sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy.", "time": "45 minutes", "instructions": [ "Boil sausages until cooked through.", "Make mashed potatoes using boiled potatoes, butter, and milk.", "Prepare onion gravy by sautéing onions until caramelized, then adding beef stock and simmering until thickened.", "Serve sausages on a bed of mashed potatoes, smothered with onion gravy." ] }, { "title": "Chicken Enchiladas", "cuisine": "Mexican", "doc": "A classic Mexican dish featuring tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and smothered in enchilada sauce.", "time": "45 minutes", "instructions": [ "Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).", "In a skillet, cook shredded chicken with onions, garlic, and spices.", "Warm corn tortillas and fill with the chicken mixture.", "Roll tortillas and place seam-side down in a baking dish.", "Cover with enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese.", "Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.", "Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream and salsa." ] }, { "title": "Tacos al Pastor", "cuisine": "Mexican", "doc": "A popular Mexican street food dish featuring marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit and served in tacos with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.", "time": "2 hours", "instructions": [ "Marinate thinly sliced pork shoulder in a mixture of pineapple juice, achiote paste, and spices for at least 1 hour.", "Skewer the marinated pork onto a vertical spit and cook until charred and crispy.", "Slice cooked pork thinly and serve in corn tortillas with diced pineapple, onion, cilantro, and salsa verde." ] }, { "title": "Quesadillas", "cuisine": "Mexican", "doc": "A simple and versatile Mexican dish featuring tortillas filled with cheese and other fillings, folded in half, and toasted until crispy.", "time": "20 minutes", "instructions": [ "Place a tortilla on a heated skillet.", "Sprinkle shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.", "Add desired fillings such as cooked chicken, beans, or vegetables.", "Fold the tortilla in half to cover the fillings.", "Cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy on both sides, flipping once.", "Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa and sour cream." ] }, { "title": "Chiles Rellenos", "cuisine": "Mexican", "doc": "A traditional Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, coated in batter, and fried until golden brown.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Roast poblano peppers over an open flame until charred on all sides.", "Place peppers in a plastic bag to steam, then peel off the skins and make a lengthwise slit to remove seeds.", "Stuff each pepper with cheese and close the slit.", "Coat stuffed peppers in flour, dip in beaten egg, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.", "Serve hot with tomato salsa." ] }, { "title": "Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry", "cuisine": "Chinese", "doc": "A popular Chinese dish featuring tender beef slices and fresh broccoli stir-fried in a savory sauce.", "time": "25 minutes", "instructions": [ "Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.", "Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.", "In a wok or skillet, stir-fry beef until browned.", "Add broccoli and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.", "Pour in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.", "Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.", "Serve hot over steamed rice." ] }, { "title": "Kung Pao Chicken", "cuisine": "Chinese", "doc": "A spicy and flavorful Chinese dish featuring diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers.", "time": "30 minutes", "instructions": [ "Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch.", "Stir-fry marinated chicken in a wok with peanuts, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers.", "Add diced bell peppers, onions, and green onions.", "Pour in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.", "Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.", "Serve hot over steamed rice." ] }, { "title": "Dim Sum: Shumai", "cuisine": "Chinese", "doc": "A type of Chinese dumpling made with a filling of seasoned ground pork and shrimp, wrapped in a thin dough wrapper, and steamed until cooked.", "time": "40 minutes", "instructions": [ "Prepare a filling by combining ground pork, shrimp, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.", "Place a spoonful of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.", "Fold the wrapper around the filling, leaving the top open, and pleat the edges.", "Place filled dumplings on a parchment-lined steamer basket.", "Steam dumplings for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.", "Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping." ] }, { "title": "Hot and Sour Soup", "cuisine": "Chinese", "doc": "A tangy and spicy Chinese soup featuring tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and eggs in a flavorful broth.", "time": "40 minutes", "instructions": [ "Soak dried mushrooms in hot water until softened, then slice thinly.", "In a pot, bring chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.", "Add sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu.", "Season with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and white pepper.", "In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry.", "Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken.", "Drizzle beaten eggs into the soup in a steady stream, stirring gently.", "Garnish with sliced green onions and white pepper.", "Serve hot." ] }, { "title": "Chicken Tikka Masala", "cuisine": "Indian", "doc": "A creamy and flavorful Indian dish consisting of marinated and grilled chicken chunks served in a spiced tomato-based sauce.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Marinate chicken pieces in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes.", "Grill or bake chicken until cooked through.", "In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until soft.", "Add tomato puree, cream, and spices to the skillet.", "Simmer for 10 minutes.", "Add grilled chicken to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.", "Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread." ] }, { "title": "Palak Paneer", "cuisine": "Indian", "doc": "A classic Indian dish featuring paneer cheese cubes simmered in a creamy spinach sauce seasoned with garlic, ginger, and spices.", "time": "45 minutes", "instructions": [ "Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and puree.", "In a skillet, heat oil and sauté minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies.", "Add spinach puree and cook for 5 minutes.", "Stir in cubed paneer cheese and cook until heated through.", "Season with salt, garam masala, and a pinch of sugar.", "Serve hot with rice or naan bread." ] }, { "title": "Vegetable Biryani", "cuisine": "Indian", "doc": "A fragrant Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices, cooked together to perfection.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.", "In a large pot, heat ghee and sauté sliced onions, garlic, ginger, and whole spices.", "Add mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.", "Stir in drained rice and coat with the vegetable mixture.", "Add water or vegetable broth, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.", "Garnish with fried onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.", "Serve hot with raita or yogurt sauce." ] }, { "title": "Chicken Curry", "cuisine": "Indian", "doc": "A flavorful Indian dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a spiced tomato-based curry sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "In a skillet, heat oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.", "Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook until fragrant.", "Stir in tomato puree, spices, and chicken pieces.", "Add water or chicken broth, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through.", "Adjust seasoning to taste.", "Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread." ] }, { "title": "Chelo kebab", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A classic Persian dish consisting of grilled minced meat (usually lamb or beef) served with steamed saffron rice, grilled tomatoes, and butter.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Prepare the meat mixture by combining minced meat with grated onions, salt, pepper, and spices.", "Form the mixture into long, thin kebabs around skewers.", "Grill the kebabs until cooked through and slightly charred.", "Steam the saffron rice until fluffy and fragrant.", "Serve the kebabs over the rice with grilled tomatoes and a dollop of butter." ] }, { "title": "Tahchin", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A luxurious Persian rice dish made with a crispy saffron-infused rice crust layered with tender chicken or meat and yogurt.", "time": "2 hours", "instructions": [ "Marinate chicken pieces in yogurt, saffron, and spices.", "Parboil rice and mix it with yogurt, eggs, saffron, and a bit of oil.", "Layer the rice mixture with the marinated chicken in a baking dish.", "Cover and bake until the rice is fully cooked and the bottom forms a crispy crust.", "Invert onto a serving platter to reveal the golden crust, slice, and serve." ] }, { "title": "Ghormeh Sabzi", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A popular Persian stew made with a combination of sautéed herbs, kidney beans, and tender chunks of meat, usually lamb or beef, simmered in a flavorful broth.", "time": "2 hours", "instructions": [ "Sauté finely chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, and chives) until fragrant.", "Add diced onions and cook until translucent.", "Brown the meat in the herb mixture.", "Add kidney beans, dried lime, and spices.", "Pour in water or broth, cover, and simmer until meat is tender.", "Adjust seasoning and serve hot with rice." ] }, { "title": "Zereshk Polo", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A vibrant Persian rice dish featuring saffron-infused rice mixed with barberries (zereshk) and served with tender pieces of chicken.", "time": "1.5 hours", "instructions": [ "Parboil rice and mix it with saffron-infused water.", "Sauté barberries with sugar until slightly caramelized.", "Layer the rice with the caramelized barberries in a pot.", "Marinate chicken pieces in yogurt, saffron, and spices.", "Place the marinated chicken on top of the rice.", "Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through." ] }, { "title": "Mirza Ghasemi", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A flavorful eggplant and tomato dish from northern Iran, made by charring eggplants, then mixing the flesh with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Char the whole eggplants over an open flame or under the broiler until soft and charred.", "Peel the charred skin off the eggplants and chop the flesh.", "Sauté chopped garlic in oil until fragrant.", "Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.", "Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh and cook until well combined.", "Crack eggs into the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the eggs are set.", "Serve hot with bread or rice." ] }, { "title": "Fesenjan", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A rich and tangy Persian stew made with ground walnuts, pomegranate paste, and chicken or duck, resulting in a unique sweet and sour flavor.", "time": "2.5 hours", "instructions": [ "Toast and grind walnuts into a fine powder.", "Sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown.", "Add the ground walnuts, pomegranate paste, and spices to the onions.", "Pour in water or broth and bring to a simmer.", "Add chicken or duck pieces and simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.", "Adjust seasoning and serve hot with rice." ] }, { "title": "Baghali Polo", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A fragrant Persian rice dish made with dill and lima beans, typically served with tender lamb or beef.", "time": "2 hours", "instructions": [ "Parboil rice and mix it with dill and cooked lima beans.", "Layer the rice with the lima beans in a pot.", "Add marinated lamb or beef on top of the rice.", "Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the meat is tender.", "Serve hot with a side of yogurt." ] }, { "title": "Ash-e Reshteh", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A hearty Persian noodle soup made with a variety of fresh herbs, legumes, and noodles, typically served during Nowruz, the Persian New Year.", "time": "2 hours", "instructions": [ "Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.", "Add chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, and spinach) and cook until wilted.", "Add cooked legumes (chickpeas, lentils) and noodles to the pot.", "Pour in water or broth and simmer until flavors meld together.", "Season with salt, pepper, and dried mint.", "Serve hot with a dollop of kashk (whey) and a sprinkle of fried onions." ] }, { "title": "Kashk-e Bademjan", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A creamy Persian dip made with eggplant, kashk (whey), garlic, and mint, typically served with bread or as a side dish.", "time": "1 hour", "instructions": [ "Char whole eggplants until soft and charred.", "Peel the charred skin off the eggplants and mash the flesh.", "Sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant.", "Add the mashed eggplant and cook until heated through.", "Stir in kashk, season with salt, and cook until well combined.", "Serve garnished with dried mint and a drizzle of olive oil." ] }, { "title": "Dizi", "cuisine": "Persian", "doc": "A traditional Iranian lamb stew cooked in a special pot called a dizi, featuring tender pieces of lamb, chickpeas, white beans, and potatoes.", "time": "3 hours", "instructions": [ "Place lamb pieces, chickpeas, white beans, and potatoes in a dizi pot.", "Season with salt, turmeric, and pepper.", "Cover with water and cook over low heat for several hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.", "Mash the ingredients together with a pestle until well combined.", "Serve the stew and the broth separately, accompanied by flatbread, fresh herbs, and pickles." ] } ]