262 braised recipes

Best focaccia: a soft, golden Italian flatbread topped with sweet buttery sauteed onions, scored into a raised rim and baked until golden. A simple from-scratch focaccia round.

Cuban black-eyed pea fritters fried golden, spiked with garlic and hot chili. Vegan, dairy-free, and the kind of crackling street snack meant to be eaten hot off the paper towel.

This dish, which originated on the island of Hainan, off the coast of Southern China, emphasizes the natural sweet flavour of an absolutely fresh chicken and served with rice that is cooked in chicken fat with garlic and then simmered in chicken stock.

Lean ostrich steak sliced thin and stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A low-fat, high-protein alternative to beef that cooks in minutes.

Smashed green olives marinated with lemon chunks, roasted fennel seeds, and chili heat for bold Mediterranean appetizers that keep for 4 weeks.

Old-fashioned chicken soup simmers a whole chicken with chicken feet, garlic, carrots, celery, and herbs for three hours to extract maximum flavor and collagen. Grandma-style cure-all served over pastina or rice.

Mediterranean roast chicken marinates two whole birds overnight in lemon, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, then roasts with new potatoes and green olives. One-pan Sunday supper for a crowd.

Authentic beef lo mein with fresh Chinese egg noodles, marinated flank steak, crunchy bean sprouts, and garlic chives tossed in a glossy oyster and soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

A rich, sour-cream dough is laden with poppyseeds and braided into 5-inch sticks.

Traditional Jewish challah bread with sesame seed topping and beautiful braided loaves that rise to golden perfection for Shabbat or holidays

Braided onion bread with three rolled strips filled with butter, finely chopped onions, garlic, paprika, sesame seeds, and grated cheese. A showstopping savory yeast loaf.

Braided almond breakfast bread made with bread machine dough, filled with almond paste and orange zest. Impressive yeasted loaf with twisted strips revealing the sweet filling.

Braided yeast bread filled with buttery sauteed onions, Parmesan, sesame seeds, and paprika. A showstopping homemade loaf with a soft, pillowy crumb and savory golden crust.

Dairy-free challah bread made with soy milk, soy flour, soy oil, honey, and eggs. A beautifully braided loaf topped with poppy seeds. Soy Vey, it's good!

Vegan challah bread made with soy milk, tofu, and soy flour, braided and topped with poppy seeds. Egg-free and dairy-free with a soft, tender crumb.

Golden challah egg bread with a bread machine dough option and hand-braided oven finish. Egg-washed crust topped with sesame or poppy seeds for a glossy, golden loaf.