10,000 fay fay recipes

Indian gobhi samosas stuffed with grated cauliflower, peas, cumin seed, garam masala, amchoor, and asafetida, then deep-fried until golden and crisp. A spiced vegetarian snack perfect with chutney.

Thai Kaeng Khua curry paste made with dried chilies, garlic, lemongrass, coriander root, and shrimp paste. A fragrant homemade paste that keeps 3-4 months refrigerated.

Banana and strawberry are not only good in smoothie, but they are also great in margarita. The creamy texture and fruity flavor make the margarita tastier and more flavorful.

Scampi Principessa with butterflied shrimp poached in white wine, flambéed with aquavit, then served in cold yogurt sauce. An elegant Italian-Scandinavian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Rich shrimp bisque built from sautéed shells, fish stock, brandy, paprika, heavy cream, and dry sherry. A classic French technique that extracts every ounce of shrimp flavor.

Basic miso soup with wakame, onion, carrot, and a swirl of miso paste stirred in off-heat for an authentic Japanese starter ready in 20 minutes.

Southern minced barbecue pork shoulder slow-boiled with vinegar, cayenne, and hot sauce, then chopped and seasoned. A tangy, vinegar-based pulled pork in the Eastern Carolina tradition.

Red snapper poached in tomato, red wine, red onion, and garlic. A 20-minute one-skillet seafood dinner with a Mediterranean profile and a quiet kick of cayenne.

Pad Go: Thai stir-fried lobster with fresh ginger, garlic, jalapeño, and scallions in an oyster-fish sauce glaze. A showstopping seafood dinner that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Crisp vegetable salad with snow peas, cherry tomatoes, and carrots tossed in a savory miso-soy dressing with ginger and garlic. Fresh, crunchy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Kythoni peltes is a traditional Greek quince jelly scented with rose geranium leaves and lemon juice. A slow, old-world preserve that turns jewel-pink as it sets.

Homemade duck sauce from peach preserves, white vinegar, fresh ginger, and scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and far better than the takeout packets.

Single-jar homemade dill pickles with fresh dill heads, garlic, and apple cider vinegar brine. Small-batch refrigerator pickles that cure for 2 weeks before they're ready.

Bow tie pasta and tender broccoli bake in creamy Alfredo sauce with roasted red peppers and basil. Parmesan browns on top for a bubbly, golden crust.

Homemade onion seasoning mix with dried onion flakes, beef bouillon, onion powder, and seasoned salt. A from-scratch substitute for store-bought onion soup mix packets.

Pan-seared beef tenderloin fillets served with a quick mushroom-horseradish brown gravy. A 25-minute special occasion dinner that turns packaged gravy into something worth serving company.