450 post recipes

Phanang curry paste pounded from dried red chiles, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, cumin, and shrimp paste. An authentic Thai curry paste made from scratch.

Spiced Chinese cucumber salad with sesame oil, hot soybean paste, soy sauce, and lemon. A crunchy, spicy-tangy cold side dish that takes just minutes to prepare.

Gourmet pork chops braise center-cut chops in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce with onion soup mix and a kick of chili-garlic paste. Stovetop dinner finished with sour cream.

Cauliflower gratin with a savory dressing of olive oil, anchovy paste, capers, lemon, and Dijon mustard, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked until golden and crisp.

Classic Oysters Rockefeller baked on the half shell under a buttery spinach topping spiked with Pernod and anchovy, layered with crisp bacon and a browned breadcrumb crust. The New Orleans appetizer, done right at home.

Rich Malaysian laksa gravy built from a fragrant rempah spice paste of chilies, lemongrass, galangal, and candlenuts, simmered with coconut milk and fish balls. The aromatic, coconut-laced base for a bowl of curry laksa.

Red wine, tomato, and rosemary sauce simmers a French mirepoix with red wine, tomato paste, and fresh rosemary, then thickens with arrowroot for a glossy, fat-free finish. Versatile for meats, polenta, and pasta.

Posole with hot Italian sausages, green tomatoes, white hominy, and oregano in a tomatoey broth. A hearty Mexican-inspired stew served with lime wedges and warm tortillas.

Braising can turn a tough piece of meat into a tender, fall off the bone, comfort food. I can think of no better example than the classic dish osso buco, made from veal shanks.

Easy to put together, and just let the crock-pot do its wonder. A warm and delicious meal is ready to serve when you come home from work.

Chilled shrimp cocktail with brandy-spiked lemon cream sauce, studded with crisp apple and fresh herbs. Elegant Italian appetizer.

Tender braised pot roast with Mediterranean spices, olives, and tomatoes. This aromatic one-pot dinner fills your kitchen with the warm scent of cumin, cinnamon, and garlic.

Seafood lovers will love this succulent lobster dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner for two at home.

Ayam Panggang Mesanten features charcoal-grilled chicken sliced and simmered in a coconut milk sauce with shrimp paste, red chiles, shallots, and lemongrass. Smoky, fiery, and deeply savory Indonesian grilling.

A simple crockpot recipe that creates a delicious spaghetti sauce that can be served with any type of pasta.

Indonesian peanut sauce with shrimp paste, dried chile, garlic, coconut milk, and crunchy peanut butter. This Saus Kacang builds deep savory flavor and is ready in 20 minutes.