48 song recipes

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

Tom yum goong, the classic Thai hot-and-sour shrimp soup, fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime, balanced by fish sauce, chili, and fresh lime. A bright, spicy bowl ready in 15 minutes.

Korean dongchimi made with turnip, scallion, ginger, and garlic in a light salt brine. A refreshing, mild water kimchi that ferments at room temperature and keeps for a week in the fridge.

With its vibrant color and flavor, yellow rice is a staple in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Cuba, it's traditionally garnished with pimentos, but I sometimes top it with sliced scallions. Serve it with Cuban-style roast pork, ropa vieja or as a side to grilled meats, poultry or seafood.

Easy Mexican rice with carrots, peas, picante sauce and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A one-pot vegetarian side dish that's ready in under an hour.

An easy and tasty side dish - spicy beans and rice.

Morisqueta, a traditional Mexican method for cooking perfectly fluffy white rice with separate grains. Soaked, boiled, and rested for light, non-sticky results every time.

Italian tiramisù cake with three layers of sponge brushed in espresso and rum, layered with mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa. Make-ahead Italian dessert.

Cassata Napoletana layers thin sponge cake with cherry preserves, rich Neapolitan custard, chopped walnuts, and candied fruit. A no-bake Italian celebration cake that chills to set.

Mexican-style beans and rice with sauteed onion, green chili, fresh tomato, and pinto or kidney beans. A simple vegetarian one-pan main that delivers a complete protein in under 35 minutes.

Dolmades yialandzi are Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with herbed rice, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. A vegetarian meze served cold as an appetizer or light main course.

Spicy brown rice simmered with whole cardamom, cinnamon stick, turmeric, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. A fragrant, golden side dish with six simple ingredients.

A favourite served at Din Tai Fung gets a healthy make-over. Water spinach, commonly known as kangkong, is rich in fibre, magnesium, vitamins A and C and is very low in calories. Word of caution: do not eat it raw as it may carry parasitic cysts from the waterways that are its natural habitat.

Rice and kidney bean salad with sauteed celery, red wine vinegar, and a touch of sugar. A simple, budget-friendly side dish served at room temperature or chilled.

Simplified nasi goreng with chicken, caramelized onions, cumin, coriander, and brown rice. A home-cook-friendly Indonesian fried rice that skips shrimp paste and keeps ingredients accessible.

Tomato dolmas is a really nice recipe, healthy, nutritious and lookes great!