World Cuisine Recipes
297+ recipes from 27 world cuisines — curated, tested and ready to cook.
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Italian
Pasta, pizza, risotto and more from la bella Italia.
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Authentic Roman pasta with crispy guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper — no cream, ever.
Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
Crispy charred crust, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — the pizza that started it all.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto (Risotto ai Funghi)
Velvety Arborio rice cooked to perfection with porcini mushrooms, white wine and Parmesan.
French
Classic French techniques and the mother of world cuisine.
Classic French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onion soup topped with toasted baguette and a blanket of molten Gruyère.
Beef Bourguignon
The French mother of all stews — beef braised in burgundy wine with mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions.
Coq au Vin
Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions and lardons — the French bistro classic.
Spanish
Paella, tapas, gazpacho — from Iberian sun-drenched kitchens.
Valencian Chicken & Chorizo Paella
Saffron-perfumed rice with chicken, chorizo and vegetables in the iconic Spanish shallow pan.
Andalusian Gazpacho
Chilled blended tomato soup with cucumber, pepper and garlic — Spain's most refreshing summer dish.
Spanish Tortilla Española – Potato and Egg Omelette
Spain's iconic thick potato omelette — slowly cooked onions and potato in olive oil, bound by egg.
Greek
Moussaka, souvlaki, tzatziki — flavours of the Mediterranean.
Traditional Greek Moussaka
Layers of spiced lamb, roasted aubergine and creamy béchamel — the great dish of the Greek table.
Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Greece's favourite street food — skewers of marinated pork or chicken grilled over charcoal, wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato and onion.
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Crispy filo layers encasing a rich filling of spinach, feta, eggs and dill — a quintessential Greek classic.
British
Shepherd's pie, fish and chips, Sunday roasts and classic comfort food.
Classic Shepherd's Pie
Slow-cooked minced lamb in rich rosemary and red wine gravy, topped with a cloud of buttery mashed potato — the ultimate British comfort food.
Proper British Fish and Chips
Crispy beer-battered cod with fluffy chips — the iconic British Friday night dish with mushy peas and tartare sauce.
Beef Wellington – Tenderloin in Mushroom Duxelles and Puff Pastry
Beef tenderloin coated in mushroom duxelles and Parma ham, wrapped in golden puff pastry — the ultimate special occasion roast.
German
Sauerbraten, bratwurst, pretzels and the hearty flavours of Central Europe.
German Beef Sauerbraten
Germany's iconic pot roast — beef marinated 3 days in red wine vinegar, then slow-braised until meltingly tender with a rich, sweet-sour gingersnap gravy.
Wiener Schnitzel – Classic Viennese Breaded Veal Cutlet
Paper-thin veal pounded flat, breaded in fine breadcrumbs and fried in clarified butter until billowing and golden.
Black Forest Cake – Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream and morello cherries soaked in Kirschwasser — Germany's most famous cake.
Portuguese
Bacalhau, pastéis de nata, piri piri — Atlantic-influenced and deeply flavourful.
Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Salt Cod)
Portugal's most beloved salt cod dish — shredded bacalhau with silky scrambled eggs, crispy matchstick potatoes, olives and fresh parsley. Simple genius.
Pastel de Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts
Shattering puff pastry shells filled with burnt, blistered, cinnamon-scented custard — Lisbon's most famous pastry.
Caldo Verde – Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup
Portugal's national soup: silky potato and kale broth with slices of smoky chouriço — humble, nourishing and deeply comforting.
Russian
Beef stroganoff, borscht, pelmeni — rich and warming Eastern European cuisine.
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Russia's most famous export — tender strips of beef sautéed with mushrooms and onions in a silky sour cream sauce, served over egg noodles or rice.
Russian Borscht – Hearty Beetroot and Beef Soup
Deep crimson beet soup with tender beef, cabbage and root vegetables, topped with sour cream and fresh dill.
Russian Pelmeni – Siberian Meat Dumplings
Thin pasta dough pockets filled with a mix of pork and beef, boiled and served with butter and sour cream.
Turkish
Kebabs, mezze, baklava and the richness of Anatolian cooking.
Spicy Adana Kebab
Hand-minced lamb and beef kebab seasoned with red chilli flakes and spices, grilled on flat skewers.
Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & Peppers)
The ultimate Turkish breakfast: eggs slow-scrambled with onion, green peppers, tomatoes and chilli.
Turkish Baklava
Layers of paper-thin filo dough, crushed pistachios and warm honey syrup — the crown jewel of Ottoman pastry.
Lebanese
Hummus, falafel, kibbeh and the jewels of Levantine cuisine.
Perfect Lebanese Hummus from Scratch
Ultra-smooth chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic — the way it's made in Beirut.
Crispy Lebanese Falafel
Herb-packed chickpea fritters fried to a shattering crisp outside, fluffy inside — the original street food.
Lebanese Tabbouleh – Fresh Parsley, Mint, Tomato and Bulgur Salad
Vibrant chopped parsley salad with mint, tomatoes, lemon and a whisper of fine bulgur — the world's most refreshing salad.
Moroccan
Tagines, couscous and the fragrant spice blends of the Maghreb.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Slow-cooked lamb with warming spices, sweet dried apricots, almonds and saffron — a feast from the Maghreb.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon
Slow-braised chicken with preserved lemon, olives, saffron and chermoula — Morocco's most iconic slow-cook.
Moroccan Harira – Tomato, Lentil and Chickpea Soup with Herbs
Fragrant Moroccan soup with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and a tangle of fresh herbs — the soup that breaks the Ramadan fast.
Persian
Ghormeh sabzi, kebabs, rice — Iran's 2,500-year culinary tradition.
Ghormeh Sabzi — Persian Herb Stew
Iran's most beloved dish — a deeply fragrant stew of slow-cooked lamb, seven fresh herbs, dried limes and kidney beans that's been eaten for over 2,000 years.
Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Saffron Chicken with Barberry Rice
Iran's most celebrated dish: saffron-infused chicken stew served over jewelled barberry and saffron rice.
Persian Fesenjan – Braised Chicken in Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce
Iran's most distinctive stew: chicken slow-braised in a rich, sour-sweet walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce.
Japanese
Ramen, sushi, teriyaki and umami-rich Japanese cuisine.
Rich Tonkotsu Ramen
Creamy pork bone broth ramen with chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, nori and bamboo shoots.
Juicy Chicken Teriyaki
Succulent chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and sesame.
Pan-Fried Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)
Crispy-bottomed, juicy pork and cabbage dumplings with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Chinese
Dim sum, Peking duck, kung pao chicken and the world's richest culinary heritage.
Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
Authentic Sichuan stir-fry with tender chicken, roasted peanuts, dried chillies and the signature tingly numbing spice of Sichuan peppercorn.
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Silky soft tofu in a fiery, deeply savoury Sichuan sauce of fermented black beans, doubanjiang chilli paste, minced pork and the signature mala numbing spice.
Peking Duck (北京烤鸭)
Lacquered crispy-skinned roast duck served with Mandarin pancakes, spring onions and hoisin sauce.
Indian
Curries, biryanis, dals and the world's most complex spice cuisine.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based spiced sauce — comfort in a bowl.
Authentic Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Tandoor-roasted chicken in a velvety tomato, butter and cream sauce — the world's most ordered Indian dish.
Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables and caramelised onions — India's most celebratory rice dish.
Korean
Bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi — fermented, spicy, deeply savoury.
Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice Bowl)
Vibrant bowl of rice, seasoned vegetables, gochujang and a sunny-side egg — Korean comfort food perfected.
Korean Bulgogi — Sweet Soy Marinated Beef
Korea's most famous BBQ — ultra-thin slices of beef marinated in soy, pear juice, sesame and ginger, grilled until caramelised and served with lettuce wraps and kimchi.
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Korea's beloved spicy kimchi and pork stew — deeply savoury, warming, and the ultimate comfort food.
Thai
Pad thai, green curry, tom yum — aromatic and bold.
Authentic Pad Thai
Wok-fried rice noodles with egg, shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts and tamarind — Thailand's street food classic.
Tom Yum Goong — Thai Spicy Prawn Soup
Thailand's iconic hot and sour prawn soup — a fragrant, fiery broth of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and fresh chillies with plump prawns and mushrooms.
Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan)
Silky coconut milk curry with fragrant green paste, chicken, Thai aubergines and kaffir lime — Thailand's most aromatic dish.
Vietnamese
Pho, bánh mì, fresh spring rolls — light, fresh and fragrant.
Authentic Vietnamese Pho Bo
Vietnam's legendary beef noodle soup — a deeply aromatic broth of charred ginger, star anise and cinnamon, with silky rice noodles and rare sliced beef.
Vietnamese Bánh Mì Sandwich
Vietnam's perfect sandwich — a crispy French baguette stuffed with BBQ pork, pâté, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, jalapeño and fresh coriander.
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls – Gỏi Cuốn with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Rice paper rolls packed with prawns, vermicelli, herbs and lettuce — light, refreshing and endlessly customisable.
Indonesian
Nasi goreng, rendang, satay — the flavours of 17,000 islands.
Indonesian Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's iconic fried rice — flavoured with kecap manis sweet soy, shrimp paste and chilli, topped with a fried egg and crispy shallots.
Indonesian Beef Rendang
The world's most flavourful dish — slow-braised beef in coconut milk with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and 15 spices until the meat is fall-apart tender and coated in dark, caramelised coconut.
Indonesian Gado-Gado – Vegetable Salad with Rich Peanut Sauce
Steamed and raw vegetables with tofu, boiled egg and tempeh, all dressed in a luxurious warm peanut sauce.
American
Burgers, BBQ, mac & cheese and comfort food classics.
Perfect Smash Burgers
Paper-thin crispy-edged patties stacked with American cheese, caramelized onions and special sauce.
Ultimate Creamy Mac and Cheese
Triple-cheese stovetop mac with a golden breadcrumb crust — pure American comfort in 30 minutes.
Slow-Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with a smoky dry rub, slow-cooked then glazed with tangy BBQ sauce.
Mexican
Tacos, enchiladas, mole and vibrant chilli-spiced dishes.
Birria Tacos with Consommé
Slow-braised beef birria tacos with crispy cheese-fried tortillas, dipping broth and all the toppings.
Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, smothered in authentic red enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
Authentic Mexican Guacamole
Perfectly ripe avocados, lime, jalapeño and coriander — the world's favourite dip, made right.
Brazilian
Feijoada, churrasco, brigadeiros — bold, tropical and communal.
Brazilian Feijoada — Black Bean and Pork Stew
Brazil's national dish — a hearty black bean stew slow-cooked with pork ribs, smoked sausage and cured meats, served with rice, farofa, oranges and kale.
Brazilian Brigadeiro – Chocolate Fudge Truffles
Creamy condensed milk chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate sprinkles — Brazil's most beloved sweet.
Pão de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread
Chewy, hollow cheese puffs made with tapioca starch and Parmesan — gluten-free and completely addictive.
Peruvian
Ceviche, lomo saltado, causa — the world's most exciting emerging cuisine.
Peruvian Classic Ceviche
Peru's national dish — fresh raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with ají amarillo chilli, red onion and fresh coriander. Served with corn and sweet potato.
Peruvian Lomo Saltado – Stir-Fried Beef with Tomatoes, Peppers and French Fries
The extraordinary Peruvian-Chinese stir-fry: tender beef, onions and tomatoes with soy sauce, served over chips and rice.
Peruvian Classic Ceviche – Fish Cured in Lime with Ají Amarillo
Fresh white fish cured in tiger's milk (leche de tigre) with ají amarillo, red onion and coriander.
Argentinian
Asado, chimichurri, empanadas — the BBQ culture of the pampas.
Argentinian Chimichurri Steak (Asado)
The perfect asado experience at home — grass-fed beef grilled over high heat, sliced and drowned in vivid, herby chimichurri sauce of parsley, garlic, oregano and red wine vinegar.
Argentinian Beef Empanadas
Golden pastry parcels filled with spiced beef, olives, egg and raisins — Argentina's beloved street food.
Argentinian Empanadas – Baked Beef and Olive Hand Pies
Flaky hand-crimped pastry pockets filled with spiced ground beef, olives, hard-boiled egg and raisins — the ultimate snack.
Ethiopian
Injera, doro wat, misir — ancient spiced stews of the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopian Doro Wat — Spiced Chicken Stew
Ethiopia's national dish — slow-cooked chicken in a rich, deeply red berbere spiced onion sauce with hard-boiled eggs, served on injera sourdough flatbread.
Injera with Doro Wat – Ethiopian Spiced Chicken Stew
Slow-cooked chicken in rich berbere spice sauce, served on spongy sourdough injera flatbread — Ethiopia's national dish.
Misir Wat
A flavorful Ethiopian lentil stew infused with spices.
Australian
Pavlova, lamingtons, ANZAC biscuits — iconic recipes from down under.
Classic Australian Pavlova Recipe
The iconic Australian pavlova — a giant meringue with a crisp shell, marshmallow centre, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. This foolproof pavlova recipe is the ultimate Australian Christmas and summer dessert.
Traditional ANZAC Biscuits Recipe
The iconic Australian ANZAC biscuit — a chewy, golden oat and coconut biscuit with golden syrup. This traditional ANZAC biscuit recipe is easy, requires no eggs and stays chewy for days. A beloved Australian classic.
Classic Australian Lamingtons Recipe
Iconic Australian lamingtons — squares of soft vanilla sponge dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. This easy lamington recipe makes the classic Australian treat perfect for morning tea or fundraisers.
Canadian
Poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars — classic recipes from the Great White North.
Classic Poutine Recipe
The iconic Canadian poutine — crispy fries smothered in rich brown gravy and squeaky cheese curds. This authentic poutine recipe from Québec is the ultimate Canadian comfort food, perfect as a hearty snack or side dish.
Classic Canadian Butter Tarts Recipe
Canada's most iconic pastry — flaky tart shells with a gooey, caramel-like brown sugar and butter filling. This authentic Canadian butter tart recipe makes 12 perfect tarts with the signature runny-to-set filling.
Classic Nanaimo Bars Recipe
Canada's most famous no-bake treat — a chocolate-coconut base, creamy custard butter cream filling and smooth dark chocolate top. This easy Nanaimo bar recipe requires no baking and can be made in 30 minutes.