Maria Emmerich’s viral bread sports a nice crust with a soft, moist center. It’s bread — you know what to do. Savor it warm, straight out of the oven, or freeze, defrost, and toast to perfection. Why not top it off with cream cheese and deli turkey for a tasty higher-satiety breakfast, or smear it with butter, and you’re in keto heaven.
This recipe is featured in our Recipe of the Day Newsletter. Sign up for it here to have our test kitchen-approved recipes delivered to your inbox! Get ready to have every other type of rice ruined for you. If you’re a stranger to the magical world of crispy Persian rice, or tahdig, let me tell you it’s a game changer. Literally translating to bottom of the pot, tahdig infuses long-grain rice with fragrant saffron and tons of butter to create a luxurious dish begging to be cracked. Given the fact that Nowruz (Persian New Year) is right around the corner, there’s never a better time to give this recipe a try! When I met my husband, I was thrusted into the world of Persian cooking, discovering a new frontier of rich stews and vibrant rices. I became determined to master tahdig for him, so I started shadowing his mother and aunt in the kitchen to learn their ways. While I might not be trying to become an ASMR influencer, I’ve now dedicated a huge chunk of my Instagram to videos documenting the sounds of crunchy rice (give the people what they want!). To put it simply, you par cook rice, then mix some with yogurt, egg, saffron and butter to lay on the bottom of the pot before you add the rest of the rice. You then rely on sound and smell to tell when the bottom has become golden brown perfection. This variety (my husband’s favorite) adds sliced potato first for a crispy starch on starch masterpiece that you’ll be picking at long before it hits the table to serve with any Persian stew or kebab (maybe my recipe for Fesenjan, a Persian pomegranate and walnut stew?!). Here are some tips to help you find success on your first go: 1. Rinse your rice well before soaking in salt water. You want to get off any excess starch, as well as letting the rice start to absorb some of that salty water. 2. Use a cheap non-stick pot! It always works better for an even crust that never sticks. 3. Trust your other senses! This is a Bird Box moment, so you want to make sure you hear a slow and steady sizzle and then pull it when the rice smells toasted and fragrant (it will resemble fresh popcorn!). Give potato tahdig a go. There’s never a better time for starch madness.
This Authentic Hungarian Goulash is my Hungarian mom's real deal recipe! It's comforting, hearty, and delicious.
Crisp greens and creamy hummus are topped with a pile of rainbow-colored veggies and perfectly grilled steak in this Mediterranean Steak Bowl.
Your family just. doesn't. like. fermented foods. I know... shocking. ;) Yet, actually, this is very common! So I'm bound and determined to help you succeed! Let's continue on our ever-important quest to add more beneficial bacteria to our guts, this time with 43 probiotic-filled, fermented condiments! Because, for real, who doesn't like ketchup? [by Lindsey Dietz]
Adjaruli Khachapuri, Cheese Egg Bread! This was one of the recipes that you tried and liked the most. I think this would be a great dinner option on these autumn days as the weather is getting colder.?
Have you ever heard of kefir? Don’t run please. It is basically fermented milk. It gives cakes, pancakes and all sorts of sweet treats a wonderful fluffiness. It tastes like yogurt but is much runnier.
Easy Kimchi Pancake (kimchijeon) recipe, made keto, gluten-free, is loaded with flavor! Pair it with a deeply savory and vinegary kimchi pancake sauce for a Korean food feast!
Portokalopita is an amazingly refreshing and truly delicious Greek cake. Made with phyllo, yogurt, and soaked in syrup.
Bekri Meze is a quick pork stew with a rich tomato sauce with little bits of cheese, red wine, spices, and a hint of spiciness. Seriously yummy!
An easy to work with, traditional sourdough English muffin, perfect for holding a variety of toppings (like butter!)
This incredible vegan butter chicken features tofu in a silky cashew tomato sauce and is delicious served over rice.
Real Indian Cilantro/ Coriander/ Dhaniya Chutney that is spicy, tangy and slightly sweet, made in under five minutes!
These sushi bowls are here to satisfy any sushi craving that might come your way. If you don't feel like take-out or making your own rolls, throw all your favourite sushi ingredients in a bowl and call it a day!
Fluffy icing, tender sponge and a hidden centre of oozing caramel, this vegan salted caramel cupcakes recipe has it all
This Hungarian chicken paprikash is a chicken dish served with a rich and creamy paprika sauce.
This chicken pasanda curry is creamy and tart from yoghurt and fragrant with cumin and coriander. It is one of the milder and simpler Indian chicken curry recipes and a real treat for all the family!
Moussaka is a layered one of a kind baked dish full of flavor. Saucy, creamy with deep-fried potatoes and eggplants. A must try!
Bekri Meze is a quick pork stew with a rich tomato sauce with little bits of cheese, red wine, spices, and a hint of spiciness. Seriously yummy!
This hot milk cake recipe yields something similar to a sponge cake in texture but way easier to make. It's basically a vanilla cake made from scalded milk.
Crunchy on the outside and savory aromatic meat filling on the inside. This Middle Eastern Sambousek is BURSTING with flavor!
Layers of deep-fried potato chips, eggplants, and zucchinis, coated with a hearty tomato sauce with Greek spices, + topped with a creamy Bechamel cream.
Tons of greens like sweet, earthy spinach leaves, herbs, tangy feta cheese encased in layers of homemade, crispy phyllo. Insanely delicious and unquestionably healthy, this vegetarian-friendly pie is going to be your new culinary achievement. Your people will beg you to make it for them again and again.
EASY Real Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe! I'll share a ramen recipe that will change not only your life but the ramen world This tonkotsu recipe is that special!!
This thick & delish pastry cream can be used to fill cakes, layered desserts, and tarts. Or simply served on its own with your favorite topping.
Cevapi, or Cevapcici, are homemade sausages traditional of the Balkans area. This delicious street food made with mixed meats, is perfect for a party in your garden: tasty and easy to prepare thanks to simple ingredients. Here the recipe and the history of Cevapi!
RECIPE VIDEO above. This is a Chef recipe and is one of the easiest Indian curries to make. The Butter Chicken Sauce is so good that you will want it on tap! Many restaurants take it over the top by adding copious amounts of ghee or butter into the sauce, but you'll find this rich enough as it is.And next time, try the streamlined One-Pan Baked Butter Chicken (readers are loving it!).
Blueberry Pierogi are classic Polish dumplings filled with sweet, juicy blueberries, straight off the bush. Perfect for lunch or dessert.
Difficulty: Easy
Moist and soft meatballs baked in a rich, Eastern-spiced tomato sauce.
This creamy Korean ssamjang (쌈장) pasta was inspired by the pork belly ssam (쌈) that I always order at Korean barbecue. Succulent pieces of pork belly in a spicy, creamy, and umami pasta sauce.
Here is an easy gougères recipe that is a real crowd pleaser. Make some to freeze for that last minute get together, or with a salad for a light dinner!
Greek Spaghetti Bolognese is similar to classic Italian. But with a thicker texture and lots of spices. This hearty sauce is the definition of comfort food!
Intimidated by hollandaise sauce? This easy, speedy version requires just four ingredients and comes together quickly with the help of an immersion blender.
This is a delicious, nutrient-dense, homemade vanilla pudding recipe that you'll want to make again and again!
Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs are FOR REAL! These little meatballs are made with wild rice and mushrooms and they are served up in a simple and savory brown gravy. Yum!
Stifado is a truly flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked in wine, with shallots, and sweet spices.
A light and refreshing slaw from Australia
Suanla chaoshou, the Sichuan-style wontons that come coated in an intensely aromatic sauce made with vinegar, garlic, and roasted chili oil, are easy to make.
Perfectly poached eggs, silky spinach and creamy hollandaise sit atop toasted muffins in this indulgent brunch recipe
Moist and soft meatballs baked in a rich, Eastern-spiced tomato sauce.
Fesenjan is a Persian chicken stew made with chicken breasts or thighs that are slowly cooked with ground toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
Recipe video above. This is a recipe for a real Malaysian restaurant quality laksa made by sprucing up store bought laksa paste! You can't just dump store bought laksa paste into coconut broth! The key is to freshen up the paste by sautéing it with garlic, ginger, chilli and lemongrass. Makes a world of difference! This makes 2 large bowls. Because large is the only way to go with Laksa!
Enjoy this authentic British classic with this easy clotted cream recipe.
This Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs [Chakhokhbili] is an easy, traditional dish from the country of Georgia. This one pot meal consists of seared chicken pieces cooked in a bright, comforting tomato sauce that is delicious over rice or with fresh garlic naan bread for sopping juices.
