everyday Recipes
14 delicious everyday recipes from around the world
Mercimek Çorbası
Turkish red lentil soup - velvety smooth lentil soup with mint and lemon. Everyday comfort.
Mercimek Çorbası
Turkish red lentil soup - creamy pureed lentils with lemon. Daily staple.
Köfte
Turkish meatballs - grilled spiced meat patties. Universal Turkish favorite.
Tas Kebap
Turkish stewed lamb - lamb braised with tomatoes and peppers. Everyday comfort.
Çoban Salatası
Turkish shepherd's salad - diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers. Ubiquitous side.
Foul Mdammas
Lebanese stewed fava beans - slow-cooked beans with garlic and lemon. Breakfast staple.
Kotlet
Persian meat patties - spiced potato and meat patties. Everyday comfort food.
Lubia Polo
Persian green bean rice - rice with green beans and tomato meat sauce. Everyday comfort.
Khorak-e Loobia
Persian bean stew - white beans in tomato sauce with dill. Home cooking staple.
Salad Shirazi
Shirazi salad - finely diced cucumber, tomato, onion salad. Persian essential.
Polo ba Morgh
Persian chicken polo - simple saffron rice with tender chicken. Everyday.
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad)
A refreshing and essential Persian side salad, Salad Shirazi features finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, tossed with a zesty lime and mint dressing. It's known for its vibrant colors and crisp texture.
Tempe Goreng (Indonesian Fried Tempeh)
Tempe Goreng is a beloved Indonesian dish of thinly sliced tempeh, marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, coriander, and salt, then deep-fried until golden brown and delightfully crispy. It's a simple yet incredibly satisfying everyday staple, often served as a side dish.
Roz bil Khalata (Egyptian Mixed Rice with Vermicelli)
A classic Egyptian everyday side dish, this simple yet flavorful mixed rice features tender grains of rice perfectly complemented by golden-brown toasted vermicelli. It's a staple that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of main courses.