rich Recipes
19 delicious rich recipes from around the world
Brioche
A classic French butter bread, incredibly rich, eggy, and buttery. Its tender crumb makes it perfect for toast, French toast, sandwiches, or enjoyed simply on its own.
Gâteau Breton
A dense, rich, and incredibly buttery cake originating from Brittany, France. This Gâteau Breton is a true testament to the region's love for high-quality butter, resulting in a cake that is both rustic and elegant.
Lardy Cake
A rich, sticky, and sweet yeasted cake, traditionally from Wiltshire, featuring layers of lard, sugar, and dried fruit folded into a soft bread dough. The characteristic sticky bottom is a prized element.
Torta Caprese
An authentic Torta Caprese, a rich, dense, and fudgy flourless chocolate cake from the island of Capri, made with dark chocolate and almond flour. It's naturally gluten-free and incredibly decadent.
Dal Makhani
A rich and creamy Punjabi classic, this Dal Makhani is slow-cooked to perfection with whole black lentils, kidney beans, butter, and aromatic spices. It's a deeply flavorful and indulgent dish, traditionally simmered for hours to achieve its signature velvety texture.
Filipino Leche Flan
A rich, dense, and velvety caramel custard, considered an essential dessert for any Filipino celebration or fiesta. This version focuses on achieving a smooth texture and deep caramel flavor.
Kaldereta (Filipino Goat Stew)
A rich and festive Filipino stew featuring tender goat meat simmered in a savory tomato and liver spread sauce, enriched with vegetables. Traditionally served during celebrations.
Malai Kofta
Luxurious and decadent, Malai Kofta features soft, melt-in-your-mouth paneer and potato dumplings (koftas) simmered in a rich, creamy, and aromatic tomato-based gravy. A classic Mughlai dish perfect for special occasions.
Massaman Neua (Thai Muslim Beef Curry)
A rich, aromatic, and complex Thai Muslim beef curry featuring tender chunks of beef, soft potatoes, and crunchy peanuts, infused with the unique flavors of Massaman paste. This curry is known for its Persian-influenced spices and slow-cooked depth.
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
A beloved North Indian dish featuring tender, marinated chicken simmered in a rich, creamy, and buttery tomato-based sauce. Often considered Delhi's signature contribution to global cuisine.
Mutton Korma
A rich and aromatic Mughlai lamb curry, where tender pieces of mutton are slow-braised in a luxurious sauce of yogurt, cream, and a smooth paste of nuts and spices.
Nihari
A rich and deeply flavorful slow-cooked meat stew, traditionally made with lamb shanks simmered overnight in a complex blend of spices. This dish, originating from Old Delhi, is a celebrated breakfast and a true culinary indulgence.
Shahi Paneer
A regal and decadent Indian curry featuring soft paneer cubes simmered in a luxuriously rich and creamy cashew-tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices. A true taste of Mughlai royalty.
Marquesa de Chocolate
A classic Venezuelan no-bake chocolate dessert, featuring layers of chocolate-dipped cookies and a rich chocolate cream. Perfect for making ahead.
Quindim
Bright yellow, rich, and intensely flavored coconut egg custard from Bahia, Brazil. Quindim is a classic dessert known for its glossy, caramelized top and tender, custard-like interior.
Torta Negra (Venezuelan Black Cake)
A rich and dense Venezuelan Christmas fruit cake, traditionally soaked in dark rum for an intensely moist and flavorful dessert. This cake benefits greatly from being made in advance.
Banga Soup
A rich and flavorful Nigerian soup from the Niger Delta region, made from palm fruit extract and assorted meats/fish, seasoned with traditional spices.
Oxtail Potjie
A deeply flavorful and tender oxtail stew, slow-cooked in a traditional potjie pot over coals, resulting in a rich, gelatinous, and incredibly satisfying dish.
Shiro Tegabino (Spiced Chickpea Stew with Niter Kibbeh)
A rich and deeply flavorful, non-fasting version of the classic Ethiopian shiro (chickpea stew), enriched with aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). This dish is luxuriously creamy and comforting.