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Recipes by Ingredients
Interpretation Notes
for more detail see
page Interpreting Our Recipes.
Recipes by Ingredients reflects current Euro/American practice of relatively few dishes served in separate courses. Asian Dishes should be served with rice, bread or noodles (depending on region) but we expect readers will adapt them to a Euro/American service so we portion them that way.
Measures & Conversions: all measures are U.S. standard unless stated in metric units (rare). t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch
Abbreviations: tt=to taste, ar=as required, sml=small, med="medium", lrg=large.
Diet codes: v=Vegetarian (strict), ov=Ovo Lacto Vegetarian (eggs and/or dairy), mv=Can be Vegetarian.
Chili-hot codes: 0=none, 1=very mild, 2=mild, 3=moderately spicy, 4=very spicy, 5=incindiary, +=feel free to make it hotter. All levels are based on Southern California practice.
- Alligator Stew - (U.S.South) - 'gators are good eating.
- Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.
- Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - (see notes for Arracacha).
- Aioli Lemon Dressing - (Med) a dressing for asparagus or other spring vegetables.
- Asparagus & Endive Salad - (Euro-American) intriguing and delicious.
- Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
- Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [ov]
- Chicken with Asparagus, Bamboo & Shrooms - (Thai) stir fry in the Chinese style.
- Mimosa Sauce - (Eu/Am) A spring dressing particularly for Asparagus.
- Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) a truly wonderful light main, side dish, or pasta course. [ov]
- Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.
- Guacamole - (Mexico) a popular avocado chip and vegetable dip. [v]
- Tortilla Soup
- (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
- Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.
- Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
- Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
- Chicken with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
- Beansprout Salad - (Korea) an almost essential Korean side salad. [v]
- Beef & Bean Sprouts - (Thai) easy and tasty with chili vinegar sauce. [2+]
- Beef with Long Beans - (Thai) a quick easy dish exploiting the dark flavor of long beans.
- Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
- Chicken with Long Beans & Basil - (Thai) flavorful and easy to make stir fry.[2]
- Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
- Green Beans & Radishes - (Eu/Am) an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
- Green Bean & Walnut Salad - (Georgia) an excellent buffet salad.[v]
Beans, shell (Fresh or Frozen)
- Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.
- Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
- Succotash - (USA) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
Beans, Peas, Lentils (Dry or Canned)
- Spiced Chick Peas - (India) Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
- Kidney Bean Curry - (India) - delicious side.
- Mung Beans, Split - (India) Moong Dal, tasty foil to more complex dishes
- Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgan) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]
- Seven Bean Salad - Truly delcious - make plenty.
- Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) cooked turkey with white beans.
- Turkey Chili - Quick - (USA) with kidney beans - flavorful and moderately spicy.[3]
- Beef & Bean Sprouts - (Thai) easy and tasty with chili vinegar sauce. [2+]
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #1 - (Thai) very popular in California this dish shows Chinese influence.
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #2 - (Thai) a popular one dish lunch in Thailand.
- Beef with Cashews - (Thai) a simple to prepare dish in the Chinese style.
- Beef with Cauliflower - (Thai) simple and tasty stir fry.
- Beef Chili #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
- Beef with Chilis - (Korea) a light meat dish with plenty of Korean flavor.
- Beef Curry Dry Fried - (Indonesia) an intensely flavored meaty side or Asian dish.[2]
- Beef and Eggplant Green Curry - (Thai) a fiery curry with plenty of Beef and Eggplant flavor.
- Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
- Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry - (Laos) simple but satisfying [1+].
- Beef & Fern Soup - quick and simple with robust flavor.
- Beef with Fried Noodles - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
- Beef with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Chicken, Squid, Shrimp.
- Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
- Beef Green Curry - (Thai) a tasty light curry with plenty of beef.
- Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
- Beef with Long Beans - (Thai) a quick easy dish exploiting the dark flavor of long beans.
- Beef with Mixed Vegetables - (Thai) a simple dish in the Chinese style.
- Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgia) popular in the former Soviet states.
- Beef & Scallions - (China) a simple meaty stir fry with very Chinese flavor.
- Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty served hot or cold.
- Beef Stew, Georgian - (Georgia) popular all over the former Soviet Union.
- Beef Stock, Russian - (Russia) the base for many hearty soups.
- Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
- Beef & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture. [3]
- Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
- Beef with Zuchini - (Korea) a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
- Borscht, Ukrainian - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
- Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
- Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
- Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.
- Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
- Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
- Reuben Sandwich - (US) an American classic from Omaha.
- Ukrainian Borscht - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
- Note: there are a several choys that will work in these recipes, but bok choy is the most available in the US.
- Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) A vegetarian main dish made with several kinds of choy. [v]
- Pork & Bok Choy - (China) a simple stir fry with good flavor and interesting texture.
- Pork & Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, most choys will work.
- Breadfruit Fries - (Carib) - an aromatic alternative to potato fries.[v]
Broccoli
- Broccoli - Western
- Broccoli - Chinese
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #1 - (Thai) very popular in California this dish shows Chinese influence.
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #2 - (Thai) a popular one dish lunch in Thailand.
- Chicken with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai) marinaded for added flavor, worth the wait.
- Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stir fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
- Broccoli, Italian (Rapini, Broccoli Rabe)
- Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
- Buckwheat - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [ov]
Bulgur - see Wheat
- Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
- Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
- Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) a very tasty stew with plenty of vegetables.[2]
- Red Cabbage Salad - (Lithuania) incredibly simple and tasty too. [v]
- Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
- Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
- Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
- Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
- Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
- Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
- Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]
- Beef with Cashews - (Thai) a simple to prepare dish in the Chinese style.
- Chicken with Cashews & Chilis - (Thai) an extremely popular dish in California.
- Beef with Cauliflower - (Thai) simple and tasty stir fry.
- Cauliflower with Mayo Sauce - (Russia) - impressive and delicious - it will get eaten.[ov]
- Cauliflower & Potato Curry - (India south) - A mildly spiced curry. [v]
- Cauliflower & Scallions - (India) a lightly spiced side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
- Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]
- Celery à la Grecque - (Euro-American) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
Chard (Swiss Chard)
- Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
- Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
- Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
- Chedder
- Welsh Rabbit - (Euro/Amer) a classic - cheese on toast.[ov]
- Ementhaler / Swiss
- Reuben Sandwich - (US) an American classic from Omaha.
- Feta
- Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
- White Cheese Salad - (Uzbek) feta, sour cream, radish & cucumbers. [ov]
- Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]
- Jack, Oaxaca, etc (melting cheeses)
- Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
- Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
- Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
- Chicken with Cashews & Chilis - (Thai) an extremely popular dish in California.
- Chicken with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai) marinaded for added flavor, worth the wait.
- Chicken in Coconut Cream - (India north) - Softly spiced cream color curry.
- Chicken Dong'an - (China) a justly famous Hunan tangy chicken dish.[1]
- Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
- Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
- Chicken Gizzard Appetizer - (Africa E.) popular with beer and cocktails in Tanzania.[3].
- Chicken Gizzard Curry - (Sri Lanka) a delicious, savory and mildly spiced curry.[2]
- Chicken with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
- Chicken with Long Beans & Basil - (Thai) flavorful and easy to make stir fry.[2]
- Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
- Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious sauce.
- Thai Chicken Soup - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.
- Chicken with Tamarind - (India Andhra) - Richly spiced and delicious.
- Chicken & Tomato curry - (India Andhra) Kodi Tomatar - a tasty lightly spiced curry
- Chicken Tomato Onion curry - (India Punjab) Murgh Masala - a rich lightly spiced curry.
- Chicken with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
- Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
- Country Captain - (US Southeast) a traditional chicken curry from Georgia.[1]
- Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
- Fried Noodles with (Chicken) - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
- Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish.
- Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup - (Thailand) extremely popular soup - can also be made with Chicken.
- Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
- Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
- Schmaltz - (Jewish) - rendered chicken fat for frying.
- Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
Chilis
- Salt Pickled Chilis - (China - Hunan) an essential Hunan condiment.[4v]
Chinese Okra - see Loofah
Colocasia - see Taro
Choy - a catch-all term for Asian Greens. Recipes listed under Bok Choy will work for many of them. See:
- Coconut Milk - (Tropics) complete instructions for making.
- Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
- Corn Bread - (US) the bread of the American South.
- Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (US) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
- Indonesian Corn Cakes - (Indonesia) an appetizer there, more like a breakfast here.
- Succotash - (US) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
- Tamales, Blind - (Mexico) makes a pile, serve with heavily sauced main dishes.[0]
- Tortilla Soup
- (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
- Cranberry Sauce - (US) exceptionl flavor with greatly reduced sugar.
- Cucumber Salad - (Thailand) A refreshing cold salad with unique Thai flavor.
- Cucumber Salad with Ginger - (Eu/Am) a refreshing spring salad. [ov]
- Cucumber Herb Salad - simple, light and palet cleansing. [v]
- Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying. [v1]
- Cucumber Sauce - (Finland) for cold sliced meats and the like. [ov]
- Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (India) Kheera Rayta - a cooling side dish. [ov]
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
- Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
- Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
- Palm Heart Salad - (Eu/Am) tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
Dal
- Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]
Eggs
- Chakchouka - (Tunesia) - Eggs poached over vegi sauté. [ov]
- Chorizo & Eggs #1 - (Mexico) a quick and simple but tasty breakfast [1]
- Chorizo & Eggs #2 - (Mexico) a quick tasty breakfast with a mild chili bite.[2]
- Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
- Egg Curry - (India) whole hard cooked eggs with sauce. [ov]
- Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
- Omelet, Savory - (France) your basic French 3-egg omelet. [ov]
- Beef and Eggplant Green Curry - (Thai) a fiery curry with plenty of Beef and Eggplant flavor.
- Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
- Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry - (Laos) simple but satisfying [1+].
- Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
- Eggplant Curry - (Cambodia) popular all over Southeast Asis.[mv1]
- Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
- Eggplant with Tomatoes & Capers - (Italy) tasty vegetable side goes well with pasta, meat. [v]
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
Endive
- Asparagus & Endive Salad - (Euro-American) intriguing and delicious. [ov]
Fennel
- Fennel Bisque - (Euro-Amer) A light and exceptionally delightful soup. [ov]
Fern
- Fern Fiddleheads - (USA) Two ways to serve fiddleheads.[v]
- Beef & Fern Soup - (Korea) quick and simple with robust flavor.
Fish
- Blackened Redfish - (U.S. Cajun) a classic - very tasty. [3]
- Catfish Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup that exploits the unique flavor of catfish.
- Creole Catfish in Court Bouillon - (US Louisiana) poached in a vegetable stew.[1]
- Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - a classic appetizer, limejuice "cooked" fish [3].
- Fish Coconut Curry - (Malay) A mild but flavorful curry for light colored fish.
- Fish Fried with Ginger Vegies - (Thai) the vegies are so tasty you could almost skip the fish.
- Fish with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai) an intensely flavorful main dish.
- Fish Soup - (Indonesia) a great soup for any fish that stays firm [1].
- Fish Steamed Chinese Style - (China) completely delectable and easy to make [0].
- Fish with Vinegar & Coconut - (Philippine) simple but very flavorful [1].
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
- Mackerel Wine Pickle - (Euro-American) - a mild but intensly favorful appetizer.
- Savory Mackerel - (Med) a simple fish dish with robust flavors.
- Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
- Sole with Tomatoes & Sage - (US Cal) A light, easy to make summer meal.[1]
- Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
- Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
- Fungus - Black
- Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
- Fungus - White
Ham
- Ukrainian Borscht - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
Hominy
- Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
Jersey Pork Roll
- Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
Kidneys
- Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
- Pork Kidney Stew - (Hungarian) an intersting break from beef stew.
- Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
- Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
Krachai
- Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
- Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.
- Lamb Leg with Herbs - (Turkish) moist tender and delicious, with sauce.
- Lamb Stock - (Turkey) a basic stock for Turkish, Armenian and Near Eastern dishes.
- Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with meat and rice - aromatic and excellent!
Leeks
- Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day. [ov]
- Pork Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
Limes
- Lime Pickle - (Singapore) a sour condiment with intense flavor.
Liver
- Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
- Pork Liver Sauté - (Thai) tasty enough even for some liver haters.
Liverwurst
- Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
Loofah (Chinese Okra, Luffa)
- Luffa Gourd (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash. [v]
- Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
- Pork & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
Malanga
- Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
Melons
- Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
- Wintermelon Soup - (China) with pork
- Celery à la Grecque - (Euro-American) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
- Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
- Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
- Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
- Marinaded Mushrooms - (Russia) - a spectacularly tasty treat.[v]
- Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
- Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
Mustard Greens
- Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
Mutton
- For U.S., Europe, Australia Near East, Caucasus, Persia and the Stans, see Lamb. Mutton is a sheep over 1 year old and should be cooked longer than lamb.
- For India, (except northwest) see Goat.
Nagaimo (Chinese Yam)
- Nagaimo Pancakes - (Japan) similar to potato pancakes (latkes) but more delicate.
- Spare Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.
Noodles - European
Noodles - Oriental
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #1 - (Thai) very popular in California this dish shows Chinese influence.
- Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #2 - (Thai) a popular one dish lunch in Thailand.
- Fried Noodles with Beef - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
- Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
- Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stif fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
- Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
Octopus
- Octopus in Lemon & Oil - (Italy) delicious marinated octopus appetizer.
- Octopus with Wine & Fennel - (Greek) goes well with bread or crackers.
Onions
- Celery à la Grecque - (Euro-American) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
Orange
- Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
Ox Tails
- Mock Turtle Soup - (U.S.) delicious and turtle safe.
Palm Hearts
- Palm Heart Salad - (Eu/Am) tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
Papaya
- Green Papaya Salad - (Thai) a tart crunchy salad. [mv]
Pasta
- Pasta Sauces are indexed in the Recipes by Use page.
- Csipetke - (Hungarian) egg pastas for soup.
- Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
- Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) a truly wonderful light main, side dish, or pasta course. [ov]
- Pasta & Zuchini - (Italy) very simple and tasty too - a light main or side. [ov]
- Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
- Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
- Rice & Vermicelli Pilaf - (Armenia) the basic Armenian pilaf - very easy.[mv]
- Tarhonya - (Hungarian) tiny egg pastas for soup, etc.
Peas, dried - see Beans, Peas, Lentils (dry)
Peas, shell & pod
- Pennywort Drink - (SE Asia) a refreshing chilled tonic drink. [v]
- Pennywort Salad - (Burma) a pleasant green salad of interesting flavor. [v1]
Peppers, Bell (Sweet Peppers)
- Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
- Pork Belly & Peppers - (China) Delicious! Vary richness by part of pig used.
- Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce - (China) distinctly flavord, quick to cook, enough sauce for rice.
- Pork Ribs Hunan with Peppers - (China) Mildly spicy and quick to cook.[2]
Pineapple
- Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.
Pork
- Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
- Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious sauce.
- Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
- Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
- Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
- Fried Noodles with (Pork) - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
- Head Cheese - (Euro-American) - a great way to use those odd pig parts.
- Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
- Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
- Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
- Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
- Pig Feet with Peppers - (China) - hot with sauce or cold with dips - yum!.[1+]
- Pig's Feet Pickled - (Eu/Am) - far superior to store bought.
- Pig Ear Snacks - (Cambodia) a sure hit with broad spectrum porkophiles.
- Pig Ear Salad - (China) a crunchy salad with interesting textures.
- Pork Belly & Peppers - (China) Delicious! Vary richness by part of pig used.
- Pork belly Stew - (Malay-Nonya) a delicious side - but too rich for a main dish.
- Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
- Pork & Bok Choy - (China) a simple stir fry with good flavor and interesting texture.
- Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stir fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
- Pork & Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, any choy will do fine.
- Pork with Garlic & Pepper - (Thai) an example of Thai food from before chili peppers.
- Pork with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Chicken, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
- Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
- Pork Liver with Rice Wine - (Singapore) a tasty Southeast Asian take on liver & onions.
- Pork Liver Sauté - (Thai) tasty enough even for some liver haters.
- Pork Picnic Sholder Roast - (U.S. South) tender flavorful sholder roast with sauce.
- Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.
- Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
- Pork Ribs with Black Beans & Chili - (China) steamed ribs with a savory sauce.[2+]
- Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) a very tasty stew with plenty of vegetables.[2]
- Pork Ribs with Chili Bean Sauce - (China) a deeply flavorful appetizer or meat side dish.[1]
- Pork Ribs Fried & Braised - (China) an exceptionally flavorful "sweet and sour" side dish.
- Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce - (China) distinctly flavord, quick to cook, enough sauce for rice.
- Pork Ribs Hunan with Peppers - (China) Mildly spicy and quick to cook.[2]
- Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Khmer Krom?) a delicious and substantial appetizer.
- Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
- Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
- Pork Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.
- Pork Ribs with Orange - (China) easy to make ribs exploiting complimentary flavors.
- Pork Ribs Sichuan Spicy - (China) Tender and tasty with a chili bite - takes little attention.[3]
- Pork Ribs Sichuan Sweet & Sour. - (China) easy and tasty, marinated and deep fried.
- Pork Ribs Stir Fried - (Vietnam) A Vietnamese take on Chinese spare ribs.
- Pork Ribs & Sausage with Sauerkraut - (Bavarian) pork ribs or chunks.
- Pork & Sauerkraut Stew - (Hungary) popular since 1846, for good reason.
- Pork with Shallots & Onions - (India) less sharp than Vindaloo
- Pork, Spiced with Orange - (India) intensely favored to liven up your menu.
- Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
- Pork Strips with Sauce - (China Sichuan) simple and simply delicious. [2]
- Pork Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
- Pork with Vegetables & Chili - (Burma) a quick stir fry that works well with jasmine or fried rice.
- Pork / Vegetable Curry - (Thai) a country curry quite different from Indian curries.
- Pork Vindaloo - (India Goa) vinegar maranade and spicy hot.
- Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
- Spring Rolls #1 - (Thai) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
- Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.
- Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.
- Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
- Wintermelon Soup - (China) with pork
Potatoes
- Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
- Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
- Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.
- Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
- Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
- Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
- Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
- Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day.
- Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in a sweet onion sauce. [v]
- Potato Roast - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side. [v]
- Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (USA) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].
- Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta, a good side dish to tame spicy food.
- Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
- Smashed Potatoes - (USA) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [ov].
Rabbit
Rabbit tastes similar to chicken thighs, so they can be interchanged.- Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
Radicchio
- Radicchio & Watercress Salad - (Eu/Am) bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.[v]
Radish
- Green Beans & Radishes - (Eu/Am) an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
- Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
- Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
- Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]
Rapini - see Broccoli, Italian
Rice
- Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgian) popular in the former Soviet states.
- Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
- Rice & Vermicelli Pilaf - (Armenia) the basic Armenian pilaf - very easy.[mv]
Sauerkraut
- Pork with Sauerkraut - (Bavarian) pork ribs or chunks.
- Pork & Sauerkraut Stew - (Hungary) popular since 1846, for good reason.
- Sauerkraut Soup - (Polish) Traditional
- Sauerkraut Soup - (from Polish) Vegetarian version
- Sauerkraut Soup - (Hungarian) with sausage and egg pasta.
- Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
Sausages
- Chorizo & Eggs #1 - (Mexico) a quick and simple but tasty breakfast [1]
- Chorizo & Eggs #2 - (Mexico) a quick tasty breakfast with a mild chili bite.[2]
- Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
- Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
- Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
- Pork & Sauerkraut Stew - (Hungary) popular since 1846, for good reason.
- Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
- Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
- Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) white beans and cooked turkey.
Shrimp
- Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
- Sambal Cincalok - (Malay) a very flavorful shrimp/shallot sauce.[3+]
- Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.
- Shrimp with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Chicken.
- Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
- Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup - (Thailand) extremely popular soup - can also be made with Chicken.
- Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
- Shrimp Masala - (India) scrumptious shrimp w/coconut curry
- Shrimp with Mushrooms & Garlic - (Thai) a flavorful main dish or a side for American mains.
- Spring Rolls #1 - (Thai) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
- Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
- Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
Snails
- Apple Snail Sauce & Pasta - (US Pacific) just tell your gests/family it's "shellfish sauce".
Spinach
- Spinach and Tomatoes - (India) Palak Toomatar - an outstaning blend of flavors.
- Beef with Zuchini - (Korea) a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
- Pasta & Zuchini - (Italy) very simple and tasty too - a light main or side. [ov]
- Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]
- Acorn Squash, Baked - (US) simple and tasty.[ov]
- Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
- Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
- Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
- Squid with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Chicken, Shrimp.
- Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.
Sweet Potatoes
- Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (US) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].
Swiss Chard - see Chard
- Potato Roast - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side. [v]
Taro
- Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
- Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
Tindora
- Tindora Fry #1 - (India) dry curry vegetable side dish.[v1]
- Tindora Fry #2 - (India) dry curry vegi side dish w/curry leaves & peanuts.[v2]
Tomatillos
- Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
- Tomatillo Sauce #1, Cooked - (Mexico) Salsa Verdi for meat but usable as dip,[3]
- Tomatillo Sauce #2, Uncooked - (Mexico) Salsa verdi cruda for dips.[3]
Tomatoes
- Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying. [v1]
- Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
- Spinach and Tomatoes - (India) Palak Toomatar - an outstaning blend of flavors.
- Tortilla Soup
- (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
Tongue
- Beef Tongue with Sauce - (Europe) - a popular appetizer or sandwich meat.
Tortillas
- Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
- Tortilla Soup
- (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
Tripe
- Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
- Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
- Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
- Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.
- Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
Turkey
- Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
- Mole Poblano de Guajolote - (Mexico) - the famous Turkey in Red Chili Sauce.[1]
- Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) cooked turkey with white beans.
- Turkey Chili - Quick - (USA) with kidney beans - flavorful and moderately spicy.[3]
- Turkey Chowder - (USA) a hearty, satisfying soup from leftover turkey.
- Turkey Paprika - (USA) excellent with pasta or rice.
- Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
- Turkey Sandwich - (USA) many builds make short work of leftover roast turkey.
Turnips
- Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
Turnip Greens
- Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
Walnuts
- Chicken with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
- Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgan) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]
Watercress
- Beef & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture. [3]
- Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
- Radicchio & Watercress Salad - (Eu/Am) bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.
- Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
Water Spinach - Ong Choy
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- (China) a simple stir fry of interesting flavor and texture. [3]
- Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
- Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
- Water Spinach (Ong Choy) - (China) popular vegi side w/fermented tofu.[v1]
- Water Spinach (Pak Bung) - (Thai) a simple stir fried side with crunchy texture. [v3]
- Turkish Bulgur - (Turkey) easy and always well received. [v3]
Yogurt
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (india) Kheera Rayta - a cooling side dish.
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
- Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta, a good side dish to tame spicy food.
- Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
Zuchini - see Squash - Summer