Basil goat cheese and blueberry scones with heavy cream and vanilla. The goat cheese melts into tangy pockets, the blueberries burst, and the basil adds an herbal note.
Quick pickled red cabbage in a hot brine of apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, bay leaves, and caraway seeds. Ready in four hours, keeps for a month.
Kofta skewers of ground lamb and beef with fresh mint, cinnamon, parsley, and cumin seeds. Chilled, threaded, and grilled for ten minutes. Served with mint sauce and pita.
American journalist, food guide and blues musician Paul Rimple has lived in Tbilisi for 25 years. We talked Georgian food, natural wine, the city's gastronomic renaissance, and how he became one of its foremost culinary champions.
A Dutch chef who arrived in Thailand on a three-month contract has spent more than a decade turning an empty plot at the edge of a Phuket-resort into the only Michelin-starred and Michelin Green-starred restaurant on the island. His ambition, however, is bigger than any star.
Squid ink spaghetti with leeks, smoky bacon, cold butter emulsified into the sauce, pecorino cheese, and a poached egg on top. The yolk becomes part of the sauce.
Scrambled eggs started in a cold pan over low heat, whisked with a rubber spatula into small soft curds. Finished with sea salt and fresh herbs. Patience required.
A no-churn ice cream of heavy cream, condensed milk, and Blue Gum honey, frozen in a loaf pan. Topped with popcorn coated in burnt toffee of melted butter and caramelised sugar.
Shrimp and asparagus sauteed in seven minutes with shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh basil. One pan, fast, and bright green asparagus that still has snap.
Grilled potato salad with Yukon Golds, charred in a ribbed skillet and tossed in a feta vinaigrette of crumbled feta, olive oil, vinegar, and pepper. Served warm or cold.
Meatball kebabs of ground beef and lamb with grated onion, garlic, and sweet paprika. No binders. Chilled, skewered, and grilled until charred. Pure meat, pure flavour.
Firm tofu pressed, cubed, dredged in cornflour, and shallow-fried until golden. Coated in a sauce of honey, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Topped with sesame seeds.
Known for its tenderness and flavorful fat cap, picanha is a must-try for grilling enthusiasts. This guide covers everything from choosing the perfect cut to grilling it to perfection, ensuring a delicious and authentic Brazilian barbecue experience.
Bourbon stirred with Fernet-Branca and simple syrup, served over ice with an expressed orange peel. A darker, more complex cousin of the Old Fashioned.
Kale blended smooth with almond milk, then banana, almond butter, agave, and ice added. Green, thick, and the kale disappears behind the almond butter.
A chocolate smoothie thickened with butternut squash instead of banana. Almond milk, chocolate Shakeology, pumpkin pie spice, and ice. Creamy and warm-spiced.
Cranberry orange smoothie with frozen bananas, Medjool dates, and the key detail: a quarter orange WITH the peel on for depth. Dairy-free, naturally thick.
A mayo-free Mexican slaw with cabbage, carrots, red onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and cilantro. Dressed with Dijon, lime, cumin, and cayenne. Topped with spiced pepitas.
Mini strawberry-rhubarb crumbles baked in cast iron skillets with an oat and brown sugar topping. Bubbling fruit, crunchy crumble, ready in thirty minutes.
Pan-fried crab cakes with lump blue crabmeat, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and panko. Topped with fresh mango and jalapeno salsa. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Blueberry maple ice cream made from a custard base with vanilla extract, butter extract, and maple syrup. Churned with fresh blueberries. Tastes like a frozen pancake.
A vanilla Bundt cake made with a full tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, whole milk, butter, and eggs. No frosting. Dusted with powdered sugar. The seeds are visible in every slice.
Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas are the vegetarian Mexican dish that converts carnivores. Roasted sweet potato cubes add natural sweetness and creaminess, black beans bring protein and substance, and smoky enchilada sauce ties it all together.
Smoky chipotle shrimp tacos with a creamy lime sauce are something that hits every note. Spicy, smoky, creamy, tangy, and crunchy all in one bite. The shrimp cook in three minutes, the sauce takes two, and the assembly is pure.
Thai-style corn fritters with corn kernels, red bell pepper, Thai bird peppers, scallions, Thai basil, and coconut. Pan-fried in oil until golden and crispy.
Fish tacos with mango salsa are the bright, tropical taco that makes you feel like you are eating on a beach in Baja. Seasoned white fish pan-fried until flaky, tucked into corn tortillas with a fresh mango-jalapeño salsa and a cool lime crema.
Chipotle shrimp tacos with mango salsa and avocado guacamole in warm corn tortillas. The shrimp are smoky and hot, the salsa sweet, the guacamole cool.
Grilled radishes drizzled with brown butter and sprinkled with fresh thyme and sea salt. The radishes turn mellow and sweet on the grill. The butter is nutty and golden.
A whole head of cabbage stir-fried with fennel, cumin seeds, ginger, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and tomato paste. Covered and cooked until tender with some bite left.
Street-style carne asada tacos are the gold standard of Mexican street food. Thin-sliced, charred beef on doubled-up corn tortillas with nothing but white onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The meat is marinated in citrus.
Bean and Spinach Enchiladas in Pumpkin Sauce fills whole wheat tortillas with a mixture of cooked black or pinto beans, sauteed onion and garlic, and wilted spinach. The pumpkin sauce is made by pureeing canned pumpkin puree.
Mexican street corn grilled until charred, coated in mayo, rolled in crumbled cotija cheese, dusted with chili powder or Tajin, and served with lime wedges.
Toasted sandwich with sliced pork tenderloin, melted Brie, and raspberry sauce. The cheese melts into the warm pork and the raspberry is tart and fruity.