Rice & bowlsLebanese Mujaddara Rice, Lentils and OnionsFour portions of Levantine lentil-and-rice pilaf topped with deeply caramelized onions.65min4servingsModerate
Side dishesLebanese Parsley-Mint Fine-Bulgur TabboulehFour herb-forward Lebanese-style tabbouleh salads with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, a little bulgur and lemon.26min4servingsEasy
NoodlesMexican Toasted Fideo Tomato Noodle SoupFour bowls of comforting Mexican tomato-broth soup with short toasted vermicelli noodles.40min4servingsModerate
DessertSicilian Three-Ingredient Lemon GranitaSix refreshing lemon granita servings made from water, sugar and fresh lemon, with 3–4 hours of freezing and periodic scraping. Allow about 3–4 additional hours of freezer setting with intermittent scraping, not included in displayed preparation or cooking minutes.20min6servingsModerate
Street foodCrispy Spinach-Feta Filo TrianglesEighteen crisp Greek-style filo triangles filled with well-drained cooked spinach and feta. Serves six, three triangles per person.58min6servingsModerate
Rice & bowlsThai Shrimp, Cashew and Pineapple Fried RiceThree colorful Thai-style fried rice portions with shrimp, fully cooked egg, sweet pineapple and crunchy cashews.40min3servingsModerate
Street foodThai Turmeric Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping SauceEight golden turmeric and curry chicken skewers, two per person, served with a warm peanut dipping sauce.67min4servingsModerate
DessertThree-Ingredient Chilled Lemon PossetFour silky chilled lemon-cream cups using just cream, sugar and lemon; allow 3 hours chilling. Allow at least 3 additional hours of refrigeration at or below 4°C to set; this passive chilling is not included in the displayed prep or cook times.20min4servingsEasy
Side dishesCucumber and Corn Japanese Potato SaladFour servings of creamy Japanese-style mashed-potato salad with crisp cucumber, carrot, corn and hard-boiled eggs; chill 30 minutes.50min4servingsEasy
Rice & bowlsFilipino Soy-Vinegar Chicken and Potato AdoboFour servings of tender Filipino chicken and potatoes braised with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and bay leaves.65min4servingsModerate
DessertJapanese Honey Loaf Kasutera CastellaEight slices of springy honey-scented Japanese castella baked in a 22 cm loaf tin; allow 8 hours chilling for best texture.70min8servingsModerate
Street foodJapanese Sesame-Soy Pan-Grilled Yaki OnigiriSix Japanese rice balls shaped warm and pan-grilled until golden, brushed with savory soy and sesame glaze; serves three.75min3servingsEasy
