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Or Lam

Or Lam is a fragrant Lao beef stew with lemongrass, galangal, eggplant, and mushrooms, thickened with toasted sticky rice powder and finished with dill and holy basil. Traditionally served with sticky rice.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Tabbouleh

A bright, herb-forward Levantine salad of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber folded with tender bulgur, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil. Light, zesty, and perfect as a mezze or side, served scooped with crisp romaine leaves.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$

Bush Tea Heavy Cake

A fragrant Caribbean-style heavy cake infused with a homemade bush tea of lemongrass, bay, mint, basil, and ginger, then enriched with coconut milk, butter, eggs, nutmeg, lime zest, and raisins. Moist, dense, and gently spiced with a bright citrus aroma.

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$$

Qifqi

Qifqi are Albanian rice-and-herb fritters bound with egg and pan-fried in olive oil and butter, served hot with a garlicky lemon yogurt and crumbled feta.

🇦🇱 Albania$$

Nom Banh Chok

Nom Banh Chok is a classic Cambodian rice noodle dish topped with a fragrant lemongrass–galangal–turmeric fish curry and a heap of fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. Bright, citrusy, and deeply savory from prahok and fish sauce, it’s a harmonious balance of light noodles and aromatic broth. Often served as a vibrant breakfast bowl in Cambodia.

🇰🇭 Cambodia$$

Colombian Vino Reduction

This rich Colombian Vino Reduction sauce is a savory blend of red wine and beef stock, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for elevating your main courses.

🇨🇴 Colombia$$

Zaatar Sfeeha

Zaatar Sfeeha is a delightful Middle Eastern flatbread featuring a harmonious blend of tangy zaatar and rich olive oil, perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer.

🇵🇸 Palestine$

Mok Pa Steamed Fish

Mok Pa Steamed Fish is a traditional Lao dish where fish fillets are marinated with a fragrant mix of herbs and spices, then wrapped in banana leaves for steaming, resulting in tender and aromatic bites with a hint of heat.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Miquelon Challans

Miquelon Challans is a delightful French-inspired dish featuring rich and flavorful duck, aromatic herbs, and a savory wine-infused broth, perfect for an elegant dinner.

🇵🇲 St. Pierre and Miquelon$$$

Bengali Herb Khichuri

Bengali Herb Khichuri is a comforting and aromatic rice and lentil dish, enhanced with fresh herbs and warm spices, making it perfect for a wholesome meal.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh$$

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