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Thai · Breakfast
Thai Omelette (Kai Jiao)
Well-beaten eggs fry into small golden omelettes with crisp edges.
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Thai · Soup
Tom Yum Goong Shrimp Soup
Lemongrass and lime brighten a clear mushroom-and-shrimp broth.
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Italian · Appetizer
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Juicy tomatoes and fresh basil top crisp, garlic-rubbed rustic bread.
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Italian · Main course
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Gently golden garlic, olive oil and parsley coat glossy strands of spaghetti.
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Japanese · Soup
Tofu and Wakame Miso Soup
Soft tofu and wakame warm through in a gently seasoned miso broth.
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Japanese · Salad
Sunomono-Style Cucumber Salad
Thin cucumber slices meet a sweet-sour rice-vinegar dressing and toasted sesame.
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Mexican · Dip
Chunky Guacamole with Lime
Ripe avocado, lime and cilantro make a chunky dip with optional tomato and jalapeno.
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Mexican · Side dish
Esquites-Style Mexican Corn Cups
Warm corn gets a light creamy coating, lime, chilli and crumbly cheese.
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Greek · Salad
Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki)
Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta make a bright village-style salad without lettuce.
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Greek · Dip
Tzatziki Cucumber and Yogurt Dip
Thick Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic and dill make a cool, creamy dip.
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Lithuanian · Soup
Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup
Chilled kefir, beets, cucumber and dill meet boiled eggs and warm potatoes.
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Lithuanian · Main course
Lithuanian-Style Potato Pancakes
Thin grated-potato pancakes fry until crisp, ready for sour cream and dill.
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French · Soup
French-Style Leek and Potato Soup
A smooth, comforting soup with gently softened leeks and a little cream.
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French · Breakfast
French Butter Crepes
Delicate, flexible pancakes with golden speckles, ready for a simple sweet filling.
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Indian · Salad
Kachumber Cucumber and Tomato Salad
A simple fresh salad balances crisp vegetables with measured lemon and cumin.
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Indian · Drink
Mango Lassi with Yogurt
Measured ripe mango makes a cold yogurt drink with a restrained cardamom note.
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Spanish · Soup
Spanish-Style Tomato Gazpacho
A smooth tomato soup with cucumber, pepper and a bright vinegar finish.
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Spanish · Appetizer
Pan con Tomate
Crisp bread, ripe tomato and olive oil: a simple Catalan-style table staple.
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Moroccan · Side dish
Zaalouk-Style Eggplant and Tomato Salad
A chunky cooked salad with cumin, paprika and fresh herbs.
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Moroccan · Salad
Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad with Cumin
Tender carrot coins dressed with lemon and coriander.
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