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251 recipes.

Selected because chicken, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, tofu, beans or lentils are the main ingredient. Protein grams are not calculated. This is a browsing group, not a quantified nutrition claim.

Recipes

Yellow khaman cubes with mustard seeds and green chilies

Instant Khaman

Kidney-bean curry with coriander in a bowl, rice and yogurt behind

Rajma Masala

Chickpeas in an orange tomato gravy with fresh coriander

Chana Masala

Paneer pieces in a dark green spinach gravy

Palak Paneer

Khichdi in the center of a steel thali with bread and side dishes

Moong Dal Khichdi

Savory rice and lentil pongal with cashews and curry leaves

Ven Pongal

Yellow Bengali chana dal topped with coconut, spices and green chili

Cholar Dal

Photograph of chickpea and tomato salad with yellow pepper, red onion and herbs in a metal bowl

Tomato Chickpea Salad

Hummus with olive oil in a shallow bowl

Levantine10 min

Lemon & Tahini Hummus

Miso soup with seaweed in a dark bowl

Tofu & Wakame Miso Soup

Representative photograph of besan chilla

Besan Chilla

Representative photograph of masoor dal

Masoor Dal

Representative photograph of shakshuka

North African45 min

Shakshuka

Representative photograph of pan-fried chickpea falafel

Middle Eastern30 min

Pan-fried Chickpea Falafel

Representative photograph of mujadara

Middle Eastern70 min

Mujadara

Representative photograph of minestrone

Minestrone

Representative photograph of spanish tortilla

Spanish Tortilla

Representative photograph of egg fried rice

Chinese-inspired25 min

Egg Fried Rice

Chicken biryani served on a green banana leaf

Layered chicken biryani

Representative photograph of mutton biryani

Mutton biryani

Representative photograph of hyderabadi chicken biryani

Hyderabadi chicken biryani

Representative photograph of egg biryani

Egg biryani

Representative photograph of butter chicken

Butter chicken

Representative photograph of chicken tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala

Representative photograph of chicken 65

Chicken 65

Representative photograph of chettinad chicken

Chettinad chicken

Representative photograph of tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken

Representative photograph of chicken korma

Chicken korma

Representative photograph of chicken jalfrezi

Chicken jalfrezi

Chicken saag

Representative photograph of mutton rogan josh

Mutton rogan josh

Representative photograph of mutton keema

Mutton keema

Representative photograph of mutton korma

Mutton korma

Mutton sukka

Representative photograph of mutton curry

Mutton curry

Representative photograph of kerala fish curry

Kerala fish curry

Representative photograph of goan fish curry

Goan fish curry

Representative photograph of fish fry

Fish fry

Representative photograph of fish tikka

Fish tikka

Representative photograph of fish molee

Fish molee

Representative photograph of prawn masala

Prawn masala

Representative photograph of prawn curry

Prawn curry

Representative photograph of prawn fry

Prawn fry

Representative photograph of prawn biryani

Prawn biryani

Representative photograph of egg curry

Egg curry

Representative photograph of egg bhurji

Egg bhurji

Representative photograph of masala omelette

Masala omelette

Representative photograph of boiled egg salad

Boiled egg salad

Representative photograph of sambar

Sambar

Representative photograph of medu vada

Medu vada

Representative photograph of dal makhani

Dal makhani

Representative photograph of paneer butter masala

Paneer butter masala

Representative photograph of chole bhature

Chole bhature

Representative photograph of chicken tomato pasta

Chicken tomato pasta

Representative photograph of spaghetti carbonara

Spaghetti carbonara

Representative photograph of spaghetti bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese

Representative photograph of chicken tacos

Chicken tacos

Representative photograph of chicken fajitas

Chicken fajitas

Representative photograph of chicken enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas

Representative photograph of chicken burrito

Chicken burrito

Representative photograph of kung pao chicken

Kung pao chicken

Representative photograph of sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and sour chicken

Representative photograph of chicken chow mein

Chicken chow mein

Representative photograph of hot and sour soup

Hot and sour soup

Representative photograph of chicken dumplings

Chicken dumplings

Representative photograph of thai green chicken curry

Thai green chicken curry

Representative photograph of pad thai

Pad Thai

Representative photograph of tom yum prawns

Tom yum prawns

Representative photograph of thai basil chicken

Thai basil chicken

Representative photograph of chicken teriyaki

Chicken teriyaki

Representative photograph of chicken katsu

Chicken katsu

Representative photograph of oyakodon

Oyakodon

Representative photograph of chicken shawarma

Middle Eastern105 min

Chicken shawarma

Representative photograph of chicken kebabs

Middle Eastern65 min

Chicken kebabs

Representative photograph of chicken burger

Chicken burger

Representative photograph of roast chicken

Roast chicken

Representative photograph of fish and chips

Fish and chips

Representative photograph of shepherd's pie

Shepherd's pie

Representative photograph of Nikujaga. The photograph uses a different vegetable mix from this beef-and-potato recipe.

Nikujaga

Representative photograph of Japanese Chicken Curry. The photograph includes rice and pickles not included in this recipe.

Japanese Chicken Curry

Representative photograph of Tonkatsu.

Tonkatsu

Representative photograph of Karaage.

Karaage

Representative photograph of Agedashi Tofu. The photograph includes bonito-style flakes; this recipe uses kombu broth without fish flakes.

Agedashi Tofu

Representative photograph of Mapo Tofu.

Mapo Tofu

Representative photograph of Beef and Broccoli. The photograph includes rice and extra vegetables; rice is not included in this recipe.

Beef and Broccoli

Representative photograph of Char Siu Pork. The photograph uses pork belly with rice and greens; this recipe uses pork shoulder and omits the accompaniments.

Char Siu Pork

Representative photograph of Wonton Soup. The photo includes leafy greens.

Wonton Soup

Representative photograph of Steamed Fish with Ginger. The photograph shows a larger fish portion; this recipe uses fillets.

Steamed Fish with Ginger

Representative photograph of Red-Braised Pork Belly.

Red-Braised Pork Belly

Dry-Fried Green Beans

Representative photograph of Lion Head Meatballs. The photograph shows a thicker brown sauce and different greens than the cabbage broth in this recipe.

Lion Head Meatballs

Representative photograph of Bibimbap. The photograph has different toppings and does not show the fried egg in this recipe.

Bibimbap

Representative photograph of Bulgogi.

Bulgogi

Representative photograph of Kimchi Jjigae.

Kimchi Jjigae

Sundubu Jjigae

Representative photograph of Dakgalbi.

Dakgalbi

Representative photograph of Doenjang Jjigae.

Doenjang Jjigae

Representative photograph of Galbi Jjim.

Galbi Jjim

Representative photograph of Korean Fried Chicken. The photograph shows fried chicken before the sticky gochujang glaze used in this recipe.

Korean Fried Chicken

Representative photograph of Tom Kha Gai.

Tom Kha Gai

Representative photograph of Massaman Beef Curry. The photo shows a restaurant serving; the cut of beef differs.

Massaman Beef Curry

Representative photograph of Panang Chicken Curry.

Panang Chicken Curry

Representative photograph of Chicken Larb. The photo includes rice and cucumber accompaniments not included in this recipe.

Chicken Larb

Representative photograph of Thai Chicken Satay. The photo includes a side salad not included in this recipe.

Thai Chicken Satay

Representative photograph of Khao Soi. The photograph includes separate pickled vegetables and garnish not included in this recipe.

Khao Soi

Representative photograph of Thai Fish Cakes. The photo includes dipping sauce and garnish not included in this recipe.

Thai Fish Cakes

Thai Basil Tofu

Representative photograph of Pho Ga.

Vietnamese95 min

Pho Ga

Representative photograph of Beef Pho. The photograph includes fresh chili garnish not included in this recipe.

Vietnamese120 min

Beef Pho

Representative photograph of Banh Mi Pork. The photograph uses crispy roast pork; this recipe pan-cooks marinated pork slices.

Vietnamese75 min

Banh Mi Pork

Representative photograph of Goi Cuon. The photograph shows a chili dipping sauce; this recipe uses peanut-hoisin sauce.

Vietnamese40 min

Goi Cuon

Representative photograph of Bun Cha. The photograph includes spring rolls and extra herbs not included in this recipe.

Vietnamese75 min

Bun Cha

Representative photograph of Banh Xeo.

Vietnamese80 min

Banh Xeo

Representative photograph of Bun Bo Nam Bo. The photograph includes bean sprouts not included in this recipe.

Vietnamese40 min

Bun Bo Nam Bo

Representative photograph of Ca Kho To. The photo shows bone-in fish steaks; this recipe uses fish pieces.

Vietnamese45 min

Ca Kho To

Representative photograph of Thit Kho Trung.

Vietnamese120 min

Thit Kho Trung

Representative photograph of Lemongrass Chicken. Rice and salad are shown as side dishes.

Vietnamese100 min

Lemongrass Chicken

Representative photograph of Canh Chua.

Vietnamese40 min

Canh Chua

Vietnamese40 min

Vietnamese Caramel Tofu

Representative photograph of Beef Rendang.

Indonesian/Malaysian205 min

Beef Rendang

Representative photograph of Soto Ayam. The photograph includes crackers and fried shallots not included in this recipe.

Indonesian/Malaysian70 min

Soto Ayam

Representative photograph of Chicken Satay with Kecap. The photograph shows chicken skewers coated with peanut sauce.

Indonesian/Malaysian95 min

Chicken Satay with Kecap

Representative photograph of Curry Laksa. The photograph shows chicken curry noodle soup with egg and other garnishes; this recipe omits the egg topping.

Indonesian/Malaysian50 min

Curry Laksa

Indonesian/Malaysian35 min

Tempeh Kecap

Representative photograph of Ayam Goreng. The photograph shows ayam goreng Kalasan with salad and sambal; this recipe uses a simpler spice mixture.

Indonesian/Malaysian65 min

Ayam Goreng

Indonesian/Malaysian65 min

Malaysian Chicken Kapitan

Representative photograph of Chicken Adobo.

Chicken Adobo

Representative photograph of Pork Sinigang.

Pork Sinigang

Representative photograph of Lumpiang Shanghai. The photograph includes dipping sauce and garnish not included in this recipe.

Lumpiang Shanghai

Representative photograph of Kare Kare.

Filipino175 min

Kare Kare

Representative photograph of Chicken Tinola.

Chicken Tinola

Representative photograph of Bicol Express.

Bicol Express

Representative photograph of Ginisang Munggo.

Ginisang Munggo

Representative photograph of Beef Caldereta. The source describes a coconut-milk caldereta; this recipe uses tomato and liver spread without coconut milk.

Filipino145 min

Beef Caldereta

Representative photograph of Chicken Afritada.

Chicken Afritada

Representative photograph of Lasagne al Forno.

Lasagne al Forno

Representative photograph of Ribollita.

Ribollita

Representative photograph of Osso Buco.

Osso Buco

Representative photograph of Chicken Cacciatore. The photograph includes pasta not included in this recipe.

Chicken Cacciatore

Representative photograph of Coq au Vin. The photograph includes side vegetables and a different-looking wine sauce; this recipe uses red wine.

Coq au Vin

Representative photograph of Beef Bourguignon. The photograph includes potatoes not included in this recipe.

Beef Bourguignon

Representative photograph of Salade Nicoise. The photograph uses seared fresh tuna; this recipe uses fully cooked canned tuna.

Salade Nicoise

Representative photograph of Chicken Fricassee.

Chicken Fricassee

Lentilles du Puy

Representative photograph of Cassoulet with Sausage.

Cassoulet with Sausage

Representative photograph of Chicken Paella. The photograph uses larger bone-in chicken pieces and some different vegetables; this recipe uses cubed thighs.

Chicken Paella

Representative photograph of Gambas al Ajillo.

Gambas al Ajillo

Representative photograph of Croquetas de Jamon.

Croquetas de Jamon

Espinacas con Garbanzos

Albondigas in Tomato Sauce

Representative photograph of Fabada Asturiana.

Fabada Asturiana

Representative photograph of Bacalao con Tomate. The photograph includes chips not included in this recipe.

Bacalao con Tomate

Representative photograph of Moussaka.

Moussaka

Representative photograph of Pastitsio.

Pastitsio

Representative photograph of Chicken Souvlaki. The photograph includes chips, bread, salad and sauce not included in this recipe.

Chicken Souvlaki

Representative photograph of Fasolada.

Fasolada

Gigantes Plaki

Representative photograph of Avgolemono Soup. The photograph includes another dish in the background, which is not part of this soup recipe.

Avgolemono Soup

Representative photograph of Keftedes.

Keftedes

Representative photograph of Mercimek Corbasi.

Mercimek Corbasi

Representative photograph of Ezogelin Soup.

Ezogelin Soup

Representative photograph of Karniyarik. The photograph includes side dishes not included in this recipe.

Karniyarik

Representative photograph of Lahmacun. The photograph includes lemon and salad garnish not included in this recipe.

Lahmacun

Representative photograph of Kiymali Pide. The photograph includes other dishes in the background; this recipe makes only the minced-meat pide.

Kiymali Pide

Representative photograph of Turkish Manti.

Turkish Manti

Representative photograph of Lentil Kofte.

Lentil Kofte

Representative photograph of Hunkar Begendi. The photograph includes tomato and pepper garnishes not included in this recipe.

Hunkar Begendi

Representative photograph of Turkish Green Beans.

Turkish Green Beans

Representative photograph of Kibbeh bil Sanieh.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese100 min

Kibbeh bil Sanieh

Representative photograph of Lamb Kofta. The photo shows grilled patties; shape the mixture as directed in this recipe.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese70 min

Lamb Kofta

Representative photograph of Fatteh. The photo includes cucumber and nuts as garnish.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese35 min

Fatteh

Representative photograph of Shish Barak. The photograph includes a herb and nut garnish.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese120 min

Shish Barak

Representative photograph of Maqluba. The photograph includes several side dishes not included in this rice recipe.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese115 min

Maqluba

Representative photograph of Sayadieh. The photograph uses a whole fish; this recipe uses boneless fillets.

Middle Eastern/Lebanese80 min

Sayadieh

Middle Eastern/Lebanese90 min

Freekeh with Chicken

Representative photograph of Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon.

Moroccan/North African85 min

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon

Moroccan/North African145 min

Lamb Tagine with Prunes

Representative photograph of Harira. The photograph includes pastries and accompaniments not included in this soup recipe.

Moroccan/North African80 min

Harira

Moroccan/North African60 min

Kefta Tagine with Eggs

Representative photograph of Lablabi. The photograph includes egg and tuna toppings; this recipe uses chickpeas and bread without these toppings.

Moroccan/North African45 min

Lablabi

Representative photograph of Brik with Tuna. The source identifies brik but does not establish its filling. This recipe uses tuna and egg.

Moroccan/North African45 min

Brik with Tuna

Representative photograph of Chorba Frik.

Moroccan/North African85 min

Chorba Frik

Representative photograph of Shakshuka with Merguez. The photograph includes bread and garnish not included in this recipe.

Moroccan/North African50 min

Shakshuka with Merguez

Representative photograph of Doro Wat. The photograph includes injera bread not included in this recipe.

Ethiopian/West African105 min

Doro Wat

Ethiopian/West African55 min

Misir Wat

Representative photograph of Shiro Wat.

Ethiopian/West African45 min

Shiro Wat

Representative photograph of Ethiopian Beef Tibs. The photograph shows a sizzling serving with different accompaniments from this recipe.

Ethiopian/West African35 min

Ethiopian Beef Tibs

Representative photograph of Chicken Yassa.

Ethiopian/West African200 min

Chicken Yassa

Representative photograph of Egusi Soup. The photograph shows egusi soup in a cooking pan; its meat and greens can differ from this beef-and-spinach recipe.

Ethiopian/West African100 min

Egusi Soup

Representative photograph of Suya. The photograph includes onion and pepper sauce not included in this recipe.

Ethiopian/West African97 min

Suya

Representative photograph of Akara.

Ethiopian/West African295 min

Akara

Ethiopian/West African335 min

Moi Moi

Representative photograph of Tacos al Pastor.

Tacos al Pastor

Representative photograph of Carnitas. The photograph shows cooked carnitas packed in foil before plating.

Carnitas

Representative photograph of Beef Birria. The source identifies birria but does not establish the meat variety. This recipe uses beef.

Beef Birria

Representative photograph of Pozole Rojo. The photograph includes a drink not included in this recipe.

Pozole Rojo

Representative photograph of Chicken Tamales.

Chicken Tamales

Representative photograph of Refried Beans.

Refried Beans

Representative photograph of Pescado a la Veracruzana. The photograph shows a whole fish; this recipe uses fillets.

Pescado a la Veracruzana

Representative photograph of Chicken Mole Poblano.

Chicken Mole Poblano

Representative photograph of Southern Fried Chicken. The photograph includes fried okra and macaroni cheese not included in this recipe.

American/Southern300 min

Southern Fried Chicken

Representative photograph of Shrimp and Grits. The photograph includes extra garnish not included in this recipe.

American/Southern55 min

Shrimp and Grits

Representative photograph of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. The photograph includes spring onion garnish not included in this recipe.

American/Southern120 min

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Representative photograph of Red Beans and Rice. Rice is served beside the beans.

American/Southern70 min

Red Beans and Rice

Representative photograph of Pulled Pork.

American/Southern310 min

Pulled Pork

Representative photograph of Hoppin John. The photograph includes tomato pieces not included in this recipe.

American/Southern65 min

Hoppin John

Representative photograph of Buffalo Chicken Wings.

American/Southern70 min

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Representative photograph of Jamaican Jerk Chicken. The photograph includes rice and slaw not included in this recipe.

Caribbean315 min

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Representative photograph of Brown Stew Chicken. The photograph includes rice and fried plantain as side dishes.

Caribbean135 min

Brown Stew Chicken

Representative photograph of Jamaican Oxtail Stew.

Caribbean235 min

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Representative photograph of Ackee and Saltfish. The photograph includes salad and other accompaniments not included in this recipe.

Caribbean40 min

Ackee and Saltfish

Representative photograph of Trinidad Doubles.

Caribbean135 min

Trinidad Doubles

Representative photograph of Trinidad Pelau.

Caribbean85 min

Trinidad Pelau

Representative photograph of Cuban Ropa Vieja. The photograph includes accompaniments not included in this recipe.

Caribbean175 min

Cuban Ropa Vieja

Representative photograph of Cuban Black Beans. The photograph includes rice and bread as accompaniments.

Caribbean65 min

Cuban Black Beans

Representative photograph of Feijoada. Rice, greens and cassava flour are shown as accompaniments.

Brazilian/Peruvian125 min

Feijoada

Representative photograph of Moqueca de Peixe.

Brazilian/Peruvian65 min

Moqueca de Peixe

Representative photograph of Coxinha.

Brazilian/Peruvian110 min

Coxinha

Brazilian/Peruvian50 min

Brazilian Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Representative photograph of Lomo Saltado. The photograph includes rice not included in this recipe.

Brazilian/Peruvian55 min

Lomo Saltado

Representative photograph of Aji de Gallina.

Brazilian/Peruvian65 min

Aji de Gallina

Representative photograph of Seco de Res. The photograph includes rice, beans and onion garnish not included in this recipe.

Brazilian/Peruvian160 min

Seco de Res

Representative photograph of Beef Cottage Pie. The photograph includes separate side vegetables not included in this recipe.

British/Irish105 min

Beef Cottage Pie

Representative photograph of Bangers and Mash. The photograph includes peas not included in this recipe.

British/Irish55 min

Bangers and Mash

Representative photograph of Toad in the Hole. The photograph includes gravy, peas and carrots not included in this recipe.

British/Irish85 min

Toad in the Hole

Representative photograph of Irish Lamb Stew. The photograph includes carrot pieces.

British/Irish145 min

Irish Lamb Stew

Representative photograph of Steak and Ale Pie. The photograph shows an individual pie with side vegetables; this recipe makes one large pie.

British/Irish220 min

Steak and Ale Pie

Representative photograph of Cullen Skink. The photograph includes bread not included in this recipe.

British/Irish50 min

Cullen Skink

Representative photograph of Sauerbraten. The photograph includes dumplings and other accompaniments not included in this recipe.

German/Central European3090 min

Sauerbraten

Representative photograph of Beef Rouladen. The photograph includes dumplings and red cabbage not included in this recipe.

German/Central European155 min

Beef Rouladen

Representative photograph of German Lentil Soup. The photograph includes a sausage; this recipe makes vegetarian lentil soup without sausage.

German/Central European65 min

German Lentil Soup

Representative photograph of Hungarian Goulash.

German/Central European160 min

Hungarian Goulash

Representative photograph of Chicken Paprikash. The photograph includes spaetzle not included in this recipe.

German/Central European70 min

Chicken Paprikash

Representative photograph of Beef Stroganoff. The photograph includes pasta not included in this recipe.

Russian/Eastern European45 min

Beef Stroganoff

Representative photograph of Pelmeni.

Russian/Eastern European110 min

Pelmeni

Representative photograph of Golubtsy. The photograph includes sour cream and a different sauce presentation from this recipe.

Russian/Eastern European120 min

Golubtsy

Representative photograph of Bigos.

Russian/Eastern European175 min

Bigos

Representative photograph of Chicken Kyiv. The photograph includes mashed potatoes and garnish not included in this recipe.

Russian/Eastern European125 min

Chicken Kyiv

Representative photograph of Sri Lankan Chicken Curry.

Sri Lankan105 min

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Sri Lankan50 min

Fish Ambul Thiyal

Representative photograph of Sri Lankan Dhal Curry.

Sri Lankan40 min

Sri Lankan Dhal Curry

Representative photograph of Kottu Roti.

Sri Lankan45 min

Kottu Roti

Sri Lankan45 min

Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

Representative photograph of Chicken Karahi.

Pakistani/Afghan60 min

Chicken Karahi

Representative photograph of Nihari.

Pakistani/Afghan270 min

Nihari

Representative photograph of Haleem. The source does not establish the meat variety. This recipe uses beef; the photographed garnish also differs.

Pakistani/Afghan695 min

Haleem

Representative photograph of Chapli Kebab.

Pakistani/Afghan85 min

Chapli Kebab

Representative photograph of Beef Seekh Kebab. The photograph includes beef boti kebab beside the seekh kebab; this recipe makes seekh kebabs only.

Pakistani/Afghan105 min

Beef Seekh Kebab

Representative photograph of Aloo Keema.

Pakistani/Afghan60 min

Aloo Keema

Representative photograph of Kabuli Pulao. The source identifies Afghan palaw but does not establish the meat variety. This recipe uses lamb.

Pakistani/Afghan175 min

Kabuli Pulao

Representative photograph of Afghan Mantu. The photograph includes peas and a red sauce; this recipe uses a yellow split-pea topping.

Pakistani/Afghan100 min

Afghan Mantu