Recipes from all over, with no life story in front of them. Amounts in grams or cups, ingredients beside the method.https://pininganddining.com/enhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/apricot-compote/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/apricot-compote/Whole apricots in a thin, clear, lightly sweet liquid, served cold as a drink. Turkmenistan · RussiaTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDrinksVeganGluten-freeMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/ful-medames/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/ful-medames/Slow-cooked fava beans, partly mashed and dressed with garlic, cumin, lemon and olive oil. EgyptTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBreakfastVegetarianVeganGluten-freeMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/manty/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/manty/Steamed Turkmen dumplings in a thin, plain dough, with a squash, squash and meat, or spinach filling. TurkmenistanTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/mushroom-and-brie-pastries/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/mushroom-and-brie-pastries/Puff pastry packets of brie, caramelized onion and mushrooms fried golden with thyme. London, UKTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLunchDinnerVegetarianPastryhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/somsa/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/somsa/Baked Turkmen half-moon pastries, with a squash, squash and meat, or spinach filling. TurkmenistanTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLunchSnacksVegetarianPastryFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/amish-donuts/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/amish-donuts/Very wet, open-crumbed, fluffy glazed yeast donuts. Pennsylvania, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingDonutshttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/bakesale-betty-style-strawberry-shortcake/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/bakesale-betty-style-strawberry-shortcake/A dense, crumbly, eggless buttermilk shortcake with a sugar-crusted top, vanilla-macerated strawberries and soft vanilla whipped cream. Oakland, California, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertBakingCopycatMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/boston-style-pizza/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/boston-style-pizza/Pan pizza with a plush, bready crumb, lots of sauce and a mix of sharp white cheddar and aged mozzarella, baked in cast iron for a crisp, almost fried bottom. Philadelphia, USA · Boston, USA · New England, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/brown-butter-caramelized-white-chocolate-macadamia-cookies/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/brown-butter-caramelized-white-chocolate-macadamia-cookies/Huge, thick, gooey cookies with brown butter, caramelized white chocolate and salted macadamias. USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCopycatCookieshttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/butter-paneer/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/butter-paneer/A tomato-cashew sauce, blended and strained, finished with butter, cream and kasuri methi, with paneer or seared chicken thighs. IndiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/cardamom-ice-cream/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/cardamom-ice-cream/An egg-free cardamom ice cream on a cornstarch and cream cheese base, bright and clean. IndiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertIce creamGluten-freehttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/chard-cheese-caramelized-onion-tart/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/chard-cheese-caramelized-onion-tart/A savory custard tart of caramelized onions, greens and sharp cheese. Works with chard, kale or spinach. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLunchDinnerVegetarianMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/classic-petit-fours-glaces/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/classic-petit-fours-glaces/Chiffon cake layered with jam, buttercream and marzipan, cut into small squares and coated in poured fondant. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingDessertCopycatCakeMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/cold-ferment-brioche-donuts/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/cold-ferment-brioche-donuts/Rich brioche-style donuts from a dough rested overnight in the fridge, so cold, buttery dough hits hot oil and blisters. Ashland, Oregon, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingDonutshttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/creme-anglaise-ice-cream-with-plum-ribbon/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/creme-anglaise-ice-cream-with-plum-ribbon/A true crème anglaise ice cream with a ribbon of plum compote. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertIce creamGluten-freehttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/creme-brulee-choux-puffs/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/creme-brulee-choux-puffs/Crisp craquelin-topped choux filled with vanilla custard and torched to order. FranceMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertBakingPastryhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/crispy-scottish-shortbread/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/crispy-scottish-shortbread/Crisp, sandy shortbread sticks made with rice flour and cold butter, cut partway through the bake and dried in the cooling oven. Scotland, UKMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCookiesMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/danish-custard-and-cinnamon-swirl/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/danish-custard-and-cinnamon-swirl/Laminated, yeasted Danish dough rolled around alternating stripes of cinnamon filling and vanilla pastry cream. London, UK · DenmarkMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingPastryFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/drommar/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/drommar/Pale, crackled, airy cookies that shatter and then melt, leavened with baker's ammonia and baked low. SwedenMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCookiesFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/duck-egg-bhurji/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/duck-egg-bhurji/Custard-soft duck eggs whisked over a bain-marie, with lobster or crab folded through at the end. London, UK · IndiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBreakfastCopycathttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/ermine-buttercream/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/ermine-buttercream/A cooked flour-and-milk buttercream, light and silky, for cakes, petit fours and filled donuts. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBasicsCopycatMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/flourless-fudge-cookies/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/flourless-fudge-cookies/Deep, dark, brownie-edged cookies with crackly meringue tops, made with no flour and no added fat. USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCookiesGluten-freeFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/fluffy-vanilla-slice/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/fluffy-vanilla-slice/Puff pastry around an egg custard lightened with whipped cream and set with gelatin, closer to a mousse than a traditional dense vanilla slice. AustraliaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertPastryMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/german-potato-salad/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/german-potato-salad/Red potatoes in a sharp mustard-vinegar and olive oil dressing with red onion and parsley, served warm or at room temperature. GermanyMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSidesVegetarianVeganGluten-freeMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/gougeres/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/gougeres/Savory choux pastry loaded with Gruyère, with a crisp shell and a hollow center. FranceMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSnacksVegetarianPastryMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/homemade-cheese-crackers/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/homemade-cheese-crackers/Thin, crisp cheddar crackers, cut into 1-inch squares. USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSnacksVegetarianMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/imam-bayildi/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/imam-bayildi/Eggplant stuffed with slow-melted onion, garlic and tomato, braised in olive oil and eaten at room temperature. TurkeyMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianVeganGluten-freeMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/italian-bakery-crumb-buns/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/italian-bakery-crumb-buns/A yeasted base under big pasta frolla crumbs, baked in a 9 × 13 inch pan. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCopycathttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/khmer-curry-with-sweet-potato-and-peanuts/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/khmer-curry-with-sweet-potato-and-peanuts/A red Cambodian-style coconut curry built from a lemongrass sauce and a fried chile paste, with caramelized shallots, sweet potato, meat or tofu and roasted peanuts. CambodiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianVeganhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/korean-fried-smash-tacos/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/korean-fried-smash-tacos/Ground chicken pressed onto tortillas, crusted with panko, fried, dipped in a gochujang glaze and topped with slaw. USA · South KoreaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/lady-locks/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/lady-locks/Flaky pastry horns baked around clothespins and filled with a fluffy shortening cream. Pittsburgh, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCookieshttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/lois-the-pie-queen-lemon-icebox-pie/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/lois-the-pie-queen-lemon-icebox-pie/Sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks and fresh lemon in a graham cracker crust, served frozen for a sherbet-like texture. Oakland, California, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertCopycatMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/melon-pan/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/melon-pan/Japanese sweet buns under a crisp, sandy cookie shell, made over two days with a tangzhong dough. JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/mini-sticky-bun-knots/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/mini-sticky-bun-knots/Lightly laminated dough twisted into knots and baked in mini muffin cups over a dark caramel glaze. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCopycatPastryMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/mititei/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/mititei/Romanian skinless grilled sausages, springy and juicy, heavy on garlic and thyme. Bucharest, RomaniaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/momofuku-style-short-ribs/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/momofuku-style-short-ribs/Short ribs in a pear, apple and soy marinade, braised overnight in a very low oven, chilled, then deep-fried and served over scallop congee. New York, USA · JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerCopycatMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/morimotos-10-hour-pork-kakuni/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/morimotos-10-hour-pork-kakuni/Pork belly braised twice, glazed with its own reduced liquid and broiled, served over scallop congee. Philadelphia, USA · JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerCopycatFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/pamelas-style-crepe-hotcakes/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/pamelas-style-crepe-hotcakes/Thin, lacy-edged yeasted hotcakes rolled around sour cream, brown sugar and strawberries. Pittsburgh, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBreakfastCopycathttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/pastel-de-belem/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/pastel-de-belem/A very thin, shattering spiral-laminated shell and a thin sugar-syrup custard thickened with potato starch, blistered at maximum oven heat. Lisbon, PortugalMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingDessertCopycatPastryMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/pecan-sandies/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/pecan-sandies/Sandy slice-and-bake pecan cookies, made with superfine and light brown sugar, a little cornstarch and no egg. USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCookiesMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/prajitura-cu-crema-de-zahar-ars/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/prajitura-cu-crema-de-zahar-ars/Caramel on top, flan in the middle and an eggy, holey yellow sponge underneath, baked together in a bundt pan. RomaniaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertBakingCakeMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/rich-spiced-chai/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/rich-spiced-chai/Strong masala chai, with the spices crushed hard, bloomed in ghee and steeped off the heat. IndiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDrinksGluten-freehttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/saag-paneer/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/saag-paneer/Seared paneer in creamed spinach, with just coriander and cumin. IndiaMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerVegetarianhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/scallion-ginger-oil/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/scallion-ginger-oil/Neutral oil infused with scallion greens, onion and ginger, for soaking congee rice and for drizzling. Philadelphia, USA · JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBasicsVegetarianVeganGluten-freehttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/scallop-congee/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/scallop-congee/Rice porridge enriched with dried scallops, the rice soaked overnight in scallion oil. Philadelphia, USA · JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSidesMake aheadhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/seitan-asada/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/seitan-asada/Washed-flour seitan, knotted, seared, steamed and chilled overnight, then marinated in citrus and garlic, torn and crisped for tacos. Not vegetarian: it uses beef bouillon, fish sauce and tallow. Portland, Oregon, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDinnerCopycatMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/soy-cured-egg-yolks/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/soy-cured-egg-yolks/Raw yolks cured for 24 hours in soy sauce and mirin until soft and jammy, served over hot rice. JapanMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSidesVegetarianhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/sweet-adelines-almond-fruit-cakes-with-cornmeal-streusel/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/sweet-adelines-almond-fruit-cakes-with-cornmeal-streusel/Dense, moist almond-paste cakes with seasonal fruit under a crunchy cornmeal streusel. Berkeley, California, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingDessertCopycatCakeMake aheadFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/tagalong-copycat/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/tagalong-copycat/A crisp, shortening-based cookie round with a peanut butter dome, coated in milk chocolate. USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBakingCopycatCookiesFreezes wellhttps://pininganddining.com/recipes/vanilla-poached-plum-compote/https://pininganddining.com/recipes/vanilla-poached-plum-compote/Plums poached in a light vanilla syrup, served warm or at room temperature. Philadelphia, USAMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDessertVeganGluten-freeMake ahead