Shogayaki at home: tender thin-sliced pork pan-fried in a bright ginger-soy sauce and served over rice — a 15-minute Japanese weeknight staple.

Maafe: rich West African peanut stew with tender beef, tomatoes, and vegetables simmered in peanut butter sauce.

Croque Monsieur: a French grilled ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce, crispy-golden and ready in 20 minutes.

Umm Ali: warm Egyptian bread pudding with milk, sweetened condensed milk, nuts, and raisins. Comfort in a bowl.

Kaiserschmarrn: fluffy Austrian shredded pancake caramelized with sugar and cinnamon, topped with plum compote. An Alpine classic.

Make juicy pork gyoza at home: a savory pork-and-cabbage filling in thin wrappers, pan-fried to a crispy bottom and steamed until tender. Homemade potstickers.