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Vikas Khanna

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Chef's Main Meal Tip

"Plan one protein, one starch, and one vegetable — then vary the flavours all week. Great main meals don't have to be complicated to feel special."

— Vikas Khanna

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks from our community

Indonesian Nasi Padang Recipe | Authentic Padang Rice Platter
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Nasi Padang Recipe | Authentic Padang Rice Platter

Nasi Padang is one of Indonesia’s most famous culi...

2 hours 20 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Indonesian Nasi Uduk Recipe | Traditional Coconut Rice
Breakfast Meals
Authentic Indonesian Nasi Uduk Recipe | Traditional Coconut Rice

Indonesian Nasi Uduk is a fragrant coconut rice di...

50 minutes min Easy
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Indonesian Ikan Bakar Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Grilled Fish
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Ikan Bakar Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Grilled Fish

Ikan bakar is a classic Indonesian seafood dish fe...

1 hour 40 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Indonesian Ayam Penyet Recipe |Traditional Smashed Fried Chicken
Dinner Meals
Authentic Indonesian Ayam Penyet Recipe |Traditional Smashed Fried Chicken

Indonesian Ayam Penyet is a beloved Indonesian fri...

1 hour 20 minutes min Easy
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Indonesian Ayam Goreng Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Fried Chicken
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Ayam Goreng Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Fried Chicken

Ayam goreng is one of Indonesia’s most popular tra...

1 hour 10 minutes min Easy
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Indonesian Gudeg Recipe | Authentic Javanese Young Jackfruit Stew
Breakfast Meals
Indonesian Gudeg Recipe | Authentic Javanese Young Jackfruit Stew

Gudeg is one of Indonesia’s most iconic traditiona...

3 hours 20 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Indonesian Pempek Recipe | Traditional Fish Cakes with Sweet & Sour Cuko Sauce
Snack Ideas
Authentic Indonesian Pempek Recipe | Traditional Fish Cakes with Sweet & Sour Cuko Sauce

Indonesian Pempek is a famous fish cake specialty...

1 hour 30 minutes min Easy
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Indonesian Mie Goreng Recipe |  Authentic Indonesian Fried Noodles
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Mie Goreng Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Fried Noodles

Mie goreng is one of Indonesia’s most popular stre...

30 min Easy
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hentic Indonesian Gado-Gado Recipe | Traditional Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Satay (Sate Ayam) Recipe | Authentic Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Dinner Meals
Indonesian Satay (Sate Ayam) Recipe | Authentic Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Sate ayam is one of Indonesia’s most famous street...

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Marinating Time: 2–4 hours Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: Approximately 3 hours min Easy
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Authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang Recipe | Traditional Indonesian Coconut Beef Curry
Dinner Meals
Authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang Recipe | Traditional Indonesian Coconut Beef Curry

Indonesian Beef Rendang is one of Indonesia's most...

3 hours 30 minutes min Easy
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Indonesian Nasi Goreng Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Indonesian Nasi Goreng Recipe | Authentic Indonesian Fried Rice

Nasi goreng is Indonesia's iconic national dish, l...

30 min Easy
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Peshawari Naan
Dinner Meals
Peshawari Naan

Peshawari Naan is a rich and indulgent Indian-styl...

30 min Easy
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Aloo Naan
Lunch Meals
Aloo Naan

Aloo Naan is a soft and fluffy Indian flatbread st...

30 min Easy
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Cheese Naan
Lunch Meals
Cheese Naan

Cheese Naan is a soft, fluffy Indian flatbread stu...

30 min Easy
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Butter Naan
Lunch Meals
Butter Naan

Butter Naan is a soft, fluffy Indian flatbread gen...

30 min Easy
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Garlic Naan
Lunch Meals
Garlic Naan

Garlic Naan is a soft, fluffy Indian flatbread inf...

30 min Easy
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Plain Naan
Lunch Meals
Plain Naan

Plain Naan is a classic Indian leavened flatbread...

30 min Easy
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Chinese Suan Cai Stew Recipe | Authentic Northeastern Chinese Pickled Cabbage Stew
Lunch Meals
Chinese Suan Cai Stew Recipe | Authentic Northeastern Chinese Pickled Cabbage Stew

Suan cai stew is a traditional comfort dish from N...

1 hour 20 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Ukrainian Holubtsi Recipe | Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Dinner Meals
Authentic Ukrainian Holubtsi Recipe | Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ukrainian Holubtsi are traditional stuffed cabbage...

2 hours 30 minutes min Easy
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Hungarian Töltött Káposzta Recipe | Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Dinner Meals
Hungarian Töltött Káposzta Recipe | Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Töltött káposzta is one of Hungary’s most treasure...

3 hours 10 minutes min Easy
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Authentic French Choucroute Garnie Recipe | Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut with Sausages and Pork
Dinner Meals
Authentic French Choucroute Garnie Recipe | Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut with Sausages and Pork

French Choucroute Garnie is a traditional Alsatian...

2 hours 30 minutes min Easy
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Polish Bigos Recipe | Authentic Hunter’s Stew (Bigos Staropolski)
Dinner Meals
Polish Bigos Recipe | Authentic Hunter’s Stew (Bigos Staropolski)

Bigos, often called Hunter’s Stew, is one of Polan...

3 hours 25 minutes min Easy
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Authentic Serbian Sarma Recipe | Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Dinner Meals
Authentic Serbian Sarma Recipe | Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Serbian Sarma is a traditional Balkan comfort food...

2 hours 45 minutes min Easy
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Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe | Hearty Homemade Cowboy Baked Beans
Dinner Meals
Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe | Hearty Homemade Cowboy Baked Beans

Baked beans with ground beef is a rich, hearty, an...

1 hour min Easy
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