Mark Bittman's The Best Recipes In The World: Recipes

From The TV Show

Orange and Walnut Salad (North Africa)

Ndizi wa Nazi: Plantains in Coconut Milk (Congo / Zanzibar)

Couscous with Vegetables (North Africa)

Chicken B'stilla (North Africa)

Reading Suggestions

Empanadas (Mexico Caribbean)

Sandwich Cubano: Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Cuba)

Coconut Macaroons, Caribbean Style

Reading Suggestions

Mushroom Caviar with toast (Russia)

Black Risotto with Seafood (Croatia)

Roast Chicken with Paprika (Central Europe)

Roast Goose with Sauerkraut (Eastern Europe)

Borscht with Meat (Russia)

Linzertorte (Austria)

Spiced Vodka (Russia)

Reading Suggestions

Chicken and Watercress Soup

Steamed Dungeness Crab with Ginger

Gai Lan (Chinese Mustard Greens) with Oyster Sauce

Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Wrappers

Reading Suggestions

Potage de Lentilles à l'Oseille: Lentil Soup with Sorrel

Pissaladière: Onion Pizza

Buckwheat Crêpes with Ham and Cheese

Crisp-Braised Duck Legs with Aromatic Vegetables

Pears "Poached" with Butter and Cream

Reading Suggestions

Spanakopita: Cheese and Spinach Pie (Greece)

Grilled Lamb Skewers with Bay Leaves (Turkey)

Loukomades: Honey and Cinnamon Fritters (Greece)

Baklava: Phyllo and Walnut Cake (Greece / Turkey)

Reading Suggestions

Mulligatawny: Spicy Vegetable Stew

Keema Ke Paratha: Whole Wheat Flatbreads Stuffed with Lamb, Chiles, and Cilantro

Aloo Paratha: Whole Wheat Flatbread Stuffed with Potatoes

Crunchy Curried Shrimp or Fish

Reading Suggestions

Salad of Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan

Risotto alla Milanese

Bisteca alla Fiorentina: Tuscan Grilled Steak

Gelato Affogato al Café: Ice Cream "Drowned" with Espresso

Reading Suggestions

Tempura: Batter-fried Fish and Vegetables

Miso Soup with Tofu

Yakitori: Grilled Chicken on Skewers

Black Cod or Mackerel Fillets in Miso Sauce

Reading Suggestions

Tomato and Onion Salad

Roast Pepper Spread with Walnuts and Garlic

Zucchini with Dill and Mint

Grilled Meat Kofte

Baked Figs or Apricots Stuffed with Walnuts or Almonds

Reading Suggestions

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Caramelized Potatoes

Äppletorte: Apple Cake

Queso Fundido: Melted Cheese (Mexico)

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad (Mexico)

Flash-Cooked Kale or Collards with Lemon Juice (Brazil)

Enchiladas (Mexico)

Pollo con Salsa Verde: Chicken in Green Sauce (Mexico)

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Reading Suggestions

Som Tum: Green Papaya Salad (Thailand)

Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Vietnam)

Goi Cuon: Rice Paper Spring Rolls (Vietnam)

Beef Salad with Mint (Thailand)

Pad Thai (Thailand)

Beef Tenderloin in Caramelized Sugar (Vietnam)

Cha Yen Thai Iced Tea (Thailand)

Reading Suggestions

Shrimp with Garlic (Spain)

Shrimp in Green Sauce (Portugal)

Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Fish (Spain)

Paella de Setas y Pollo: Mushroom and Chicken Paella (Spain)

Sangria (Spain)

White Sangria with Peaches (Spain)

Chocolate Español (Spain)

Reading Suggestions

Pep Crespo's Paella Valenciana (Paella with Chicken, Rabbit, and Snails)

Mario Batali's Asparagus Risotto

Gary Danko's Leftover-Rice Cakes

Mark Bittman's Cheesy Rice

Fergus Henderson's "Bacon Chop" with Chutney

Filet of Pork al Brunello with Apples and Cauliflower from Boccon di Vino

David Chang's Panko-Breaded Pork Chops with Masa Cakes and Redeye Gravy

Liz Prueitt's Currant Scones

Mark Bittman's Cherry, Kumquat, and Mango Soup

Beef Cheeks in Red Wine with Chickpea Puree from Boccon di Vino

John Burton Race' Scallop-Stuffed Sea Bass with Two Sauces

Mark Bittman's Mackerel Fillets Simmered in Soy Sauce

Suquet alla Ca L'Isidre

Mark Bittman's Bistecca Fiorentina (Tuscan Grilled Steak) with Soy Butter

Fergus Henderson's Roasted Marrow Bones

Steve Els's Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder Burritos

Mario Batali's Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper

Bittman's Berries with Orange Juice and Grappa

Gary Danko's Grilled Figs with Goat Cheese and Herbs

David Chang's Bo Ssam

Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson's Stufado with Pork Belly

Michael Watchorn's Grilled Oysters with Garlic-Parsley Butter and Hot Sauce

Bittman's Grilled Oysters with Butter, Horseradish, and Lemon

Gary Danko's Champagne-Poached Oysters

John Burton Race's Crab Soup with Tortellini

Olga Petri's Pinci with Olive Oil and Bread Crumbs

Mario Batali's Bucatini alla Gricia

Mario Batali's Spaghetti with Crab, Saffron, and Chiles

Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson's Gnocchetti with Roasted Beets, Swiss Chard, and Horseradish

Jose Andres's Ali-i-Oli

Jose Andres's Pan con Tomate

Paola di Mauro's Agnolotti with Tomato Sauce