The Michael Collection
Takeout-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Quick wok-fried broccoli in a savory garlic sauce with Shaoxing wine and a cornstarch-thickened glaze — restaurant flavor at home in 15 minutes.
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Chinese Hot & Sour Lentil Soup
Quick Chinese-inspired hot and sour soup with green lentils, mushrooms, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, warming, and deeply satisfying.
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Gochujang Pasta with Kimchi & Mushrooms
Korean-Italian fusion pasta with spicy gochujang, funky kimchi, and mushrooms. Creamy, umami-rich sauce with sesame oil instead of butter.
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Korean Doenjang Jjigae with White Beans
Hearty Korean fermented soybean paste stew with white kidney beans, mushrooms, and vegetables. Deeply savory, warming, and umami-rich.
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Sichuan Mapo Lentils
Vegan take on classic mapo tofu using green lentils with doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili oil. Intensely numbing and spicy.
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Punjabi Potato Curry (Punjabi Dum Aloo)
Every state in India has its own potato curry. This Punjabi dum aloo features baby new potatoes fried until golden, then mixed with a flavorful sauce of cashews, onions, and tomatoes.
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Akoori
Akoori is the Parsi way of doing scrambled eggs. This dish has been a Sunday-morning family favorite for years.
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Chapatis
Classic Indian flatbread, perfect for scooping up curries and dals. Makes 16.
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Eggplant and Pea Curry (Baingan Matar Masala)
A comforting and classic Indian curry featuring tender eggplant and sweet peas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy.
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Gujarati Dal with Peanuts + Star Anise
A traditional Gujarati dal featuring toor lentils, peanuts, and a complex sweet, sour, and spiced flavor profile with star anise and curry leaves.
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Mushroom and Pea Kheema (Masaruma Matar ka Keema)
A vegetarian take on kheema using finely chopped mushrooms and peas, served uniquely in hollowed-out brioche buns.
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New Potato + Chickpea Chaat (Aloo Chana Chaat)
A popular Indian street food snack featuring crispy new potatoes, chickpeas, tangy date-tamarind chutney, yogurt, and crunchy sev.
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Shredded Roti with Red Cabbage + Carrot (Kottu Roti)
A Sri Lankan street food classic using shredded roti or flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Great for using leftovers.
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Sweet Potato Vindaloo
A sweet, sour, and pungent vindaloo curry featuring sweet potatoes, based on the traditional Goan dish with Portuguese origins. Spicy but balanced.
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Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 large bunch (or 2 small bunches) broccoli rabe or kale, thick stems separated from the leaves ¼ cup (60 ml) …
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Spiced Ginger Shrimp with Burst Tomatoes
Garam masala and fresh ginger-marinated shrimp seared with blistered cherry tomatoes and finished with butter and lime for a quick, fragrant weeknight dish.
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Lemon Pudding
A creamy, tangy lemon pudding made with oat milk and fresh lemon juice, chilled in individual serving dishes.
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Cardamom Strawberries
Fresh strawberries macerated in a fragrant cardamom-honey-bourbon syrup — elegant as a dessert topping or served on their own.