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Francis Lam

Recipes by Francis Lam

45 recipes

  • Melted-Pepper-Ricotta Toast

    Melted-Pepper-Ricotta Toast

    Francis Lam

    250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    250

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melted-Pepper Spread

    Melted-Pepper Spread

    Francis Lam

    406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    406

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized-Scallion Sauce

    Caramelized-Scallion Sauce

    Francis Lam

    1223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,223

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized-Scallion Noodles

    Caramelized-Scallion Noodles

    Francis Lam

    1019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,019

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted-Mushroom-and-Broccoli Grain Bowls

    Roasted-Mushroom-and-Broccoli Grain Bowls

    Francis Lam

    935 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    935

    45 minutes (or 5 minutes if everything’s already cooked)

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Herb Buttermilk Dressing

    Lemon-Herb Buttermilk Dressing

    Francis Lam

    424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    424

    10 minutes

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  • Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs

    Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs

    Francis Lam

    2888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,888

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maha Sarsour’s Maqluba (Upside-Down Chicken and Rice)

    Maha Sarsour’s Maqluba (Upside-Down Chicken and Rice)

    Francis Lam, Maha Sarsour

    985 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    985

    1 hour 45 minutes

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  • Poulet à la Normande

    Poulet à la Normande

    Francis Lam, Marianne Tober

    328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    328

    1 hour

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  • Singaporean Braised Duck

    Singaporean Braised Duck

    Francis Lam, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

    122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    122

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus marinating time

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  • Auntie Khar Imm’s Chile Sauce

    Auntie Khar Imm’s Chile Sauce

    Francis Lam, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

    33 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    33

    5 minutes

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    easy
  • Hudutu

    Hudutu

    Francis Lam, Blanca Arzu

    53 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    53

    1 hour

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  • Easy Sofrito

    Easy Sofrito

    Francis Lam, Blanca Arzu

    52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    52

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Machuca

    Machuca

    Francis Lam, Blanca Arzu

    19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    19

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haitian Cornmeal Porridge (Mayi Moulen)

    Haitian Cornmeal Porridge (Mayi Moulen)

    Francis Lam, Cindy Similien-Johnson

    65 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    65

    35 minutes

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  • Sos Pwa Nwa (Black-Bean Sauce)

    Sos Pwa Nwa (Black-Bean Sauce)

    Francis Lam, Cindy Similien-Johnson

    111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    111

    2 hours (mostly unattended)

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  • Pla Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad)

    Pla Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad)

    Francis Lam, Jaisamarn Kanittanon

    469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    469

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato-Cheese Pierogies With Bacon

    Potato-Cheese Pierogies With Bacon

    Francis Lam, Julia Hlinka

    152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    152

    1 hour 30 minutes

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  • Kimchi Fried Rice

    Kimchi Fried Rice

    Francis Lam, Grace Lee

    4439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,439

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Calamari

    Stuffed Calamari

    Francis Lam, Camille Orrichio Loccisano

    171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    171

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bigos

    Bigos

    Francis Lam, Monika Woods

    268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    268

    3 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours, depending on your preference

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Mafe

    Chicken Mafe

    Francis Lam, Rama Dione, Papa Diagne

    1323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,323

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus marinating time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Kugel

    Potato Kugel

    Francis Lam, Itta Werdiger Roth, “Spice, Spirit”

    1394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,394

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ají Cuencano

    Ají Cuencano

    Francis Lam

    13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corviches

    Corviches

    Francis Lam

    33 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    33

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edna Lewis’s Corn Muffins

    Edna Lewis’s Corn Muffins

    Francis Lam, Edna Lewis

    268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    268

    35 minutes

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  • Edna Lewis’s Smothered Rabbit

    Edna Lewis’s Smothered Rabbit

    Francis Lam, Edna Lewis

    28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    28

    1 hour 30 minutes

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  • Edna Lewis’s Biscuits

    Edna Lewis’s Biscuits

    Francis Lam, Edna Lewis

    1246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,246

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edna Lewis’s Garden Strawberry Preserves

    Edna Lewis’s Garden Strawberry Preserves

    Francis Lam, Edna Lewis

    51 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    51

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edna Lewis’s Spiced Pears

    Edna Lewis’s Spiced Pears

    Francis Lam, Edna Lewis

    135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    135

    1 hour, plus 6 hours for cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Trini Chana and Aloo

    Trini Chana and Aloo

    Francis Lam

    581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    581

    1 1/2 hours

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  • Tohu Thoke

    Tohu Thoke

    Francis Lam, Thin Thin Le

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    1 hour

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  • Crispy Shallots and Garlic

    Crispy Shallots and Garlic

    Francis Lam

    78 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    78

    1 hour

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  • Mexican Street-Corn Paleta  (Corn, Sour Cream and Lime Popsicle)

    Mexican Street-Corn Paleta (Corn, Sour Cream and Lime Popsicle)

    Francis Lam, Fany Gerson

    147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    147

    45 minutes, plus 9 hours chilling and freezing

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  • Tortilla Española

    Tortilla Española

    Francis Lam, Manolo Intriago

    569 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    569

    1 hour

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  • Feijoada

    Feijoada

    Francis Lam, Michelli Guimaraes Knauer

    237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    237

    3 1/2 to 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brazilian Collard Greens

    Brazilian Collard Greens

    Francis Lam, Michelli Guimaraes Knauer

    449 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    449

    15 minutes

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  • Farofa

    Farofa

    Francis Lam, Michelli Guimaraes Knauer

    88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    88

    10 minutes

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  • Bangladeshi Chicken Korma

    Bangladeshi Chicken Korma

    Francis Lam, Shama Mubdi

    698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    698

    1 hour

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  • Sampita

    Sampita

    Francis Lam, Jasmina Bojic

    61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    61

    1 1/4 hours, plus several hours of rest

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ghanaian Spinach Stew With Sweet Plantains

    Ghanaian Spinach Stew With Sweet Plantains

    Francis Lam, Charles Cann

    245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    245

    1 hour, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curtido

    Curtido

    Francis Lam

    233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    233

    20 minutes to prepare, 3 days to age

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  • Cheese Pupusas

    Cheese Pupusas

    Francis Lam, Janet Lainez

    484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    484

    40 minutes

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  • Filipino Embutido

    Filipino Embutido

    Francis Lam

    128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    128

    2 hours

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  • Chicken Kottu Roti

    Chicken Kottu Roti

    Francis Lam, Sanjeewa, Shymali Gooneratne

    136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    136

    1 hour 15 minutes; 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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