Notes about Recipes in this book

• Chorba bayda / Shorba baïda

  • aberne on September 14, 2021

    I added a few vermicelli noodles as well as rice and it made it nice and rich. Lemony, creamy, cinnamon-spiked comfort food.

  • JuneHawk on January 20, 2023

    Absolutely delicious. It was the right amount of sour (from the lemon). Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • Lsblackburn1 on May 20, 2025

    This was delicious. I used 5 chicken thighs and 5 cups of chicken stock.

• Harira

  • aberne on January 13, 2022

    A bit too thick, added way more broth to get it soupy. Cut rice in half next time, and it should do the trick. Flavors were punchy and good depth.

• Ye ocholoni ina dora shorba

  • inflytur on October 09, 2021

    Delicious and very filling. Not too spicy.

  • sarahawker on February 19, 2025

    We loved this. Super simple to make. Makes quite a large pot so might halve next time.

• Pozole verde

  • Lsblackburn1 on December 11, 2020

    Loved this- great flavors. Served it with cheese, chips, radishes and avocado. Will repeat and maybe up the amount of hominy.

• Bott boi

  • sarahawker on March 14, 2025

    Overly complicated. Does it REALLY make a difference if you layer these items or just stir them together? Also the potatoes w/ the dumplings? That's a pretty starchy soup, the texture was not there for our family. Surprisingly the flavor was good considering it's ONLY salt and pepper. My husband did feel the salt was over the top. Probably will not make again.

• Chicken and dumplings 1

  • JuneHawk on January 20, 2023

    Good, but not as good as another chicken and dumplings recipe later in the book. It's a bit on the salty side as written.

  • Jdleff on February 22, 2026

    Excellent! Everyone really enjoyed this. Dumplings did take longer to cook than stated

• Green chili chicken stew

  • sarahawker on April 22, 2026

    The soup itself was flavorful, the chicken was so bland it's unpleasant. May be the choice of using chicken breast here, it can't really have a long cook without becoming stringy. May need to marinate it first? Just absolutly not worth making again.

• Pickled jalapeño peppers

  • nutrica6 on September 10, 2023

    easy, straightforward, and delicious. a reliable recipe!

• Pepián

  • meginyeg on February 02, 2021

    Terrible as written. The amount of coriander seeds overpowers everything else. As well there's no blending of the dry toasted seeds chili before so the "paste" that forms is gritty.

• Aguadito de pollo

  • lkgrover on April 13, 2026

    Delicious, thick stew-like chicken soup. Worth searching for culantro (instead of using cilantro), which I found at my local Asian grocery.

• Chupe de pollo con chipotle

  • meginyeg on July 28, 2021

    Really good. Used corn because I couldn't find hominy. Will make again.

• Asopao de pollo

  • meginyeg on January 29, 2022

    Made some slight changes. Used a mixture of paprika and other spices as substitute for the achiote paste. Used farro instead of the white rice and broccoli instead of the peas. It was still delicious. It honestly felt a bit weird putting Olives in a soup but everything tastes really good together. We will make it again. It's a hearty soup.

  • ndschmidt on February 12, 2026

    I read this recipe and was pretty sure it was going to be good, but OMG I was not prepared for how good. There are a lot of seemingly disparate ingredients, but they combine to make such a harmonious whole. A definite keeper.

• Laksa

  • meginyeg on March 11, 2021

    This was ok. The Milk Street cookbook has a version that is nearly identical in terms of time and effort with a bit more ingredients that is better. I will not make this version of Laksa again.

• Shio chicken ramen

  • lkgrover on February 21, 2023

    Good chicken ramen, made with the following modifications: leftover roast chicken; commercial chicken broth. (Made the dashi, tare, marinated scallions, and soft-boiled eggs as instructed.) Recipe calls for preparing each ingredient separately, and then assembling at the end--this creates more dirty dishes than normal for one soup.

• White stew

  • meginyeg on February 08, 2021

    This was delicious. Added tofu because I didn't have enough chicken but honestly I think it would be better with double the mushrooms and no chicken at all. Will definitely make again.

  • jenmacgregor18 on March 31, 2021

    my potatoes and broccoli both needed a little more time to cook until tender, but otherwise this was delicious.

• Ohn-no khao swè

  • Lsblackburn1 on September 30, 2020

    Tasty! I loved the combination of ingredients in this. Accidentally blitzed all the onions so didn’t have any to sauté - will have to pay more attention to recipe details next time! I think if I made it again, I’d use more chicken. Lots of yummy soup left over.

  • JuneHawk on October 05, 2024

    This was delicious! I've seen other recipes for ohn no khao swe call for lemongrass so I added some since I had it on hand. Also, I didn't have Chinese-style wheat noodles and didn't want to go to the store just for them so I used linguini and added baking soda to the cooking water to "alkalize" them a bit. It's not the same, but close enough.

• Russkij kurinij sup s kljotskami

  • Indio32 on September 27, 2020

    Here in North London it's a cold, grey blustery day. Having just got this book this recipe seemed spot on. Made a 2 person portion and it was enjoyed by both of us. Not sure what the sour cream added to the dumplings but the butter was a definite departure from my usual suet. I felt the soup would have been better with some greenery.

• Khao tom gai

  • meginyeg on August 19, 2021

    Really good. Definitely will make again

• Yakhni 1

  • Lsblackburn1 on March 22, 2021

    I’d make this again but would decrease the cardamom (not a huge fan - knew it’d be too much!) and use yellow potatoes instead of russets (which got pretty mushy).

• Chikan rasam

  • lkgrover on March 30, 2021

    Good chicken soup with a thin broth. The tamarind paste gives a tangy note. It is not hot-spicy, which surprised me. I used one ancho chile; served over basmati rice for a more filling meal.

• Morgh zaferani

  • tarae1204 on December 03, 2021

    I increased the flavor of the soup broth by adding two cubes of vegetable bouillon. I’m not sure the instructions for timing when the chicken parts are cooked is correct, but it all worked out and came together easily.

• Shorbet djaj w riz

  • Lsblackburn1 on May 18, 2022

    Easy to make and really tasty. I used chicken thighs only.

• Gundi

  • Lsblackburn1 on November 07, 2020

    This really did taste like falafel - yum! The meatballs were very light and cooked up beautifully in the broth. My broth was not so delicious because I just used store bought stock. These meatballs are worth a more delicious, homemade chicken broth - next time!

  • AlineLorieri on February 06, 2021

    The broth came out delicious, I will definitely make this recipe again, but I will half the spices that go in the meatballs. Ours came out quite strong and overpowering. I wonder if it's because my mince looked quite wet, so less meat for it to mix through? Not sure! Either way I do recommend this recipe :)

• Hunsekjuttsuppe

  • lkgrover on October 26, 2020

    Good chicken soup with autumn/winter flavors; comfort food for a cold day.

  • inflytur on January 12, 2021

    One of those recipes where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The combination of chicken, parsnip, and apple is sublime. Pick the firmest tart apple available as it will be the first element to melt into the broth. Also, the texture is best when served right after completion as the ingredients start to dissolve over time (it still tastes great).

  • bching on February 14, 2021

    Really delicate and delicious. Exceeded expectations and will be repeated frequently.

  • nutrica6 on May 21, 2026

    I quartered the chicken and used the carcass to make the broth beforehand, which I think made a big difference in the flavor and quality of the soup. This recipe is really easy and comforting. I thought the chicken needed more time to cook but ended up overcooking it, so next time would listen to the recipe on that.

• Zelenyy borshch

  • lkgrover on July 05, 2022

    Good chicken soup with lots of vegetables. I used extra spinach because I couldn't find sorrel. Didn't use rice.

• Waterzooi

  • inflytur on March 08, 2021

    My guests declared this a hit. A very simple soup that delivers clean uncomplicated flavors. What is that underlying flavor? Bay leaves! The headnote suggested using celeriac and I'm glad I did.

  • jenmacgregor18 on November 17, 2022

    We liked this one too. But, my veg & chicken took much longer than indicated in the recipe. I think I let my veg cook for about 12 minutes. And honestly, my carrots were still leaning toward the too-firm side. 6-8 minutes is not long enough to saute carrots through. Not a big deal, but I had this happen in another recipe in the book too. So, I take the timing of these recipes with a grain of salt.

• Hühnersuppe mit knödeln

  • Indio32 on October 07, 2020

    The photo next to the recipe looked really good so thought I'd do it for supper. Towards the end of cooking I realised that the photo had peas & carrots which the recipe did not! Despite the flour and dumplings it was a touch too soupy for me. From a taste perspective it was spot on but can't see this being a repeat.

• Avgolemono

  • Lsblackburn1 on January 09, 2021

    This soup has a really lovely silky texture and makes for a light dinner (I actually preferred the leftovers for lunch the next day). I think I’d increase the rice by about 50% next time.

• Chicken and dumplings 2

  • JuneHawk on January 20, 2023

    Excellent chicken and dumplings!

• Chicken and potato soup

  • meginyeg on September 14, 2021

    This was ok. Very simple and basic.

• Brodo di pollo con pastina

  • blintz on February 01, 2021

    Delicious! Used homemade stock and a rotisserie chicken. Doubled the fresh herbs and added lots of fresh basil and peperoncino flakes. Simple ingredients but a complex taste.

  • Jdleff on February 23, 2026

    Light and filling soup.

• Stracciatella alla Romana

  • Indio32 on October 09, 2020

    Have to admit that serving this up my hopes weren't high as it looked a bit ' 'separated'. I used semolina instead of going through the hassle of making breadcrumbs. From the first spoonful it was utterly delicious. Used a very good home-made chicken stock along with very fresh parsley. Best recipe in the book so far.... will definitely be making again.

• Sopa de picadillo

  • Lsblackburn1 on October 22, 2020

    Loved this! Used 4 cups chicken stocks and the rest water to poach the chicken. Does not need any added salt because of the salty jamon serrano.

• Chicken brine

  • nutrica6 on April 04, 2024

    This is a great basic brine recipe for any kind of poultry. I left one whole chicken cut into pieces in the brine for about 24 hours and it was flavorful and tender when I cooked it. I took it out and left it in the fridge for a few hours before cooking because I didn't want to over-brine it, and that worked out fine.