This list includes 56 Recipes that start with L, from “Labneh” to “Lyonnaise salad”. The selection spans global dishes and techniques, from Middle Eastern spreads to French salads and Southeast Asian soups, useful for menu planning, cooking inspiration, or content research.

Recipes that start with L are dishes or preparations whose common name begins with the letter L. Many examples—like labneh, laksa, and lasagna—reflect regional traditions and long culinary histories.

Below you’ll find the table with Recipe, cuisine, difficulty, preparation time (minutes), notes, and source.

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Recipes that start with L

Name Cuisine Difficulty Prep time (minutes) Description
Lasagna Italian Medium 30 Classic baked pasta with ragù, béchamel and cheese layers, hearty family meal.
Lemon meringue pie American Medium 30 Tart lemon curd in a pastry shell topped with toasted, fluffy meringue.
Lemon tart French Medium 25 Buttery crust filled with smooth, tangy lemon custard; elegant dessert.
Lemon chicken Chinese Easy 20 Crispy or stir-fried chicken in sweet-tart lemon sauce, popular Chinese-American dish.
Lentil soup Various Easy 20 Comforting pot of lentils with vegetables and herbs, nutritious and versatile.
Larb Thai Easy 20 Spicy minced meat salad with lime, fish sauce, herbs and toasted rice powder.
Laksa Malaysian Medium 25 Aromatic coconut or curry noodle soup with shrimp or chicken and bold spices.
Limoncello Italian Medium 15 Bright lemon liqueur made by steeping zest in alcohol, then sweetening and chilling.
Lumpia Filipino Medium 30 Crispy spring rolls filled with pork and vegetables, deep-fried and served with dip.
Latkes Jewish Easy 20 Crispy shredded potato pancakes, traditionally served with applesauce or sour cream.
Lemon curd British Medium 15 Silky citrus spread of lemon, eggs, butter and sugar for tarts and toast.
Liver and onions British Medium 15 Pan-fried liver with caramelized onions, classic rustic comfort dish.
Lobster bisque French Medium 25 Silky pureed shellfish soup enriched with cream and brandy, luxurious starter.
Lobster roll American Medium 20 Chilled or warm lobster meat tossed with mayo or butter, served in a soft roll.
Loco moco Hawaiian Medium 20 Rice topped with hamburger patty, fried egg and brown gravy; island comfort food.
Lemon rice Indian Easy 15 Fragrant tempered rice with mustard seeds, curry leaves and bright lemon juice.
Lamb biryani Indian Hard 45 Layered spiced rice with marinated lamb cooked slowly for deep fragrant flavors.
Lemon posset British Easy 10 Cream dessert set with lemon and sugar, silky without eggs; simple elegant treat.
Lemonade American Easy 10 Classic refreshment of lemon juice, sugar and water served ice-cold.
Loukoumades Greek Medium 25 Honey-soaked fried dough balls dusted with cinnamon; Greek street-sweet.
Labneh Middle Eastern Easy 15 Thick strained yogurt turned into tangy spread, served with olive oil and herbs.
Lu rou fan Taiwanese Medium 25 Savory braised minced pork over rice in sweet soy and five-spice sauce.
Leche flan Filipino Medium 30 Rich caramel custard made with condensed milk and eggs, steamed or baked.
Leek and potato soup French Easy 25 Creamy blended soup of leeks and potatoes, simple and comforting.
Lobscouse Scandinavian Medium 35 Hearty stew of meat and root vegetables, traditional seafarer’s dish.
Lyonnaise potatoes French Medium 25 Sliced potatoes pan-fried with onions and parsley until golden and crisp.
Lemon bars American Easy 25 Shortbread base topped with tart lemon custard and powdered sugar dusting.
Lettuce wraps Asian Easy 20 Light handheld wraps using crisp leaves filled with seasoned meat or vegetables.
Lemon chicken piccata Italian-American Medium 20 Pan-seared chicken with lemon, butter and capers for a bright sauce.
Lobster thermidor French Hard 45 Baked lobster with creamy wine-mustard sauce and cheesy gratin topping.
Langos Hungarian Medium 30 Deep-fried flatbread often topped with garlic, sour cream and cheese.
Lassi Indian Easy 10 Creamy yogurt drink, sweet or savory, flavored with fruit, spices or salt.
Lamb kofta Middle Eastern Medium 30 Spiced minced lamb formed into skewers and grilled or fried to juicy char.
Lamb chops Various Medium 20 Quick-seared or grilled chops seasoned with herbs, served medium-rare.
Lemon risotto Italian Medium 25 Creamy arborio rice brightened with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.
Lechon Filipino Hard 120 Whole roasted pig with crispy skin, ceremonial centerpiece with long roasting time.
Lemon drizzle cake British Easy 40 Moist sponge soaked with tart lemon syrup; zesty home-baked favorite.
Lancashire hotpot British Medium 60 Slow-baked lamb and root vegetable casserole topped with sliced potatoes.
Lo mein Chinese Easy 15 Stir-fried wheat noodles tossed with vegetables and a savory sauce.
Lumpiang Shanghai Filipino Medium 30 Crispy Filipino pork spring rolls, smaller and spicier than other lumpia.
Longganisa Filipino Medium 40 Sweet or garlicky Filipino sausage, pan-fried and served with rice.
Lemon sorbet French Easy 15 Refreshing frozen lemon dessert, simple sugar syrup and juice churned smooth.
Laing Filipino Medium 30 Taro leaves cooked in coconut milk with chilies and dried fish or meat.
Lefse Norwegian Medium 30 Soft potato flatbread cooked on a griddle, served with butter or sweet fillings.
Lime pickle Indian Medium 40 Preserved spicy-sour lime condiment made with spices and oil, served with meals.
Lotus root stir-fry Chinese Easy 20 Crisp slices of lotus root stir-fried with soy, garlic and vegetables.
Lemon polenta cake British Medium 25 Moist cake using polenta and lemon, offering a grainy crumb and bright flavor.
Lamb shank Various Medium 45 Slow-braised shanks until tender in stock and aromatics, served with mash.
Liver pâté French Medium 25 Smooth spread of cooked liver blended with butter and seasoning, excellent on toast.
Lavash Armenian Medium 40 Thin flatbread baked on a hot surface, used for wraps and dipping.
Lemon sole British Medium 20 Pan-fried mild white fish finished with brown butter and lemon.
Lemon garlic shrimp Mediterranean Easy 15 Quick sauté of shrimp with lemon, garlic and herbs; great weeknight dish.
Lobster mac and cheese American Medium 25 Comforting macaroni baked with creamy cheese sauce and chunks of lobster.
Lyonnaise salad French Medium 20 Frisée lettuce with warm bacon vinaigrette and a poached egg, classic starter.
Lemon cheesecake American Medium 30 Creamy lemon-flavored cheesecake on a biscuit crust, bright and creamy dessert.
Lamb tagine Moroccan Medium 45 Slow-cooked North African stew with lamb, spices, dried fruit and aromatic sauce.

Descriptions

Lasagna
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon tart
Lemon chicken
Lentil soup
Larb
Laksa
Limoncello
Lumpia
Latkes
Lemon curd
Liver and onions
Lobster bisque
Lobster roll
Loco moco
Lemon rice
Lamb biryani
Lemon posset
Lemonade
Loukoumades
Labneh
Lu rou fan
Leche flan
Leek and potato soup
Lobscouse
Lyonnaise potatoes
Lemon bars
Lettuce wraps
Lemon chicken piccata
Lobster thermidor
Langos
Lassi
Lamb kofta
Lamb chops
Lemon risotto
Lechon
Lemon drizzle cake
Lancashire hotpot
Lo mein
Lumpiang Shanghai
Longganisa
Lemon sorbet
Laing
Lefse
Lime pickle
Lotus root stir-fry
Lemon polenta cake
Lamb shank
Liver pâté
Lavash
Lemon sole
Lemon garlic shrimp
Lobster mac and cheese
Lyonnaise salad
Lemon cheesecake
Lamb tagine
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