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Let’s go on a world food tour! Whatever you’re in the mood for, from meat-lovers to vegans, from Europe to Asia to North and South America, these recipes are for everyone who loves to eat delicious, simple food!
My goal is to showcase delicious dishes that I’ve made, which I find are (relatively) easy to make! Some recipes require more time, and effort, while others are done within 30 minutes, but, I promise, you’ll be pleased with what you’ve made!
Unlike other sites, I won’t be detailing all of my thoughts and feelings about each recipe because, let’s be real, in the end, you just want to figure out how to make the dish and what you need to buy at the grocery store. I cut right to the chase and tell you the ingredients you’ll need and show you what the final dish will look like!
As a side note, I’m a big fan of onions, garlic, ginger, and everything spicy, so my recipes might be somewhat heavy with these ingredients, or at least more so than some people :) Be aware of this and adjust these ingredients to your own preferences because you’re the one who will be doing the eating! Enjoy!
Recent Recipes
Rainbow Veggie and Pesto Tart
A beautiful veggie tart that’ll impress everyone who sees it! With its rings of vibrant colors and delectable veggies it’s almost a shame that you have to cut into it to serve. But those feelings are soon forgotten once you take that first, delicious bite!
Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Carrots, Cilantro and Citrus Vinaigrette
This is a wonderful dish full of fall flavors (with a hint of summer for those of us who can’t let go 😊). Crispy charred Brussels sprouts creates a delicious base that’s topped with decadent pickled carrots, toasted walnuts, and mixed together with a drizzle of a citrus vinaigrette. Vegetarian and seasonal, this is perfect as a main dish or a side dish and will showcase those falls flavors beautifully!
Summery Mint and Lemon Couscous Salad
Ripe tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers add a delicious bite to this fantastic salad that emphasizes the freshness of the summery mint and lemon! Perfect for a light dinner or a fresh side dish to bring to an event, this is a great recipe for any event! Finish most of the prep while the couscous steams, leaving you only to assemble the salad whenever you’re ready, how easy is that!
Asian-Inspired Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad
A great go-to recipe that I’ve been making for years! Super versatile because you can eat it both warm or cold, eat it fresh or make it ahead of time, eat it as a main dish or as a side, and easily allow yourself to substitute ingredients and additions based on your own preferences! I have never not enjoyed eating this, as have those who I’ve served it to!
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes are an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish for any meal. Add some color to your plate and make your dinner even more exciting by buying some purple sweet potatoes and roasting them!
Caprese Pesto Salad
For me, this is one of the dishes that epitomizes summer! Tomatoes and basil are growing like wild in the garden, so my excitement for this dish grows the more I pick! Mix in some fresh mozzarella and pesto (because you've also made tons of that from your fresh basil) and you’ve got the perfect summer side dish that’s incredibly fresh and flavorful!
Homemade Apple Sauce
When life gives you apples, you make apple sauce! This, at least, has been my family’s mantra when discussing our apple tree. We’ll try apple fritters, cakes, pancakes, and even hard cider, but we always end up making tons of apple sauce that doesn’t last nearly as long as it should 😊
Grilled Peaches and Corn Couscous Salad
In-season fruits and veggies – check – Grilling – check – Healthy and satiating – check. This dish combines two of summer’s must-have foods in an easy-to-make, healthy way! You can eat it as a main dish, side dish, or bring it along to a summer party!
Molasses Baked Beans
Nothing says comfort food like some homemade baked beans slow cooked with bacon and molasses! Whether for dinner tonight, dinner for the week, or for a party, these baked beans will definitely leave everyone smiling!
Summer Grilled Corn Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
The perfect side dish for summer grill parties! Sweet grilled corn paired excellently with smokiness from paprika and chili, tanginess from lime juice, and subtle hints of vinegar from pickled red onions. All combined to remind you how wonderful summertime is!
Summer Berry, Feta, and Walnut Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
With strawberries and blueberries in season, it’s a great time to find fun ways to use them! This is wonderful summer salad is a great way to do that and checks all the boxes: fresh, flavorful, and fun!
Mediterranean Pearled Couscous Salad
One of my favorite salads/side dishes that I've been making for years! With only salt, pepper, and olive oil as your seasoning, the star of this dish are all the fresh and flavorful veggies. Simple, yet delicious and healthy and sure to be the perfect salad or side dish!
Indian Red Lentil and Kidney Bean Dal
A staple in Indian cuisine, Dal is a term used to describe various soups made from split lentils. My Dal utilizes red lentils and kidney beans that blend with lots of spices, giving it it’s warm, soothing flavor. Make a large pot to serve for dinner tonight , leaving you with delicious leftovers tomorrow!
Chimichurri Salad with Steak and Grilled Red Onions
You put chimichurri on steak and you put steak in a salad, so why not combine all of those elements into one delicious salad! Pair that with the grilled red onions giving this salad that smokey, sweet flavor that reminds you of your favorite cookouts!
Maple-Balsamic Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Bacon
We all know how great bacon, apples, and maple syrup go together. Now eat that over a bed of lettuce and top with some crunchy walnuts and you’ve got this delicious salad that you’re sure to love! Or just make the dressing and whip up your own salad!
Cheesy Flatbread with Tomato Herb Salad
Who knew that making a homemade cheesy flatbread was so easy?! Grill this flatbread to get the perfect texture of crunchy exterior with ooey, gooey cheese on the inside. Top with a fresh tomato and herb salad to help cut through the cheese and bread to make a perfect pairing!
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Thick, crispy, juicy bacon wrapped around a bundle of roasted asparagus is a match made in heaven! An easy side dish that takes all of 10 minutes to prep before you set it and forget it in the oven and you’re done. That simple!
Sweet and Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Between the crunch of a roasted pine nut and the sweetness from a sweet potato and cranberry, this quinoa salad shows you just how great it is, for any occasion! Mix it all together with a hint of honey and cinnamon and you’ve got yourself a tasty, healthy treat!
Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
Whether your first, or hundredth, time cooking with bok choy, this simple recipe of steaming the bok choy and adding the sauce on top is sure to make for a great side dish!
Pearled Couscous with Roasted Tomatoes
Although it’s called couscous, pearled couscous is a noodle, although it doesn’t contain eggs, so it’s vegan-friendly. It has a similar shape to many grains, so it’s very interchangeable with grains. This recipe combines that shape of a grain, but texture of a noodle with roasted tomatoes for a delicious meal!
