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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
Green Beans and Mushrooms with Crispy Shallots
Plenty of butter goes into sautéing these green beans and mushrooms, and it’s so worth it! Irresistible veggies that are made even better by adding crispy shallots and salty Parmesan cheese. It’s a dish that everyone can agree on!
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!
Kung Pao Cauliflower
This recipe takes those delicious Kung Pao flavors that you’re familiar with and adds a delicious veggie twist! With a base of fried cauliflower, mix in those vibrant, fresh notes of ginger, garlic, and green onions, that's wonderfully paired with a delicious sauce that brings everything together. Let’s not forget the perfect crunch from the peanuts! It’s a fun, healthy way to get that takeout craving!
Avocado Tacos with Black Bean Pico de Gallo
For a basic, tasty, vegetarian taco, look no further! The creamy, decadent avocados provide a wonderful base for these tacos, which is amplified by the bright, fresh flavors of the pico de gallo. Add a drizzle of sriracha mayo over top to add a spicy kick to help round out the tacos . These are familiar taco ingredients that come together in a unique way and definitely satisfy that taco craving. Taco Tuesday can’t come soon enough!
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!
Hoisin-Sesame Roasted Veggie Bowl with Ginger, Scallion Rice
Upgrade dinner with this simple bowl that’s packed full of delicious veggies that are roasted in hoisin sauce and olive oil! Cook up not just any rice, but one mixed with sautéed green onions and ginger, for that extra burst of flavor! And finish it off with a sriracha mayo that can’t be beat! Quick, easy, super flavorful, and health – what more do you want from dinner!
Smokey Black Bean and Plantain Chili
Who said you need meat in a chili?! This vegan and vegetarian dish has so many beautiful layers of flavor, you’ll be quickly reaching for seconds! From the smokey, spicy notes of the chipotle peppers, the starchy, yet slightly sweet flavors of the plantains, the balanced, with a hint of tangy, tartness from the tomatoes, combined with the sourness of the limes, and the fresh crunch from the green onions, you’ll be amazed how simple and easy this dish is to make! Better yet, save some leftovers and indulge yourself in even more flavors the next day!
Salted Peanut Butter and Banana Tart
Peanut butter, chocolate, and banana, what’s not to love about that combination! Now, let’s turn that trifecta of flavors into a no-bake, easy-to-make tart that will wow anyone who gets the chance to try it! Fancy enough to make for special occasions, yet lowkey and easy enough to make for a quick afternoon treat!
Asian-Inspired Pearled Couscous Salad
I love when dishes are made with ingredients that are all a similar size, it makes for a very pleasing mouthfeel. So I thought using pearled couscous as a base would be great to make an Asian-inspired salad! This salad is heaped with fresh ingredients and lots of veggies, topped with a sauce that's a beautiful combination of sweet, salty, spicy, vinegary, and umami notes! It's an easy dish that's bursting with flavor!
Thai-Inspired Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
A salad that is inspired by the beautiful combination of fresh ingredients paired with something spicy that is so often found in Thai cooking. This simple salad is elevated with a deliciously sweet peanut dressing that offers enough of a kick to tame that sweetness, but not too much for it to be overpowering. This dressing will soon become a go-to dressing for you!
Red Lentil and Turmeric Soup
On these cold, wintery days a good soup is a must! Best of all, this recipe is vegan, so whether you follow a vegan diet or, like me, you’re an omnivore who watches how much meat they eat, this recipe is for everyone! The blend of spices in this soup is so flavorful and glowing that, once cooked through, it’s sure to bring warmth to your table even on the greyest, coldest days!
Red-Wine Poached Pears
These poached pears are not only easy to make, but exquisitely decadent and truly elegant, that are sure to impress everyone you make them for! And who doesn’t enjoy a boozy dessert! The main thing you need for these is time, but they are also very easy to make ahead of time!
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!
Tortellini and Tomato Sauce
I absolutely love tortellini so anytime I can make a sauce for them, I jump at the opportunity! I was inspired to create this simple tomato sauce over the summer because of all of the fresh cherry tomatoes I was picking, while the Roma tomatoes help round out the flavor. When in a pinch, this is a quick sauce that tastes much better than anything you’d find at the store!
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!
Charred Cauliflower, Halloumi, Harissa, and Hummus Pita
A truly unique dish that I’m sure not many of you have tried! By baking the cauliflower, you soften it up and impart a wonderfully smokey flavor. Add to that the soft, smokey taste of the halloumi cheese, the spiciness of the harissa, and all of your favorite toppings! This dish is not only vegetarian, but something different that you’ll love and will surely be making again soon!
Grilled Peach Salad with Blueberries and Feta
A great summery salad where fruit is the star of the show! With so much fruit in season during the summer, why not take advantage and add them to a salad? To make it extra summery, let’s grill some of that fruit! And then bring it all together with a delicious dressing that has just enough tang and sweetness to send your taste buds firing on all cylinders!
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!
