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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
Apfelküchle - German Apple Fritter Pancake
Apfelküchle is a dessert I grew up eating all the time! Whip up a quick pancake-like batter that you dip apple slices into and fry up until golden brown. My preference is to top them with sugar and cinnamon, but whipped cream or vanilla ice cream are also delicious options! Quick, simple, and tasty!
Aloo Kathi Roll
These wraps are a perfect weekend meal! It takes time to make the chapati wraps, but homemade always tastes best! Top that with a delicious green coriander chutney, spiced potatoes, and a fresh veggie salad for a flavorful, totally vegetarian meal!
German Strawberry Tart
When it’s summertime and strawberries are at their ripest and juiciest, it’s the perfect time to make a strawberry tart! This simple tart is a something you’ll see throughout Germany at bakeries and from home bakers during the summertime. With a pound cake base and only sliced strawberries on top, it’s delicious way to let the taste of summer shine through!
Summer Veggie Medley Pasta
This is the perfect summer meal for one when dinner needs to happen quickly, but you want something fresh and healthy! Blend a handful of veggies with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful summer sauce that works perfectly with your favorite noodles!
Crispy Vegan Chickpea Tacos
These tacos are so good, you'll forget they are completely vegan! The star of the show are the seasoned and crisped chickpeas that provide an irresistible bite. Top with a refreshingly bright cucumber and tomato salad, pickled veggies, and hummus for a wonderful blend of flavors! And drizzle a decadent tahini-lemon dressing overtop just for good measure! So good, even the meat-eaters will be coming back for more!
Tangy Three Bean Salad
Summer is here and it’s time for bright flavors! Whether you need a side for dinner or something to bring to an event, this is a great option! Hearty and healthy, this flavorful salad combines the soft, earthiness of beans, subtly-sweet tomatoes, and crunchy celery with a vinegar-based tangy dressing. It’s easy to make, so you can spend more time enjoying all the great things summer has to offer!
Apple Bread Pudding
What to do with stale bread? A classic apple bread pudding is always a great answer! Deliciously sweet apples with soft, vanilla-soaked bread and a drizzle of decadent vanilla sauce over top to make sure everyone will love it! Super simple and super tasty, your casserole dish will be empty in no time!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
Whether you’re trying to find a use for those bananas that are past their prime or you’re craving a good banana bread, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins are my go-to recipe! Simple and quick, these muffins come out light, fluffy, and moist every single time! And with the chocolate chips providing an irresistible decadence, you’ll be sure that everyone will enjoy the muffins!
Hefezopf (Braided Sweet Bread)
This is one of those recipes that reminds me of home and my mom’s baking. A light, fluffy yeasted braided sweet bread with a lemon-sugar glaze on top, it’s both impressive to present and easier to make than you might think! And it’s so good, you can eat it plain or add some butter, or with your favorite spread, to make the perfect slice!
Charoset
Charoset is an essential part of the Passover Seder. A chunky paste made of fruit and nuts, its color and texture are meant to recall mortar. It’s sweet, earthy-fresh flavor and texture pairs perfectly with matzah or crispy crackers!
Tomato Rice with Cannellini, Fried Chickpeas and Onions
When it comes to light, healthy rice bowls, this recipe is a great go-to! Flavorful rice that’s been cooked in a tomato sauce topped with crispy fried chickpeas and fluffy cannellini beans, it’s the perfect rice and bean dish for a weeknight meal! And with all of those beans, this dish is also protein-packed, so it’s as filling as it is tasty, yet won‘t feel heavy in your stomach!
Chili Mango Quinoa Salad
A simple, no-frills healthy meal, what more could you ask for! This salad is bursting with fresh flavors thanks to delicious whole fruits and vegetables over a bed of hearty spiced quinoa. A basic olive oil dressing helps bring everything together while still letting the fruits and veggies shine through!
Garlic Sriracha Noodles with Broccoli and Edamame
I love showcasing vegan recipes that are incredibly delicious and really don’t need any animal-based products! This is one of them! Sautéed broccoli and edamame accompany ramen noodles doused in a tantalizing spicy tahini/peanut butter sauce, with a hint of lime to round out the flavor! Healthy, with loads of veggies, this tasty meal is great for any occasion!
Vegetarian Bean and Tomato Soup
The perfect soup when you want something flavorful and meat-free! All those wonderful flavors of a chili, minus the meat, but with additional vegetable broth to let all of those wonderfully warming flavors blend together! With a kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a crunch from tortilla chips, and a tang from the lime juice, this is a great meal for any occasion!
Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato toast? Yes, please! A healthy way to start the day and a fun twist to a classic! Lose the bread and instead pop a few sweet potato slices in the toaster. Top them off with your favorite breakfast toppings: yogurts, berries, and honey; peanut butter and banana; or recreate a delectable avocado toast! Breakfast can’t come soon enough!
Vegan German Spaetzle
Spaetzle are classic German, irregular-shaped noodles that are normally made with eggs, so it can be tough for vegans who miss out on this delicious staple! This recipe is here to save the day! The taste and texture of this vegan version is almost identical to those made with eggs. Honestly, if you didn’t know these were vegan Spaetzle, you couldn’t tell the difference, they are that good!
Thai Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas
Filling a well in the center of a baked, soft sweet potato with crispy chickpeas, that have been perfectly seasoned, and drizzled with a tantalizing tahini sauce, that’s slightly sweet, yet savory, with a hint of spiciness, and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions is the start to a wonderful meal! Between delicious bites, you’ll almost forget that this meal is entirely vegan and, with minimal amounts of maple syrup and oil, it’s also incredibly healthy and nutritious!
Slow Cooker Chickpea, Pumpkin, and Red Lentil Curry
When it comes to simple, healthy, and tasty meals you can't go wrong with a vegetarian curry! The pumpkin adds a subtle hint of earthy, creaminess, but because it's not as sweet as a squash or sweet potato it blends perfectly with this curry! And a spritz of lime juice and cilantro adds a splash of freshness to round out this soothing dish!
Carrot and Zucchini Fritters with Creamy Herb Sauce
While nothing beats a potato fritter, a fun variation that I’ve found is to use carrots and zucchini instead. The veggies are grated just like a potato fritter, so the texture is the same. But these are so much more flavorful! And drizzle a delicious herb sauce over top because what’s a fritter without a great sauce to go with it!
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!
