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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
Spiced Blood Orange Shrub
With citrus season coinciding so perfectly with the holiday season, it’s a great time of year to mix up a drink celebrating both! Ditch the navel oranges for some blood oranges and mix in some cinnamon and spice and everything nice!
German Meat Sauce with Noodles (Hasche mit Nudeln)
Basic German comfort food that I loved to eat growing up! It uses special German pork roast sauce packets, that may be hard to come by, but if you happen to have them, or a similar pork roast sauce packet, you’re in for a real trip with this simple, but delicious, noodle dish!
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!
Jalapeno Garlic Sauce
A quick, easy, and, most importantly, tasty jalapeno garlic sauce that’s a perfect condiment for anything that needs a fresh, bright kick! The vinegar and water help tamper the heat from the peppers that makes this sauce both spicy, yet flavorful, which is a staple to any good hot sauce!
Reuben Sandwich
There’s nothing better than a perfectly made Reuben sandwich! Crispy, toasted rye bread. Creamy, cool Russian dressing. Tangy, crunchy sauerkraut. Gooey, melted Swiss cheese. And deliciously, warm slices of corned beef! It takes a long time to prep and cook, but making an entire Reuben (almost) from scratch, is well worth that first sandwich!
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!
Tortellini with Sage Brown Butter and Mushrooms
Roasted garlic, fragrant sage, and umami-rich mushrooms are sautéed in butter making it turn a deliciously amber brown. And sprinkle in some walnuts for a tantalizingly soft crunch, just for good measure! An easy meal to cook and a delicious meal to eat, this dish is great for any occasion!
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
There’s nothing tastier than chowing down on delicious dumplings! These pork and shrimp dumplings are perfect for any dumpling craving with an accompanying dipping sauce that wonderfully blends all the flavors. Best of all about making dumplings yourself … you can eat as many as you want!
Beef, Pork, and Beans Chili
Chili is one of my favorite things to make! The methodical chopping of all the veggies, the fragrant smells as you begin cooking, the slow simmer as the chili bubbles along, and, the best part, getting to enjoy it once you’re done! As summer turns to fall and winter, nothing beats a hot bowl of chili to warm you right up!
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!
Fish Wraps with Chili-Lime Slaw
Perfectly flaky tilapia surrounded by creamy avocado, tangy chili-lime slaw, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, now that’s a flavor profile you can’t beat! Lots of veggies, lots of protein, lots of color, and absolutely delicious. Make the slaw ahead of time for an even easier meal prep. This is a perfect healthy weeknight meal that everyone is sure to love!
Lamb Keema Tacos
A wonderfully aromatic dish, these tacos are essentially a minced lamb curry that’s thickened up so you can eat it on a taco. Flavorful, hearty meat is topped with fresh onions and cilantro, with a dollop of crema fresca for good measure, these tacos are sure to hold their own against your favorite Taco Tuesday tacos. For a unique taco flavor, these are the way to go!
Squid Masala Curry
For all of the seafood lovers that want to venture from the typical calamari dish, you’ve come to the right place with this squid curry! Beautifully seasoned with curry, cumin, mustard, coriander, chili, garlic, and ginger, the squid simmers in this lovely stew allowing all of those wonderful flavors to blend together. With spicy notes coming from the chilis and fresh notes coming from the mint and cilantro, this curry is sure to please anyone who is lucky enough to try some!
Mongolian Beef
This is the perfectly satisfying homemade version of a takeout classic! A deliciously thick sweet and spicy sauce covers the meat, while green onions add fresh notes to the dish. With minimal prep time and a very quick cook time, thanks to the thinly sliced flank steak, you’ll be chowing down on this family-favorite in no time!
Goi Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp and Veggie Salad)
This is a Vietnamese salad that is absolutely delicious! The bright flavors of the fresh veggies, the pickled, vinegary notes from the pickled veggies, subtle hints of seafood from the shrimp, all topped with a sweet/spicy sauce that blends everything superbly and leaves your lips with a warming, numbness from the chilies! Incredibly fresh and healthy, so this checks all of the boxes!
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!
Peach, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Steak Salad
Goat cheese paired with grilled peaches, blueberries, and basil is a combination you don’t want to miss out on! This salad is perfect for any time of year, but especially delicious during summer, it’s both simple, yet elegant. Slices of grilled steak add a great kick of protein, and a basic oil and vinegar dressing compliments the rest of the ingredients beautifully! Enjoy as a side salad or eat as a whole meal that you’ll definitely be making more often!
