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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!

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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!

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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

Summer Veggie Medley Pasta
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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!

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Zesty Pork Tacos with Chipotle Crema
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Zesty Pork Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Tacos for spicy food lovers! Delicious diced pork chops act as a base alongside a spicy chipotle pepper crema. Cool things off with some pickled veggies, sweet corn, and red cabbage. Lots of spice and lots of crunch in this irresistible taco combination!

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Baked Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Coconut Rice
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Baked Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Coconut Rice

Want those delicious chicken satay flavors, but from your oven? Try this great adaptation on the grilled original that people have come to love! With an irresistibly spicy, peanut butter-based sauce that you can dip your chicken into or spread throughout the coconut rice, this is a fun, flavorful meal and a perfect way to jazz up a simple chicken and rice dish!

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Thai Chicken Soup
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Thai Chicken Soup

When you want a a delicious broth, but don’t want a thick stew, this soup is perfect! Chicken and lots of veggies are slowly cook in coconut milk, chicken broth, and red curry paste for an irresistible combination of bright, but spicy flavors and textures! Best of all, you can add everything to a pot and let it simmer away for a few hours while you take care of other things!

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Korean Beef with Carrots and Zucchini
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Korean Beef with Carrots and Zucchini

One of my favorite go-to recipes, this always hits the spot! Julienned carrots and zucchini soften up while cooking alongside ground beef in an irresistibly flavorful sauce. Between the fresh garlic and ginger, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, this sauce does a beautiful job bringing all the elements together. And serve everything over rice so it can soak up any remaining sauce for a delicious meal even to the last bite!

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Crispy Vegan Chickpea Tacos
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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!

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Lamb Rogan Josh with Cilantro Rice
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Lamb Rogan Josh with Cilantro Rice

I love making curries! With their beautiful spices and decadent sauces, it’s always a good time to make one! And this curry is no different: a deliciously aromatic lamb curry where the tender meat swims in a creamy tomato curry sauce that is bursting with flavor! Pair that with a wonderfully fresh cilantro rice and you’re in for a real treat!

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Summery Sesame Slaw with Chicken
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Summery Sesame Slaw with Chicken

A light, crunchy slaw with grilled honey-soy chicken and drizzled with a tangy sweet-spicy dressing is the perfect way to celebrate summer! With so many fresh veggies in season to pick from, you can tweak your slaw to how you like it. So, whether for a healthy dinner or a delicious side dish at a gathering, you can be sure it’ll be a hit!

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Tangy Three Bean Salad
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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!

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Rhubarb and Raspberry Streusel Bars
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Rhubarb and Raspberry Streusel Bars

May and June are the rhubarb months! Rhubarb has such a unique texture and that tart sweetness that makes them irresistible, I always have to make something fun with it every year to celebrate rhubarb! Rhubarb pairs great with lots of different berries, so in this recipe, they’re paired with raspberries. This pairing retains the tartness of the rhubarb and raspberries, but also allows for the berry-sweetness of the raspberries to shine through! It’s a perfect match and hard to have just one bar!

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Apple Bread Pudding
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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!

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
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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!

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Asian Beef with Snow Peas and Mushrooms
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Asian Beef with Snow Peas and Mushrooms

Simple, yet satisfying, that’s the perfect way to describe this dish! Sautéed mushrooms, cooked snow peas, and thin slices of seared meat make for a delicious base, that’s elevated with a delicious soy sauce-based ginger and garlic sauce! Serve over rice for a well rounded, nutritious meal!

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Simon’s Hearty Beef Chili
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Simon’s Hearty Beef Chili

I’ve always been a big fan of corn in my chili. I know it’s not the most traditional, but those small, sweet crunches bites pair perfectly with the rest of the chili. Warming spices, slow-cooked with hearty beef, two types of beans, and tomatoes and you’re left with one of my favorite belly-filling meals. Make a big pot and enjoy it over a few days!

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Tuna and Corn Noodle Salad
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Tuna and Corn Noodle Salad

In this great seafood noodle salad, you get blend of salty, briny tuna and olives paired with earthy tomatoes and sweet corn. And because every good meal needs a crunchy element, we throw in some celery for good measure! It’s a simple, cheap, and healthy meal that doesn’t take long at all to make, so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal!

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BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
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BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

One thing I can’t resist is a savory barbecue sandwich. Slow-cooked meat, that’s been shredded, doused in a barbecue sauce, and layered between a bun is so simple, yet so enjoyable! Patience is key, but when you take that first bit, it’ll all be worth it!

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Hefezopf (Braided Sweet Bread)
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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!

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Charoset
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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!

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Grilled Jerk Chicken with Fluffy Coconut Rice and Beans
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Grilled Jerk Chicken with Fluffy Coconut Rice and Beans

This is sunshine and beach days wrapped up in a delicious meal! Light, fluffy coconut rice, topped with mangoes and a sweet, but spicy jerk sauce, is the perfect side to a piece of crispy jerk chicken! And after letting the chicken marinade overnight, baking the chicken and making the rice will have you finishing both dishes at about the same time, so nothing gets cold before you eat! Perfection!

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