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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
Oven-Baked Barbecue Lentils
While lentils might not be your typical cookout side dish, this fun twist on baked beans hits the spot just the same. Combine the tender, protein-packed lentils with a smoky barbecue sauce and baked to perfection allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. It’s a dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
Charred Squash with Labneh, Hazelnuts, and Pomegranate Molasses
Add some flair to your side dishes! The star is the grilled summer squash but the dressing is equally as good! Crunchy toasted hazelnuts and subtly sweet pomegranate molasses creates a delicious base for the dressing. Pair the squash with cool, tangy labneh and serve with pita to turn your side dish into the tastiest dish on the table!
Vibrant Mediterranean Orzo Summer Salad
This refreshing dish captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and Mediterranean flavors. Alongside a medley of fresh veggies, this orzo salad is paired deliciously with a tangy dressing made with red wine vinegar that infuses each bite with a delightful zing. It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts, or as a light lunch option on a hot summer day!
Blackberry Blueberry Tart with Chocolate Hazelnut Crust
This is the perfect summer tart! A soft crumbly chocolate crust with little bits of ground hazelnuts throughout and filled with a delectable curd that combines blackberries, blueberries, and coconut milk. It’s a beautiful summery combination that everyone will love!
Mushroom Quiche with Caramelized Onions
The earthy umami flavor of the sautéed mushrooms and the sweet, savory caramelized onions is a combination you can't miss! It all comes together in a golden-crusted quiche that's baked to perfection. It's a delicious meal that doesn't require a lot of work and is sure to please everyone!
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
This is my delicious take on a classic, ketchup-based sweet and spicy BBQ sauce! With brown sugar sweetening the sauce and a habanero pepper giving the sauce its spicy kick, it’s a tantalizing blend that makes this sauce a perfect everyday BBQ sauce!
Individual No-Bake Cheesecakes - Two-Ways
This is decadence in a jar! An easy go-to when you need an irresistible dessert, that is easily scalable, and has a classy touch. Whether you make the chocolate or vanilla version, or a combination of the two, you better make sure you make extras because everyone will love them!
Walnut-Crusted Tilapia with Herby Italian Rice
A perfect meal for these warmer days! Citrusy lemon notes and tangy sharpness from Parmesan cheese pair deliciously from the crunchy walnut crusted fish and the flavorful herby rice. It’s a simple, yet elegant dish and a great meal when you want something lighter!
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken
For fans of the classic takeout dish, sweet and sour pineapple chicken is a must-try. This homemade version boasts crispy chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and a mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce that's perfectly balanced. With every bite, you'll enjoy a delightful combination of tropical and savory flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Couscous and Harissa Sauce
A delicious chicken tagine, cooked in a blend of warming spices and paired with the soft bites of carrots and chickpeas makes this meal irresistible! Add fluffy couscous, pop it in the oven, and allow everything to stew. And for good measure, finish off the dish with a drizzle of harissa sauce!
Chili-Garlic Sauce
A great way to use extra pickled jalapenos (or extra jalapenos, in general) and turn them into a delicious sauce! It's a versatile sauce that’s great as is or use it as a spicy, garlicky ingredient for other sauces.
Forbidden Rice Veggie Bowl with Chili-Garlic Sauce
Forbidden rice, also known as black rice, has a nutty, slightly sweet taste and chewy texture. Contrast that with a medley of crunchy veggies drizzled with spicy chili-garlic sauce, that blends everything together perfectly and you’ve got a deliciously fresh and healthy veggie bowl!
Pineapple-Stuffed Jerk Chicken with Jamaican Rice and Peas
I love jerk chicken! It doesn’t get better than its tantalizing blend of herbs and spices. But paired with tropically sweet pineapple and you’re in for a treat! It’s a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and eaten alongside Jamaican rice and peas is a delicious meal that everyone will love!
Lebanese-Inspired Beef Hashweh Wraps with Labneh
Hashweh serves as a base for countless Middle Eastern recipes. The combination of warm spices and tender meat with crispy, fried pine nuts is delicious on its own. But combine that up with labneh, hummus, and some fresh veggies before topping with mint and parsley and you could say that’s * a wrap *!
Sesame Crusted Ginger Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate Chips
Put a fun twist on a classic banana bread by adding a crust of sesame seeds on the outside, and ginger and dark chocolate chips on the inside! For even more decadence, whip together an indulgent tahini maple syrup spread that pairs wonderfully with the banana bread. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Cashew Chicken
There’s nothing like making one of your favorite take-out dishes at home and having it turn out better than take-out! That’s how I feel about this dish. Soft toasted cashews, fried chicken pieces, and stir-fried veggies come together in a sticky sweet, spicy sauce that creates an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. You’ll be glad you made enough for seconds!
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with European Butter
Nothing tastes better than the simple pleasure of biting into a chewy chocolate chip cookie! The sweetness of the soft center combined with the occasional crunch of a chocolate chip is enough to put everything else you’ve got going on on hold. And using European butter, that has a higher fat content, the results are irresistible that everyone will love!
South of the Border Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
A meal that’s bursting with flavor and perfectly versatile as both a main meal or a side dish. Packed full of veggies and a deliciously creamy chipotle dressing, it's a dependable go-to meal when you’re in a hurry and need an easy, healthy, protein-packed meal!
Shredded Chicken Mole Tacos
As a taco lover, I knew these would be a winner the moment I took my first bite! Creamy refried beans, crispy shredded chicken, crunchy onions, a warming sweet-spicy mole sauce, all enveloped in a warm taco is a perfect pairing! And make sure you make enough mole because you’ll want to add a bit more to each taco after tasting how delicious it is!
Chestnut and Apricot Lamb Stew with Peanut-Turmeric Rice
Unique is the perfect way to describe this meal! Tender lamb pieces, a slight sweetness from the apricots, subtle nutty creaminess from the chestnuts, all stewed together in a tomato-based sauce. Paired wonderfully alongside an elegant rice, with plenty of crunch from the roasted peanuts and green onions, and you’ve got a delicious dinner that’s appealing to the senses!
