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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
Ermine Frosting (Flour Frosting)
An old-fashioned recipe, ermine frosting, also known as flour frosting or boiled milk frosting, is less sweet than traditional frostings but it’s still just as silky smooth. It’s made by cooking flour, sugar, and milk into a sweet paste that is then whipped into creamed butter until light and fluffy. Known as the traditional frosting for red velvet cake, its irresistible taste and texture is perfect on any cakes or cupcakes!
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!
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!
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!
Asian-Style Kohlrabi Salad
A unique blend of fresh veggies and a tangy, sweet-spicy dressing is what makes this side salad the perfect pairing to a meal. The deliciously crisp kohlrabi, carrots, and bell peppers alongside the softer tomatoes and cucumbers makes sure the salad is as healthy as possible while the ponzu, soy sauce, and lemon juice dressing gives it it’s tantalizing flavor!
Couscous with Sultanas and Pine Nuts
Cook up a delicious side dish that’s quick and easy to make, but stands out on its own! Cooked in vegetable broth and mixed with toasted pine nuts, shallots, and sultanas, it’s a great way to spice up your side of couscous! Goes great with Northern African and Middle Eastern food!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Famous Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Every Super Bowl, a close family friend always threw a big watch party and she always made the best teriyaki chicken wings! I mean so good, I’d basically ignore all the other food just to eat wings. I’ve asked her for the recipe, but was told they’re a close guarded secret. So, in honor of those famous wings, I’ve created a recipe that gets close to her chicken wings. While these are also super tasty, they still don’t compare to that close guarded recipe of hers!
Candied Oranges
Candied oranges are super easy to make and amazingly versatile! From a simple snack to cakes, cookies, garnish, or even home decorations, it’s never not a good time to have candied oranges on hand!
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!
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!
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!
