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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
Ginger-Lime Peanut Noodle Salad
Chewy udon noodles act as the base for a delicious veggie salad that comes together with an aromatic sweet-sour peanut butter sauce. Whether it’s crunchy veggies or smooth noodles, the fun combination of textures this salad brings keeps you coming back for more. It’s a perfect weeknight meal, when you want a light, tasty meal!
Toasted Grilled Veggies & Halloumi Sub with Chimichurri
Grilled halloumi is a great addition when building a delicious sub! The deliciously fragrant chimichurri gives the sub its herby flavor, while grilled bell peppers and red onions give you sweet, charred notes. Round everything out with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and arugula for an irresistible bite and a sub that you’ll be making again and again!
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Coconut Curry
The warmth a soothing curry provides is why I love cooking them so much! This aromatic dish combines tender sweet potatoes and chickpeas simmered in a spicy Thai curry coconut milk broth for a deliciously nourishing meal. It’s a curry that will tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful!
Chili Oil Crisp
This is one of those condiments you can put on anything! And when you make it yourself, you can make it as spicy and crispy as you want. It's a great way to experiment and make your perfect chili oil crisp!
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is a great staple to have on hand that you can build a lot of delicious recipes around! Making your own pumpkin puree helps add an additional layer of depth to these dishes and is super easy to make yourself!
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!
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!
Lychee-Banana Dessert Soup in Coconut Milk
A decadent, but simple dessert that’s ready to eat within minutes and is sure to impress! Using five ingredients, the exotic sweetness of the lychees and the creaminess of the coconut milk is an indulgence that you didn’t know you needed!
Vegan Cashew “Chicken” with Stir-Fried Veggies
If you’re craving some delicious takeout, but want a homemade vegan version of the meal, this is a great option! Crispy, baked tofu smothered in a saucy hoisin-based sauce paired with a medley of stir-fried veggies hits the spot and will have you reaching for seconds before you even realize it!
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!
Vegan Veggie Burritos with Whipped Refried Beans and Aji Verde Sauce
This is one of those meals that everyone will love regardless whether you follow a vegan diet or not! The roasted veggies, combined with an aji verde sauce, whipped refried beans, and a hint of spice from the jalapenos makes these burritos one of a kind! Make sure you make a double portion because everyone will be going back for seconds!
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!
Crispy Fried Hoisin Tofu with Peanut Noodles
With udon noodles covered in a peanut-based sauce you can't help but dig into this savory dish! Add spinach to round out the flavor and add a helping of veggies. But the real star of the dish is the crispy fried tofu! Pressed and then marinated in hoisin sauce, this allows the tofu to soak up as much of the marinade as possible. And then fry them to crisp perfection before sprinkling a hand full over the noodles for an irresistible combination of flavor and crunch!
Spicy Harissa-Lentils with Lemon Tahini Dressing and Caramelized Onions
As summer turns to fall and the temperatures slowly start to drop, a delicious bowl of tender lentils is the perfect way to warm back up! Mixed with harissa, the lentils come with a bit heat to them, which is cooled with a silky lemon-tahini dressing. And top with irresistible caramelized onions to give your meal an extra level of decadence!
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!
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!
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!
