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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 Coconut-Tomato, Chicken, and Greens Stew
When the weather cools and you need a tasty stew to help warm you back up, this is a great choice! A decadent combination of tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices creates a deliciously creamy base. Add in some healthy greens of your choice and chicken and you’ll notice your spirit will perk right back up after that first bite!
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Juicy Poached Chicken
Poached chicken is not only incredibly versatile, but they are super flavorful and easy to make makes! It's a great go-to if you need delicious chicken in a short amount of time!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Banana Curry Chicken with Ginger, Green Onion Rice
You could make a banana bread with those leftover bananas or try something a bit more unique and savory! That was the inspiration for this meal! The bananas provides a creamy, subtle sweetness, but doesn't overpower the flavor, while blending deliciously with the curry. Serve with a side of ginger, green onion rice for an extra touch that completes a wonderful meal!
Curry Grilled Chicken Salad with Herby Vinaigrette
Fun salads always work because of their perfect pairing of flavors and textures. This is a salad that combines those elements wonderfully! From the curry grilled chicken paired with creamy avocados, juicy mangos, tangy pickled red onions, buttery goat cheese, and drizzled with an herb vinaigrette, it’ll be a fun time for sure with this salad!
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!
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!
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!
Ginger Turmeric Coconut Stew with Chicken and Rice
Feel-good ingredients of fresh ginger and turmeric blend together in a wonderfully creamy coconut stew. Letting the chicken and rice cook together with all the spices, this nourishing one-pot stew is warming for both the belly and soul. Perfect whenever you want an delicious, healthy meal!
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!
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!
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad with Noodles
Nuoc cham is a bright Vietnamese sauce highlighted by fresh lime juice and chiles. Tossed over chicken and vermicelli noodles, with crunchy carrots and cucumbers, you get a satisfyingly light salad that gives a salty-sweet finish. It will be a great addition to add to your salad rotation!
Spicy Sweet Potato and Chicken Peanut Stew
An absolutely delicious stew, this is perfect for a weeknight meal! While the superbly moist, fall-off-the-bone chicken simmers in a pot with the peanut butter, stock, and tomatoes, you’re able to take care of other things. Come back an hour later, you’re ready for a great meal that requires minimal effort!
Cobb Salad
A simple salad, but it checks all of the boxes! The crunchy bacon and savory chicken paired with creamy avocados, flavorful tomatoes, soft eggs, and topped with decadent blue cheese makes for a delicious salad and a perfect meal!
Viennese Schnitzel (Wiener Schnitzel)
One of the most well-known foods from Austria, schnitzel is loved throughout German-speaking countries and plenty of other parts of the world. Thin cuts of veal, breaded and fried to golden-brown perfection, with a squeeze of lemon, to cut through the fat, enjoying a schnitzel is always a good idea!
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!
