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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
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!
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!
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!
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!
Thai Chicken Curry with Snap Peas
On a cold, wintry evening nothing helps warm you up quite like a bowl of Thai chicken curry! The creamy coconut milk that permeates the dish allows the veggies to soften and blend perfectly with the Thai curry paste. A squeeze of lime finishes off the curry for that subtle hint of freshness that’ll have you reaching for a second bowl!
Thai Basil Chicken
Nothing beats the wonderful smells of fragrant Thai chili, garlic, and Thai basil stir frying in a wok! So fresh and pungent, it’ll make you hungry just thinking about the meal to come. Thankfully, stir frying doesn’t take very long so you’ll be chowing down in no time!
Beef, Pork, and Beans Chili
Chili is one of my favorite things to make! The methodical chopping of all the veggies, the fragrant smells as you begin cooking, the slow simmer as the chili bubbles along, and, the best part, getting to enjoy it once you’re done! As summer turns to fall and winter, nothing beats a hot bowl of chili to warm you right up!
Fish Wraps with Chili-Lime Slaw
Perfectly flaky tilapia surrounded by creamy avocado, tangy chili-lime slaw, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, now that’s a flavor profile you can’t beat! Lots of veggies, lots of protein, lots of color, and absolutely delicious. Make the slaw ahead of time for an even easier meal prep. This is a perfect healthy weeknight meal that everyone is sure to love!
Goi Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp and Veggie Salad)
This is a Vietnamese salad that is absolutely delicious! The bright flavors of the fresh veggies, the pickled, vinegary notes from the pickled veggies, subtle hints of seafood from the shrimp, all topped with a sweet/spicy sauce that blends everything superbly and leaves your lips with a warming, numbness from the chilies! Incredibly fresh and healthy, so this checks all of the boxes!
Smokey Black Bean and Plantain Chili
Who said you need meat in a chili?! This vegan and vegetarian dish has so many beautiful layers of flavor, you’ll be quickly reaching for seconds! From the smokey, spicy notes of the chipotle peppers, the starchy, yet slightly sweet flavors of the plantains, the balanced, with a hint of tangy, tartness from the tomatoes, combined with the sourness of the limes, and the fresh crunch from the green onions, you’ll be amazed how simple and easy this dish is to make! Better yet, save some leftovers and indulge yourself in even more flavors the next day!
Laotian Lamb Larb
Larb is considered the national dish of Laos, and is widely enjoyed throughout Asia! Larb can be made using any various forms of protein, but for this version, I decided to use lamb because of its unique flavor. For anyone who enjoys meals that are both spicy and fresh, this is perfect for you! Have fun with the meal and play around with it, whether you eat it as a lettuce wrap or if you mix everything together to make more a bowl!
Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
A deliciously sweet and spicy Vietnamese chicken dish that checks all of the boxes for a great chicken and rice dish! And the combination of coconut water, fish sauce, and lemongrass gives this dish that unique, bright flavor that’s hard to beat. And feel free to add a few more chilies to your plate if you’re open for that extra kick!
Summer Grilled Corn Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
The perfect side dish for summer grill parties! Sweet grilled corn paired excellently with smokiness from paprika and chili, tanginess from lime juice, and subtle hints of vinegar from pickled red onions. All combined to remind you how wonderful summertime is!
