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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
Bean and Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
You can’t go wrong with meatballs in tomato sauce! But if you’ve got some kidney beans that you don’t know what to do with, add them to the meatball mixture and tomato sauce to give this dish another layer of textures and flavors. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal!
Turkish Tantuni Wraps
These wraps are a dance of textures and tastes, with beef or lamb cooked in aromatic spices, onions seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, and juicy tomatoes, all nestled in warm lavash bread. This joyous, hands-on experience is a journey through the vibrant streets of Turkey, right at your fingertips!
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Using half a bell pepper as a bowl to serve up a delicious blend of meat, rice, veggies, and spices is a colorful, and tasty, way to add extra veggies to your meal! It’s also great for serving, whether you need an eye-catching presentation or an easy dish to scale for a dinner party!
Persian Tachin
With its signature crackled bottom and vibrant golden color thanks to saffron, tachin is a centerpiece for Persian cooking. Layered with ground meat, dried fruit, and tantalizing spices, it’s a delicious meal that’s loaded with flavors and textures!
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 *!
Meat and Veggie Lasagna
There is something special when you take a lasagna out of the oven with the cheese melted and bubbly on top. Cut a slice to reveal the beautiful layers of the meat and veggie sauce smothered between layers of ricotta and mozzarella cheese. And once you dig in, you are whisked away to your happy place. It’s what makes a lasagna so beloved!
Korean Beef with Carrots and Zucchini
One of my favorite go-to recipes, this always hits the spot! Julienned carrots and zucchini soften up while cooking alongside ground beef in an irresistibly flavorful sauce. Between the fresh garlic and ginger, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, this sauce does a beautiful job bringing all the elements together. And serve everything over rice so it can soak up any remaining sauce for a delicious meal even to the last bite!
Simon’s Hearty Beef Chili
I’ve always been a big fan of corn in my chili. I know it’s not the most traditional, but those small, sweet crunches bites pair perfectly with the rest of the chili. Warming spices, slow-cooked with hearty beef, two types of beans, and tomatoes and you’re left with one of my favorite belly-filling meals. Make a big pot and enjoy it over a few days!
German Meat Sauce with Noodles (Hasche mit Nudeln)
Basic German comfort food that I loved to eat growing up! It uses special German pork roast sauce packets, that may be hard to come by, but if you happen to have them, or a similar pork roast sauce packet, you’re in for a real trip with this simple, but delicious, noodle dish!
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!
Cantonese Ground Beef and Eggs
This is a great recipe for anyone who loves to cook Chinese food! It's perfect comfort food! From the thick, flavorful sauce, the runny steamed eggs, the heartiness of the meat, the bright notes of ginger, to the subtle burst of peas, this dish has it all! You need oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine, which not everyone might have, but if you do, you're in for a real treat with this meal!
Old-Fashioned Sloppy Joe’s
Sloppy Joe’s are one of those dishes that doesn’t need too much experimentation or tinkering to turn out amazing! So, stick with the basics for these Sloppy Joe’s that taste just like your mom used to make!
Beef Taco Salad
The yummy flavors of tacos in a delicious salad is all you need to know! The freshness of the salad paired with the warm taco meat comes together perfectly in this salad that’s sure to make everyone smile!
Cheeseburger Chopped Salad
Less bun, more veggies! A healthier take on a classic cheeseburger with all of the same great flavors!
