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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
Lentil and Mushroom Stew over Potato-Parsnip Mash
A deliciously warming, vegetarian stew when you want a hearty meal. Upgrade your mash by adding parsnips to give it a subtly sweet taste. With the umami from the mushrooms and the delicate bite from the lentils, it’s everything you’re craving from a winter stew!
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!
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!
Vegetarian Bean and Tomato Soup
The perfect soup when you want something flavorful and meat-free! All those wonderful flavors of a chili, minus the meat, but with additional vegetable broth to let all of those wonderfully warming flavors blend together! With a kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a crunch from tortilla chips, and a tang from the lime juice, this is a great meal for any occasion!
Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato toast? Yes, please! A healthy way to start the day and a fun twist to a classic! Lose the bread and instead pop a few sweet potato slices in the toaster. Top them off with your favorite breakfast toppings: yogurts, berries, and honey; peanut butter and banana; or recreate a delectable avocado toast! Breakfast can’t come soon enough!
Thai Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas
Filling a well in the center of a baked, soft sweet potato with crispy chickpeas, that have been perfectly seasoned, and drizzled with a tantalizing tahini sauce, that’s slightly sweet, yet savory, with a hint of spiciness, and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions is the start to a wonderful meal! Between delicious bites, you’ll almost forget that this meal is entirely vegan and, with minimal amounts of maple syrup and oil, it’s also incredibly healthy and nutritious!
Carrot and Zucchini Fritters with Creamy Herb Sauce
While nothing beats a potato fritter, a fun variation that I’ve found is to use carrots and zucchini instead. The veggies are grated just like a potato fritter, so the texture is the same. But these are so much more flavorful! And drizzle a delicious herb sauce over top because what’s a fritter without a great sauce to go with it!
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!
Kung Pao Cauliflower
This recipe takes those delicious Kung Pao flavors that you’re familiar with and adds a delicious veggie twist! With a base of fried cauliflower, mix in those vibrant, fresh notes of ginger, garlic, and green onions, that's wonderfully paired with a delicious sauce that brings everything together. Let’s not forget the perfect crunch from the peanuts! It’s a fun, healthy way to get that takeout craving!
Peach, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Steak Salad
Goat cheese paired with grilled peaches, blueberries, and basil is a combination you don’t want to miss out on! This salad is perfect for any time of year, but especially delicious during summer, it’s both simple, yet elegant. Slices of grilled steak add a great kick of protein, and a basic oil and vinegar dressing compliments the rest of the ingredients beautifully! Enjoy as a side salad or eat as a whole meal that you’ll definitely be making more often!
Avocado Tacos with Black Bean Pico de Gallo
For a basic, tasty, vegetarian taco, look no further! The creamy, decadent avocados provide a wonderful base for these tacos, which is amplified by the bright, fresh flavors of the pico de gallo. Add a drizzle of sriracha mayo over top to add a spicy kick to help round out the tacos . These are familiar taco ingredients that come together in a unique way and definitely satisfy that taco craving. Taco Tuesday can’t come soon enough!
Summery Mint and Lemon Couscous Salad
Ripe tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers add a delicious bite to this fantastic salad that emphasizes the freshness of the summery mint and lemon! Perfect for a light dinner or a fresh side dish to bring to an event, this is a great recipe for any event! Finish most of the prep while the couscous steams, leaving you only to assemble the salad whenever you’re ready, how easy is that!
Thai-Inspired Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
A salad that is inspired by the beautiful combination of fresh ingredients paired with something spicy that is so often found in Thai cooking. This simple salad is elevated with a deliciously sweet peanut dressing that offers enough of a kick to tame that sweetness, but not too much for it to be overpowering. This dressing will soon become a go-to dressing for you!
Foil-Baked Asian Salmon Bowl with Mango and Greens
I am a big fan of these types of bowls as they are healthy, fresh, and great for portion control! Plus, you can include, or exclude, whatever you like, so it’s a great option for pickier eaters! The foil-baked salmon makes the prep and clean up super easy. So, pop the salmon in the oven, get the rice started, and, while everything is cooking, prep your garnishes for a delicious meal that’s ready in no time!
Red Lentil and Turmeric Soup
On these cold, wintery days a good soup is a must! Best of all, this recipe is vegan, so whether you follow a vegan diet or, like me, you’re an omnivore who watches how much meat they eat, this recipe is for everyone! The blend of spices in this soup is so flavorful and glowing that, once cooked through, it’s sure to bring warmth to your table even on the greyest, coldest days!
Coconut-Crusted Tilapia with Pomegranate Salsa
A delicious way to start the New Year off in a healthy way! This recipe is both keto-friendly and gluten free! The shredded coconut provides a subtle earthy-sweetness which is intermixed with the fish and the fruity, tangy pomegranate salsa to create a truly unique dish! It's a meal bursting with bright flavors, healthy, and easy to make. What’s not to love about that!
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes are an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish for any meal. Add some color to your plate and make your dinner even more exciting by buying some purple sweet potatoes and roasting them!
Thai Beef Salad with Homemade Crisps
This a both a delicious salad and a fun way to use up leftover dumpling wrappers! The salad is everything you want from a Thai salad: fresh flavors, with a citrus tang, and a bright spiciness! Topped with a marinated steak and homemade crisps, using leftover dumping wrappers (that may not make it to the salad because they’re so addicting to snack on!), this salad is sure to be a big hit!
Mediterranean Bowl with Spiced Ground Lamb and Cumin Rice
When you’re craving a healthy Mediterranean bowl, but want to try your hand at recreating one that many fast-casual restaurants now serve, this is the perfect recipe! Starting with a base of spiced ground lamb and cumin rice, you can make your bowl as fancy as your taste buds allow! This recipe is also great for picky eaters, as everyone can choose what they want in their own Mediterranean bowl!
