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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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Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Kansas City BBQ sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It’s a classic, ketchup-based BBQ sauce that get it’s sweetness from the molasses, tanginess from the vinegar, and just the right amount of heat from the chili powder!
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!
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
There is something special about a homemade soup that’s simple and easy to make, but rich in flavor! With a few basic ingredients and spices, you are able to create something tasty and nourishing, and, best of all, bring everyone to the table to share a meal together. That’s at the essense of this soup and it’ll be sure to warm everyone’s stomach!
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!
Chestnut and Apricot Lamb Stew with Peanut-Turmeric Rice
Unique is the perfect way to describe this meal! Tender lamb pieces, a slight sweetness from the apricots, subtle nutty creaminess from the chestnuts, all stewed together in a tomato-based sauce. Paired wonderfully alongside an elegant rice, with plenty of crunch from the roasted peanuts and green onions, and you’ve got a delicious dinner that’s appealing to the senses!
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!
Chickpea Pasta Stew
Nothing beats a warm stew on a cold winter evening. Especially one as delicious and easy to make as this one! It’s so warming and hearty, but add some chickpeas and kale to give the stew added texture and flavor, and it’s a delicious way to reenergize after a cold day!
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato and Harissa Sauce
Mix up your meatball marinara with these turkey meatballs in a tomato and harissa sauce! As a lean protein, turkey is a healthy choice while the harissa adds a bit of spiciness to your tomato sauce. Serve with couscous, rice, or bread and you’re in for a wonderful meal!
Summer Veggie Medley Pasta
This is the perfect summer meal for one when dinner needs to happen quickly, but you want something fresh and healthy! Blend a handful of veggies with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful summer sauce that works perfectly with your favorite noodles!
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!
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!
Tuna and Corn Noodle Salad
In this great seafood noodle salad, you get blend of salty, briny tuna and olives paired with earthy tomatoes and sweet corn. And because every good meal needs a crunchy element, we throw in some celery for good measure! It’s a simple, cheap, and healthy meal that doesn’t take long at all to make, so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal!
Tomato Rice with Cannellini, Fried Chickpeas and Onions
When it comes to light, healthy rice bowls, this recipe is a great go-to! Flavorful rice that’s been cooked in a tomato sauce topped with crispy fried chickpeas and fluffy cannellini beans, it’s the perfect rice and bean dish for a weeknight meal! And with all of those beans, this dish is also protein-packed, so it’s as filling as it is tasty, yet won‘t feel heavy in your stomach!
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!
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!
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!
Squid Masala Curry
For all of the seafood lovers that want to venture from the typical calamari dish, you’ve come to the right place with this squid curry! Beautifully seasoned with curry, cumin, mustard, coriander, chili, garlic, and ginger, the squid simmers in this lovely stew allowing all of those wonderful flavors to blend together. With spicy notes coming from the chilis and fresh notes coming from the mint and cilantro, this curry is sure to please anyone who is lucky enough to try some!
