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ItalyFocaccia Genovese
Liguria's bread: a wet, slow-risen dough dimpled by hand and bathed in a salt-and-oil brine before baking, which is what gives it that shiny, salty crust.
IcelandPylsur
Iceland’s beloved lamb-blend hot dog, dressed with ketchup, sweet brown mustard, remoulade and both raw and crispy onion.
HungaryClassic Hungarian Goulash
Beef chuck simmered slowly with sweet paprika, caraway, carrots and potatoes. Hungarian comfort food in one pot.
InternationalLemon Herb Chicken Skillet
Seared chicken breasts with garlic, thyme, oregano and a quick lemon butter pan sauce. One skillet, 30 minutes, 31 g protein per serving.
FinlandKarelian Pies
Finland’s karjalanpiirakka: thin rye crusts crimped around creamy rice porridge, brushed with butter and eaten with egg butter.
AustriaKipferl with Butter, Jam and Coffee
Soft Austrian Kipferl crescent rolls made with milk and butter, split and buttered while still warm and served with apricot jam and black coffee.
RomaniaMămăligă
Romania’s golden polenta, cooked thick enough to slice, served with cheese and sour cream, or grilled as cheese-stuffed bulz.
IranGhormeh Sabzi
Iran’s beloved herb stew: mountains of fried greens, lamb, kidney beans and dried limes, dark and deep, over saffron rice.
InternationalGarlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crispy baked chicken tenders in a pork rind and parmesan crust. No breadcrumbs, 2 g carbs and 36 g protein per serving.
InternationalMicrowave Egg and Veggie Mug
Eggs, peppers, cheese and green onions, cooked in a mug in under two minutes. A high-protein breakfast for mornings with no time.
InternationalChickpea and Avocado Wrap
Chickpeas folded into mashed avocado with lime, tomato and cilantro, rolled into wraps. A vegan, high-protein lunch in 15 minutes.
South AfricaBiltong
South Africa’s air-dried beef: vinegar-cured, crusted in toasted coriander, hung for days. Patience, airflow and the best snack you can make.
ItalySpinach Tomato Frittata
A one-pan frittata with spinach, cherry tomatoes and feta, finished under the broiler. 23 g of protein and on the table in 15 minutes.
InternationalChicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken cooked with soy, ginger and rice vinegar, spooned into crisp lettuce leaves. High protein, low carb, ready in 15 minutes.
DenmarkRistet Hotdog
A griddled Danish sausage dressed with mustard, ketchup, remoulade, raw and crispy onion, and sweet pickled cucumber.
ColombiaColombian Arepas
The daily bread of Colombia: white corn cakes griddled until golden with a soft steamy middle. Four ingredients, endless uses.
SwedenFilmjölk with Muesli and Berries
Swedish filmjölk with homemade toasted muesli and fresh berries: tangy cultured milk, crunchy oats, almonds and pumpkin seeds, ready in 30 minutes.
UKScottish Porridge
Traditional Scottish porridge made the old way with just oatmeal, water and salt, simmered until thick and served hot with cold cream or milk poured around the edge.
ColombiaPatacones con Hogao
Twice-fried green plantains, flattened and crisped, with hogao for spooning over. The Colombian answer to fries, and better.
InternationalSesame Chicken
Velveted chicken breast in a glossy sesame sauce with no added sugar. 34 g protein and 4 g carbs per serving.
GermanyBrötchenfrühstück
Crusty homemade Brötchen with butter, jam, sliced cheese, cooked ham and salami: the weekend breakfast spread of Germany, with the full recipe for the rolls.
USASeattle Dog
A grilled hot dog with cream cheese and sautéed onions in a toasted bun. Seattle’s late-night street classic.
EthiopiaFirfir
Ethiopian firfir: torn injera simmered in a spiced berbere and niter kibbeh sauce with onion and garlic. A fast, deeply flavored way to use up leftover injera for breakfast.
UKGordon Ramsay's Beef and Guinness Stew
Beef chuck braised in Guinness with carrots, parsnips and potatoes. A slow oven stew in the Gordon Ramsay style.
CubaRopa Vieja
Cuba’s national dish: flank steak braised and shredded into a pepper and tomato sofrito with olives and capers. Old clothes, great dinner.
InternationalMint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie
Fresh mint, cocoa and chocolate protein with spinach for the color. Dessert disguised as a green smoothie. 27 g protein, 5 g net carbs.
ItalyIced Espresso
A fresh shot of espresso poured over a single ice cube. The simplest cold coffee there is, ready in five minutes.
SlovakiaSvíčková
The Czech and Slovak Sunday classic: larded beef braised over root vegetables that become a silky cream sauce, served with bread dumplings and cranberries.
PolandBigos
Poland’s hunter’s stew: sauerkraut and fresh cabbage with three meats, dried mushrooms and prunes, reheated daily toward perfection.
EgyptTa’ameya
Egyptian ta'ameya: crisp fried patties made from dried fava beans and a big bunch of herbs, green inside, topped with sesame and served with tahini sauce and bread.
ItalyGordon Ramsay's Shrimp Scampi
Gordon Ramsay's shrimp scampi: plump shrimp in a garlic, butter, white wine and lemon sauce, served over linguine in about 25 minutes.
BrazilPão de Queijo com Café
Brazilian pão de queijo, chewy gluten-free cheese rolls made from cassava starch, milk, eggs and aged cheese, served warm with a cup of fresh black coffee.
InternationalReina Pepiada Chicken and Avocado Wraps
The Venezuelan chicken and avocado salad, brightened with lime and cilantro and served in lettuce wraps. A 15-minute high-protein meal.
USAChicken Noodle Soup
The classic comfort soup: tender chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a savory broth. One pot, ready in under an hour.
InternationalGround Turkey and Veggie Skillet
Lean ground turkey with bell peppers and spinach in one pan. High protein, low carb and done in about 15 minutes.
MexicoMole Poblano
Mexico’s great sauce: three dried chiles, nuts, spices and a little chocolate, toasted, blended and fried into something far bigger than its parts.
USABraised Short Ribs
Beef short ribs braised low and slow in red wine and bone broth, then chilled overnight so the fat lifts off. Deep flavor at 3 g net carbs.
ColombiaTamales Tolimenses
Colombian tamales the Tolima way: corn masa with rice and peas, chicken and pork, all steamed in banana leaves. Weekend breakfast at its best.
GermanyCurrywurst im Brötchen
German bratwurst in curry ketchup with a dusting of curry powder, served in a crusty roll. Berlin’s favorite street food.
FranceKeto Beef Bourguignon
The French red wine beef braise made keto. Cauliflower puree thickens the sauce instead of flour, keeping it at 5 g net carbs per serving.
NepalDal Bhat
Nepal’s daily plate: turmeric lentils finished with a sizzling cumin-garlic tempering, over rice, with quick vegetable curry alongside.
UkraineBorscht
Deep ruby beet and beef borscht with cabbage and potato, finished with garlic and dill. Served with sour cream and black bread, better on day two.
SloveniaRičet s prekajenim mesom
The Styrian farmhouse stew: pearl barley and beans cooked with root vegetables and smoked pork until thick and spoonable. One pot, deeply savory.
CanadaTerimayo
Japadog’s Vancouver invention: a grilled hot dog glazed in teriyaki, striped with Japanese mayo and piled with shredded nori.
VietnamCa Kho To
Vietnam’s caramel-braised fish in a clay pot: catfish lacquered dark in bitter caramel, fish sauce and black pepper. Rice is mandatory.
InternationalEgg White Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms
A light, protein-packed frittata of egg whites, spinach, mushrooms and feta. Low in carbs and fat, on the table in 30 minutes.
IrelandBoxty with Eggs
Traditional Irish pan boxty: potato pancakes made from raw grated and mashed potato, flour and buttermilk, fried in butter and served with fried eggs for breakfast.
USABeer-Battered Cheeseburger
A pub-style cheeseburger stacked with crispy beer-battered onion rings and a malt vinegar aioli. Two burgers, 40 minutes.
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