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InternationalPumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
Real pumpkin puree with pumpkin spice and vanilla protein. Fall in a glass, all year. 26 g protein, 6 g net carbs.
SloveniaPrekmurski bograč
Prekmurje's paprika stew cooked in a cast iron kettle: beef, pork and game with plenty of onions, red peppers and potatoes, simmered until thick and glossy.
InternationalGreen Warrior Protein Smoothie
Spinach, kale, avocado and cucumber blended smooth with vanilla protein, mint and lemon. Green that actually tastes good. 27 g protein, 7 g net carbs.
GermanyBerliner Eisbein mit Erbspüree
Cured pork knuckle, simmered until soft-skinned and tender, served with split-pea purée and sauerkraut. Boiled, not roasted, unlike Bavaria's Schweinshaxe.
CroatiaBrudet s Palentom
A rustic mixed fish stew simmered with tomatoes, onion, wine and vinegar, served over soft polenta.
USATexas-Style Smoked Brisket
A whole packer brisket smoked low and slow Texas style with a salt and pepper rub. Zero carbs, big bark and a long, patient cook.
UKKeto Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie with buttery cauliflower mash standing in for potatoes. 32 g protein and 5 g net carbs per serving, and it feeds eight.
FranceBeef Bourguignon
Beef slowly braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions and bacon, Julia Child's signature French dish and the recipe at the heart of Julie & Julia.
SingaporeSatay with Peanut Sauce
Charcoal-grilled meat skewers in a turmeric marinade, served with rich peanut sauce, cucumber, raw onion and compressed rice cakes.
SwedenÄggmacka
Äggmacka, the Swedish open-faced egg sandwich: hard-boiled eggs sliced over dark seeded bread with a creamy spread, black pepper and chives. Ready in 15 minutes.
DenmarkRødgrød med Fløde
A softly thickened summer pudding of mixed red berries, served chilled with a generous pour of cream.
PhilippinesPancit Palabok
Thin rice noodles in a savory shrimp and annatto sauce, topped with boiled egg, shrimp, crushed pork crackling and spring onion.
UKWonka Chocolate Bars
A rich, snapping dark chocolate bar wrapped in gold foil and paper, homemade in the style of the bar that might hide a Golden Ticket.
ItalyPolpo con Patate
A coastal Italian classic: octopus simmered gently until tender, tossed warm with boiled potatoes, olive oil, lemon and parsley.
ThailandTom Yum Goong
Thailand’s hot and sour shrimp soup: a shell stock perfumed with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf, charged with chili jam and lime.
PhilippinesBeef Rendang Maranao
Beef slowly cooked in coconut milk with spices and aromatics, in the Maranao tradition of Lanao, Mindanao.
AustraliaKangaroo Fillet with Pepperberry Sauce
Seared kangaroo fillet, kept rare to medium-rare, with a pan sauce built on native Australian pepperberry. Contemporary Australian cooking at its leanest.
EthiopiaChechebsa
Ethiopian chechebsa: a quick unleavened flatbread cooked on a griddle, torn into pieces and tossed in spiced butter and berbere. Serve with yogurt or honey for breakfast.
InternationalGordon Ramsay's Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Gordon Ramsay's baked salmon. Seared for color, then finished in the oven with lemon, dill, garlic and a splash of white wine.
VenezuelaCachapas con Queso de Mano
Venezuelan cachapas: thick, slightly sweet fresh corn pancakes griddled until browned and folded around soft, salty queso de mano.
SingaporeHainanese Chicken Rice
Gently poached chicken and rice cooked in its own stock, served with chilli-ginger sauce and dark soy. Singapore's unofficial national dish.
ArgentinaEmpanadas Tucumanas
Savory pastries filled with hand-cut beef, a generous amount of onion and hard-boiled egg, sealed with a hand-pleated edge and baked until golden.
ArgentinaChoripán con Chimichurri
Grilled Argentine chorizo, split open and tucked into crusty bread, spooned with fresh garlicky chimichurri. A staple of the asado.
ColombiaChangua Bogotana
Changua, the milk and scallion soup of Bogotá: a light broth of milk and water with poached eggs, cilantro and stale bread. A warming breakfast from the Andes.
ItalyTiramisù Classico
The real northern Italian tiramisù: espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with a mascarpone and egg cream, dusted with cocoa, no coffee liqueur required.
SloveniaVipavska jota s kislo repo
The Vipava valley jota: beans, potatoes and fermented sour turnip simmered with smoked pork and thickened with a garlicky roux. Rustic, tangy and deeply warming.
UkraineUkrainian Kutia
A sweet wheat berry pudding with poppy seed, honey, and walnuts, shared from one bowl to open the Christmas Eve meal.
AustriaKäsekrainer Hot Dog
A grilled Austrian sausage studded with melted cheese, pushed through a hollowed bread roll and served with mustard.
IndonesiaRawon Surabaya
A beef soup with a nearly black broth, colored by kluwek nuts, served with short bean sprouts, rice and sambal. East Java's dark, earthy classic.
USABlack Bean Soup
A hearty black bean soup with cumin, chili powder and sautéed vegetables. High in plant protein and done in 40 minutes.
DenmarkHakkebøf med Bløde Løg
A pan-fried minced beef steak topped with slowly browned onions and a simple pan gravy, served with boiled potatoes.
USABiscuits and Sausage Gravy
Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in peppery pork sausage gravy. Cold butter, a few folds and a hot oven for the biscuits; a simple roux in the sausage fat for the gravy.
GuatemalaDesayuno Chapín
The Guatemalan desayuno chapín: fried eggs, creamy black beans, caramelized fried plantains and fresh cheese, served with warm tortillas for scooping.
InternationalButternut Squash Soup
Roasted butternut squash blended silky smooth with warm spices and coconut milk or cream. Easy, cozy and naturally sweet.
USAThe Slutty Pumpkin's Tootsie Roll Cocktail
A simple two-ingredient cocktail of Kahlúa and root beer that genuinely tastes like a Tootsie Roll, the drink tied to one of How I Met Your Mother's longest-running jokes.
PortugalTorrada com Manteiga e Galão
Thick-cut white bread griddled in butter until crisp and golden, cut into pieces and served with a galão, the tall glass of milky coffee found in Portuguese cafés.
ItalyGelato al Pistacchio
Milk-based gelato built on real pistachio paste, not food coloring, which is why it comes out muted and brownish-green instead of bright artificial green.
ItalyParmigiana di Melanzane
Fried eggplant layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiano, baked until the top browns and the layers set. Southern Italian comfort at its densest.
InternationalPomegranate Berry Protein Smoothie
A small pour of pomegranate juice carries the whole glass, sweet-tart and concentrated. 25 g protein, 12 g net carbs.
DenmarkTarteletter med Høns i Asparges
Crisp puff pastry shells filled with a creamy chicken and white asparagus ragout, a staple of Danish celebrations and family meals.
InternationalClassic Vanilla Protein Smoothie
The plain base recipe every smoothie on this list is built from: almond milk, vanilla protein and ice. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.
UKRachel's Thanksgiving Trifle
A proper English trifle, the kind Rachel meant to make before two recipe pages stuck together, resulting in the infamous custard, jam, beef, peas and onion version from Friends.
ColombiaObleas con Arequipe
Colombia’s simplest street dessert: thin crisp wafers sandwiching arequipe, built to order and eaten in minutes. The toppings are where you make it yours.
IndiaChicken Biryani
Layered chicken biryani with saffron, fried onions and whole spices, finished on the dum: sealed, steamed and opened at the table.
AustriaSteirisches Wurzelfleisch
Pork simmered with root vegetables, vinegar and spices, served with potatoes and freshly grated horseradish. A Styrian specialty.
USARoss's Moist Maker Sandwich
A towering Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich with an extra gravy-soaked slice of bread hidden in the middle, Ross's prized recipe in Friends.
PolandJajecznica ze Szczypiorkiem
Polish jajecznica with chives: creamy, butter-soft scrambled eggs finished with plenty of chopped chives and served with buttered dark rye bread.
BangladeshMezban Beef
A deeply spiced beef curry from Chattogram, traditionally cooked in large quantities for communal feasts.
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