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A large white bowl of pho bo with clear broth, flat rice noodles, thin slices of rare beef, onion, scallion and cilantro, beside a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime and chiliesVietnam

Phở Bò

Phở bò with a clear, spiced beef broth made from charred onion and ginger, flat rice noodles and thin raw beef cooked in the bowl, served with fresh herbs and lime.

4 h 10 minmediumserves 4
Plate of Jamaican ackee and saltfish with onion, tomato, green pepper and thyme, served with two boiled green bananasJamaica

Ackee and Saltfish with Boiled Green Bananas

Jamaica national dish ackee and saltfish: flaked salt cod sautéed with onion, tomato, scallion, thyme and scotch bonnet, with ackee folded in and boiled green bananas.

1 heasyserves 4
Colombian tamal opened in its banana leaf showing corn masa, chicken and vegetablesColombia

Tamales 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.

3 h 50 minhardserves 8
Two split golden buttermilk biscuits covered in creamy sausage gravy with crumbled sausage and black pepper on a white diner plateUSA

Biscuits 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.

55 minmediumserves 4
Bibimbap, a classic from South Korea.Korea

Bibimbap

The Korean rice bowl built properly: seasoned vegetables arranged over rice with marinated beef, a fried egg and gochujang sauce, mixed at the table.

1 hmediumserves 4
Sliced grilled chili lime chicken breast with charred crosshatch marks, cilantro and lime wedgesMexico

Mexican Chili Lime Chicken

Grilled chicken in a lime and ancho chili marinade. 33 g of protein and 2 g of carbs per serving, built for fajitas and meal prep.

30 mineasyserves 4
Tender octopus and boiled potatoes dressed with olive oil, lemon and parsleyItaly

Polpo con Patate

A coastal Italian classic: octopus simmered gently until tender, tossed warm with boiled potatoes, olive oil, lemon and parsley.

1 h 15 minmediumserves 4
Golden fried Wiener Schnitzel served with lemon wedgesAustria

Classic Wiener Schnitzel

Thin veal cutlets breaded and fried until golden and crisp. The Austrian classic, served simply with lemon.

35 mineasyserves 4
An Almond Joy smoothie in a glass.International

Almond Joy Smoothie

Tastes like the candy bar without the sugar: cocoa, almond butter and chocolate protein in one rich, nutty glass. 29 g protein, 6 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie

Tart cranberry balanced with orange zest, a holiday-table flavor for any time of year. 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Cheeseburger on a brioche bun stacked with crispy beer-battered onion ringsUSA

Beer-Battered Cheeseburger

A pub-style cheeseburger stacked with crispy beer-battered onion rings and a malt vinegar aioli. Two burgers, 40 minutes.

40 minmediumserves 2
Seared salmon fillet with crispy skin served on a bed of zucchini noodlesInternational

Seared Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

Crispy-skinned salmon on lightly sauteed zucchini noodles. A low-carb, high-protein dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

20 mineasyserves 4
Three golden brown Irish boxty potato pancakes with a melting pat of butter, beside two fried eggs with bright orange yolks on a cream plateIreland

Boxty 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.

1 h 10 minmediumserves 4
Bowl of tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork, marinated eggs, nori and spring onionsJapan

Tonkotsu Ramen

Real tonkotsu ramen: milky pork broth boiled hard for ten hours, chashu belly, marinated eggs and fresh noodles. A weekend project that earns it.

11 hhardserves 4
A cinnamon smoothie in a glass.International

Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla protein, blended thick. The bakery flavor with 25 g protein and 3 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Vegetable stir-fry with crispy tofu cubes, broccoli, snap peas and baby cornChina

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Crispy tofu and crisp vegetables in a hoisin and soy glaze. A high-protein vegan dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

30 mineasyserves 4
Marinara pizza with crushed tomatoes, sliced garlic and fresh basil on a thin crustItaly

Pizza Marinara

The Naples classic with no cheese. Homemade dough, crushed San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil, baked hot and fast.

1 h 40 minmediumserves 3
Sliced low-carb beef Wellington with a golden cauliflower-Parmesan crustUK

Low-Carb Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington without the pastry. A cauliflower and Parmesan crust wraps seared tenderloin and mushroom duxelles, at 4 g net carbs per serving.

1 h 25 minhardserves 4
A spiced apple smoothie in a glass.International

Spiced Apple Smoothie

Unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon and nutmeg over vanilla protein. Apple pie flavor, 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Three glossy glazed Argentine medialunas on a white plate next to a large cup of café con leche on a dark wooden café tableArgentina

Medialunas con Café con Leche

Argentine medialunas de manteca: buttery laminated crescent rolls brushed with sugar syrup, served the traditional way with a cup of café con leche.

5 h 18 minhardserves 8
Bowl of leafy greens topped with tuna, cherry tomatoes and diced cucumberInternational

Quick Tuna Protein Bowl

Lean tuna over crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumber and a simple olive oil dressing. High protein, low carb, ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

15 mineasyserves 1
A raspberry smoothie in a glass.International

Raspberry Almond Smoothie

Tart raspberries with almond milk and almond butter over vanilla protein. The lowest-carb berry, used well. 29 g protein, 8 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Golden fried chicken thighs with a crisp, craggy crust resting on a wire rackUSA

Classic Fried Chicken

Buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs in a seasoned flour crust, fried until golden and juicy. The classic comfort food, done right at home.

45 minmediumserves 4
A slice of lemon polenta cake.Italy

Lemon Polenta Cake

A golden, gluten-free cake of ground almonds and polenta, soaked in sharp lemon syrup while warm. Sunny, grainy in the best way, and it keeps for days.

1 heasyserves 10
A steel plate with four steamed idli, one broken open to show its fluffy crumb, with a bowl of vegetable sambar and a bowl of coconut chutney tempered with mustard seeds and curry leafIndia

Idli with Sambar and Coconut Chutney

South Indian idli from scratch: a fermented rice and urad dal batter steamed into soft cakes, with vegetable sambar and coconut chutney. Light, mild and vegan.

16 hmediumserves 4
A crusty Kaisersemmel on a white plate with small glass dishes of butter and apricot jam, a soft-boiled egg in an egg cup and a cup of coffee with milk.Austria

Wiener Frühstück

A Vienna coffeehouse breakfast: crusty Kaisersemmel with butter and apricot jam, a soft-boiled egg and a Melange, with a recipe for the rolls from scratch.

2 h 55 minmediumserves 4
Pan of mixed seafood paella with mussels, shrimp and green beansSpain

Classic Paella

Saffron rice with seafood, green beans and smoked paprika, cooked the Valencian way in one wide pan.

1 h 5 minmediumserves 4
Fufu and Light Soup, a classic from Ghana.Ghana

Fufu and Light Soup

Ghana’s comfort pairing: a bright, brothy tomato-ginger soup with chicken or goat, and smooth fufu for swallowing, not chewing.

1 h 25 minmediumserves 4
Butter lettuce leaves filled with ground chicken, topped with peanuts and green onionsInternational

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ground chicken cooked with soy, ginger and rice vinegar, spooned into crisp lettuce leaves. High protein, low carb, ready in 15 minutes.

15 mineasyserves 2
A glossy golden cornetto on a small white plate beside a cup of cappuccino with a swirl of milk foam, on a dark wooden table.Italy

Cornetto e Cappuccino

Soft, lightly sweet Italian cornetti made from laminated yeast dough with eggs and lemon zest, served the way an Italian bar does, with a hot cappuccino.

13 h 40 minhardserves 12
A flaky, layered paratha with golden brown spots on a steel plate next to a folded omelet flecked with red onion, green chili and cilantroPakistan

Anda Paratha

Pakistani anda paratha: crisp, flaky layered flatbread cooked in ghee, served with a spiced omelet of onion, green chili and cilantro. Step-by-step layering included.

1 h 35 minmediumserves 4
A green protein smoothie in a glass.International

Green 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.

5 mineasyserves 1
Two open-faced sandwiches on dark seeded bread, spread with a creamy layer and topped with overlapping slices of hard-boiled egg, black pepper and chivesSweden

Äggmacka

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.

15 mineasyserves 2
A grilled hot dog glazed with teriyaki sauce, striped with Japanese mayo and topped with shredded noriCanada

Terimayo

Japadog’s Vancouver invention: a grilled hot dog glazed in teriyaki, striped with Japanese mayo and piled with shredded nori.

30 minmediumserves 4
Rigatoni pasta alla Norma with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil and grated ricotta salataItaly

Pasta alla Norma

Catania's tribute dish: rigatoni with fried eggplant in a simple tomato sauce, basil, and a hard rain of salted, aged ricotta salata.

1 hmediumserves 4
Deli turkey roll-ups filled with cheese, lettuce, cucumber and bell pepperUSA

Deli Turkey Roll-Ups

Turkey slices rolled around cheese, lettuce and crunchy vegetables. A no-cook, high-protein snack or light lunch ready in five minutes.

5 mineasyserves 2
Triple smash burger with three crispy-edged patties and melted American cheese on a potato bunUSA

American Triple Smash Burger

Three thin patties smashed on a screaming-hot skillet, each with crisp lacy edges and melted American cheese, stacked on a potato bun.

18 minmediumserves 2
A plate of toasted white bread filled with green-brown kaya jam and a slab of butter, beside a bowl of two soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper and a cup of milky coffeeSingapore

Kaya Toast Breakfast Set

The Singapore kopitiam breakfast: crisp kaya toast with butter, soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and white pepper, and sweet milky coffee. Includes homemade pandan kaya.

1 heasyserves 2
Laksa, a classic from Malaysia.Malaysia

Curry Laksa

Malaysia’s coconut curry noodle soup: a fried spice paste in coconut broth over noodles, with shrimp, tofu puffs and the works.

1 hmediumserves 4
A shallow stoneware bowl of fatteh with warm chickpeas and crisp pita pieces under a garlicky yogurt sauce, topped with toasted almonds, pine nuts and chopped parsleyLebanon

Fatteh Hummus

Lebanese fatteh with chickpeas: crisp toasted pita, warm chickpeas and a garlicky tahini yogurt sauce, topped with butter-toasted almonds and pine nuts. Ready in about 40 minutes.

40 mineasyserves 4
Bowl of no-bean keto chili con carne topped with avocadoUSA

Keto Chili con Carne

A no-bean chili built on beef, peppers and warm spices. Keto friendly at 4 g net carbs per serving, and great for meal prep.

1 h 50 mineasyserves 8
Bulgogi-style beef burger on a brioche bun with pickled vegetables and gochujang mayoUSA

Korean Bulgogi-Style Burger

A beef burger seasoned with a sweet soy-garlic bulgogi marinade, topped with quick-pickled carrots and cucumbers and a gochujang mayo.

33 minmediumserves 2
A mint chocolate smoothie in a glass.International

Mint 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.

5 mineasyserves 1
A hot dog bun piled with mashed avocado, diced tomato and a thick ridge of mayonnaise, Chile’s completo italianoChile

Completo Italiano

Chile’s everyday hot dog: a frank buried under mashed avocado, diced tomato and a thick stripe of mayo, named for the colors of the Italian flag.

35 minmediumserves 4
Orehova potica, a Slovenian rolled yeast cake with a generous walnut filling and a clear spiralSlovenia

Potica

The Slovenian walnut roll: enriched dough rolled thin, spread edge to edge with sweet walnut filling, and coiled into its ring. Judged by its spirals.

1 h 50 minhardserves 12
Keto shepherd’s pie with a golden cauliflower mash topping in a baking dishUK

Keto 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.

1 h 15 mineasyserves 8
Colombian sobrebarriga, flank steak in tomato and onion criolla sauceColombia

Sobrebarriga en Salsa Criolla

Flank steak braised until fork-tender, then simmered in salsa criolla. Old-school Bogotá cooking: cheap cut, long patience, big flavor.

3 h 10 minmediumserves 6
A tropical coconut smoothie in a glass.International

Tropical Coconut Smoothie

Coconut milk and pineapple with vanilla protein: beach flavors kept inside a low-carb budget. 25 g protein, 10 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1