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Colombian Caribbean plate of whole fried fish with coconut rice and pataconesColombia

Fried Fish with Coconut Rice

The Caribbean beach plate: whole crispy fried fish and arroz con coco made the real way, with coconut milk reduced to caramel before the rice goes in.

1 h 25 minmediumserves 4
A Montréal steamed hot dog in a steamed bun, dressed with mustard, pickle relish, onion and coleslawCanada

Montréal Steamie

Montréal’s classic steamed hot dog in a steamed bun, dressed all the way with mustard, relish, onion and coleslaw.

20 mineasyserves 4
Black Forest Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Black Forest Protein Smoothie

Dark cherries and cocoa over chocolate protein, built to taste like the cake without the flour. 26 g protein, 10 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
A bowl of quick meat ragu.Italy

Rapid Ragu

A proper-tasting meat ragu in half an hour: hard-browned mince, tomato paste, red wine and a short confident simmer. Weeknight pasta, solved.

35 mineasyserves 4
Caesar salad with romaine, croutons and shaved Parmesan in a serving bowlUSA

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, croutons and Parmesan in a creamy homemade dressing with lemon, Dijon and anchovy. A classic starter or side.

15 mineasyserves 4
A lacquer tray holding a salted grilled salmon fillet, a bowl of white rice, miso soup with tofu and wakame, and a dish of cucumber and turnip picklesJapan

Japanese Grilled Salmon Breakfast Set

A traditional Japanese breakfast set: salted grilled salmon, steamed short-grain rice, miso soup with tofu and wakame, and quick cucumber and turnip pickles.

1 h 15 minmediumserves 2
Prekmurska gibanica showing layers of poppy seed, curd cheese, walnut and apple between thin pastrySlovenia

Prekmurska gibanica

The queen of Slovenian cakes: thin pastry layered with poppy seed, curd cheese, walnut and apple fillings, soaked with sour cream and butter and baked until golden.

2 h 25 minhardserves 12
Glass of freshly brewed espresso served over a single ice cubeItaly

Iced Espresso

A fresh shot of espresso poured over a single ice cube. The simplest cold coffee there is, ready in five minutes.

5 mineasyserves 1
Banh Mi, a classic from Vietnam.Vietnam

Banh Mi

The Vietnamese baguette done properly: lemongrass pork, quick-pickled daikon and carrot, pâté, cucumber, chilli and cilantro in crisp bread.

55 minmediumserves 4
Clear Slovenian beef soup with fine homemade egg noodles and sliced carrotsSlovenia

Goveja juha z domačimi rezanci

The Slovenian Sunday beef soup: a clear, long-simmered broth with fine homemade egg noodles and sliced carrots, served as the first course of every family lunch.

4 h 15 minmediumserves 6
A thick grilled white corn arepa split open and stuffed with a pale green filling of shredded chicken and mashed avocadoVenezuela

Arepa Reina Pepiada

Venezuelan arepa reina pepiada: crisp-crusted corn arepas stuffed with a creamy filling of shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, onion and lime.

1 h 20 minmediumserves 4
Sinigang, a classic from Philippines.Philippines

Sinigang

The Philippines’ beloved sour soup: pork simmered in tamarind broth with vegetables added in waves. Comfort that puckers.

1 h 5 mineasyserves 4
Carniolan sausage served with sauerkraut, mustard and fresh grated horseradishSlovenia

Kranjska klobasa s kislim zeljem

The Carniolan sausage with braised sauerkraut, sharp mustard and a pile of freshly grated horseradish, the plate that put Slovenian sausage on the map.

55 mineasyserves 4
Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie

The no-frills berry smoothie: whatever frozen berry blend is in your freezer, almond milk and vanilla protein. 26 g protein, 12 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
A peach smoothie with ginger in a glass.International

Ginger Peach Smoothie

Sweet peaches with a real bite of fresh ginger over Greek yogurt and vanilla protein. 36 g protein, 11 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Styrian sour soup with pork, potatoes and vegetables in a tangy brothSlovenia

Štajerska kisla juha

The Styrian sour soup: pork simmered with potatoes and root vegetables, thickened with a flour roux and finished with a splash of vinegar and a spoon of cream.

1 h 50 mineasyserves 6
PB&J Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

PB&J Protein Smoothie

Peanut butter and berries, blended smooth: the one kids ask for by name. 29 g protein, 12 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Tex-Mex burger topped with pepper jack cheese and blistered jalapeño slicesUSA

Spicy Jalapeño Tex-Mex Burger

A beef burger with Tex-Mex seasoning, pepper jack cheese and blistered jalapeños. Real heat, done in 25 minutes.

25 minmediumserves 2
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
Golden fried Sicilian arancini rice balls, one opened to show the ragù and peas fillingItaly

Arancini al Ragù

Sicily's fried rice balls: saffron rice packed around a ragù and pea filling, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until the shell shatters.

2 hhardserves 6
Bowl of beef and Guinness stew with carrots, parsnips and potatoesUK

Gordon 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.

2 h 50 minmediumserves 6
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, a classic from United Kingdom.UK

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

The British Sunday institution: rib of beef roasted pink, towering Yorkshire puddings from smoking-hot fat, and gravy from the tin.

1 h 55 minmediumserves 6
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
Thick homemade olive oil mayonnaise in a glass jar with a spoonInternational

Olive Oil Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise from three ingredients: olive oil, mustard and salt. A slow drizzle in the blender is all the technique it takes.

10 mineasyserves 16
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
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
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
A glass cup of pale, fine-grained lemon granita next to a round golden brioche with a small ball of dough on top, on a wooden table with a spoon.Italy

Granita e Brioche col Tuppo

A Sicilian summer breakfast: lemon granita scraped by hand into fine crystals, served with a soft, buttery brioche col tuppo to tear, dunk and eat with a spoon.

5 h 50 minmediumserves 8
Chilaquiles verdes: tortilla pieces in green salsa topped with two fried eggs, crumbled white cheese, sour cream drizzle and thin white onion rings on a blue-patterned plateMexico

Chilaquiles Verdes

Chilaquiles verdes made from scratch: crisp fried tortillas simmered briefly in roasted tomatillo salsa, topped with queso fresco, crema, onion and fried eggs.

50 mineasyserves 4
Colombian obleas, thin wafers filled with arequipe dulce de lecheColombia

Obleas 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.

10 mineasyserves 4
Shrimp stir-fry with bell peppers, snap peas and broccoli in a wokInternational

Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp and crisp vegetables tossed in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and soy. A high-protein, low-carb dinner in 15 minutes.

15 mineasyserves 2
Six deep brown akara bean fritters on a speckled plate, one torn open to show the pale airy inside with red pepper and onion, next to a bowl of smooth pale papNigeria

Akara with Pap

Nigerian akara: black-eyed pea fritters fried until crisp outside and fluffy inside, served with warm, smooth pap (ogi). A classic street breakfast you can make at home.

1 h 10 minmediumserves 4
Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup, a classic from Nigeria.Nigeria

Egusi Soup

Nigeria’s melon-seed soup: egusi curdled into golden lumps in palm oil, with beef, ground crayfish and greens. Pounded yam on the side.

1 h 10 minmediumserves 6
Couscous, a classic from Morocco.Middle East

Moroccan Couscous

Friday couscous the Moroccan way: chicken and seven vegetables in a saffron-turmeric broth over properly fluffed grains.

2 hmediumserves 6
Two folded golden cachapas, charred in spots, each filled with thick slices of soft white queso de mano cheese, on a plateVenezuela

Cachapas con Queso de Mano

Venezuelan cachapas: thick, slightly sweet fresh corn pancakes griddled until browned and folded around soft, salty queso de mano.

40 mineasyserves 4
Mămăligă, a classic from Romania.Romania

Mămăligă

Romania’s golden polenta, cooked thick enough to slice, served with cheese and sour cream, or grilled as cheese-stuffed bulz.

35 mineasyserves 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
Bandeja paisa platter with red beans, rice, crispy pork belly, chorizo, steak, fried egg and avocadoColombia

Bandeja Paisa

Colombia's signature platter: slow-cooked red beans, rice, crispy pork belly, chorizo, steak, a fried egg and avocado. A full meal on one plate.

2 h 50 minmediumserves 4
A wide ceramic bowl of crumbly brown buckwheat žganci beside a smaller bowl of soured milk with curds, with a spoon on a wooden table.Slovenia

Ajdovi Žganci s Kislim Mlekom

Slovenian buckwheat žganci, steamed in a mound, crumbled and served with cold soured milk: a plain farmhouse breakfast of buckwheat, water and salt.

24 h 40 minmediumserves 4
Sliced herb-roasted chicken breast with rosemary, thyme and lemonInternational

Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast

Brined, herb-rubbed chicken breast roasted hot until juicy. 35 g protein per serving and built for meal prep.

45 mineasyserves 4
Sliced Texas-style smoked brisket with a dark peppery barkUSA

Texas-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.

15 hhardserves 12
Beef bourguignon with chunks of beef braised in red wine with mushrooms and baconFrance

Gordon Ramsay's Beef Bourguignon

Beef chuck braised low and slow in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and herbs. Ramsay's take on the French classic, finished with a simple roux.

2 h 50 minmediumserves 6
Baked cod fillets and roasted asparagus on a sheet pan with lemon and parsleyInternational

Baked Cod with Asparagus

Cod and asparagus roasted on one sheet pan with lemon, garlic and olive oil. A light, high-protein dinner in 30 minutes.

30 mineasyserves 4
Belgian Waffles, a classic from Belgium.Belgium

Belgian Liège Waffles

True Liège waffles: a yeasted brioche-style dough studded with pearl sugar that caramelizes in the iron. Nothing like the pale hotel kind.

50 minmediumserves 6
Colombian sudado de pollo, chicken stewed with potatoes in tomato sauceColombia

Sudado de Pollo

Colombian chicken stew that makes its own sauce: chicken, potatoes and yuca sweated under a lid with hogao. Weeknight food in every Colombian home.

1 h 5 mineasyserves 4
A glossy, deeply browned all-butter croissant on a white plate next to a cup of milky coffee on a round wooden café table.France

Croissant au Beurre

All-butter French croissants made from scratch: a yeasted dough, a block of cold butter and three folds, giving a crisp shell and an open, airy crumb.

14 h 22 minhardserves 10
Chicken and pea traybake in a roasting dish.UK

Chicken and Pea Traybake

Chicken thighs roasted over leeks and a full bag of frozen peas with dill and lemon. One tray, no browning, dinner for four.

55 mineasyserves 4
Bowl of thick Scottish porridge with cold cream poured over one side, on a wooden table with a spoon and a small jug of cream beside itUK

Scottish 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.

30 mineasyserves 2