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The dishes everyone loves, tested until they work every time. Pick one and start cooking.

Golden, dimpled Genoese focaccia glistening with olive oil and coarse salt

Focaccia 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.

55 minmediumserves 8

Baked buffalo chicken bites coated in hot sauce with a blue cheese drizzle and celery

USA

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bites

Oven-baked chicken bites tossed in homemade buffalo sauce with a Greek yogurt blue cheese drizzle. 38 g protein per serving.

35 mineasyserves 4

Colombia

Patacones con Hogao

Twice-fried green plantains, flattened and crisped, with hogao for spooning over. The Colombian answer to fries, and better.

40 mineasyserves 4

Middle East

Kabsa

Saudi Arabia’s rice centerpiece: chicken and basmati cooked in a spiced tomato broth with loomi, the dried lime that makes it kabsa.

1 h 20 minmediumserves 6

Nepal

Dal Bhat

Nepal’s daily plate: turmeric lentils finished with a sizzling cumin-garlic tempering, over rice, with quick vegetable curry alongside.

55 mineasyserves 4

Mexico

Beef Barbacoa

Chuck roast marinated in chipotle and lime, slow cooked for 8 hours and shredded. 45 g of protein and 2 g net carbs per serving.

8 h 30 mineasyserves 8

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 chives

Sweden

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 white plate with a buttered half bread roll, slices of cheese, cooked ham and salami, with small bowls of butter and red jam and a basket of rolls behind.

Germany

Brötchenfrühstück

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.

2 h 30 minmediumserves 4

A bacon-wrapped hot dog in a soft bolillo roll topped with pinto beans, tomato, onion and mayo

Mexico

Sonoran Hot Dog

A bacon-wrapped frank in a soft bolillo roll with warm pinto beans, tomato, onion, mayo and jalapeño salsa. The border dog of Sonora and Arizona.

35 minmediumserves 4

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

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

Scrambled eggs with bell peppers, cheese and green onions cooked in a mug

International

Microwave 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.

7 mineasyserves 1

A chocolate avocado smoothie in a glass.

International

Cacao Avocado Smoothie

Raw cacao and avocado blended into a thick chocolate mousse of a smoothie. 27 g protein, 5 g net carbs, absurdly creamy.

5 mineasyserves 1

Middle East

Chicken Shawarma

Marinated chicken thighs cooked until lightly charred, folded into warm pita with fresh vegetables and tahini or garlic yogurt sauce.

35 mineasyserves 4

An all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, a pickle spear and sport peppers

USA

Chicago-Style Hot Dog

An all-beef frank in a poppy seed bun piled with mustard, neon relish, onion, tomato, a pickle spear, sport peppers and celery salt. No ketchup, ever.

20 mineasyserves 4

International

Spinach Blueberry Protein Smoothie

A full cup of spinach, completely hidden by blueberries. A good first green smoothie for a skeptic. 26 g protein, 12 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1

Nutella Cheesecake

A no-bake cheesecake that is mostly a jar of Nutella: biscuit base, chocolate-hazelnut filling, toasted hazelnuts on top. Four steps, no oven.

25 mineasyserves 10

Glass of freshly brewed espresso served over a single ice cube

Italy

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

Skillet of ground pork and cabbage stir-fry topped with green onions

International

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A deconstructed egg roll: ground pork and cabbage stir-fried with garlic, ginger and soy. All the flavor, no wrapper, done in 15 minutes.

15 mineasyserves 2

Japan

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

USA

Clam Chowder

Creamy clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes and smoky bacon. A hearty bowl for a cold evening.

50 mineasyserves 6

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

USA

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

International

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

Colombia

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

Beef bourguignon with chunks of beef braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon

France

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

Three glossy glazed Argentine medialunas on a white plate next to a large cup of café con leche on a dark wooden café table

Argentina

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

Honey-garlic chicken thighs on a sheet pan with roasted carrots and broccoli

International

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables

Chicken thighs marinated in honey, soy and garlic, baked on one sheet pan with carrots and broccoli, then glazed with the thickened sauce.

1 h 15 mineasyserves 4

Hungary

Beef Goulash

Hungarian beef goulash, simmered slow with sweet paprika and caraway. Tender beef in a rich red broth.

2 h 55 minmediumserves 6

Trofie pasta coated in vibrant basil pesto with boiled potatoes and green beans

Italy

Trofie al Pesto Genovese

Liguria's classic: hand-rolled trofie coated in basil pesto, cooked together with potatoes and green beans in the same pot.

40 minmediumserves 4

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

Beef burger on a brioche bun topped with melted blue cheese and caramelized onions

USA

Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Burger

A beef burger with tangy blue cheese and sweet, slow-cooked onions on a brioche bun. The onions take time, the rest is fast.

45 minmediumserves 2

Middle East

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a thick, spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with feta and herbs. One pan, bread required.

35 mineasyserves 3

USA

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy broccoli soup in a sharp cheddar base, with Parmesan and a touch of Dijon. Done in under an hour.

45 mineasyserves 4

Serbia

Sarma

Serbian sour cabbage rolls: beef, pork and rice wrapped in fermented cabbage leaves, buried with smoked meat, and famously better on day two.

3 h 15 minmediumserves 6

Ethiopia

Chechebsa

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.

1 h 5 mineasyserves 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

France

Ratatouille

Proper Provençal ratatouille: each vegetable sautéed separately, then married with tomato and herbs. Slower than one pot, better than one pot.

1 h 30 minmediumserves 6

Malaysia

Nasi Lemak

Malaysia’s national breakfast: pandan coconut rice with sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, egg and cucumber. Small parts, perfect plate.

1 h 5 minmediumserves 4

Baked chicken tenders in a golden pork rind and parmesan crust with parsley

International

Garlic 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.

35 mineasyserves 4

Germany

Sauerbraten

The German pot roast with a three-day head start: beef marinated in wine, vinegar and spices, braised tender, in a sauce thickened with gingersnaps.

3 h 30 minhardserves 6

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

A banana-leaf parcel of orange moi moi opened and cut in half to show its smooth, set inside, beside a bowl of pale pap and a spoon

Nigeria

Moi Moi with Ogi

Nigerian moi moi: a steamed black-eyed pea pudding blended with red pepper and onion, wrapped in banana leaf and served with warm ogi. Silky, savory and gluten-free.

1 h 45 minmediumserves 6

A flaky, layered paratha with golden brown spots on a steel plate next to a folded omelet flecked with red onion, green chili and cilantro

Pakistan

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