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InternationalVietnamese Pork Noodle Soup
A fast, aromatic noodle soup: pork poached in ginger and fish sauce broth over rice noodles, finished with lime, herbs and chilli.
InternationalEggnog Protein Smoothie
Nutmeg and vanilla, blended thick: the holiday glass without the raw eggs or the sugar. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.
SloveniaIdrijski žlikrofi z bakalco
Slovenia's most famous dumpling from the mining town of Idrija: tiny hat-shaped parcels of thin dough filled with potato, bacon and chives, served under a rich mutton bakalca.
USASpicy Buffalo Chicken Bites
Oven-baked chicken bites tossed in homemade buffalo sauce with a Greek yogurt blue cheese drizzle. 38 g protein per serving.
InternationalBlack 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.
USADeli 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.
MalaysiaNasi Lemak
Malaysia’s national breakfast: pandan coconut rice with sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, egg and cucumber. Small parts, perfect plate.
FranceGordon 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.
BrazilTapioca com Queijo Coalho
Northeastern Brazilian tapioca crepe made from hydrated cassava starch, folded around seared queijo coalho. Gluten-free, ready in 10 minutes, no flour or eggs.
New ZealandBattered Hot Dog on a Stick
A classic Kiwi fish-and-chip-shop treat: sausage on a stick, dipped in batter and deep fried until golden, served with tomato sauce.
InternationalSpiced Apple Smoothie
Unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon and nutmeg over vanilla protein. Apple pie flavor, 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.
InternationalCaramel Macchiato Protein Smoothie
Cold brew and vanilla protein with a touch of sugar-free caramel, the coffee order, blended. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.
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.
BelgiumMoules-Frites
The Belgian national dinner: a steaming pot of mussels in wine, shallot and parsley, with double-fried frites and mayonnaise for dipping.
AustraliaAussie Meat Pie
Australia’s hand-held icon: chunky beef in dark gravy (with the secret teaspoon of Vegemite), shortcrust base, puff lid, sauce on top.
SloveniaPotica
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.
MexicoChilaquiles Verdes
Chilaquiles verdes made from scratch: crisp fried tortillas simmered briefly in roasted tomatillo salsa, topped with queso fresco, crema, onion and fried eggs.
IndonesiaChicken Satay
Street-stall satay: turmeric and lemongrass chicken skewers charred hard, with real peanut sauce built on coconut milk and kecap manis.
SloveniaGoveja 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.
USAChicago-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.
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.
BosniaBosnian Burek
The Sarajevo coil: thin dough rolled around spiced minced beef and wound into a spiral, baked crisp and rested under a cloth.
ColombiaColombian Ajiaco
Bogotá's famous chicken and potato soup, thickened by papa criolla and flavored with guascas. Served with capers, cream and avocado.
CanadaQuébécois Breakfast Plate with Cretons
A classic Québec breakfast plate: eggs, bacon, home fries and toast with homemade cretons, a cinnamon- and clove-spiced pork spread you make the day before.
IndiaChicken Biryani
Layered chicken biryani with saffron, fried onions and whole spices, finished on the dum: sealed, steamed and opened at the table.
PeruLomo Saltado
Peru’s Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry: seared beef, red onion and tomato in a soy and ají amarillo glaze, served with fries and rice. Both carbs. That’s the dish.
InternationalSavory-Sweet Avocado Protein Meal Smoothie
Avocado, cucumber and lemon over unflavored protein, easy to get down when appetite is small. 28 g protein, 12 g net carbs.
InternationalMediterranean Grilled Chicken
Chicken breasts in a lemon, garlic and oregano marinade, grilled hot and fast. 32 g of protein and 185 calories per serving.
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.
InternationalElectrolyte Protein Smoothie
Coconut water and a pinch of salt, added on purpose, for after a workout or a hot day. 26 g protein, 13 g net carbs.
ColombiaMondongo
Colombian tripe soup done the Antioquian way: tender tripe and pork simmered with hogao, yuca, potato and plenty of cilantro. Honest, hearty cooking.
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.
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.
InternationalBerry Almond Bliss
Mixed berries and almond milk with vanilla protein: the classic berry smoothie, kept low-carb. 26 g protein, 9 g net carbs.
InternationalMatcha Green Protein Smoothie
Matcha and spinach behind vanilla protein, for steady caffeinated energy without the coffee jitters. 26 g protein, 5 g net carbs.
SloveniaSkutni štruklji z drobtinami
The classic boiled štruklji: thin stretched dough rolled around a creamy curd cheese and sour cream filling, simmered in a cloth, sliced and topped with butter-toasted breadcrumbs.
USADetroit Coney Dog
A Detroit classic: a hot dog topped with meaty, beanless chili, yellow mustard and diced raw onion.
ItalyPizza Margherita
The Neapolitan classic made properly at home: slow-fermented dough, raw San Marzano sauce, drained mozzarella and basil, baked hard on a steel.
USAKorean 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.
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.
UKLow-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.
ItalyLemon 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.
ItalyCannoli Siciliani
Crisp fried pastry tubes filled with sweetened, drained ricotta, the ends dipped in chopped pistachio. Fill them just before serving, not before.
InternationalStrawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Strawberries and real cream cheese over vanilla protein: cheesecake flavor, no crust needed. 28 g protein, 8 g net carbs.
USAChicken Tacos
Lime-marinated chicken seared in a skillet, sliced and served in warm tortillas with a build-your-own toppings bar.
CanadaMontréal Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Hand-rolled Montréal bagels, boiled in honey water and baked until sesame-crusted, filled with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and red onion.
InternationalPiña Colada Protein Smoothie
Coconut milk and a modest amount of pineapple, kept inside a low-carb budget. 25 g protein, 10 g net carbs.
USACottage Cheese Pancakes
Light, high-protein pancakes made with cottage cheese. One batch makes about 12, ready in 25 minutes.
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