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AustriaSteirisches Wurzelfleisch
Pork simmered with root vegetables, vinegar and spices, served with potatoes and freshly grated horseradish. A Styrian specialty.
PhilippinesSinigang na Baboy
The Philippines' beloved sour soup: pork simmered in tamarind broth with vegetables added in waves. Comfort that puckers.
SloveniaAjdovi žganci z ocvirki
Buckwheat žganci, the rustic Slovenian staple: coarse crumbles cooked in a mound of flour and water, finished with sizzling lard and crisp pork cracklings (ocvirki).
New ZealandPavlova
Crisp shell, marshmallow middle, cream and sharp fruit on top. The meringue New Zealand and Australia both claim, worth fighting over.
CanadaTerimayo
Japadog’s Vancouver invention: a grilled hot dog glazed in teriyaki, striped with Japanese mayo and piled with shredded nori.
ArgentinaMedialunas de Manteca
Buenos Aires's buttery laminated crescent rolls, brushed with sugar syrup, traditionally ordered with a cup of café con leche.
JamaicaCallaloo and Saltfish with Fried Dumplings
Jamaican callaloo and saltfish: amaranth greens cooked with salt cod, onion, tomato, thyme and scotch bonnet, served with crisp fried dumplings. A classic breakfast.
InternationalMint 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.
InternationalSoft Polenta with Ricotta and Tomato
Creamy polenta topped with ricotta and a spoonful of mild tomato sauce. A soft, simple vegetarian dinner for toddlers.
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.
ColombiaPandebono
Colombia’s cheese bread: chewy, salty-sweet rolls of cassava starch and cheese, naturally gluten-free. From oven to gone in ten minutes.
UKHagrid's Birthday Cake
A simple chocolate sponge cake with thick pink icing and uneven green lettering, exactly as crude and heartfelt as the one Hagrid bakes for Harry's eleventh birthday.
GermanyBrötchenfrühstück
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.
USACajun Blackened Chicken
Chicken breast under a dark crust of homemade Cajun seasoning, seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet. 34 g protein per serving.
SingaporeAyam Buah Keluak
A Peranakan chicken braise built on a deep spice paste and earthy, fermented buah keluak nuts. A special-occasion Nyonya classic.
InternationalGingerbread Protein Smoothie
Molasses and warm spice behind vanilla protein, the one real sugar on this list, used on purpose. 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.
SloveniaRičet s prekajenim mesom
The Styrian farmhouse stew: pearl barley and beans cooked with root vegetables and smoked pork until thick and spoonable. One pot, deeply savory.
GermanyCurrywurst im Brötchen
German bratwurst in curry ketchup with a dusting of curry powder, served in a crusty roll. Berlin’s favorite street food.
InternationalTofu and Vegetable Rice Bowl
Soft tofu pieces with rice, finely chopped cooked vegetables and a little sesame oil. No added salt, and fully plant-based.
KoreaGamja Hot Dog
A Korean street food skewer: sausage battered and rolled in diced potato, deep fried until crisp, dusted with sugar.
ItalyChicken Cacciatore
A lighter chicken cacciatore with peppers, mushrooms and San Marzano tomatoes. 35 g of protein and 245 calories per serving.
FranceRatatouille
Proper Provençal ratatouille: each vegetable sautéed separately, then married with tomato and herbs. Slower than one pot, better than one pot.
InternationalCreamy Cauliflower Pasta
Small pasta shapes coated in a smooth cauliflower and cheese sauce. No added salt, and a good way to hide a vegetable in plain sight.
InternationalOrange Creamsicle Smoothie
Orange zest, Greek yogurt and vanilla over ice: the ice-cream-truck classic with 36 g of protein and 7 g net carbs.
InternationalSpiced Apple Smoothie
Unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon and nutmeg over vanilla protein. Apple pie flavor, 25 g protein, 9 g net carbs.
InternationalStrawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Strawberries and real cream cheese over vanilla protein: cheesecake flavor, no crust needed. 28 g protein, 8 g net carbs.
GermanySchwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Layers of chocolate sponge, cherries and Kirsch-soaked whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings. The Black Forest's famous export.
PeruTamal Criollo con Salsa Criolla
Peruvian tamal criollo: yellow corn masa with ají amarillo, filled with pork, boiled egg and olive, steamed in banana leaves and served with salsa criolla.
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.
CroatiaDubrovačka Rožata
A silky caramel custard traditionally scented with rose liqueur. Dubrovnik's version of crème caramel.
ChinaYoutiao with Warm Soy Milk
Crisp, hollow youtiao fried dough sticks with homemade warm soy milk, a classic Chinese breakfast pair. Includes the overnight rest that gives the airy inside.
VietnamBanh Xeo
Vietnam’s sizzling crepe: turmeric-coconut rice batter fried shatter-crisp around pork and shrimp, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.
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.
RomaniaSarmale
Romania’s cabbage rolls: small, dill-scented, simmered in tomato broth with smoked bacon, served over mămăligă with sour cream.
SerbiaSarma
Sour cabbage leaves wrapped around minced meat and rice, slowly simmered with smoked meat. A winter staple shared across the whole Balkan region, Croatia included.
ColombiaFried 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.
InternationalEspresso Protein Shake
Two shots of chilled espresso with chocolate protein: the post-workout coffee. 25 g protein, 3 g net carbs, real caffeine.
USATriple Sliders with Secret Sauce
Six smashed sliders in three cheese styles, each with its own take on a tangy secret sauce.
South AfricaBobotie
South Africa’s curried beef bake: sweet-sour spiced mince under a golden egg custard with bay leaves, served with yellow raisin rice.
RomaniaMămăligă
Romania’s golden polenta, cooked thick enough to slice, served with cheese and sour cream, or grilled as cheese-stuffed bulz.
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.
GreecePork Souvlaki
Greek street skewers done right: pork shoulder in lemon, oregano and garlic, charred hot, wrapped in pita with tzatziki.
VenezuelaCachapas con Queso de Mano
Venezuelan cachapas: thick, slightly sweet fresh corn pancakes griddled until browned and folded around soft, salty queso de mano.
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.
MexicoBeef 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.
FranceRemy's Ratatouille
Thin rounds of courgette, aubergine and tomato, fanned over a roasted pepper and tomato sauce. The haute cuisine version of a rustic Provençal vegetable dish, exactly as it appears in the film.
InternationalLentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Lentils and finely diced vegetables, baked beneath a soft sweet potato topping. No added salt, and fully plant-based.
InternationalPumpkin French Toast Fingers
Soft bread soaked in egg, milk and pumpkin purée, gently pan-cooked and cut into fingers. No added sugar.
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