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ItalyFocaccia 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.
ItalyTagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle in a slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce, built on a soffritto base and red wine. Low heat and time do the work.
InternationalTurkey Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers filled with ground turkey, rice and tomatoes, baked under melted cheese. Simple, filling and high in protein.
AustriaSalzburger Nockerl
A light, oven-baked sweet soufflé shaped into three golden peaks and dusted with icing sugar.
InternationalMango Coconut Protein Smoothie
Mango, the sweetest fruit on this list, used sparingly against coconut milk. 25 g protein, 11 g net carbs.
AustriaKäsekrainer Hot Dog
A grilled Austrian sausage studded with melted cheese, pushed through a hollowed bread roll and served with mustard.
SingaporeRoti Prata with Curry
A flaky, hand-stretched flatbread with a crisp edge and soft center, griddled in ghee and served with curry for dipping.
SpainTortilla de Patatas
A thick Spanish potato omelette, slow-cooked potatoes and onion bound in egg, set outside and soft in the middle.
SpainPatatas Bravas
Crisp fried potato cubes under a spicy, smoky tomato salsa brava. The real tapas bar version, made in your own kitchen.
ArgentinaLocro Criollo
A thick stew of white corn, beans, squash and pork, simmered for hours and finished with a spoonful of fiery red fat. A national-holiday staple.
AustriaWiener 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.
InternationalBacon and Eggs
Thick-cut bacon and fried eggs, cooked together in one skillet, the breakfast Howl cooks for Sophie and Markl over the living fire demon Calcifer.
AustriaKärntner Kasnudeln
Crimped pasta pockets filled with curd cheese, potatoes and herbs, including mint, served with browned butter. A Carinthian specialty.
SingaporeHainanese Chicken Rice
Gently poached chicken and rice cooked in its own stock, served with chilli-ginger sauce and dark soy. Singapore's unofficial national dish.
IndiaEgg Curry
Boiled eggs simmered in a deeply fried onion-tomato gravy, finished with warm spices.
IndonesiaGudeg Jogja
Young jackfruit simmered for hours in coconut milk and palm sugar until sweet and tender, served with rice, braised egg and spicy krecek.
ColombiaArroz con Pollo
Colombian chicken and rice in one pot: shredded chicken and vegetables folded through golden rice cooked in its own broth. A weeknight staple.
BangladeshFuchka
Crisp hollow shells filled with spiced potato and chickpeas, served with tangy tamarind water.
USAClassic Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is richer and fresher than anything from a carton. Spike it or keep it family friendly.
SpainCroquetas de Jamón
Crisp, golden croquettes packed with creamy béchamel and finely chopped Spanish ham. The tapas bar favorite, made from scratch.
Middle EastChicken Tagine
The Moroccan classic: chicken braised with saffron, ginger and melted onions, finished with preserved lemon and olives. Bread, not cutlery.
MoroccoBaghrir with Honey-Butter Sauce
Moroccan baghrir, the thousand-hole pancake: a yeasted semolina batter cooked on one side only, then served warm with melted butter and honey.
GermanyNürnberger Rostbratwürste
Small, finger-length grilled pork sausages seasoned with marjoram, a Nuremberg specialty traditionally served by the dozen with sauerkraut and mustard.
InternationalFried Egg Toast
Thick-cut bread topped with a sunny-side-up egg, the simple meal Pazu and Sheeta share in Castle in the Sky.
PhilippinesHalo-Halo
Shaved ice and milk layered with sweet beans, jellies and fruit, often topped with leche flan, ube ice cream and toasted rice flakes.
ItalyFrittata di Zucchine
An open-faced egg dish with tender, golden courgettes, Parmesan and fresh herbs.
SwedenÄggmacka
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.
InternationalBeet Berry Protein Smoothie
Earthy cooked beet softened with strawberries, the deepest color on this list. 25 g protein, 11 g net carbs.
USACreamy Mashed Potatoes
Cream cheese and warm cream are the secret to mashed potatoes smooth enough to steal attention from the main course.
IndonesiaBakso Sapi
Springy beef meatballs in a clear, savory broth with noodles, greens and fried shallots. A street-stall staple found on nearly every corner.
InternationalBaked 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.
USABlack Bean Soup
A hearty black bean soup with cumin, chili powder and sautéed vegetables. High in plant protein and done in 40 minutes.
BelgiumVol-au-Vent
A puff-pastry case filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms and small meatballs, commonly served with fries.
MalaysiaNasi Lemak
Malaysia's national breakfast: pandan coconut rice with sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and egg. One of the most-eaten hawker plates in Singapore too.
VietnamBanh Xeo
Vietnam’s sizzling crepe: turmeric-coconut rice batter fried shatter-crisp around pork and shrimp, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.
GreeceBougatsa me Krema
Greek bougatsa with semolina custard: buttered phyllo baked until crisp around a thick vanilla filling, cut into squares and dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
CanadaMontréal Steamie
Montréal’s classic steamed hot dog in a steamed bun, dressed all the way with mustard, relish, onion and coleslaw.
KoreaBibimbap
The Korean rice bowl built properly: seasoned vegetables arranged over rice with marinated beef, a fried egg and gochujang sauce, mixed at the table.
InternationalSalmon and Potato Cakes
Soft patties made with boneless, flaked salmon, mashed potato and peas. A simple way to get toddlers eating fish.
ChinaJianbing
Jianbing, the northern Chinese street crepe: a thin wheat and mung bean batter, egg, scallion, sesame, sweet bean sauce and a crisp cracker folded inside.
InternationalSweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Egg
Soft sweet potato cubes with finely chopped courgette and fully cooked scrambled egg. A filling, no-added-salt breakfast.
AustriaWiener Schnitzel mit Erdäpfelsalat
A thin veal cutlet in a light, rippled breadcrumb coating, fried until golden, served with warm Austrian potato salad dressed in vinegar and stock, not mayonnaise.
ItalySpaghetti alla Carbonara
The real Roman carbonara: guanciale, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, no cream and no garlic. Pasta water does the emulsifying.
ArgentinaFugazzeta Rellena
A stuffed pizza with a thick layer of melted mozzarella sandwiched between two layers of dough, topped with piles of sliced onion.
InternationalIced Vanilla Latte Protein Smoothie
The Vanilla Chai Smoothie's coffee-drinking cousin, cold brew instead of chai. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.
USAButtermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Bacon
Fluffy diner-style buttermilk pancakes with butter, warm maple syrup and oven-crisp bacon. Lumpy batter, a short rest and a medium griddle do the work.
GhanaFufu and Light Soup
Ghana’s comfort pairing: a bright, brothy tomato-ginger soup with chicken or goat, and smooth fufu for swallowing, not chewing.
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.
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