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InternationalChicken and Pea Risotto
Soft, creamy rice with shredded chicken and lightly mashed peas. A warm, mild dinner that is gentle on new chewers.
ChinaEgg Drop Soup
A light chicken broth with silky egg ribbons, soy and ginger. High in protein and done in 15 minutes.
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.
AustriaTafelspitz mit Apfelkren
Beef gently simmered with root vegetables until tender, served with apple horseradish, a chive sauce and roasted potatoes.
InternationalUnicorn Protein Smoothie
A plain vanilla base topped with a berry swirl, as much about the look as the taste. 25 g protein, 8 g net carbs.
AustriaTiroler Gröstl
A skillet of fried potatoes, onions and pieces of cooked beef or pork, topped with a fried egg. A hearty Tyrolean one-pan meal.
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.
USAFilet Mignon with Herb Butter
Cast-iron filet mignon finished with garlic herb butter. Restaurant-quality steak with zero carbs, on the table in under half an hour.
BelgiumBrussels Waffle
A light, airy rectangular waffle with deep pockets and crisp edges, dusted with icing sugar.
USAKevin's Cheese Pizza
A thick, generously cheesy takeaway-style pizza, the exact kind Kevin McCallister eats alone, straight from the box, in Home Alone.
USACottage Cheese Pancakes
Light, high-protein pancakes made with cottage cheese. One batch makes about 12, ready in 25 minutes.
ColombiaArepa de Huevo
The Caribbean street-stand classic: a fried arepa that puffs into a pocket, gets a whole egg poured inside, and goes back in the oil. Worth the technique.
USASpiked Hot Chocolate
Rich, velvety hot chocolate with a shot of Irish cream. It turns a simple drink into the part of the evening people ask about later.
ItalyPolpo con Patate
A coastal Italian classic: octopus simmered gently until tender, tossed warm with boiled potatoes, olive oil, lemon and parsley.
IndonesiaPempek Palembang
Chewy fish-and-tapioca cakes from South Sumatra, served with a dark, sour-sweet-spicy dipping sauce called cuko.
AustraliaSausage Sizzle
A grilled sausage on a single slice of white bread with fried onions and sauce. The fundraiser classic behind every community barbecue in the country.
GermanyRinderrouladen mit Rotkohl
Thin beef rolls filled with mustard, bacon, onion and pickle, braised until tender and served with sweet-sour red cabbage and gravy.
InternationalPassionfruit Protein Smoothie
Tangy passionfruit pulp over Greek yogurt and protein, the highest-protein smoothie on this list. 35 g protein, 11 g net carbs.
SpainBocadillo de Calamares
Madrid's classic street sandwich: lightly floured squid rings, fried fast and crisp, piled into a crusty roll with nothing more than a squeeze of lemon.
UKFull English Breakfast
The full British fry-up: sausages, back bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and buttered toast on one plate.
ItalyTimpano
An impressive pastry-enclosed dome packed with pasta, meatballs, eggs, cheese and sauce. The showstopping centerpiece dish from Big Night.
JapanOmurice
Ketchup fried rice with chicken, wrapped in a soft omelette and finished with more ketchup.
ColombiaBandeja 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.
IcelandPylsur
Iceland’s beloved lamb-blend hot dog, dressed with ketchup, sweet brown mustard, remoulade and both raw and crispy onion.
IranChelo Kebab
Iran’s national plate: koobideh kebabs of seasoned ground lamb on saffron rice with butter, sumac and a charred tomato.
HungaryBeef Goulash
Hungarian beef goulash, simmered slow with sweet paprika and caraway. Tender beef in a rich red broth.
PhilippinesLeche Flan
A rich, silky egg-yolk and milk custard topped with amber caramel syrup. The Philippines' version of crème caramel, made with far more egg yolks than most.
InternationalEgg White Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms
A light, protein-packed frittata of egg whites, spinach, mushrooms and feta. Low in carbs and fat, on the table in 30 minutes.
SpainCroquetas de Jamón
Crisp, golden croquettes packed with creamy béchamel and finely chopped Spanish ham. The tapas bar favorite, made from scratch.
BelgiumVol-au-Vent
A puff-pastry case filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms and small meatballs, commonly served with fries.
InternationalRotisserie Chicken Protein Plate
A no-cook plate of rotisserie chicken, broccoli, hummus and fresh vegetables. High protein, low carb, ready in five minutes.
ColombiaLechona
The celebration dish of Tolima: pork and a rice, pea and onion filling roasted under crackling-crisp skin. This is the home oven version.
ArgentinaChipá
Small cassava-starch cheese breads with a golden crust and a dense, chewy center. Naturally gluten-free, shared between northeast Argentina and Paraguay.
ThailandKhao Tom Moo
Khao tom moo: Thai rice soup with clear peppery broth, whole rice grains, minced pork, cilantro, scallion and crisp fried garlic. A quick, light breakfast.
FranceFrench Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in a wine-enriched beef broth, topped with toasted baguette and broiled Gruyère. The French bistro classic.
UkraineBorscht
Deep ruby beet and beef borscht with cabbage and potato, finished with garlic and dill. Served with sour cream and black bread, better on day two.
HungaryClassic Hungarian Goulash
Beef chuck simmered slowly with sweet paprika, caraway, carrots and potatoes. Hungarian comfort food in one pot.
MalaysiaCurry Laksa
Malaysia’s coconut curry noodle soup: a fried spice paste in coconut broth over noodles, with shrimp, tofu puffs and the works.
MexicoChristmas Tamales
Masa parcels filled with chile-braised pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Making them together is the whole point.
InternationalMango Chia Pudding
Chia seeds soaked until fully softened in milk or yogurt, then mixed with smooth mango purée. No added sugar.
GermanyNürnberger Rostbratwürste
Small, finger-length grilled pork sausages seasoned with marjoram, a Nuremberg specialty traditionally served by the dozen with sauerkraut and mustard.
ColombiaPatacones con Hogao
Twice-fried green plantains, flattened and crisped, with hogao for spooning over. The Colombian answer to fries, and better.
InternationalRicotta and Raspberry Toast
Lightly toasted bread spread with creamy ricotta and topped with mashed raspberries. No added sugar.
AustraliaVanilla Slice
Thick vanilla custard sandwiched between layers of puff pastry and topped with icing. A bakery classic affectionately nicknamed the "snot block."
NorwayPølse i Lompe
A Norwegian sausage wrapped in soft potato flatbread, called lompe, with ketchup and mustard. Norway’s favorite road-trip snack.
AustraliaChristmas Pavlova
A crisp-shelled meringue with a marshmallow center, piled with whipped cream and summer fruit. Built for a Southern Hemisphere Christmas.
ArgentinaChocotorta
A chilled, no-bake cake of chocolate cookies layered with whipped dulce de leche and cream cheese. A modern classic invented to sell cookies.
InternationalRaspberry Almond Smoothie
Tart raspberries with almond milk and almond butter over vanilla protein. The lowest-carb berry, used well. 29 g protein, 8 g net carbs.
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