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513 recipes

Bobotie, a classic from South Africa.South Africa

Bobotie

South Africa’s curried beef bake: sweet-sour spiced mince under a golden egg custard with bay leaves, served with yellow raisin rice.

1 h 15 mineasyserves 6
Sliced low-carb beef Wellington with a golden cauliflower-Parmesan crustUK

Low-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.

1 h 25 minhardserves 4
Souvlaki, a classic from Greece.Greece

Pork Souvlaki

Greek street skewers done right: pork shoulder in lemon, oregano and garlic, charred hot, wrapped in pita with tzatziki.

32 mineasyserves 4
Bowl of minestrone soup with vegetables, beans and small pasta in tomato broth, topped with ParmesanItaly

Minestrone

The classic Italian vegetable soup: beans, pasta and seasonal vegetables in a tomato broth. Hearty, healthy and endlessly adaptable.

55 mineasyserves 8
Peruvian tamal criollo unwrapped on a banana leaf, cut open to show shredded pork, a slice of boiled egg and a black olive, with red onion salsa criolla beside itPeru

Tamal 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.

3 h 20 minhardserves 8
A thick grilled white corn arepa split open and stuffed with a pale green filling of shredded chicken and mashed avocadoVenezuela

Arepa Reina Pepiada

Venezuelan arepa reina pepiada: crisp-crusted corn arepas stuffed with a creamy filling of shredded chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, onion and lime.

1 h 20 minmediumserves 4
Penne pasta tossed with chicken pieces, wilted spinach and grated ParmesanItaly

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Whole-wheat penne with seared chicken, garlic, white wine, lemon and fresh spinach wilted straight into the pan. Bright, light and done in 40 minutes.

40 mineasyserves 4
Bowl of egg drop soup with silky egg ribbons and sliced green onionsChina

Egg Drop Soup

A light chicken broth with silky egg ribbons, soy and ginger. High in protein and done in 15 minutes.

15 mineasyserves 1
Bowl of thick Scottish porridge with cold cream poured over one side, on a wooden table with a spoon and a small jug of cream beside itUK

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
Shakshuka, a classic from Israel.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
Costa Rican gallo pinto, a mound of black beans and rice flecked with red pepper and cilantro, beside two fried eggs and a stack of corn tortillasCosta Rica

Gallo Pinto con Huevos

Costa Rican gallo pinto with fried eggs: day-old rice and black beans stir-fried with onion, sweet pepper, cilantro and Salsa Lizano, served with warm tortillas.

40 mineasyserves 4
Electrolyte Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Electrolyte 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.

5 mineasyserves 1
Biltong, a classic from South Africa.South Africa

Biltong

South Africa’s air-dried beef: vinegar-cured, crusted in toasted coriander, hung for days. Patience, airflow and the best snack you can make.

30 minmediumserves 10
Alfajores de Maicena, a dish from Across ArgentinaArgentina

Alfajores de Maicena

Tender cornstarch cookies sandwiched with a thick layer of dulce de leche and rolled in grated coconut around the edges. A national obsession.

42 minmediumserves 8
Tabbouleh, a classic from Lebanon.Middle East

Tabbouleh

Real Lebanese tabbouleh: a parsley salad with a little fine bulgur, not the other way around. Lemon-bright, herb-green, no cooking.

30 mineasyserves 4
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 spoonNigeria

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
Salted Caramel Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Salted Caramel Protein Smoothie

Sugar-free caramel syrup and a pinch of flaky salt turn a plain vanilla base into dessert. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Moreton Bay Bugs with Garlic Butter, a dish from QueenslandAustralia

Moreton Bay Bugs with Garlic Butter

Split slipper lobsters, grilled with garlic butter and served with lemon. A Queensland seafood favorite with a distinctive flat shape.

25 minmediumserves 4
Crema Catalana, a classic dish from CataloniaSpain

Crema Catalana

A chilled Catalan custard scented with citrus and cinnamon, thickened on the stovetop and topped with a thin, brittle layer of caramelized sugar.

35 minmediumserves 6
Baked chicken tenders in a golden pork rind and parmesan crust with parsleyInternational

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
Chipá, a dish from Corrientes, Misiones and the northeastArgentina

Chipá

Small cassava-starch cheese breads with a golden crust and a dense, chewy center. Naturally gluten-free, shared between northeast Argentina and Paraguay.

35 mineasyserves 6
Pumpkin Soup, a dish from Home kitchens and cafésAustralia

Pumpkin Soup

Smooth, sweet pumpkin soup, finished with cream and served with crusty bread. A home kitchen and café staple.

50 mineasyserves 4
Blejska kremna rezina Bled cream cake with golden puff pastry, vanilla custard and whipped creamSlovenia

Blejska kremna rezina

The famous Bled cream slice: crisp golden puff pastry with a thick vanilla custard layer and billowy whipped cream on top, chilled until it holds a clean slice.

1 h 40 minhardserves 12
Ćevapi, a classic from Croatia.Serbia

Ćevapi

The Balkan grill masters’ skinless sausages: beef and lamb, overnight rest, hot grill, served in flatbread with raw onion and ajvar.

30 mineasyserves 4
Pavlova, a classic from New Zealand.New Zealand

Pavlova

Crisp shell, marshmallow middle, cream and sharp fruit on top. The meringue New Zealand and Australia both claim, worth fighting over.

1 h 55 minmediumserves 8
Kangaroo Fillet with Pepperberry Sauce, a dish from Contemporary Australian cookingAustralia

Kangaroo Fillet with Pepperberry Sauce

Seared kangaroo fillet, kept rare to medium-rare, with a pan sauce built on native Australian pepperberry. Contemporary Australian cooking at its leanest.

25 minmediumserves 4
Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel), a classic from Austria.Austria

Apfelstrudel

Viennese apple strudel with real hand-stretched dough, thin enough to read through, rolled around spiced apples and buttered crumbs.

1 h 30 minhardserves 8
Lamingtons, a dish from Across AustraliaAustralia

Lamingtons

Squares of sponge cake, dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. The cake behind countless school and community fundraisers.

1 h 10 minmediumserves 12
Golden, dimpled Genoese focaccia glistening with olive oil and coarse saltItaly

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
Cheeseburger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and picklesUSA

Gordon Ramsay’s Burger

Gordon Ramsay’s approach to the burger: an 80/20 chuck and sirloin patty, sharp cheddar and a toasted brioche bun.

25 mineasyserves 4
Scrambled Eggs with Avocado Toast, a soft, toddler-friendly mealInternational

Scrambled Eggs with Avocado Toast

Soft scrambled eggs with toast fingers spread with mashed avocado. A simple, protein-and-healthy-fat breakfast for toddlers.

13 mineasyserves 1
Sliced seared tuna with a sesame seed crust and a rare pink centerInternational

Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust

Sushi-grade tuna rolled in sesame seeds and seared hard for under a minute per side. Restaurant quality in about 10 minutes.

10 mineasyserves 1
Provoleta a la Parrilla, a dish from Argentine parrillasArgentina

Provoleta a la Parrilla

A thick round of provolone, grilled until browned and crusted outside and molten inside, seasoned with oregano. The classic asado starter.

20 mineasyserves 4
Thick homemade olive oil mayonnaise in a glass jar with a spoonInternational

Olive Oil Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise from three ingredients: olive oil, mustard and salt. A slow drizzle in the blender is all the technique it takes.

10 mineasyserves 16
Piña Colada Protein Smoothie in a glassInternational

Piña Colada Protein Smoothie

Coconut milk and a modest amount of pineapple, kept inside a low-carb budget. 25 g protein, 10 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Rich Prekmurje bograč paprika stew with beef, pork, game, potatoes and onions in a cast iron kettleSlovenia

Prekmurski bograč

Prekmurje's paprika stew cooked in a cast iron kettle: beef, pork and game with plenty of onions, red peppers and potatoes, simmered until thick and glossy.

3 hmediumserves 8
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
A large white bowl of pho bo with clear broth, flat rice noodles, thin slices of rare beef, onion, scallion and cilantro, beside a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime and chiliesVietnam

Phở Bò

Phở bò with a clear, spiced beef broth made from charred onion and ginger, flat rice noodles and thin raw beef cooked in the bowl, served with fresh herbs and lime.

4 h 10 minmediumserves 4
An Almond Joy smoothie in a glass.International

Almond Joy Smoothie

Tastes like the candy bar without the sugar: cocoa, almond butter and chocolate protein in one rich, nutty glass. 29 g protein, 6 g net carbs.

5 mineasyserves 1
Rawon Surabaya, a dish from Surabaya, East JavaIndonesia

Rawon Surabaya

A beef soup with a nearly black broth, colored by kluwek nuts, served with short bean sprouts, rice and sambal. East Java's dark, earthy classic.

2 h 30 minmediumserves 6
Crispy patacones, twice-fried green plantains, topped with Colombian hogao sauceColombia

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
Golden frittata in a skillet with spinach, cherry tomatoes and crumbled fetaItaly

Spinach Tomato Frittata

A one-pan frittata with spinach, cherry tomatoes and feta, finished under the broiler. 23 g of protein and on the table in 15 minutes.

15 mineasyserves 1
A raspberry smoothie in a glass.International

Raspberry 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.

5 mineasyserves 1
Plate of Jamaican callaloo and saltfish with onion, tomato and pepper, served with three golden fried dumplings, one torn open to show its soft white insideJamaica

Callaloo 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.

1 h 15 minmediumserves 4
Turkey stuffed bell peppers topped with melted cheese and chopped parsleyInternational

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with ground turkey, rice and tomatoes, baked under melted cheese. Simple, filling and high in protein.

1 h 5 mineasyserves 4
A speckled bowl of firfir, torn injera simmered in a deep red berbere sauce with sliced onion, with a rolled piece of fresh injera tucked at the sideEthiopia

Firfir

Ethiopian firfir: torn injera simmered in a spiced berbere and niter kibbeh sauce with onion and garlic. A fast, deeply flavored way to use up leftover injera for breakfast.

40 mineasyserves 4
Königsberger Klopse, a dish from East Prussian heritageGermany

Königsberger Klopse

Poached veal and pork meatballs in a creamy, tangy caper sauce, usually served with boiled potatoes. A dish carried west with East Prussian heritage.

1 hmediumserves 4
Gazpacho Andaluz, a classic dish from AndalusiaSpain

Gazpacho Andaluz

Andalusian gazpacho as it is actually made: ripe tomatoes, sherry vinegar, good olive oil and bread, blended silky and served ice cold.

20 mineasyserves 4