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Let’s go on a world food tour! Whatever you’re in the mood for, from meat-lovers to vegans, from Europe to Asia to North and South America, these recipes are for everyone who loves to eat delicious, simple food!
My goal is to showcase delicious dishes that I’ve made, which I find are (relatively) easy to make! Some recipes require more time, and effort, while others are done within 30 minutes, but, I promise, you’ll be pleased with what you’ve made!
Unlike other sites, I won’t be detailing all of my thoughts and feelings about each recipe because, let’s be real, in the end, you just want to figure out how to make the dish and what you need to buy at the grocery store. I cut right to the chase and tell you the ingredients you’ll need and show you what the final dish will look like!
As a side note, I’m a big fan of onions, garlic, ginger, and everything spicy, so my recipes might be somewhat heavy with these ingredients, or at least more so than some people :) Be aware of this and adjust these ingredients to your own preferences because you’re the one who will be doing the eating! Enjoy!
Recent Recipes
Toasted Grilled Veggies & Halloumi Sub with Chimichurri
Grilled halloumi is a great addition when building a delicious sub! The deliciously fragrant chimichurri gives the sub its herby flavor, while grilled bell peppers and red onions give you sweet, charred notes. Round everything out with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and arugula for an irresistible bite and a sub that you’ll be making again and again!
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Coconut Curry
The warmth a soothing curry provides is why I love cooking them so much! This aromatic dish combines tender sweet potatoes and chickpeas simmered in a spicy Thai curry coconut milk broth for a deliciously nourishing meal. It’s a curry that will tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful!
Spicy Salmon Tacos
Asian flavors star in these tacos! Gochujang provides the spiciness to the flaky salmon and creamy crema, while a tangy slaw with an Asian-inspired dressing adds a delicious crunchy texture to each bite! This irresistible taco is a must-try if you want to spice up your taco game!
Orange Sweet Rolls
There’s something special about sweet rolls, whether it’s the pillowy, soft texture, the gooey, warm interior, or the fun way you can peel away the layers. And these sweet rolls are no exception! Citrusy, sweet orange is key to all elements of these sweet rolls, from the dough, to the filling, and the glaze. It’s an orange lovers paradise, or anyone craving sweet rolls that’s more than cinnamon or lemon!
Bean and Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
You can’t go wrong with meatballs in tomato sauce! But if you’ve got some kidney beans that you don’t know what to do with, add them to the meatball mixture and tomato sauce to give this dish another layer of textures and flavors. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal!
Lemon Snowflake Cookies
I’m a big fan of lemon desserts and when I want a lemony cookie, these are what I make. They are the perfect combination of soft, chewy cookies with a delicious touch of lemon that’s not overpowering. Coat the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking to give you the striking snowflake effect. Whether for a summer party or you’re looking for a great cookie recipe that doesn’t use chocolate chips, you can’t go wrong with these!
Chili Oil Crisp
This is one of those condiments you can put on anything! And when you make it yourself, you can make it as spicy and crispy as you want. It's a great way to experiment and make your perfect chili oil crisp!
Chocolate Raspberry Cups
One of my favorite pairings: chocolate and fruit. They come together in this perfect bite-sized treat! It’s also super easy to give these chocolate cups your own twist, whether that’s using your favorite jam or peanut butter, or using your favorite type of chocolate. But regardless of the combination you choose, you can bet it’ll taste amazing when they’re ready to snack on!
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
There is something special about a homemade soup that’s simple and easy to make, but rich in flavor! With a few basic ingredients and spices, you are able to create something tasty and nourishing, and, best of all, bring everyone to the table to share a meal together. That’s at the essense of this soup and it’ll be sure to warm everyone’s stomach!
Classic French Onion Grilled Cheese
It’s always a good time for a classic grilled cheese! For an even tastier version, caramelize some onions. Not only will your kitchen smell amazing, but they’ll add a rich, sweet, and silky smooth flavor to your sandwich and, layered between goeey melted cheese, you won’t want to make your grilled cheese any other way again!
Linzer Bars
Based on the famous Linzer cake, these bars use those elements and turn them into a delicious handheld treat! With its soft almond shortbread crust, tangy raspberry jam, and decorated with cookies cut from the same almond shortbread, it makes for an equally stunning dessert. These bars are noticeably easier to make than the original Linzer cake and are a tasty treat for large gatherings. Best of all, they stay soft days after you make them, so you they can easily be made ahead!
Lentil and Mushroom Stew over Potato-Parsnip Mash
A deliciously warming, vegetarian stew when you want a hearty meal. Upgrade your mash by adding parsnips to give it a subtly sweet taste. With the umami from the mushrooms and the delicate bite from the lentils, it’s everything you’re craving from a winter stew!
Snowflake Cookies
Even though these cookies resemble snowflakes, they are a great treat to make year-round! With the chocolatiness to satisfy every chocolate lover matched with the soft chewiness of that perfect cookie, these cookies are a delight for both eyes and mouth!
Diablo Cookies
The heat from the cayenne and sharpness of the ginger might sound spicy, but these cookies are everything but that! Through baking, the spices help intensify the chocolatiness and add depth to the overall flavor for a truly delicious experience! With a crinkled outside, fudgy inside, and flaked salt sprinkled over top, it’s every chocolate lovers dream!
Squid Ink Bagels
Not only are you making delicious homemade bagels, but they’ll be like nothing you’ve seen at the store! Don’t let the squid ink turn you off, the small amount used won’t leave any lingering fishy taste. Instead, you’re left with a firm crust and soft inside which, by itself, would be a perfect bagel, but for these one-of-a-kind bagels, you also get that deep black color for a truly unique bagel!
Lemon Possets
A quick dessert that’s both simple and elegant, and perfect to make ahead for a special occasion! Neither overly sweet nor overpoweringly sour, its light, silky smooth texture and delicious blend of sweet and sour in a thick cream is what a showstopper is all about!
Spinach Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Bacon
Homemade spinach gnocchi requires a bit of effort, but enjoying the pillowy-soft noodles is just the start. Pour a luscious cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, robust port wine, and crispy bacon over top it’s pure indulgence. The sauce is a perfect blend of rich, umami flavors and a hint of warming alcohol that ties everything together for a truly decadent meal!
Blackberry Lavender Cupcakes
As a cake, this recipe holds a lot of special memories for me, so I thought I would recreate these delicious flavors in a cupcake! And they’re a big success! The cupcakes have a moist, soft crumble and are soaked in lavender syrup that promise an aromatic, but subtle flavor. Filled with blackberry jam and decorated with ermine frosting, add a smoothing, creamy texture. These cupcakes are a perfect dessert for any special occasion!
Ermine Frosting (Flour Frosting)
An old-fashioned recipe, ermine frosting, also known as flour frosting or boiled milk frosting, is less sweet than traditional frostings but it’s still just as silky smooth. It’s made by cooking flour, sugar, and milk into a sweet paste that is then whipped into creamed butter until light and fluffy. Known as the traditional frosting for red velvet cake, its irresistible taste and texture is perfect on any cakes or cupcakes!
Pumpkin Cookies
I love fall and all of the delicious things that are in season! Pumpkins are super versatile and making a batch of pumpkin cookies, especially ones with a homemade pumpkin puree, will put you and everyone who enjoys them into a great fall mood! Paired with a decadent burnt butter frosting, these cookies will definitely be a hit!
