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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.
InternationalAlmond 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.
InternationalBeef Stew
Tender beef, root vegetables and a savory broth, simmered low and slow until everything comes together. Classic comfort food.
ItalyBistecca alla Fiorentina
Florence's steak, done the way Tuscans insist: a thick, bone-in T-bone grilled hard and fast over a high flame, salted only, served rare.
ItalyTrofie al Pesto Genovese
Liguria's classic: hand-rolled trofie coated in basil pesto, cooked together with potatoes and green beans in the same pot.
BelgiumMoules-Frites
The Belgian national dinner: a steaming pot of mussels in wine, shallot and parsley, with double-fried frites and mayonnaise for dipping.
ItalySpinach 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.
InternationalGround Turkey and Veggie Skillet
Lean ground turkey with bell peppers and spinach in one pan. High protein, low carb and done in about 15 minutes.
Middle EastChicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken thighs cooked until lightly charred, folded into warm pita with fresh vegetables and tahini or garlic yogurt sauce.
USABlue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Burger
A beef burger with tangy blue cheese and sweet, slow-cooked onions on a brioche bun. The onions take time, the rest is fast.
SpainClassic Paella
Saffron rice with seafood, green beans and smoked paprika, cooked the Valencian way in one wide pan.
UKFull English Breakfast
The full British fry-up: sausages, back bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and buttered toast on one plate.
PeruLomo Saltado
Peru’s Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry: seared beef, red onion and tomato in a soy and ají amarillo glaze, served with fries and rice. Both carbs. That’s the dish.
USADouble Fried Chicken, Cheese and Coleslaw Burger
Double-fried chicken breast with a shattering crust, stacked with crunchy slaw and a Sriracha-lime mayo. A texture-first burger.
VietnamCa Kho To
Vietnam’s caramel-braised fish in a clay pot: catfish lacquered dark in bitter caramel, fish sauce and black pepper. Rice is mandatory.
SwedenPickled Herring
Swedish inlagd sill by the 1-2-3 rule: one part vinegar, two sugar, three water, with allspice, bay and red onion. Two days to Nordic perfection.
GermanyClassic Currywurst
Berlin street food at home. Browned bratwurst under a warm curry ketchup, ready in half an hour.
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.
New ZealandPavlova
Crisp shell, marshmallow middle, cream and sharp fruit on top. The meringue New Zealand and Australia both claim, worth fighting over.
InternationalGarlic 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.
ItalyArancini al Ragù
Sicily's fried rice balls: saffron rice packed around a ragù and pea filling, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until the shell shatters.
InternationalZesty Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries and lemon zest over a Greek yogurt and vanilla protein base. Bright, tart and 35 g of protein.
InternationalGolden Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric, ginger and black pepper in a coconut and vanilla protein base: the golden latte as a 25 g protein shake.
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.
ItalyGnocchi Carbonara
The Roman classic on soft potato gnocchi. Crisp guanciale, a silky sauce of egg and pecorino, plenty of black pepper.
SlovakiaSvíčková
The Czech and Slovak Sunday classic: larded beef braised over root vegetables that become a silky cream sauce, served with bread dumplings and cranberries.
USAChicken Tacos
Lime-marinated chicken seared in a skillet, sliced and served in warm tortillas with a build-your-own toppings bar.
PortugalPastel de Nata
Lisbon’s custard tarts: spiral puff pastry shells, cinnamon-lemon custard, and an oven turned to its absolute maximum for the famous char.
ItalyTiramisù Classico
The real northern Italian tiramisù: espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with a mascarpone and egg cream, dusted with cocoa, no coffee liqueur required.
USATomato Soup
Smooth homemade tomato soup built on ripe tomatoes, basil and a little cream. The natural partner for a grilled cheese sandwich.
USAClassic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, croutons and Parmesan in a creamy homemade dressing with lemon, Dijon and anchovy. A classic starter or side.
ColombiaColombian Empanadas
Crispy corn-dough empanadas with a beef and potato filling cooked in hogao. Fried until golden and eaten hot with lime and ají.
USASpicy Buffalo Chicken Bites
Oven-baked chicken bites tossed in homemade buffalo sauce with a Greek yogurt blue cheese drizzle. 38 g protein per serving.
USAChicken Noodle Soup
The classic comfort soup: tender chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a savory broth. One pot, ready in under an hour.
BrazilMoqueca
Bahian fish stew, layered not stirred: white fish, peppers and tomatoes in coconut milk stained golden with dendê palm oil.
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.
HungaryChicken Paprikash
Hungarian paprikás csirke: chicken braised in a sweet paprika and onion sauce finished with sour cream. Served over buttered nokedli.
PortugalBacalhau à Brás
Lisbon’s favorite of the 365 salt cod dishes: shredded bacalhau folded with onions, matchstick potatoes and softly set eggs.
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.
InternationalChicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken cooked with soy, ginger and rice vinegar, spooned into crisp lettuce leaves. High protein, low carb, ready in 15 minutes.
SlovakiaKoláče
Soft yeasted rounds with the three classic fillings: sweet cheese, plum butter and poppy seed, finished with streusel. Grandmother-grade baking.
CroatiaPeka
Croatia’s under-the-bell roast: lamb, potatoes and rosemary slow-cooked in their own juices. The dutch oven version, no embers required.
InternationalEgg Roll in a Bowl
A deconstructed egg roll: ground pork and cabbage stir-fried with garlic, ginger and soy. All the flavor, no wrapper, done in 15 minutes.
Middle EastKabsa
Saudi Arabia’s rice centerpiece: chicken and basmati cooked in a spiced tomato broth with loomi, the dried lime that makes it kabsa.
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.
ColombiaPatacones con Hogao
Twice-fried green plantains, flattened and crisped, with hogao for spooning over. The Colombian answer to fries, and better.
Middle EastAdana Kebab
Turkey’s fiery hand-minced lamb kebab: lamb, fat, pepper flakes and salt on wide skewers, nothing else allowed. Served with sumac onions.
InternationalReina Pepiada Chicken and Avocado Wraps
The Venezuelan chicken and avocado salad, brightened with lime and cilantro and served in lettuce wraps. A 15-minute high-protein meal.
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