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FranceCrème Brûlée
Silky vanilla custard beneath a brittle caramelized sugar crust, the dessert Amélie loves cracking with the back of a spoon.
JapanIchiraku Ramen
A rich, pork-based miso ramen loaded with noodles and classic toppings including narutomaki, Naruto's favorite meal at his go-to ramen stand.
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.
ColombiaChicken Sancocho
The big weekend soup of Colombia: chicken simmered with yuca, green plantain, corn and potato until the broth turns rich. Served with rice and avocado.
CroatiaFiš Paprikaš
A paprika-rich river fish stew, traditionally made with carp, simmered in a cauldron and served over homemade noodles.
InternationalPeach and Yogurt Baked Oats
Tender baked oats with finely chopped soft peaches and a swirl of plain yogurt. No added sugar.
InternationalMicrowave Egg and Veggie Mug
Eggs, peppers, cheese and green onions, cooked in a mug in under two minutes. A high-protein breakfast for mornings with no time.
Costa RicaChorreadas con Natilla
Costa Rican chorreadas: thin fresh corn pancakes, lightly sweet and browned in butter, served with natilla, a thick tangy Costa Rican cream.
InternationalClassic Vanilla Protein Smoothie
The plain base recipe every smoothie on this list is built from: almond milk, vanilla protein and ice. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.
USAAmerican Triple Smash Burger
Three thin patties smashed on a screaming-hot skillet, each with crisp lacy edges and melted American cheese, stacked on a potato bun.
BelgiumBelgian Frites with Mayonnaise
Thick-cut potatoes fried twice for a crisp exterior and fluffy centre, served with mayonnaise.
USARoasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasting with bacon is what converts Brussels sprouts skeptics. The sprouts caramelize, the bacon crisps, and the pan comes back empty.
SloveniaAjdovi žganci z ocvirki
Buckwheat žganci, the rustic Slovenian staple: coarse crumbles cooked in a mound of flour and water, finished with sizzling lard and crisp pork cracklings (ocvirki).
ArgentinaEmpanadas Tucumanas
Savory pastries filled with hand-cut beef, a generous amount of onion and hard-boiled egg, sealed with a hand-pleated edge and baked until golden.
USAChandler and Rachel's Cheesecake
A rich, creamy New York-style cheesecake, good enough that Chandler and Rachel famously eat it off the hallway floor in Friends after a delivery mix-up.
SpainTarta de Santiago
A moist Galician almond cake with no flour at all, scented with lemon, dusted with sugar through the stenciled cross of Saint James.
GermanyChriststollen
Germany's fruit-and-marzipan Christmas loaf, dusted thick with powdered sugar. It keeps for weeks, and tastes better by the day.
ColombiaFried Fish with Coconut Rice
The Caribbean beach plate: whole crispy fried fish and arroz con coco made the real way, with coconut milk reduced to caramel before the rice goes in.
PortugalBacalhau à Brás
Lisbon’s favorite of the 365 salt cod dishes: shredded bacalhau folded with onions, matchstick potatoes and softly set eggs.
InternationalSpinach and Ricotta Mini Lasagne
Small portions of soft pasta layered with spinach, ricotta and a mild tomato sauce. No added salt.
AustraliaVanilla Slice
Thick vanilla custard sandwiched between layers of puff pastry and topped with icing. A bakery classic affectionately nicknamed the "snot block."
PortugalBacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Portugal's Christmas Eve casserole: salted cod baked with potatoes, onions, eggs, and olives. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
DenmarkFlæskesteg med Rødkål
Roast pork with crackling, braised red cabbage, caramelised potatoes and a brown gravy - the centrepiece of a Danish Christmas table.
SloveniaŠtajerska kisla juha
The Styrian sour soup: pork simmered with potatoes and root vegetables, thickened with a flour roux and finished with a splash of vinegar and a spoon of cream.
JapanTonkotsu-Style Ramen
A rich, pork-bone broth ramen with chashu pork, noodles and soft egg, built with the same obsessive care the characters bring to the broth in Tampopo.
PhilippinesBicol Express
Pork simmered in coconut milk with shrimp paste and plenty of chilies, from the Bicol region known for its love of heat.
KoreaRam-don with Steak
Jjapaguri, a mash-up of instant black bean noodles and spicy seafood noodles, topped with expensive sirloin. The dish at the center of Parasite's most famous scene.
ChinaPo's Dumplings
Plump, juicy Chinese dumplings, the dish tied to Po's enormous appetite and, later, his real training under Master Shifu in Kung Fu Panda.
BosniaHurmašice
Small ridged butter-based pastries baked until golden and soaked in lemon-scented sugar syrup.
South AfricaBiltong
South Africa’s air-dried beef: vinegar-cured, crusted in toasted coriander, hung for days. Patience, airflow and the best snack you can make.
SingaporeAyam Buah Keluak
A Peranakan chicken braise built on a deep spice paste and earthy, fermented buah keluak nuts. A special-occasion Nyonya classic.
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.
InternationalChicken and Pea Risotto
Soft, creamy rice with shredded chicken and lightly mashed peas. A warm, mild dinner that is gentle on new chewers.
ColombiaLechona Colombiana
A whole pork leg stuffed with rice, peas, and spices, slow-roasted until the skin crackles. Colombia's Christmas centerpiece, made for a crowd.
InternationalBeef and Vegetable Stew
Slowly cooked beef, shredded into small pieces, with tender carrots and potatoes. No added salt.
UKFull English Breakfast
The full British fry-up: sausages, back bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and buttered toast on one plate.
InternationalRed Lentil and Carrot Dhal
Mild, creamy red lentils cooked with carrot, served with soft rice. A gentle introduction to spice and plant protein for toddlers.
SloveniaBobiči
Slovenian Istrian bobiči: corn, beans and potatoes simmered with smoked pork into a thick, sweet and smoky soup, finished with olive oil and parsley.
AustriaKärntner Kasnudeln
Crimped pasta pockets filled with curd cheese, potatoes and herbs, including mint, served with browned butter. A Carinthian specialty.
HungaryChicken Paprikash
Hungarian paprikás csirke: chicken braised in a sweet paprika and onion sauce finished with sour cream. Served over buttered nokedli.
InternationalLembas Bread
Golden, rectangular travel biscuits wrapped in leaves, recreated in the style of the Elves' lembas bread from The Lord of the Rings.
ColombiaColombian Ajiaco
Bogotá's famous chicken and potato soup, thickened by papa criolla and flavored with guascas. Served with capers, cream and avocado.
ColombiaBuñuelos
Round golden cheese fritters that roll themselves in the oil as they fry. A Colombian Christmas icon, gluten-free by tradition, good in any month.
InternationalQuick Tuna Protein Bowl
Lean tuna over crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumber and a simple olive oil dressing. High protein, low carb, ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.
BosniaKlepe
Small boiled dumplings filled with minced meat, served with garlicky yogurt and paprika butter.
ItalyLasagne Verdi alla Bolognese
Bologna's own lasagne: spinach pasta sheets layered with slow-cooked ragù and béchamel, no ricotta, no mozzarella. Just three things done well.
IndonesiaBabi Guling
Balinese spit-roasted suckling pig, stuffed with a spice paste and roasted until the skin turns deeply crisp, served with rice, lawar and sambal.
SingaporePopiah
A thin, soft wrapper rolled around braised jicama, bean sprouts, lettuce, sweet sauce and chili. Fresh, not fried.
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