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BosniaUštipci s Kajmakom
Puffy fried dough bites served with rich kajmak, often with cheese or cured meat.
SingaporeKatong Laksa
Short rice noodles in a rich, spicy coconut broth with prawns, cockles and laksa leaf, cut so short you eat it with a spoon, no chopsticks needed.
UKGordon Ramsay's Beef Wellington
Beef tenderloin under a savory mushroom layer, wrapped in golden puff pastry. A doable take on Gordon Ramsay's showstopper.
InternationalMediterranean Grilled Chicken
Chicken breasts in a lemon, garlic and oregano marinade, grilled hot and fast. 32 g of protein and 185 calories per serving.
InternationalCreamy Butter Bean Mash with Carrots
Smooth butter bean and potato mash, served with tender cooked carrot pieces. No added salt.
AustraliaSausage Roll
Seasoned minced meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. A bakery and party staple, always served with tomato sauce.
InternationalSmoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado with capers, dill, olive oil and lemon. A no-cook, high-protein plate ready in five minutes.
GhanaFufu and Light Soup
Ghana’s comfort pairing: a bright, brothy tomato-ginger soup with chicken or goat, and smooth fufu for swallowing, not chewing.
DenmarkRødgrød med Fløde
A softly thickened summer pudding of mixed red berries, served chilled with a generous pour of cream.
NigeriaJollof Rice
West Africa’s party rice: long grains steamed in a reduced pepper-tomato base with curry powder and thyme, smoky bottom and all.
USAMarshall's Favorite Burger
A thick, juicy New York-style pub cheeseburger, the exact kind Marshall spends a whole episode of How I Met Your Mother trying to track down again.
IndonesiaSate Lilit Ikan
Minced fish mixed with grated coconut and Balinese spices, pressed around lemongrass stalks or skewers and grilled over charcoal.
ArgentinaProvoleta a la Parrilla
A thick round of provolone, grilled until browned and crusted outside and molten inside, seasoned with oregano. The classic asado starter.
AustriaGermknödel mit Powidl
A large steamed yeast dumpling filled with thick plum preserve, topped with melted butter and ground poppy seeds mixed with icing sugar.
InternationalPeanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Chocolate protein and natural peanut butter in a thick, rich shake that tastes like the cup. 31 g protein, 6 g net carbs.
SloveniaBlejska 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.
CroatiaPunjene Paprike
Peppers stuffed with minced meat and rice, simmered in tomato sauce until tender. Served with mashed potatoes.
KoreaFried Mandu
Crisp, pan-fried Korean dumplings filled with pork and vegetables, whose flavor becomes a quietly devastating clue in Oldboy.
USAClam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes and smoky bacon. A hearty bowl for a cold evening.
InternationalHerring and Pumpkin Pie
A golden, savory pie filled with herring and pumpkin, finished with a decorative fish-shaped pastry top. The pie Kiki delivers through a storm in Kiki's Delivery Service.
AustraliaAussie Meat Pie
Chunky beef in dark gravy, with a secret teaspoon of Vegemite, in a shortcrust base and puff pastry lid. Served with tomato sauce on top.
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.
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.
BelgiumBrussels Waffle
A light, airy rectangular waffle with deep pockets and crisp edges, dusted with icing sugar.
CanadaQuébécois Breakfast Plate with Cretons
A classic Québec breakfast plate: eggs, bacon, home fries and toast with homemade cretons, a cinnamon- and clove-spiced pork spread you make the day before.
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.
IndonesiaGudeg Jogja
Young jackfruit simmered for hours in coconut milk and palm sugar until sweet and tender, served with rice, braised egg and spicy krecek.
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.
SpainCocido Madrileño
Madrid's chickpea, meat and vegetable stew, simmered for hours and served in courses: noodle broth first, then chickpeas and vegetables, then the meats.
PolandTwaróg ze Szczypiorkiem i Rzodkiewką
Polish twaróg with chives and radish: fresh curd cheese mixed with sour cream, chives and crunchy radish, served as a spread for dark rye bread.
BelgiumVol-au-Vent
A puff-pastry case filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms and small meatballs, commonly served with fries.
ThailandTom Yum Goong
Thailand’s hot and sour shrimp soup: a shell stock perfumed with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf, charged with chili jam and lime.
UKFlourless Chocolate Brownies
Dense, fudgy brownies with ground almonds instead of flour: deeper chocolate, naturally gluten-free, dangerously easy.
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.
TürkiyeSimit Breakfast
A Turkish simit breakfast: homemade sesame bread rings dipped in grape molasses, served with white cheese, olives, tomatoes and strong black tea.
AustraliaBattered Flathead and Chips
Flathead fillets fried in crisp batter, served with chips, lemon and tartare sauce. Coastal Australia's classic fish and chips.
InternationalZesty Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries and lemon zest over a Greek yogurt and vanilla protein base. Bright, tart and 35 g of protein.
AustriaWiener Schnitzel mit Erdäpfelsalat
A thin veal cutlet in a light, rippled breadcrumb coating, fried until golden, served with warm Austrian potato salad dressed in vinegar and stock, not mayonnaise.
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.
UKLow-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.
InternationalButternut Squash Soup
Roasted butternut squash blended silky smooth with warm spices and coconut milk or cream. Easy, cozy and naturally sweet.
ItalyGordon Ramsay's Chicken Piccata
Gordon Ramsay's chicken piccata. Golden chicken breasts in a lemon, white wine and caper sauce, served with pasta.
IndonesiaSoto Ayam Lamongan
Turmeric-yellow chicken broth with shredded chicken, glass noodles and egg, topped with koya, a crushed cracker and garlic powder that defines the dish.
ChinaMapo Tofu
The Sichuan classic: soft tofu in a glossy, fiery sauce of doubanjiang and ground pork, finished with numbing Sichuan pepper. Rice essential.
InternationalSpinach Blueberry Protein Smoothie
A full cup of spinach, completely hidden by blueberries. A good first green smoothie for a skeptic. 26 g protein, 12 g net carbs.
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.
InternationalGinger Peach Smoothie
Sweet peaches with a real bite of fresh ginger over Greek yogurt and vanilla protein. 36 g protein, 11 g net carbs.
InternationalChicken and Pea Risotto
Soft, creamy rice with shredded chicken and lightly mashed peas. A warm, mild dinner that is gentle on new chewers.
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