Overhead vertical photo of a Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowl garnished with lemon and avocado wedges and sprigs of fresh cilantro.

Travel the globe without leaving home with these easy International recipes!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 28, 2022

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Bored with the same old meals? Travel the world from your kitchen with these internationally inspired recipes!

It's around this time of year when the days are cold and gray that I start to crave some travel and adventure. Plus I'm feeling a little bored with our regular dinner routine. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? Spice things up and explore the world through your kitchen with these easy and super delicious internationally-inspired recipes!

Horizontal overhead photo of Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls on a round wood surface with fresh basil leaves, lemon wedges and avocado slices.

From Asian to Middle Eastern, to Mexican and more, there are lots of delicious recipes for you today. So try some new-to-you flavors or recipes and shake up your normal menu plans. I'm already dreaming of the warm, soft naan! Which one will you try first?

 

Vertical overhead photo of One-Bowl No-Mixer Homemade Naan on a wooden cutting board with olive oil and fresh herbs.

This One-Bowl No-Mixer Homemade Naan is soft, puffy and impossibly delicious! It rivals the naan at your favorite Indian restaurant and you can make it yourself at home with minimal effort!

 

Vertical overhead picture of eggs and tomatoes and bread with 15 Minute Chimichurri Sauce.

This fabulous Chimichurri Sauce will take grilled entrees, roasted veggies, seafood, eggs, potatoes, you name it, from ordinary to extraordinarily delicious! You can also use it as a salad dressing, a base for pizza, a dipping sauce for bread...

 

Overhead vertical photo of a Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowl garnished with lemon and avocado wedges and sprigs of fresh cilantro.

With lots of vibrant flavor, super tender chicken and a boatload of fresh, healthy veggies, these Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls are extraordinarily delicious!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Peruvian Green Sauce surrounded by fresh cilantro and peppers.

This delicious Peruvian Green Sauce is fresh, vibrant and fabulous, drizzled on anything from the grill. It's also great with potatoes, rice, veggies, etc.

 

Vertical closeup photo of a Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad in a white and turquoise serving bowl.

This Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad is a healthy, super delicious rendition of the iconic street food antojito ("snack"), sold by roadside vendors all over Mexico City!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Avgolemono in a dutch oven garnished with lemons

This Avgolemono, a lemony Greek chicken pasta soup is healthy and hearty (lots of satisfying protein), creamy (no cream!) and so delicious!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs in a cast iron platter and on a serving bowl with rice and veggies.

With a sweet, savory, soy-pineapple glaze sauce these Hawaiian-inspired Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs make delicious appetizers, rice bowls sandwiches and more!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps on a platter surrounded by fresh toppings.

These crazy-delicious Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps make a fresh, light weeknight meal and are also perfect for a dinner party.

 

Vertical picture of Homemade Manicotti in an oval baking dish

This make-ahead, Homemade Manicotti is beyond delicious with an Italian sausage marinara and tender melt-in-your-mouth pasta.

 

Vertical overhead picture of Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken on a platter with pita bread and sauces

This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Thai Cilantro Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs in a blue and white bowl

This Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs is a delicious, easy and unique dinner entree that's bursting with fabulous flavor.

 

Vertical picture of French Almond Cloud Cookies on a pink cake stand with flowers in a vase

These one-bowl, no-mixer, gluten-free French Almond Cookies (aka Almond Cloud Cookies) are light as a feather, with a crisp meringue exterior and chewy, moist almond-y interior!

 

Vertical picture of Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake

Kladdkaka (aka Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake) is one of Sweden's most beloved (and easy) desserts and every chocolate lover's dream come true! This version is also a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that comes together quickly with pantry staples!

 

Thought for the day:

Do not be anxious about anything,
but in every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Phillipians 4:6-7

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