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

Travel the World from Your Kitchen

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on May 27, 2024

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Feeling a little trapped at home? Travel the world from the comfort of your own kitchen with these internationally inspired recipes.

While we welcomed a new year, not much has changed, especially when it comes to traveling. With a whole year ahead of us and no travel plans on the calendar, we're feeling a little antsy. Can you relate? Why not mix up your normal recipes with these international-inspired meals and travel the world from your own kitchen. We're all about making the best of a hard situation and looking for the bright side of things. We hope you enjoy one of these cozy recipes with people you love.

Overhead vertical photo of Naan Bread on a wooden cutting board with herbs, sea salt and butter

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!

 

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

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

 

Overhead vertical photo of Braised Pork Shoulder Pozole in a black serving bowl surrounded by lots of toppings including cheese and tortilla chips.

A rich, brothy chili-tomato stew with tender pork shoulder, hominy corn, and roasted red peppers, this Braised Pork Shoulder Pozole, served with an assortment of garnishes, is always a huge hit!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Italian Sausage Puttanesca on a white serving plate.

Italian Sausage Puttanesca is a delicious entree for a dinner party, but it's also great for a weeknight meal. It can be made ahead, freezes well and is a big hit with young and old alike!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs in a cast iron skillet along side a serving dish with broccoli and rice.

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 Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen in black serving bowls on a wooden table surrounded by lime wedges, cashews, fresh basil and extra ramen noodles.

With a velvety sauce, a secret tip for tender chicken and a fresh herb/crunchy cashew topping, this Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen is always a hit!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Peruvian Chicken and Rice Bowls on a round wooden platter surrounded by bowls of garnishes.

With lots of delicious, vibrant flavor, juicy, tender chicken and a boatload of fresh healthy veggies, these Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls take the humble chicken breast from ordinary to super extraordinary!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Vietnamese Carmel Pork Lettuce Wrap ingredients on a black platter surrounded by bowls of fresh toppings, seasonings and rice.

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

 

Vertical photo of French Caramel Apple Cake on a white pedestal cake stand.

This delicious French Caramel Apple Cake couldn't be easier with a simple microwave caramel sauce, a one-bowl, no-mixer cake recipe and no need to even peel the apples!

 

Vertical photo of Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake on a white pedestal cake stand garnished with mint leaves.

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:

Then I heard every creature in heaven
and on earth and under the earth and on the sea,
and all that is in them, saying:
"To him who sits on the throne
and to the Lamb be praise and honor
and glory and power, forever and ever!
Revelations 5:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations. Thanks!

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2 Comments

  1. Hello Chris
    I love this idea!!!! As I have purchased several cookbooks for Indian, Chinese, and Moosewood Lodge cuisine as well as your blog for adventure in the kitchen. I love all your international recipes they are delicious. I made the naan bread this past Sunday as we took a culinary adventure there and I could not believe how dimple and delicious it was to prepare and make.
    Thank you
    Danielle

  2. My husband and I fell in love with farro when we were first introduced to it while on vacation in Tuscany. Since that time I have managed to find a few (very few) recipes that call for it and I was wondering if you had any inspirational ideas for this lovely ancient grain.
    Thank you in advance.