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    Are you stuck in a dinner rut? Do you yearn for a life of traveling the world? Oh man, do we have you covered! It's hard to keep dinnertime exciting.... we know it because we've been there! But cooking one meal from every country in the world has really opened up our dinner tables to some exciting new flavors. We have so many recipes for food from around the world that you have to try.

    And if being adventurous isn't quite your style, we have some local recipes for you to enjoy as well! Make sure to check out our favorite main course recipes including Shrimp Stir Fry from Cambodia, Moussaka from Cyprus, and even Shrimp Scampi.

    • Crispy sliced Air Fryer Chicken Katsu drizzled with sauce, served with rice, shredded cabbage, and fresh tomatoes.
      Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
    • A close-up of a baked noodle kugel slice topped with a crunchy golden cornflake crust on a white plate.
      Noodle Kugel Recipe
    • A plate of Malaysian Nasi Lemak served with rice, sambal, boiled egg, peanuts, anchovies, and cucumber slices on a banana leaf.
      Nasi Lemak (Authentic Malaysian Recipe)
    • Bowl of middle eastern falafel recipe with cherry tomatoes halved and a dipping sauce.
      Falafel Recipe (Fried or Baked)
    • A bowl of beef and broccoli recipe served over white rice, topped with sesame seeds.
      Beef and Broccoli Recipe
    • A plate of smooth Nsima served with flavorful Ndiwo.
      Nsima and Ndiwo from Malawi
    • A bowl of Ethiopian Doro Wat with chicken drumsticks and boiled eggs in a rich, spiced sauce.
      Doro Wat Recipe from Ethiopia
    • A bowl of Lham Lahlou with tender meat, dried fruits, almonds, and pears.
      Lamb Tagine from Algeria (Lham Lahlou)
    • Creamy Judd mat Gaardebounen topped with fresh herbs on a white plate.
      Judd Mat Gaardebounen (Ham and Bean Recipe from Luxembourg)
    • A close-up of chicken satay being dipped into a small bowl of creamy peanut sauce.
      Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
    • A spoonful of green walnut pesto in a glass bowl, with a halved lemon in the background.
      Walnut Pesto Recipe
    • A bowl of rich cassava leaf served over rice, with habanero peppers on the side.
      Cassava Leaf from Liberia
    • A creamy Ensalada de Pollo served in a wooden bowl, garnished with cilantro.
      Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
    • A rich West African peanut stew with meat, potatoes, and peppers, garnished with cilantro with a pack of taste africa beside it.
      West African Peanut Stew (Maafe or Tigadegue-Na)
    • A bowl of creamy parmesan risotto with parsley on top and wine behind.
      Parmesan Risotto (Quick & Easy!)
    • A piece of pastel de choclo in a plate with fork on the side, and baking dish with pastel de choclo and basil leaves behind it.
      Pastel de Choclo Recipe from Chile
    • A bowl of creamy Lohikeitto.
      Lohikeitto Recipe (Finnish Salmon Soup)
    • Three tacos in a taco holder with an avocado behind them.
      Slow Cooker Carne Asada
    • Chopsticks resting on the side of a bowl of rice topped with slow cooker Mongolian pork next to the Magnifique slow cooker.
      Slow Cooker Mongolian Pork
    • A Magnifique slow cooker with a batch of Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi ready to enjoy.
      Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi
    • A bowl of Haitian Spaghetti with hot dogs and hard boiled eggs also in the bowl.
      Haitian Spaghetti
    • Close up of Brussels Mussels
      Brussels Mussels (Mussels Steamed in Wine from Belgium)
    • Close up of butter chicken in a pot.
      Butter Chicken with Naan (Murgh Makhani)
    • A plate of Instant Pot shrimp scampi on top of angel hair pasta with a fork.
      Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
    • Fricase de Pollo, a hearty Cuban stew, served over white rice on a plate and garnished with chopped cilantro.
      Fricase de Pollo from Cuba
    • Top view of a bowl of Kabuli Pulao topped with tender pieces of beef and plump raisins.
      Kabuli Pulao (Spiced Lamb Pilaf) from Afghanistan
    • Kibbeh Nayeh on a large platter topped with mint.
      Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw Kibbeh) from Lebanon
    • Carne Mechada, a Venezuelan shredded beef, served in a bowl next to a serving of white ricew with slices of avocado served over the top.
      Carne Mechada (Venezuelan Shredded Beef)
    • Danish meatballs, Frikadeller, served ina. bowl with potatoes and topped with a gravy.
      Frikadeller
    • Moroccan chicken tagine served on a plate with vegetables using chicken thighs in a flavorful broth with halved green olives garnished over it.
      Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
    • Slices of Rainbow Roll sushi with chopsticks and soy sauce.
      Rainbow Roll Sushi Recipe
    • Stegt Flaesk on a dinner plate with potatoes, parsley sauce, and pickled beets
      Stegt Flaesk
    • Chicken Paprikash in a bowl next to mashed potatoes and serving utensils.
      Chicken Paprikash Recipe
    • Fish tacos (tacos de pescado) on a wooden cutting board, drizzled with sauce, with lime and avocado on the side.
      Tacos de Pescado
    • Nyama Choma on a plate served with kachumbari.
      Nyama Choma
    • Stack of beef empanadas on a paper towel covered plate.
      Easy Beef Empanada Recipe from Argentina
    • Top view of two tacos de camaron with chipotle lime crema drizzled over them and a side of salsa and half an avocado on the side.
      Tacos de Camaron
    • Palak paneer in a serving crock drizzled with cream.
      Easy Palak Paneer Recipe (Stovetop Version!)
    • Mansaf on a platter with bread, lamb, and yellow rice.
      Jordanian Mansaf Recipe
    • Maqluba on a platter topped with almonds, eggplants, and tomatoes.
      Maqluba Recipe with Chicken

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