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Delicious Recipes, Made Simple

From global classics to homestyle favorites — explore step-by-step dishes crafted with love and flavor.

Tacos (Mexico)

Ingredients:

  • 300g ground beef or chicken
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Small tortillas
  • Chopped lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa

Instructions:

  • In a pan, cook meat with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully done.
  • Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave.
  • Fill each tortilla with meat, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
  • Fold and serve warm!

Pizza Margherita (Italy)

Ingredients:

  • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Roll out dough, spread tomato sauce evenly.
  • Tear mozzarella into chunks and place on top.
  • Add basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 12–15 mins until crust is golden.
  • Slice and serve hot!

Dumplings (China)

Ingredients:

  • Dumpling wrappers
  • 200g ground chicken or pork
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Chopped spring onions

Instructions:

  • Mix meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and onions.
  • Place 1 tsp of filling in each wrapper, fold and seal with water.
  • Steam for 8–10 mins or pan-fry for a crispy bottom.
  • Serve with soy sauce or chili oil.

Butter Chicken (India)

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric, chili powder, garam masala
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • ½ cup cream

Instruction:

  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for 30 mins.
  • Cook chicken in butter until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In same pan, cook tomato puree with spices.
  • Add cream, bring to simmer.
  • Return chicken to pan and cook 10 mins.
  • Serve with naan or rice.

Sushi (Japan)

Ingredients:

  • Sushi rice (cooked and seasoned with vinegar)
  • Nori sheets (seaweed)
  • Sliced raw fish (salmon, tuna) or cucumber/avocado for veg
  • Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger

Instructions:

  • Spread a thin layer of rice over nori, leaving top edge clean.
  • Add fillings (fish or veg) in a line near bottom.
  • Roll tightly using a sushi mat.
  • Slice into pieces and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

Shawarma (Middle East)

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric
  • Flatbreads
  • Garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato

Instructions:

  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour.
  • Grill or pan-fry until golden and cooked.
  • Warm flatbreads, add chicken, garlic sauce, and toppings.
  • Roll into wraps and serve hot.

Croque Monsieur (France)

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 slices ham
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère or cheddar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions:

  • Make béchamel: melt butter, add flour, whisk in milk until thick.
  • Toast bread lightly, spread béchamel, add ham and cheese.
  • Top with more béchamel and cheese.
  • Bake or broil until golden and bubbly.
  • Serve hot with a green salad.

Cheeseburger (USA)

Ingredients:

  • 2 beef patties
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 burger buns
  • 2 slices cheddar
  • Lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup

Instructions:

  • Season patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook in a pan or grill until browned on both sides.
  • Add cheese and cover until melted.
  • Toast buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, and patty.
  • Add ketchup or your favorite sauce, and serve.

Spaghetti Bolognese (Italy)

Ingredients:

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 200g minced beef
  • 1 onion, garlic clove
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Salt, pepper, oregano

Instructions:

  • Cook spaghetti and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic, add beef and cook until browned.
  • Add tomato sauce and seasoning. Simmer 10–15 mins.
  • Toss with pasta and serve with Parmesan.

Paella (Spain)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup paella or short rice
  • 2 cups chicken/seafood broth
  • 1 onion, 1 tomato, garlic
  • 200g chicken or seafood
  • Saffron or turmeric, paprika
  • Bell pepper, peas

Instructions:

  • In a wide pan, sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and meat/seafood.
  • Add rice and coat with oil and spices.
  • Pour broth, add saffron, and DO NOT stir after this point.
  • Let simmer until liquid is absorbed (15–20 mins).
  • Garnish with peppers, peas, lemon wedges.

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