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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soupvegetarian

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

4.9 (67)

Comfort-in-a-bowl with cheese tortellini, basil, and a velvety tomato broth. twenty-five minutes from pantry to spoon.

Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
460 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.10/serving
Nigerian Jollof Ricevegan

Nigerian Jollof Rice

4.9 (142)

Smoky, deeply flavored one-pot rice with tomato, scotch bonnet, and bay. the dish that starts arguments in every African household, here in its simplest weeknight form.

Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.45/serving
Nigerian Egusi Soupgluten free

Nigerian Egusi Soup

4.9 (89)

Rich melon-seed stew with leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil. the Sunday afternoon soup that anchors a Nigerian table. Serve with pounded yam or fufu.

Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
520 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Suya (Nigerian Spicy Beef Skewers)gluten free

Suya (Nigerian Spicy Beef Skewers)

4.9 (76)

West Africa's street-grill classic. thinly sliced beef coated in yaji peanut spice mix, charred over fire. Serve with sliced onion, tomato, and lime.

Time
37 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
410 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.10/serving
Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)vegetarian

Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)

4.7 (41)

Savory steamed pudding from blended black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions. a Nigerian breakfast staple high in plant protein and full of flavor.

Time
1 hr 30 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
290 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.20/serving
Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters)vegan

Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters)

4.7 (39)

Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Lagos street-corner breakfast made from peeled black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions, fried golden. Eat with hot pap or bread.

Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
240 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.90/serving
Fried Plantain & Spicy Eggsvegetarian

Fried Plantain & Spicy Eggs

4.8 (32)

Sweet caramelized ripe plantain alongside scrambled eggs with peppers and onions. the breakfast you'll wish you grew up eating.

Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.10/serving
Ghanaian Jollof Ricevegan

Ghanaian Jollof Rice

4.9 (78)

Smokier and more aromatic than its Nigerian cousin. Ghanaian jollof leans on long-grain jasmine rice and bay-and-thyme bouquet. Cook the rice in the stew, never separately.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Calories
360 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.60/serving
Red Red (Ghanaian Bean Stew with Fried Plantain)vegan

Red Red (Ghanaian Bean Stew with Fried Plantain)

4.8 (45)

Black-eyed peas simmered in a smoky tomato-palm-oil sauce served alongside sweet fried plantain. a Ghanaian one-bowl wonder that costs almost nothing and tastes like everything.

Time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.95/serving
Kelewele (Spicy Ghanaian Fried Plantain)vegan

Kelewele (Spicy Ghanaian Fried Plantain)

4.8 (38)

Cubed ripe plantain tossed in ginger, garlic, and chili, deep-fried until candied edges form. Ghana's favorite late-night street snack.

Time
27 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
310 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.20/serving
Jamaican Rice and Peasvegan

Jamaican Rice and Peas

4.8 (89)

Fluffy long-grain rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme, scallions, and allspice. the side dish that turns any plate Caribbean.

Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
360 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.20/serving
Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaican National Dish)dairy free

Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaican National Dish)

4.7 (54)

Buttery ackee fruit scrambled with desalted cod, peppers, and onions. Jamaica's official national dish, a Caribbean breakfast of surprising silkiness.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.40/serving
5-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakesvegetarian

5-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

4.8 (96)

Fluffy, naturally sweet pancakes from pantry staples. no flour, no refined sugar, ready in fifteen minutes. Kid-approved breakfast champion.

Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
330 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.95/serving
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wingsgluten free

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

4.9 (134)

Restaurant-crispy oven wings with a buttery buffalo glaze. no deep fryer, no soggy disappointment. The game-day wing that beats takeout.

Time
1 hr 5 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
540 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Porkdairy free

Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

4.9 (87)

Smoky, sweet, fork-tender pulled pork from a humble pork shoulder. 8 hours in the slow cooker, zero attention required, infinite sandwich potential.

Time
8 hr 10 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Weeknight Chickpea Coconut Curryvegan

Weeknight Chickpea Coconut Curry

4.9 (92)

A creamy, deeply spiced one-pot curry built from pantry staples. Vegan, gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and tastes like it simmered all day.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
410 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Crispy Baked Falafelvegan

Crispy Baked Falafel

4.8 (73)

Herby, crunchy, properly seasoned falafel from dried chickpeas. no deep fryer, no soggy interior. The version that converts skeptics.

Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.85/serving
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chickengluten free

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

4.9 (178)

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic, and herbs on a sheet of golden potatoes. twenty minutes of prep, one pan to clean.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
520 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.85/serving
Chapman (Nigerian Cocktail)vegan

Chapman (Nigerian Cocktail)

4.8 (56)

Lagos's favorite mocktail. bittersweet, citrusy, deeply red. Blackcurrant cordial, Fanta, Sprite, lime, bitters. Refreshing as a Saturday afternoon in Ikoyi.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
180 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.40/serving
Zobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)vegan

Zobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)

4.8 (71)

Tart, ruby-red drink steeped from dried hibiscus petals with ginger, pineapple, and clove. vitamin C–rich, vegan, refreshing, and uniquely West African.

Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
80 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.40/serving
Authentic Masala Chaivegetarian

Authentic Masala Chai

4.9 (64)

Properly brewed Indian spiced milk tea. green cardamom, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, simmered with strong black tea and creamy milk. The real thing, not a "chai latte."

Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
120 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.50/serving
Iced Vanilla Oat Lattevegan

Iced Vanilla Oat Latte

4.7 (38)

Cafe-quality iced latte at home in five minutes. vanilla syrup, oat milk, espresso. Save $7 per day and tweak it to your sweetness exactly.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
130 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.90/serving
Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothievegan

Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

4.8 (52)

Sunshine in a glass. frozen mango, pineapple, banana, coconut milk, lime. Five minutes, vegan, naturally sweet, packed with vitamin C.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
270 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.60/serving
Green Power Smoothievegetarian

Green Power Smoothie

4.7 (43)

Spinach, banana, peanut butter, oats, and almond milk. a balanced breakfast you actually want to drink. Naturally sweet, nothing weird.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
290 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.30/serving
Berry Banana Protein Smoothievegetarian

Berry Banana Protein Smoothie

4.8 (47)

Post-workout fuel. frozen mixed berries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond butter, oats. 25g protein, naturally sweet, ready in three minutes.

Time
3 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.10/serving
Roasted Pumpkin Soupvegetarian

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

4.8 (49)

Silky, deeply caramelized pumpkin soup with garlic, sage, and a swirl of cream. autumn weeknight comfort that tastes like it took hours.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
260 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.80/serving
Chicken Tortilla Soupgluten free

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.8 (64)

Smoky tomato-chile broth with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips on top. Tex-Mex comfort in thirty minutes.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Classic French Onion Soup

Classic French Onion Soup

4.9 (88)

Deeply caramelized onions in beef broth under a blanket of bubbling gruyère on toasted baguette. Paris bistro classic, achievable at home.

Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.10/serving
Provençal Ratatouillevegan

Provençal Ratatouille

4.7 (52)

Slow-cooked summer vegetables. eggplant, zucchini, tomato, pepper. silky, garlicky, herb-infused. Vegan main or stunning side.

Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Spanish Seafood Paelladairy free

Spanish Seafood Paella

4.8 (86)

Saffron-stained rice with shrimp, mussels, and chorizo, finished with the prized crispy bottom layer (socarrat). Sunday lunch on the Valencia coast.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Calories
580 kcal
Cost per serving
$8.20/serving
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)vegetarian

Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)

4.8 (64)

Golden, custardy potato-onion omelette. Spain's national tapa. Slow-cooked potatoes folded into eggs, flipped to perfection. Eat hot or cold.

Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.80/serving
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)dairy free

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

4.8 (64)

Brazil's national dish. black beans slow-cooked with smoky pork, sausage, and bay. Served over rice with garlicky greens and orange.

Time
2 hr 20 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
620 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.40/serving
Classic Caipirinhavegan

Classic Caipirinha

4.7 (48)

Brazil's national cocktail. lime, sugar, and cachaça muddled into the freshest, brightest drink in the western hemisphere.

Time
3 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
180 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.80/serving
Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)vegetarian

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

4.8 (58)

The real Greek salad. no lettuce, just ripe tomato, cucumber, red onion, peppers, olives, and a slab of feta with oregano and olive oil. Summer on a plate.

Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup)dairy free

Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup)

4.8 (67)

Lemongrass, lime, galangal, and chili in a fragrant broth with shrimp. Thailand's bright, fiery, intensely aromatic soup.

Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.60/serving
Silky Lebanese Hummusvegan

Silky Lebanese Hummus

4.9 (84)

The smoothest hummus you've ever made. peeled chickpeas, ice-cold tahini, fresh lemon. Bowl, swirl, olive oil, paprika. Better than any store-bought.

Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
240 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.20/serving
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)gluten free

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)

4.8 (47)

Ethiopia's national dish. chicken slow-simmered in berbere spice, deeply caramelized onions, and clarified butter (niter kibbeh). Served with injera.

Time
2 hr
Servings
6 servings
Calories
540 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.80/serving
Classic Russian Borschtgluten free

Classic Russian Borscht

4.8 (71)

Beet-red, deeply savory soup with cabbage, potato, and a dollop of sour cream. Cold-weather comfort that gets better every day in the fridge.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Turkish Chicken Doner Bowlsgluten free

Turkish Chicken Doner Bowls

4.9 (84)

Marinated yogurt chicken sliced thin over warm rice or salad, with garlic yogurt sauce, pickled red cabbage, and a hot sauce drizzle. Istanbul street food, home edition.

Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
540 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.80/serving
Argentinian Steak with Chimichurrigluten free

Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri

4.9 (88)

Charred skirt steak under a herb-and-vinegar chimichurri that wakes up everything it touches. Buenos Aires grilling, weekend-friendly.

Time
27 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$7.20/serving
Peruvian Cevichegluten free

Peruvian Ceviche

4.9 (76)

Sea-fresh white fish cured in lime juice with red onion, ají, and cilantro. Bright, clean, and absolutely Peruvian. Serve cold with sweet potato and toasted corn.

Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$6.40/serving
Australian Pavlovavegetarian

Australian Pavlova

4.9 (92)

Crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue piled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Australia and New Zealand still argue over who invented it. We say enjoy it.

Time
3 hr 20 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.80/serving
Classic Italian Tiramisuvegetarian

Classic Italian Tiramisu

4.9 (96)

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with airy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. the Italian dessert that requires zero baking.

Time
4 hr 25 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
460 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Classic Homemade Lemonadevegan

Classic Homemade Lemonade

4.8 (91)

Bright, tart, and barely sweet — the way fresh-squeezed lemonade should taste. Five minutes of work, zero artificial anything.

Time
8 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
110 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.35/serving
Tropical Mango Smoothievegetarian

Tropical Mango Smoothie

4.9 (64)

Frozen mango blended with banana, yogurt, and a splash of orange juice. Thick, creamy, and naturally sweet — no added sugar needed.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.20/serving
Spinach Pineapple Green Smoothievegan

Spinach Pineapple Green Smoothie

4.7 (52)

Two big handfuls of spinach disappear into pineapple, banana, and ginger. Tastes like a tropical fruit drink — not like a salad.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
150 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.40/serving
Mixed Berry Blast Smoothievegan

Mixed Berry Blast Smoothie

4.8 (78)

Triple-berry frozen blend with banana and almond milk. Antioxidant-rich, ready in 4 minutes, kid-approved purple.

Time
4 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.50/serving
Mango Lassi (Indian Yogurt Smoothie)vegetarian

Mango Lassi (Indian Yogurt Smoothie)

4.9 (87)

Indian restaurant classic — yogurt blended with ripe mango, cardamom, and a touch of honey. Cooling counterpart to spicy curries.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.80/serving
Iced Matcha Lattevegetarian

Iced Matcha Latte

4.7 (56)

Stone-ground green tea powder whisked into milk over ice. Caffeine without the coffee crash, antioxidants in every sip.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
140 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.10/serving
Cold-Brew Iced Coffeevegan

Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

4.8 (102)

Coarse-ground beans steeped 12 hours in cold water. Naturally less acidic than hot brew, smooth enough to drink black, ready by morning.

Time
12 hr 5 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
5 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.45/serving
Watermelon Mint Coolervegan

Watermelon Mint Cooler

4.9 (73)

Fresh watermelon pureed with lime and mint, served over crushed ice. Five ingredients, electrolyte-rich, perfect 100°F afternoon drink.

Time
8 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
80 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.60/serving
Coconut Water Lime Refreshvegan

Coconut Water Lime Refresh

4.6 (38)

Fresh coconut water shaken with lime, ginger syrup, and a sprig of basil. Nature's sports drink — minerals, electrolytes, no added sugar.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
60 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.30/serving
Real Mexican Hot Chocolatevegetarian

Real Mexican Hot Chocolate

4.9 (119)

Whole milk simmered with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne. Whisked frothy. The hot chocolate that ruins the powdered stuff forever.

Time
13 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.60/serving
Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)vegan

Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

4.7 (64)

Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.

Time
3 hr 15 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
50 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.30/serving
Pineapple Ginger Juicevegan

Pineapple Ginger Juice

4.8 (47)

Fresh pineapple blended with ginger, lime, and a touch of mint. Bright, peppery, anti-inflammatory — Caribbean wellness in a glass.

Time
8 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
95 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.10/serving
Classic Strawberry Milkshakevegetarian

Classic Strawberry Milkshake

4.9 (88)

Real strawberries blended with vanilla ice cream and whole milk. Diner-style milkshake — thick enough to need a spoon.

Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
410 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothievegetarian

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

4.8 (65)

Frozen banana, peanut butter, milk, and a drizzle of honey. Twenty grams of protein, zero protein powder, breakfast in three minutes.

Time
3 min
Servings
1 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.95/serving
Homemade Spiced Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic)vegan

Homemade Spiced Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic)

4.6 (31)

Real ginger root simmered with lime, brown sugar, and chili. Punchier than store-bought, with the heat of fresh ginger that stings the back of your throat.

Time
4 hr 30 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
120 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.55/serving
Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort sandwich of seasoned ground beef simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, served piled high on a soft toasted bun. Quick to make and impossible to eat neatly.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Shrimp Taco

Shrimp Taco

Crispy sautéed shrimp seasoned with cumin and chili powder, tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with shredded cabbage, mango salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. A fast, flavour-packed taco night staple.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn

Caramelizing your popcorn just takes it from a street level to an excellent gourmet dish

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

Thinly sliced unripe plantain deep-fried until golden and crisp, then lightly salted. A popular Nigerian snack with a satisfying crunch, sold in bags across Lagos markets and eaten as a side or standalone munch.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Meat Pie

Meat Pie

A meat pie is a pie with a filling of meat and often with other savory ingredients. They are found in cuisines worldwide.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Samosa And Spring Roll

Samosa And Spring Roll

A signature small chops recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Special Seafood Fried Rice

Special Seafood Fried Rice

Seafood is one of my favourite ingredients to add to fried rice.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Signature Coconut Rice

Signature Coconut Rice

Delicious and aromatic Nigerian Coconut Rice is a simple recipe to make. The following is a recipe for Nigerian Coconut Rice

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Flavoured Herb Rice

Flavoured Herb Rice

Herb Rice is a delicious and simple side dish, perfect for almost every recipe. Use fresh or dried herbs to give this dish amazing flavor.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Asun Rice

Asun Rice

Asun rice is enjoyed by all parts of Nigeria, Asun, or peppered goat flesh, is another choice when we become sick of eating roasted or fried goat meat. You won't get bored of it if the correct ingredient is added to it.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Caribbean Rice And Peas

Caribbean Rice And Peas

Rice and peas is a Jamaican side dish made of red beans and coconut rice that has been spiced and given a hint of heat with fresh chili. It is enjoyed by all parts of Nigeria, traditionally prepared on the stove, but I believe that using the oven is much safer because coconut milk has a propensity to stick to the pan's bottom.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Smokey Jollof Rice

Smokey Jollof Rice

There isn't a West African meal that is more well-known than jollof rice. It is delicious, which is why it is so well-liked.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Native Rice

Native Rice

Native Jollof rice originates from Nigeria, but it differs from the traditional Nigerian Jollof in the type of oil used and some of its other

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Suya Rice

Suya Rice

Suya is enjoyed by all part of Nigeria, and Yes we can incorporate it into our smoky jollof rice or any other rice

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Jambalaya Rice

Jambalaya Rice

The ingredients for the one-pot cuisine jambalaya are rice, meat or seafood, and veggies. Jambalaya, which has French and Spanish origins, is quite comparable to paella and also similar to our jollof rice.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Atama Banga

Atama Banga

There are 3 different regions I have explored that use palm kernels to make soups. For igbo indigens, they call it Ofe Akwu and is primarily eaten with rice, while Delta indigens call it banga soup and it is commonly made with beretete and the soup is quite thick in consistency and lastly Akwa Ibom and Crossriver indigens call it atama soup which is a lot runnier in consistency and is commonly made with atama leaves .Banga soup is popularly consumed by the people of Delta state. it is mostly eaten with starch. Banga soup is very similar to ofe aku of the igbos

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Shawarma

Shawarma

Marinated meat — chicken, beef, or lamb — slow-roasted on a vertical spit until caramelised and juicy, then shaved and wrapped in flatbread with pickled vegetables, hummus, and garlic sauce. Street food perfected.

Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Buttery, creamy mashed potatoes made from Yukon Gold potatoes whipped with warm butter, cream, and salt until velvety smooth. The ultimate comfort-food side — pairs with everything from roast chicken to bangers.

Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Buttered Potatoes

Buttered Potatoes

This easy buttered potato recipe is a simple way to produce a potato side dish

Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Owo

Owo

Urhobo people from Delta State in Nigeria adore the soup known as "Urhobo Owo." It pairs well with starch, boiled yam, boiled plantains, and yellow garri. Whatever you prefer, Owo Soup won't let you down!

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Ogbono

Ogbono

Ogbono soup is a delicious and incredibly simple to make Nigerian concoction soup. A meaty and filling stew cooked with Ogbono seeds (wild mango seeds) and simmered in a delectable light broth.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Efo Riro

Efo Riro

since Efo Riro is one of Nigeria's most well-known vegetable soups and a favourite of the Yoruba people, it doesn't need an introduction. As long as you adhere to the main guidelines and prerequisites, making this dish is rather simple.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Waterleaf Soup

Waterleaf Soup

Waterleaf is a preferred soup by most Nigerians, it is easy to make and the leaves are in abundance during the raining season

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Seafood Okra

Seafood Okra

Seafood Okra soup is simply Okra soup made with seafood, such as fish, prawns, or crab. Okra soup continues to be one of my all-time favourite soups. whether it's simple Okra stew or something more elegant. It always tastes delicious no matter how it is prepared.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Oha Soup

Oha Soup

Ora (Oha) soup is native to the South Eastern Nigeria. It is a very traditional soup similar to the bitterleaf soup but cooked with Ora leaves

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Ofe Owerri

Ofe Owerri

The Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria are known for their traditional vegetable soup called Ofe Owerri. As you might have guessed, Ofe Owerri is peculiar to the people of Owerri in particular. "Ofe" means soup, and "Owerri" is the capital of Imo state in South Eastern Nigeria.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Seafood Boil

Seafood Boil

Fresh prawns, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage are all combined in this seafood boil and simmered in a savoury broth. A magnificent one-pot supper that's ideal for serving a crowd!

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Fisherman Soup

Fisherman Soup

Anywhere there is a body of water, such as a river, sea, ocean, or lake, the local populations frequently link it with a fishermen stew or soup. Best fish of choice are; fresh croaker, catfish and barracuda fish. Their flavour profiles are unique and makes the soup taste even better. It also helps the appearance as

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Buka Stew

Buka Stew

Nigerian buka stew, also known as "bukas," is a delectable palm oil stew created with a combination of tomatoes and peppers that is frequently served alongside simple foods like rice, beans, and soup combinations.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Casserole Sauce

Casserole Sauce

Stewing is done on the top of a cooker with heat being applied directly to the underneath of the pot; while casseroling takes place inside the oven with heat circulating all around the pot.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Vegetable Sauce

Vegetable Sauce

It takes less than 45 minutes to make this veggie sauce, and the best part is that it mixes well with rice, beans, and even cooked yam.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Curry Goat

Curry Goat

Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Turkey Stew

Turkey Stew

This turkey sauce is so delicious and comes quickly together.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Butter Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Curry

People tend to confuse butter chicken curry for curry, the difference is Compared to chicken curry, butter chicken typically has more spice flavours and is creamier and sweeter.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Ofe Akwu

Ofe Akwu

I will call this the stew version of banga . just as banga is to the rivers people ofe aku is to the eastern people.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Beef Goulash

Beef Goulash

Goulash is a meat and vegetable soup or stew that is spiced with paprika and other herbs and spices. It originated from Hungary, this food is mainly consumed around Europe . it is one Hungary national dishes and a representation of the nation

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Ofada Sauce

Ofada Sauce

One of the many types of stew that we eat in Nigeria is called Ayamase stew, also known as Ofada stew or the Nigerian designer stew. This stew's distinctively excellent flavour comes from the use of green coloured peppers and onions, as well as from the usage of local spices such locust beans.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Parfait

Parfait

Layered yogurt-or-cream parfait built in a tall glass with fresh fruit and granola or crumble between each tier. Cool, creamy, and assembles in under five minutes — pretty enough for brunch, simple enough for a weekday breakfast.

Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Oreo Crumble

Oreo Crumble

A no-bake dessert of crushed Oreo cookies layered with sweetened cream cheese and whipped cream. Served chilled, it has the texture of cheesecake with the flavour of everyone's favourite cookie — fast to assemble, impossible to resist.

Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is a classic American layer cake with a striking crimson crumb, mild cocoa flavour, and a generous cream cheese frosting. The vibrant colour comes from the reaction between natural cocoa, buttermilk, and a touch of food colouring. Moist, tender, and crowd-pleasing.

Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken

A whole chicken seasoned with herbs, garlic, and butter, then slow-roasted on a rotisserie or in a high-heat oven until the skin is mahogany-crisp and the meat falls off the bone. The simplest impressive dinner.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
T-Bone Steak

T-Bone Steak

A thick-cut T-bone steak seared in a ripping-hot cast iron with butter, garlic, and thyme, then rested until juicy. The T-bone gives you two steaks in one — the tenderloin on one side and the strip on the other.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Honey Barbecue Wings

Honey Barbecue Wings

Chicken wings slow-baked until cooked through, then tossed in a sticky honey barbecue glaze and finished under the broiler until lacquered and caramelised. Sweet, smoky, and finger-licking addictive.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Fish

Grilled Fish

You can make your own spiced grilled fish in the comfort of your kitchen with this very few ingredients

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Fish And Bole

Grilled Fish And Bole

The same marinade used for the grilled fish and grilled turkey recipes can be used As the wet rub for the fish and bole in this recipe

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Turkey

Grilled Turkey

An excellent way to have your turkey is by grilling

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Stuffed Masa

Stuffed Masa

Masa is commonly eaten by the northern Nigeria, it is made from rice and often enjoyed as a breakfast or snacks

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Moi moi is a Nigerian delicacy made from beans

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Isi Ewu

Isi Ewu

Isi ewu is a fiery Igbo delicacy of goat head slow-cooked until tender, then tossed in a sauce of ground crayfish, ehuru, utazi leaves, and palm oil. Rich, peppery, and deeply aromatic — served at celebrations and in specialist restaurants across eastern Nigeria.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Full Salad

Full Salad

This is a very Nigerian salad. Takes me back to when my mom used to make it for us growing up. you can layer as you desire. Feel free to make the dressing a day before.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is a perfect side dish to a rice menu, they can be eaten wholesomely as a main dish too, even as a breakfast option

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Basmati Rice With Goat Meat

Basmati Rice With Goat Meat

Fragrant basmati rice cooked alongside slow-braised goat meat in a spiced tomato and onion base. The rice absorbs the rich goat stock as it cooks, making every grain savoury and deeply flavoured. A hearty Nigerian-inspired one-pot meal.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Fresh Fish Pepper Soup

Fresh Fish Pepper Soup

Instead of going out to have your catfish pepper soup. You can enjoy this at the comfort of your home and control the

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Nkwobi

Nkwobi

Nkwobi is a special delicacy eaten by the eastern Nigerians, it is mostly enjoyed with a bottle of chilled beer

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Bush Meat And Plantain

Bush Meat And Plantain

Grilled or stewed bushmeat — typically grasscutter or antelope — paired with fried ripe plantain. The smoky, gamey meat contrasts perfectly with the sweet caramelised plantain. A beloved combination in southern Nigerian cuisine.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Cowtail And Plantain

Cowtail And Plantain

It is simple to create and requires only basic ingredients. The cowtail is mostly responsible for this dish's distinctive flavour. With a cowtail, you can never go wrong. Although it is greasy, the flavour and aroma are orgasmic. A test will persuade you.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Fried Beans

Fried Beans

Nigerian Fried Beans is so delicious that even those who do not like beans enjoy it!

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Yam And Sweet Potatoes

Yam And Sweet Potatoes

Yam and sweet potato simmered together in a palm-oil base with peppers, onions, and a touch of stockfish. The result is a deeply orange Nigerian porridge — softer than asaro, sweeter than plain yam porridge.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Ekpang Nkukwo

Ekpang Nkukwo

The Efiks (Cross River) and the Ibibios (Akwa Ibom State) have a delectable dish called Ekpang nkukwo, which is made from a mixture of cocoyam, water yam, and leaves. In Cross Rivers, it is heavily eaten by nearly all new mothers or anyone getting ready to get married.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Tropical Juice

Tropical Juice

A blend of fresh mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and a squeeze of lime — the kind of juice that tastes like a vacation. No added sugar; the fruit does all the work.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Chocolate Chips Ice Cream

Chocolate Chips Ice Cream

All you need for this delicious recipes are just sugar, cream, chocolate milk and chips

Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.30/serving
Berry Mix Popsicle

Berry Mix Popsicle

An ice pop is a liquid-based frozen snack on a stick. They are fun snacks for children and can also be enjoyed by adults too

Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.30/serving
Simple Oreo Milk Shake

Simple Oreo Milk Shake

A thick, creamy milkshake blended from vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and a generous handful of crushed Oreos. Topped with whipped cream and an Oreo cookie. Ready in two minutes, gone in two more.

Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.30/serving
Whiskey Sour Without Eggs

Whiskey Sour Without Eggs

A refreshing whiskey sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken hard over ice. No egg white in this version — just clean, bright, balanced cocktail. Serve over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

A visually stunning cocktail of tequila and orange juice with a grenadine sunrise effect at the base. The layered colours — from amber at the top to deep red at the bottom — make it as beautiful as it is refreshing.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Flavor Mimosa

Flavor Mimosa

Flavor Mimosa is the RecipeCrave take on a classic brunch drink — sparkling wine meets a trio of tropical fruit juices for a brunch cocktail with more depth and colour than your average mimosa.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan is a chic, rose-pink cocktail of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. Served straight up in a martini glass, it is tart, slightly sweet, and deeply sophisticated.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Five spirits — vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec — shaken with lemon juice and a splash of cola. Despite its name it contains no tea, but it does taste surprisingly drinkable. Handle with appropriate respect.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Margarita

Margarita

The margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice and served with a salted rim. It can be straight up or frozen, blended or spicy — but the balance of sweet, sour, and salt never fails.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Champagne Holiday

Champagne Holiday

Champagne Holiday is a celebratory sparkling cocktail with festive fruit and a champagne base. Light, elegant, and designed for toasting — whether it is New Year, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves marking.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Classic Mojito

Classic Mojito

The classic Cuban highball: fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water. Muddled, filled with ice, and topped up until it fizzes. Light, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing on a warm day.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Passion Fruit Daiquiri

Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A tropical twist on the classic daiquiri: white rum, fresh passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard and served up. Vivid, fruity, and vibrantly tangy.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Wings Signature

Wings Signature

Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Classic Martini

Classic Martini

The classic martini — gin and dry vermouth stirred over ice and strained into a chilled coupe, garnished with a lemon twist or olive. Bracingly cold, crystal clear, and the benchmark of cocktail elegance.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

A Moscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice in a copper mug. The mug keeps it cold while the ginger beer adds a spicy kick that makes this a year-round crowd-pleaser.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Kiwi Fizz

Kiwi Fizz

Kiwi Fizz is a sparkling cocktail built around fresh kiwi, a citrus squeeze, and light fizz. Bright green, zingy, and refreshing — a signature drink that tastes like summer.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Wavy

Wavy

Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Blue Colada

Blue Colada

Blue Colada is a vivid blue twist on the piña colada — rum, coconut cream, pineapple, and blue curaçao blended with ice into a slushy, tropical escape. Bright blue, creamy, and wildly refreshing.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Cinnamon Mimosa

Cinnamon Mimosa

Cinnamon Mimosa adds a warm spice note to the classic champagne and juice pairing. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick garnish make this the mimosa for autumn brunch tables and holiday mornings.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Bubble Signature

Bubble Signature

Bubble Signature is a playful layered drink with bubbles, fruit, and a creamy finish. Light and visually striking — perfect as a celebratory toast or an afternoon indulgence.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Whipped Cream Mimosa

Whipped Cream Mimosa

Whipped Cream Mimosa tops the classic sparkling wine and juice combination with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream. Indulgent, festive, and best enjoyed slowly before the cream dissolves into the bubbles.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte) — Anti-Inflammatory Bedtime Drinkvegetarian

Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte) — Anti-Inflammatory Bedtime Drink

4.8 (24)

A 5-minute warm drink built around the turmeric + black pepper synergy that boosts curcumin absorption by 2000%. Layered with fresh ginger for compound anti-inflammatory effect, cinnamon for blood-sugar balance, and coconut milk for fat-assisted curcumin uptake. Traditional Ayurvedic recipe with modern dosing precision.

Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
Calories
220 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.60/serving
Ginger Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Soup with Black Pepper & Lentilsvegetarian

Ginger Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Soup with Black Pepper & Lentils

4.8 (24)

A weeknight soup engineered around the turmeric + ginger compound anti-inflammatory pathway. Curcumin inhibits COX-2; gingerols inhibit COX-1 + LOX — hitting both reduces inflammation more than either alone. Lentils add fiber + plant protein. Built for arthritis support, autoimmune-flare days, and post-workout recovery.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
340 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Garlic Ginger Immune Broth — Cold & Flu Recovery Soupgluten free

Garlic Ginger Immune Broth — Cold & Flu Recovery Soup

4.8 (24)

A clear broth built on the garlic + ginger synergy that broadens antimicrobial spectrum beyond what either ingredient provides alone. Lemon adds vitamin C; turmeric layers in compound anti-inflammatory effect. Sip when you feel a cold coming on, or use as a base for chicken-and-rice when you are unwell.

Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
50 kcal
Cost per serving
$0.85/serving
Ashwagandha Chamomile Bedtime Rice Puddingvegetarian

Ashwagandha Chamomile Bedtime Rice Pudding

4.8 (24)

A warm dessert tuned for sleep. Pairs ashwagandha (cortisol-lowering adaptogen) with chamomile flowers (apigenin binds the same receptors as benzodiazepine drugs). Slow-cooked rice provides complex carbs that boost serotonin precursor uptake. Eat 60-90 minutes before bed.

Time
35 min
Servings
3 servings
Calories
320 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.10/serving
Fenugreek Cinnamon Blood-Sugar Curry with Chickpeas & Spinachvegetarian

Fenugreek Cinnamon Blood-Sugar Curry with Chickpeas & Spinach

4.8 (24)

A weeknight curry engineered for type-2 diabetic-friendly cooking. Fenugreek (4-hydroxyisoleucine) + cinnamon (polyphenols) both modulate insulin sensitivity through different pathways — combining them lowers fasting glucose more than either alone in published trials. Chickpea fiber blunts the post-meal glucose spike. Built for daily inclusion in a blood-sugar management protocol.

Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
360 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
West African Groundnut Stewgluten free

West African Groundnut Stew

A deep, peanut-rich one-pot stew the way it is served from Senegal through to Nigeria — chicken, sweet potato, tomato, and roasted peanut paste cooked down until the oil rises.

Time
1 hr 25 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.10/serving
Malaysian Nasi Lemakgluten free

Malaysian Nasi Lemak

Coconut-infused rice with anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, and sambal — the breakfast that became the unofficial national dish.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Hainanese Chicken Ricegluten free

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken so tender it slides off the bone, served over chicken-fat rice cooked in the poaching stock. Singapore's national dish.

Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$3.80/serving
Pakistani Chicken Biryani

Pakistani Chicken Biryani

Long-grain basmati layered with marinated chicken, caramelised onions, and saffron milk, then sealed and steamed (dum cooked) until each grain stands separate.

Time
1 hr 55 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.90/serving
Persian Saffron Tahdig Ricevegetarian

Persian Saffron Tahdig Rice

Long-grain basmati with the prized golden crust at the bottom of the pot — saffron-perfumed, butter-rich, and crackling. The dish that gets fought over at the table.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$1.40/serving
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olivesgluten free

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives

Chicken slow-cooked under a conical lid with saffron, ginger, preserved lemon, and green olives — the bright-and-savoury balance Morocco is known for.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Cuban Ropa Viejagluten free

Cuban Ropa Vieja

Shredded flank steak slow-braised with bell peppers, onions, tomato, and olives — Cuba's national dish, named for the strands that look like 'old clothes' on the plate.

Time
2 hr 50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Venezuelan Arepas con Reina Pepiadagluten free

Venezuelan Arepas con Reina Pepiada

Griddled corn cakes split open and stuffed with chicken-avocado salad — Venezuela's most beloved street food.

Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.30/serving
Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás

Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded salt cod fried with onions, julienned potatoes, and beaten eggs — Portugal's beloved cod dish, named after a Lisbon tavern keeper.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Irish Stewgluten free

Irish Stew

Lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-simmered in stock with thyme — the canonical farmhouse one-pot of Ireland.

Time
2 hr 15 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.80/serving
Hungarian Goulashgluten free

Hungarian Goulash

Slow-braised beef with a deep paprika-onion base — the real Hungarian gulyás, not the Americanised noodle dish. Stew, not soup, but happy to lean either way with more stock.

Time
2 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Ukrainian Borschtgluten free

Ukrainian Borscht

Deep ruby beet soup with cabbage, beef, dill, and a swirl of sour cream — Ukraine's national dish, on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.

Time
1 hr 55 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Cajun Jambalayadairy free

Cajun Jambalaya

Louisiana's one-pot rice dish — andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, the holy trinity, and Cajun seasoning all cooked in a single pot with broth-soaked rice.

Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.40/serving
Sri Lankan Fish Currygluten free

Sri Lankan Fish Curry

Tropical fish simmered in a coconut-and-tamarind curry built on roasted curry powder, pandan, curry leaves, and Maldive fish flakes — Sri Lanka's coastal staple.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Cambodian Fish Amokgluten free

Cambodian Fish Amok

The signature dish of Cambodia — fish steamed in a banana leaf with a yellow kroeung curry paste of lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and kaffir lime, set with egg and coconut.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.80/serving
Tunisian Shakshukavegetarian

Tunisian Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a fiery tomato-pepper sauce built on harissa, garlic, and warm spices — North Africa's gift to brunch.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.10/serving
Israeli-Style Hummusvegan

Israeli-Style Hummus

Silken, ivory-smooth chickpea purée drowning in tahini and olive oil — the way it is eaten in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Smoother than supermarket hummus, served warm.

Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$1.50/serving
Kenyan Ugali with Sukuma Wikivegan

Kenyan Ugali with Sukuma Wiki

The everyday Kenyan plate — stiff maize-meal ugali to scoop up sukuma wiki, a fast collard-green stir-fry with onion, tomato, and a hit of chilli. Sukuma wiki literally means 'push the week.'

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$1.50/serving
Senegalese Yassa Pouletdairy free

Senegalese Yassa Poulet

Chicken marinated in lemon, mustard, and a mountain of caramelised onions, then braised slowly until the onions turn jammy and the chicken pulls apart with a fork. Senegal's hospitality dish.

Time
1 hr 45 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$3.30/serving
Ivorian Attiéké with Grilled Fishgluten free

Ivorian Attiéké with Grilled Fish

Côte d'Ivoire's everyday plate — fluffy fermented cassava couscous (attiéké) with a smoky grilled whole fish, fresh tomato-onion salad, and fiery pili-pili sauce.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Dominican Mangú (Los Tres Golpes)

Dominican Mangú (Los Tres Golpes)

Mashed green plantains with the three sides Dominicans wake up to — fried salami, fried cheese, and fried eggs. Plus a pile of pickled onions on top. The classic Dominican breakfast.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$3.10/serving
Colombian Bandeja Paisa

Colombian Bandeja Paisa

The legendary Antioquia platter — red beans, rice, chicharrón, chorizo, ground beef, fried egg, sweet plantain, avocado, and arepa. One plate that holds the whole region.

Time
2 hr
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$6.40/serving
Belgian Moules Marinières & Fritesgluten free

Belgian Moules Marinières & Frites

A pot of mussels steamed open with white wine, shallots, garlic, and parsley — the unofficial national dish — served with twice-cooked Belgian fries and good mayonnaise.

Time
50 min
Servings
2 servings
Cost per serving
$7.80/serving