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Original recipes across the world's food cultures — written for a normal kitchen, scalable to however many are eating, and adaptable to how you actually eat.
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- Californian
Santa Maria–Style Tri‑Tip with Charred Scallion Chimichurri
Low‑and‑slow roasted (or smoked) tri‑tip rubbed with a coffee‑smoked paprika blend and finished with a hot sear, served with a bright charred‑scallion chimichurri — a classic West Coast weekend roast that rewards the afternoon you spend on it.
2 hr 25 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Korean
Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef) — High-Protein Training Meal
Thinly sliced, tender marinated beef seared quickly and served with rice or lettuce wraps — a protein-forward Korean classic easy to scale for training meals.
37 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Puerto Rican
Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew) — High‑Protein
A classic Puerto Rican braised chicken stew made with a bright sofrito, annatto color, olives and capers. Using 2 lb of boneless chicken breast gives this version a very high protein yield — great for training meal prep.
1 hr 20 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Yuca con Mojo with Crisp Tostones (Cuban-style, Plant‑Based)
Boiled cassava (yuca) dressed in a garlicky citrus mojo and served with twice‑fried green plantain tostones for crisp contrast. A classic Cuban pairing that's simple, bright, and fully plant‑based.
1 hr·easyVeganGluten-free
- Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican Pernil (Slow-Roasted Garlic-Citrus Pork Shoulder)
A weekend project: a bone-in pork shoulder rubbed with a bright garlic–citrus mojo and slow-roasted until the meat pulls apart and the skin crisps. Make it for a crowd — leftovers are perfect for sandwiches, rice dishes or reheating the next day.
5 hr 45 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Lechón Asado (Cuban Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder)
Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in a garlicky citrus mojo and finished until the exterior is deeply browned and the meat pulls apart — a classic Cuban celebratory roast.
4 hr 30 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Colombian
Arroz con Pollo (Colombian One‑Pot Chicken and Rice)
A classic Colombian one‑pot arroz con pollo — chicken seared for color, a cilantro‑scallion sofrito, annatto for authentic color, and rice cooked in the same pan so cleanup is minimal. Good for weeknight family dinners or easy meal‑prep.
50 min·easyGluten-freeDairy-free
- Brazilian
Frango com Quiabo (Brazilian Chicken with Okra)
A classic Minas Gerais-style stew of seared chicken and tender okra in a light tomato-onion braise. Protein-forward and satisfying for training days, it pairs naturally with rice.
1 hr 15 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Portuguese
Caldo Verde (One‑Pot Portuguese Kale & Potato Soup)
A classic Portuguese one‑pot soup of silky potato broth and shredded kale — comforting, pantry‑friendly, and made with a single pot for minimal washing up. Serve as written for a vegan, or finish with slices of chouriço if you want the traditional smoky note.
45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Spanish
Lentejas con Verduras y Pimentón (Spanish Lentil Stew)
A humble, budget-friendly Spanish lentil stew built on a simple sofrito and smoky pimentón. Hearty, filling and easy to stretch to feed four for very little.
55 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Senegalese
Mafé (Senegalese Peanut Beef Stew) — Make‑Ahead
A rich West African peanut stew of braised beef and vegetables that tastes even better after a day in the fridge. Makes a large batch for lunches or dinners through the week.
2 hr 25 min·mediumDairy-free
- Nigerian
Ewa Aganyin (Mashed Black‑Eyed Peas with Spicy Pepper Oil)
A very cheap, filling Nigerian street‑food tray: gently mashed black‑eyed peas topped with a concentrated, spicy palm‑oil pepper sauce. Economical, make‑ahead, and great with bread or fried plantain.
1 hr 20 min·easyVeganGluten-free
- Tunisian
Kefta Mkaouara — Tunisian Spiced Meatballs in Tomato with Poached Eggs
Hearty Tunisian kefta (spiced ground beef) simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce, finished with eggs poached in the sauce — a high-protein, training-friendly one-pan main.
1 hr·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Moroccan
Vegetarian Moroccan Chickpea & Preserved‑Lemon Tagine
A richly spiced, slow‑braised Moroccan tagine of chickpeas, sweet potato and carrots brightened with preserved lemon and olives — hearty and entirely meatless.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- Syrian
Shorbet Adas — Syrian Red Lentil Soup
A quick, gently spiced Syrian red lentil soup (shorbet adas) that’s comforting and weeknight-fast — brightened with lemon and topped with crisp parsley and caramelized garlic oil.
27 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Pakistani
Chicken Karahi (Pakistani Tomato, Ginger & Green‑Chili Karahi)
A classic Pakistani one‑pan chicken cooked in a hot karahi (wok) with ripe tomatoes, ginger and green chilies. Fast, bright and perfect with steamed rice or plain naan.
50 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free