quick meal Recipes
199 delicious quick meal recipes from around the world
Classic American Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The quintessential comfort food: golden-brown, buttery bread encasing perfectly melted, gooey American cheese. A simple yet deeply satisfying classic.
Classic Mexican Tostadas
Crispy, golden-fried corn tortillas generously topped with seasoned refried beans, your choice of savory shredded meat (like chicken tinga), crisp shredded lettuce, a drizzle of cooling crema, crumbled queso fresco, and creamy avocado slices. A vibrant and satisfying Mexican open-faced sandwich, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Conchitas a la Parmesana (Peruvian Scallops Parmesan)
A classic Peruvian appetizer from Lima, featuring fresh scallops baked in their shells with a rich Parmesan and garlic butter topping. This dish is quick to prepare and delivers a burst of savory flavor.
Enfrijoladas
Enfrijoladas are a beloved Mexican dish where corn tortillas are briefly fried or softened, then bathed in a rich, smooth black bean sauce. They are typically filled with cheese and finished with a drizzle of crema, more sauce, and fresh toppings like avocado. They are a simpler, yet equally delicious, cousin to enchiladas.
Entraña (Argentine Skirt Steak)
Entraña, or skirt steak, is a thin, flavorful cut of beef essential to any Argentine asado (barbecue). Its thinness allows for quick cooking, resulting in a wonderfully seared exterior and a tender, juicy interior. This recipe focuses on simple seasoning and high-heat grilling to let the natural flavor of the meat shine.
Gallo Pinto
Central America's quintessential breakfast staple: perfectly seasoned rice and black beans fried together with aromatic vegetables and fresh cilantro. A simple yet deeply satisfying dish.
Hawaiian Poke Bowl
A vibrant and refreshing Hawaiian Poke Bowl featuring cubes of sushi-grade tuna marinated in a savory soy-sesame dressing, served over rice with fresh toppings. Hawaii's gift to healthy and delicious eating.
Huevos Divorciados
Huevos Divorciados, or 'Divorced Eggs,' is a vibrant Mexican breakfast dish where two eggs, each adorned with a different salsa (one green, one red), are separated by a comforting layer of refried beans. It's a playful and delicious way to satisfy diverse salsa preferences.
Lomo Fino Saltado (Premium Beef Stir-Fry)
An upscale take on the classic Peruvian Lomo Saltado, this version features tender beef tenderloin for a luxurious chifa experience. It's a vibrant stir-fry bursting with savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, traditionally served with rice and French fries.
Lomo Saltado
A beloved Peruvian stir-fry, Lomo Saltado masterfully blends tender strips of marinated beef with vibrant vegetables and crispy French fries, all tossed in a savory, tangy sauce. It's a testament to the fusion of Chinese wok techniques with classic Peruvian ingredients.
Molletes
Molletes are a beloved Mexican breakfast or snack, featuring toasted bolillo rolls generously topped with refried beans and melted cheese, finished with fresh pico de gallo. Simple, satisfying, and incredibly delicious.
Nopales con Huevo (Scrambled Eggs with Cactus)
A healthy and traditional Mexican breakfast featuring tender, diced cactus paddles (nopales) sautéed with scrambled eggs, onions, serrano chili, and tomatoes. Served with warm corn tortillas and salsa.
Perico
Perico is a beloved Venezuelan breakfast dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed tomatoes and onions. It's simple, flavorful, and often served alongside arepas.
Pisca Andina
A comforting and nourishing Andean breakfast soup, featuring tender potatoes, creamy milk, and perfectly poached eggs, finished with fresh cilantro.
Poc Chuc (Yucatecan Grilled Pork)
Tender, thinly pounded pork loin marinated in tangy sour orange juice and garlic, then grilled to a perfect char. This classic Yucatecan dish is traditionally served with vibrant pickled red onions, refried black beans, and a flavorful chiltomate salsa.
Poke Bowl
Hawaii's iconic raw fish bowl - cubed ahi tuna marinated in soy and sesame, served over perfectly cooked rice with a vibrant array of fresh toppings.
Sangrecita (Peruvian Blood Sausage)
A traditional and iron-rich Peruvian dish made from cooked chicken blood, onions, garlic, and herbs. Sangrecita is a hearty and flavorful home-style meal, often served as a starter or a light main course.
Sincronizadas
Sincronizadas are a popular Mexican street food, essentially a 'synchronized' grilled quesadilla. Two flour tortillas are layered with ham and melty Oaxaca cheese, then griddled until golden brown and the cheese is perfectly gooey. It's the ultimate Mexican grilled cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Tacos de Canasta
Basket tacos, also known as 'tacos de sudor' (sweat tacos), are a beloved Mexican street food. They are soft, steamed corn tortillas filled with various savory ingredients, traditionally kept warm and moist in a cloth-lined basket. This method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting and delicious bite. Common fillings include mashed potato, refried beans, or chicharrón (fried pork rind).
Tallarín Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Noodles)
A vibrant Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian fusion) dish, Tallarín Saltado takes the beloved Lomo Saltado concept and marries it with spaghetti. Tender beef, crisp-tender vegetables, and savory noodles are stir-fried in a wok over high heat for an explosion of flavor and texture.
Tapioca Crepe (Beiju)
Authentic Brazilian Tapioca Crepes (Beiju) are a popular street food and breakfast staple from the Northeast region. These simple, naturally gluten-free crepes are made from hydrated tapioca starch and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients.
Tlayudas (Oaxacan "Pizza")
A giant, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, often called a 'tlayuda', serves as the base for a delicious street food experience. It's spread with savory pork lard (asiento), refried beans, melted Oaxaca cheese, and your choice of protein, then crisped to perfection. Think of it as a rustic, flavorful Oaxacan pizza.
Ads (Egyptian Red Lentil Soup)
A simple yet deeply comforting Egyptian red lentil soup, flavored with aromatic cumin and brightened with fresh lemon. This dish, known as 'Ads' in Egypt, is a staple for its nourishing qualities and ease of preparation.
Asa (Fish) Tibs
Ethiopian fish tibs - a flavorful dish of pan-seared fish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and the signature Ethiopian spice blend, berbere. Traditionally served with injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread.