Easy Weeknight Dinners From Around the World
84 original recipes
These are the dinners people actually want on a Tuesday: butter chicken in 45 minutes that tastes like the takeout you order, pad thai with the right tamarind-palm-sugar balance, bibimbap with the crispy rice bottom you came for. Every recipe specifies the substitutions that won't tank the flavor and the ones that will.
You don't need a wok with 100,000 BTUs or twenty bottles of soy sauce. Each recipe lists the small handful of pantry items worth buying once (gochujang, tamarind paste, kashmiri chili powder) and tells you exactly which dish to make first with each, so nothing sits unused in the cupboard.
Dinner20-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Crunchy Veg
This 20-minute chicken stir fry features crispy-edged thighs, a rainbow of vegetables, and a glossy 5-ingredient honey-garlic-soy sauce for a fast weeknight dinner.
Dinner3-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos (Salsa Verde)
These juicy crockpot chicken tacos require only three main ingredients. Shredded chicken thighs meet tangy salsa verde and smoky chipotle for an effortless dinner.
DessertAbuelita’s Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
A dark, fudgy one-bowl cake infused with Mexican cinnamon and a hint of cayenne, skipping the mixer for a rustic, tender crumb.
DinnerAdobo Chicken Burrito Bowl with Charred Corn and Crema
Learn how to make a restaurant-quality chicken burrito bowl at home with adobo-marinated thighs, cilantro-lime rice, and a smoky chipotle crema for perfect meal prep.
DinnerAuthentic Beef Massaman Curry with Slow-Braised Chuck
This beef massaman curry features tender chuck roast, cracked coconut cream, and a rich tamarind sauce. A sweet and savory Thai massaman curry recipe for home cooks.
DinnerAuthentic Bibimbap Recipe with Crispy Rice and Bulgogi
This bibimbap recipe features marinated bulgogi beef, seasoned vegetables, and a fried egg over crispy-bottom rice. Master this Korean bibimbap classic at home.
DinnerAuthentic Chana Masala with Black Tea and Amchur
A deep, dark, and tangy chana masala recipe featuring chickpeas simmered in a black tea broth with amchur, browned onions, and a fresh ginger finish.
DinnerAuthentic Chicken Korma Recipe: Rich Mughlai Style
Master this authentic chicken korma recipe featuring a silky cashew and yogurt sauce, aromatic whole spices, and a hint of kewra for true Mughlai richness.
DinnerAuthentic Chicken Vindaloo Recipe with Goan Vinegar Paste
This authentic chicken vindaloo recipe uses a bold palm-vinegar marinade and Kashmiri chillies to create a sharp, fiery, and deeply aromatic Goan curry from scratch.
SaladsAuthentic Gado Gado Recipe with Homemade Peanut Sauce
A vibrant gado gado recipe featuring blanched vegetables, fried tofu, and boiled eggs drizzled in a rich, handmade tamarind and kecap manis peanut sauce.
DinnerAuthentic Galbijjim Recipe: Glossy Korean Braised Short Ribs
Master this galbijjim recipe for fall-off-the-bone Korean braised short ribs. Features a glossy sauce made with grated Korean pear, rice syrup, and chestnuts.
DinnerAuthentic Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe with Scallion Oil
Master this Hainanese chicken rice recipe for silky poached chicken, fragrant fat-toasted rice, and zingy ginger-scallion oil. The ultimate Singaporean comfort food.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani Recipe for Home Cooks
Master this authentic chicken biryani recipe featuring yogurt-marinated meat and saffron rice steamed together for the ultimate dum biryani at home.
DinnerAuthentic Indian Butter Chicken with Broiler-Charred Thighs
Master this Indian butter chicken recipe featuring yogurt-marinated thighs and a silky tomato-cashew gravy. Better than murgh makhani restaurant style.
DinnerAuthentic Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe (No Tomato)
Master this authentic lamb rogan josh recipe featuring tender bone-in meat, kashmiri chilli, and ratanjot for a deep red, slow cooked lamb curry with zero tomatoes.
SoupsAuthentic Khao Soi Recipe: Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles
Master this authentic khao soi recipe featuring a hand-pounded curry paste, braised chicken, and a signature nest of crispy noodles in a rich coconut broth.
SoupsAuthentic Kimchi Jjigae Recipe with Pork Belly and Tofu
Learn the best kimchi jjigae recipe for a rich, smoky Korean kimchi stew. We fry aged kimchi with pork belly and doenjang for a deeply savory, jammy finish.
DinnerAuthentic Korean Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir Fry)
Learn to make authentic Korean japchae with bouncy sweet potato starch noodles, marinated beef, and vibrant vegetables. A balanced, savory-sweet Korean glass noodle stir fry.
BreakfastAdvancedAuthentic Masala Dosa Recipe with Crispy Fermented Batter
Master this authentic masala dosa recipe for paper-thin, crispy crepes filled with spiced turmeric potatoes. Learn the secrets to perfect south Indian dosa batter at home.
DinnerAuthentic Mexican Chiles Rellenos with Queso Oaxaca
Master authentic Mexican chiles rellenos with this recipe featuring blistered poblano peppers, melty cheese, and a fluffy egg batter in a savory tomato caldillo.
DinnerAuthentic Pad Thai Recipe with Shrimp and Tamarind
Master this authentic pad thai recipe featuring a balanced sweet-sour sauce, chewy rice noodles, and wok-seared shrimp. Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
SoupsAuthentic Pozole Rojo Recipe: Pork and Hominy Stew
Warm up with this authentic pozole rojo recipe featuring tender pork shoulder, hominy, and a rich, toasted guajillo chile broth. A classic Mexican pork hominy stew with chile.
BreakfastAuthentic Shakshuka Recipe with Feta and Zhoug
This easy shakshuka recipe features eggs poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Topped with feta and zhoug, it is the ultimate one pan shakshuka eggs brunch.
SaladsAuthentic Som Tam Recipe: Pounded Thai Green Papaya Salad
Master this authentic som tam recipe at home. Learn to pound green papaya, long beans, and lime in a clay mortar for a perfectly bruised, spicy, and sour Thai salad.
SoupsAuthentic Tom Kha Gai Recipe (Thai Coconut Galangal Soup)
This authentic tom kha gai recipe creates a silky, aromatic thai coconut galangal soup. Learn the secret to poaching chicken in coconut milk without curdling the broth.
DinnerAuthentic Tteokbokki Recipe: Chewy Korean Spicy Rice Cakes
Master this authentic tteokbokki recipe at home. Learn how to make chewy Korean spicy rice cakes in a glossy, savory gochujang sauce with fish cakes and jammy eggs.
DinnerBroiled Teriyaki Salmon with Ginger Mirin Lacquer
This 15-minute teriyaki salmon features a homemade ginger-mirin glaze reduced to a thick lacquer and broiled until bubbly. A fast, high-heat dinner for busy weeknights.
DinnerBroiled Teriyaki Salmon with Ginger-Mirin Glaze
This easy teriyaki salmon is glazed with a reduced mirin-soy lacquer and broiled for 8 minutes until charred and tender. A fast, high-heat dinner for busy weeknights.
DinnerBroiler-Charred Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Learn how to make this chicken tikka masala recipe featuring broiler-charred chicken in a creamy, deeply spiced tomato sauce that is better than your local takeout.
DinnerCharred Chicken Tikka Masala with Tomato Cream Sauce
This chicken tikka masala features broiler-charred yogurt-marinated thighs folded into a rich tomato-cream sauce with toasted garam masala and kasuri methi.
SoupsChipotle Pork and Hominy Stew with Toasted Bolillos
A robust, smoky Mexican-inspired stew loaded with tender pork loin, chewy hominy, and fire-roasted tomatoes, served with crusty bread.
DessertChurro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar Crust
These churro cheesecake bars feature a creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between flaky crescent dough and topped with a heavy shower of cinnamon sugar.
SoupsCreamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili with Green Chiles
This thick and creamy crockpot white chicken chili is loaded with cannellini beans, corn, and zesty green chiles. The ultimate dump-and-go comfort meal.
DinnerCreamy Dal Makhani Recipe with Smoky Ghee Tempering
This authentic dal makhani recipe yields restaurant-quality results at home. Simmer slow cooked urad dal and rajma into a rich, buttery, and smoky masterpiece.
SoupsCreamy White Chicken Chili with Roasted Green Chiles
This white chicken chili is thick, hearty, and packed with roasted green chiles, white beans, and hominy. A creamy, easy dinner finished with Monterey Jack and lime.
DinnerCrispy Birria Tacos with Chuck Roast and Consomé
Make the ultimate birria tacos at home. Tender chuck roast braised in a rich chile broth, griddled with Oaxaca cheese and served with a side of savory consomé.
BreakfastCrispy Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla
Learn how to make the ultimate breakfast quesadilla in under 10 minutes. This high protein breakfast quesadilla features crispy edges and a perfect cheese-to-egg ratio.
DinnerCrispy Fish Tacos Recipe with Chipotle Crema and Slaw
This easy fish tacos recipe features golden, beer-battered white fish, a crunchy lime-cabbage slaw, and smoky chipotle crema for the ultimate coastal dinner at home.
DinnerCrispy Honey Garlic Chicken with a Sticky Soy Glaze
This honey garlic chicken features crispy cornstarch-coated thigh bites tossed in a glossy, reduced lacquer of honey, soy, and rice vinegar. Better than takeout.
DinnerCrispy Orange Chicken Recipe: Better Than Takeout
This superior orange chicken recipe features double-fried thighs and a fresh citrus glaze. Skip the soggy takeout and make crispy orange chicken at home in 40 minutes.
DinnerCrispy Skin Teriyaki Chicken with Honey-Soy Glaze
Learn how to make authentic teriyaki chicken with a glossy 5-ingredient sauce. This recipe features crispy-skinned chicken thighs and a perfectly reduced homemade glaze.
DinnerEasy 20-Minute Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
This 20-minute honey garlic chicken recipe features crispy thighs tossed in a glossy, savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with simple pantry staples.
DinnerEasy Beef Barbacoa Recipe: Better Than the Burrito Chain
This juicy beef barbacoa recipe braises chuck roast with chipotles, cumin, and cloves until perfectly shreddable. Better than any burrito chain and easy to make at home.
DinnerEasy Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Ribeye and Jammy Egg
This beef bulgogi bowl features paper-thin ribeye marinated in pear and soy, seared until caramelized, and served with kimchi, pickled cucumber, and a jammy egg.
DinnerEasy Beef Bulgogi Recipe with Pear Marinade
This easy beef bulgogi recipe uses thinly sliced ribeye and a grated pear marinade to create tender, caramelized Korean BBQ at home in just 30 minutes.
DinnerEasy Beef Pepper Steak Stir Fry with Flank Steak
This beef pepper steak stir fry features tender velveted beef and crisp bell peppers in a savory ginger-soy sauce. A 25-minute meal that rivals any takeout favorite.
DinnerEasy Chicken Enchiladas with 10-Minute Red Sauce
These chicken enchiladas feature a quick scratch-made red sauce, rotisserie chicken, and charred corn tortillas for a restaurant-style dinner in under 40 minutes.
SaladsEasy Chicken Larb (Larb Gai) with Toasted Rice Powder
This vibrant chicken larb features minced chicken tossed with lime, fish sauce, and toasted rice powder. A healthy, 20-minute Thai larb gai recipe served in cabbage cups.
DinnerEasy Chicken Quesadilla with Fajita Spice and Oaxaca Cheese
Learn how to make the best easy chicken quesadilla with buttery tortillas, melt-in-your-mouth Oaxaca cheese, and a zesty chipotle-lime crema for dipping.
DinnerEasy Chicken Quesadilla with Oaxaca Cheese and Chipotle Crema
This easy chicken quesadilla features buttery-crisp tortillas, fajita-spiced chicken, and melty Oaxaca cheese. Served with a 2-minute chipotle-lime crema for dipping.
DessertEasy Churro Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Sugar
These churro cheesecake bars feature a creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between layers of flaky crescent dough and finished with a heavy cinnamon-sugar crust.
DinnerEasy Gochujang Salmon Bowl with Honey and Garlic
This 20-minute gochujang salmon bowl features caramelized air-fried salmon bites over rice with cucumber, avocado, and spicy mayo for a perfect weeknight dinner.
DinnerEasy Korean Ground Beef Bowl with Kimchi and Egg
This 15-minute Korean ground beef bowl features bulgogi-style beef with soy, ginger, and garlic served over rice with a jammy egg and spicy kimchi.
DinnerEasy Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas with Charred Tortillas
These chicken enchiladas feature a 10-minute scratch-made red sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, and Monterey Jack cheese rolled in charred corn tortillas and baked until crisp.
BreakfastEasy Shakshuka Recipe with Deeply Spiced Tomato Sauce
This easy shakshuka recipe features a deeply spiced tomato and pepper sauce, runny-yolked eggs, and salty feta. A perfect 30-minute Mediterranean breakfast or dinner.
BreakfastFreezer-Friendly Breakfast Burrito Recipe with Chorizo
This ultimate breakfast burrito recipe features crispy potatoes, smoky chorizo, and soft eggs. Learn how to make ahead breakfast burritos that reheat perfectly every time.
DinnerGinger Scallion Poached Chicken with Rice
Silky poached chicken bathed in a fragrant ginger-scallion oil, served with rice cooked in the poaching broth. A whole meal from one pot.
DinnerMaster Stir Fry Sauce Recipe: One Jar for Any Meal
Unlock restaurant-quality dinner with this master stir fry sauce recipe. A 5-minute, all purpose stir fry sauce for beef, tofu, and vegetables.
SaladsMexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) with Charred Corn
This easy Mexican street corn salad features charred grilled corn, creamy lime crema, cotija cheese, and Tajín. All the smoky, tangy flavors of elote in a bowl.
DinnerMiso Butter Roast Chicken with Charred Lemon
A weeknight-ish whole roast chicken where white miso melts into compound butter, slips under the skin, and leaves the breast meat tasting like it was brined for a week.
DinnerQuick Beef Tacos with Crispy Corn Tortillas
These quick beef tacos feature seasoned ground beef, crispy-fried corn tortillas, and a 3-ingredient lime crema. The ultimate 20 minute beef tacos for busy nights.
DinnerQuick Beef Tacos with Crispy Shells and Avocado Crema
These quick beef tacos feature seasoned ground beef, crispy-fried corn tortillas, and a 3-ingredient lime crema. A perfect 20 minute dinner for busy weeknights.
AppetizersRed Curry Baked Camembert with Hot Honey Cracker Crust
A gooey, molten wheel of Camembert spiked with spicy Thai red curry paste and topped with a buttery, crushed cracker crust.
DinnerRestaurant-Style Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
This restaurant-style butter chicken recipe features charred broiled chicken in a silky tomato-cream sauce with fenugreek. The ultimate easy butter chicken for home cooks.
DinnerShatter-Crisp Sesame Chicken with Honey-Soy Glaze
Make better-than-takeout sesame chicken in 35 minutes. This recipe features a shatter-crisp coating and a sticky honey-soy glaze for the ultimate crispy sesame chicken.
DinnerSilky Garlic Oyster Sauce Beef Stir Fry
Master this beef stir fry with velveted flank steak and blistered snap peas. A quick beef stir fry that delivers restaurant-quality tender meat in a punchy garlic-oyster sauce.
DinnerSmoky Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe with Cashew Tomato Gravy
An authentic chicken tikka masala recipe featuring charred yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy finished with fragrant kasuri methi.
DinnerSmoky Chicken Tinga Tacos with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce
These chicken tinga tacos feature tender shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle and fire-roasted tomato sauce. A simple, flavor-packed Mexican dinner.
DinnerSmoky Pad See Ew Recipe with Charred Wide Rice Noodles
Master this smoky pad see ew recipe at home. Learn how to char fresh wide rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, savory dark soy sauce, and perfectly scrambled eggs.
BreadSourdough Discard Gochujang Scallion Pull-Apart Bread
A savory, vibrant orange pull-apart bread using sourdough discard for tang and Korean gochujang for a slow-burning heat.
DinnerSticky Asian Glazed Meatballs with Soy and Honey
These juicy Asian glazed meatballs are baked until crisp and tossed in a sticky, sweet and sour ginger-soy sauce. Perfect for dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
DinnerSticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Extra Crispy Skin)
These honey garlic chicken thighs are roasted until the skin is shatteringly crisp, then finished with a sticky, glossy garlic glaze. A simple, one-pan dinner.
DinnerTender Beef and Broccoli with Glossy Garlic-Ginger Sauce
Master this classic beef and broccoli featuring velvet-tender flank steak, crisp florets, and a savory garlic-ginger-oyster sauce that tastes better than your local takeout.
SoupsThai Coconut Curry Soup with Shrimp and Lemongrass
This easy Thai coconut curry soup features a rich red curry broth, succulent shrimp, and earthy mushrooms. A 30-minute dinner that rivals any takeout spot.
SoupsThai Coconut Curry Soup with Shrimp and Lemongrass
An aromatic Thai coconut curry soup featuring red curry paste, full-fat coconut milk, juicy shrimp, and mushrooms. A vibrant 30-minute meal for weeknight comfort.
DinnerThai Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp and Cashews
This vibrant pineapple fried rice features jasmine rice, succulent shrimp, and crunchy cashews tossed in a savory curry sauce for a 20-minute weeknight dinner.
DinnerThe Best Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe in 15 Minutes
Master this easy shrimp scampi recipe for a restaurant-quality dinner. Learn how to make a glossy garlic butter shrimp scampi sauce with lemon and white wine in minutes.
DinnerThe Only Stir Fry Sauce Recipe You Need for Easy Weeknight Meals
This master stir fry sauce recipe is the ultimate pantry staple. Learn how to make a balanced, savory all purpose stir fry sauce for beef, tofu, and vegetables.
SoupsThe Ultimate Taco Soup Recipe: Easy Stove or Crockpot
This hearty taco soup recipe features browned beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and black beans. A simple, one-pot dinner perfect for the stove or your crockpot.
DinnerChef-levelTraditional Toulouse Cassoulet Recipe with Confit Duck
Learn how to master this authentic cassoulet recipe. A slow-cooked Toulouse cassoulet featuring tarbais beans, duck confit, and garlic sausage with a perfect crust.
SaladsTurmeric Toasted Farro and Spiced Chickpea Salad
A robust grain salad featuring nutty toasted farro, crispy cumin-rubbed chickpeas, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing.
DinnerVibrant Palak Paneer Recipe with Seared Cheese
This vibrant palak paneer recipe uses a blanch-and-shock method for an emerald green sauce. Learn to make restaurant style palak paneer with seared cheese and cashew cream.
DinnerViral Birria Ramen with Tender Beef Consommé
Tender shredded beef, rich chile consommé, and springy noodles make this viral birria ramen the ultimate comfort food. A Mexican-Japanese mashup topped with Oaxaca cheese.
DinnerAdvancedWeeknight Duck Leg Cassoulet
A streamlined cassoulet that skips the days-long traditional method without sacrificing the deep, brothy comfort. Duck confit, garlic sausage, and creamy white beans under a crackling crumb crust.