• Ingredients: 2 tablespoons green curry paste, 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk, 2 chicken breasts (sliced), 1 cup eggplant (cubed), fresh basil.
• Spices: 1 stalk lemongrass (smashed), 2 kaffir lime leaves.

• Cooking Time: 25 minutes.

• Temperature: Medium heat.

• Where to Cook: Skillet or large saucepan.

Steps:

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add curry paste and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil, and add chicken.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add eggplant and lime leaves. Cook until tender (another 5-7 minutes).
5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

2. Mexican Tacos

• Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 12 small corn tortillas, 1/2 cup salsa, 1 avocado (sliced), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
• Spices: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt to taste.
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
• Temperature: Medium heat for beef, low heat to warm tortillas.
• Where to Cook: Skillet or frying pan.

Steps:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes).
2. Mix in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
4. Assemble tacos with beef, salsa, avocado, and cilantro.

3. Indian Butter Chicken

• Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs (cubed), 1 cup tomato puree, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 onion (chopped), 3 tablespoons butter.
• Spices: 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder.
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes (including marination).
• Temperature: Medium heat.
• Where to Cook: Deep skillet or saucepan.

Steps:

1. Marinate chicken in garam masala, turmeric, and salt for 15 minutes.
2. Sauté onions in butter over medium heat until golden. Add tomato puree and spices, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in cream and cooked chicken. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
4. Serve with naan or rice.

4. Mediterranean Falafel Wraps

• Ingredients: 12 falafel balls, 4 pita breads, 1/2 cup tahini sauce, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
• Spices: 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, salt to taste.
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes.
• Temperature: 375°F for baking or medium heat for frying.
• Where to Cook: Baking tray or skillet.

Steps:

1. Fry or bake falafel as per package instructions or homemade recipe (bake at 375°F for 20 minutes).
2. Warm pita bread on a dry skillet for 1 minute on each side.
3. Layer pita with lettuce, tomatoes, falafel, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

5. Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

• Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
• Spices: Sesame seeds for garnish.
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes.
• Temperature: Medium heat.
• Where to Cook: Skillet or frying pan.

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until golden (about 7 minutes per side).
3. Pour the sauce over chicken and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
4. Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

6. Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables

• Ingredients: 1 cup couscous, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1/2 cup chickpeas, 1/4 cup raisins.
• Spices: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin.
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
• Temperature: Medium heat.
• Where to Cook: Skillet and saucepan.

Steps:

1. Cook couscous according to package instructions.
2. Sauté zucchini and carrots with spices in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
3. Mix couscous, veggies, chickpeas, and raisins.

7. Greek Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

• Ingredients: 1 lb spinach (washed and chopped), 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled), 1/2 cup ricotta, 1 egg, 8 sheets phyllo dough, 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Spices: 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes (10 prep + 30 bake).
• Temperature: 375°F.
• Where to Cook: Oven and baking dish.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, ricotta, egg, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Grease a baking dish and layer 4 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with olive oil.
4. Add the spinach mixture, then layer the remaining 4 phyllo sheets on top, brushing with oil between each sheet.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

8. Chinese Egg Fried Rice

• Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old), 2 eggs, 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup carrots (diced), 2 green onions (chopped), 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
• Spices: 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, salt to taste.
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes.
• Temperature: Medium-high heat.
• Where to Cook: Wok or large skillet.

Steps:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add beaten eggs and scramble for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté peas, carrots, and white parts of green onions for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add rice and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Mix in soy sauce, scrambled eggs, and white pepper.
5. Garnish with green onion tops before serving.

9. Middle Eastern Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

• Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 4 eggs, 1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped).
• Spices: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
• Temperature: Medium heat.
• Where to Cook: Skillet with lid.

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in tomatoes, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
4. Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until eggs are set.
5. Serve with crusty bread or pita.

10. Italian Margherita Pizza

• Ingredients: Pizza dough, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves.
• Spices: 1 teaspoon oregano, black pepper to taste.
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes.
• Temperature: 475°F.
• Where to Cook: Oven and baking tray.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
2. Roll out pizza dough and spread tomato sauce evenly.
3. Top with mozzarella and bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly.
4. Add fresh basil before serving.