Who doesn’t want to go on an around the world adventure? While that may be a challenge, you can still take a trip and all you have to do is walk to your kitchen. Through these 40 recipes, you can head to Canada, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, the Southern United States and more. By the end of summer, you’ll take a taste bud tour of the world!
German Linzer Christmas Cookies
"This is my mother-in-law's German version of Linzer Christmas Cookies. She says they are best filled with currant jelly but it is hard to find. Otherwise, she uses apricot." - Sheila
Austrian Schnitzel (with Chicken)
"Most commonly made with pork or veal, this recipe switched to chicken. Don’t forget the lemon wedges! Lemon is delightful squeezed onto the finished schnitzel. Traditionally, we would serve the dish with potatoes and tangy cooked red cabbage. You will often find it served with fries. Either way, it is a satisfying, tasty dish that you will want to make again soon." - Vicki
Poutine With Mushroom Gravy
"Poutine is a dish consisting of french fries topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in hot gravy. Classic poutine uses a simple, though flavourful, gravy but I wanted to try something new this time and I went with a mushroom gravy." - Kevin
Southern Goulash
"It's a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef." - Jeanette
Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
"Perfect for parties and entertaining, Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe has the same great spicy flavors as Mexican Street Corn. This recipe is very versatile. It can be served as a dip hot or at room temperature, as a side dish, or in tacos or wraps." - Paula
Spanish Chicken and Rice
"This Spanish chicken and rice is amazing. It's an extremely aromatic dish with an assortment of Spanish spices to excite your senses. We loved the flavor of the Spanish sausage. Spanish olives add some salt to the dish. This takes chicken and rice to a whole new level." - The Kitchen Crew
Mild Cheese Fondue
"A nice mild cheese for those not into getting into the unknown (stronger) cheeses that you may find in fondue. A nice blend of cheese that you can dip bread, potatoes or veggies into." - Barbara
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Chicken and Dumplings)
"This is my grandmother's version of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash. If there is food served in Heaven, I am sure this is on the menu! My grandmother was the best cook ever. She would have this hardy dish ready and we could hardly wait! Now I serve it to my grandchildren and they love it as well. Down home pure comfort food." - Deb
Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole
"This is a tried and true Southern recipe that can be modified by adding meat or rice to it to make it a meal by itself. Chicken or turkey can be added to it, so bring on the leftovers. My daughter loves this recipe. You can mash the squash if you like it that way, but we just cut it into small pieces. Of course, adding onion and other seasonings are always optional. I like to add onion if my kids aren't eating it since I love it that way!" - Sherri
Irish Potato Bread
"This potato bread is just as easy to make as a soda bread, in fact it’s pretty much the same recipe with the addition of potatoes and the potatoes help keep this bread so nice and moist and tender giving it a heavenly texture! Serve this bread while still warm with meting butter on top along side a stew or a soup!" - Kevin
Beef and Snow Peas
"We wanted a yummy, hot comfort meal with all the snow and colder weather here. This hit the spot without being too heavy!" - Laurie
Authentic Beignets
"Grew up eating these all the time. Nothing in the world like them. One order of them was 3, and then were always served in those little lunch paper bags with a ton of powdered sugar back then. And we'd close the bags and shake them up to get as much powdered sugar on the donuts as we could." - Donna
Cajun Cake
"Betty comes from the heart of Cajun country where I bet this cake is found on every potluck dessert table. The cake itself is easy to make, spongy, and has bits of pineapple in every bite. The icing is thick, sugary and full of coconut and pecans." - The Kitchen Crew
Nashville Hot Chicken Meatball Sandwich
"This Nashville Hot Chicken Meatball Sandwich is sweet, spicy, and full of flavor. This meal also takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is hearty and satisfying." - Paula
Bangers and Mash
"My late hubby was from England and this was one of his favorite meals to make besides cottage pie! It is quick and easy to make, is great for those on a budget and makes a substantial meal too!" - Linda
Dragon Noodles With Chicken
"This is one of my family's favorites. It's cheaper than eating out and better than most Chinese restaurants. Use chicken, beef, or shrimp. I've used a combination of chicken and shrimp on certain occasions - usually when I'm trying to impress someone." - Anne
Greek New Year's Cake
"My mom makes this cake every New Year. You slice the cake from oldest to youngest and that is the piece they eat. If you find the hidden coin, you will have good luck for the year." - Nicole
Grandma's North Carolina Pork Barbecue
"My mom always made this barbecue. She got the directions from her mom. It is a very good and easy to make. Good old Southern style." - Barbara
Irish Style Banoffee Pie
"I love making this pie. It's so easy and it's one of my husband's favourite desserts... and he is not a dessert person. Just throw it together and it's ready in no time. So quick and looks lovely when you present it. Your dinner guests will be thinking your killed slaving away all day." - Racquel
Baked Mostaccioli
"This is not your lunch ladies mostaccioli! Or your wedding day mostaccioli. This delicious Baked Mostaccioli is loaded with fresh Italian sausage, sweet onions, green bell peppers, minced garlic, and marinara. It is then topped with fresh Parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheese. Baked Mostaccioli can be prepped in advance, loaded in the refrigerator and baked at the optimum time." - Beth
Perfect Italian Cream Cake
"This Italian Cream Cake is so good... it's better than some bakery cakes we've had. The cake is so moist it almost falls apart thanks to the addition of buttermilk. We love the crunch toasted pecans add. The cream cheese frosting is rich, decadent, and the perfect complement to this cake. Don't be stingy on the frosting... the recipe makes a lot so you'll have more than enough." - The Kitchen Crew
Chicken Cacciatore
"This is one of my favorite go-to recipes when I cant think of something to make for company." - Kathi
Blintzes
"The right cheese is a must! My mother used to make the following cheese filling for these and serve them with light meals (especially after fasting on Yom Kippur) and serve with salmon cakes and smoked fish. They are the Jewish version of French crepes and go well with eggs or not for breakfast." - Helaine
Riley Family Soda Bread
"Easy and delish! As we are the Irish family amongst our friends, I always make several loaves of this to share on St. Patrick's Day. With or without raisins, you'll love it!" - Elizabeth
Bubbles and Squeak
"Several years ago, I became interested in English dishes, for whatever reason! Curiosity, I suppose. My good friend from the west end of England gave me this recipe and I make it occasionally. The name of the dish comes from the noise it makes when it's cooking!" - Sea
Shanghai Lumpia
"Lumpia is a hands down favorite treat for my family. It is a variation of egg roll from the Philippines. This delicious style of lumpia is made with meat. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or as the main course. In the Philippines, lumpia is always served on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and for any party." - J.
Sweet Home Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
"My hubby and I were homesick for a REAL pizza, so I put together this recipe so we could enjoy a little taste of Chicago! It takes a little time, just rising time, but is actually very easy to make. And sooooo worth it!! Next time you're craving a good pizza, don't order out, make your own! You can't go wrong, and WAY less expensive to boot!" - Kelly
Busia's Authentic Polish Paczki
"This recipe was handed down from my Busia, (Grandma) to my mom and aunts, then to me and my cousins. Now my daughters and son have the recipe to carry on the tradition. Though many paczki you see in stores on Fat Tuesday are filled, we never had anything but raisins added to the dough." - Pat
Homemade Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch
"Shrimp Gumbo has always been a favorite of my family for years. It is one of those dishes that you never tire of and when there is a lot of fresh shrimp from the bayou, fresh okra and tomatoes from the garden who can ask for more. The aroma of gumbo cooking is the best ever." - Janice
Hertzog Cookies
"These cookies or jam and coconut tartlets are known as Hertzog koekies in South Africa and are part of our traditional recipes." - Elsa
Australian Pavlova
"The final meringue should be crispy on the outside and a bit marshmallow chewy on the inside. A wonderful dessert." - Vicki
Grandma's Dutch Babies
"My mom and grandma make these and add homemade jam/jelly to them - omg so good!" - Heidi
Skillet Flaugnarde or Clafoutis
"Flaugnardes are an easy, French fruit and egg breakfast treat or dessert. Perhaps better known in the US as clafoutis, a true clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries. A flaugnarde can be made with a wide variety of single or mixed fruits." - Heidi
Hungarian Cookie Treasures
"My husband is 1/2 Hungarian and I was the lucky recipient of a lot of his family recipes because I liked to bake. This was one that I've changed up a bit to make it my own. It is so simple with only 6 ingredients. And you can add the jam or preserves of your liking, or sub a nut filling too. Dress it up with powdered sugar, frosting, or serve them plain. No matter what, you can bet they will get rave reviews with their buttery taste." - Donna
Abby's Challah
"I like a sweet, dense, rich challah - this is a combination of several different recipes I found on-line and tweaked until I had just what I wanted." - Liz
Cream Cheese and Honey Turnovers
"This is my take in the very traditional Puerto Rican "quesitos." They remind me of my island and my childhood. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do." - Ilean
Kugelis
"My great-grandparents immigrated from Lithuania in the early 20th century and brought with them this potato recipe that I have been eating my whole life. My grandfather actually had to teach my grandmother to make it, who in turn taught my mother and my mother taught me." - Jamie
Cuban Roast Pork, Pernil O Pierna Asada Estilo Cubano
"I have never tasted more delicious roast pork then Cuban roast pork. Most often a fresh ham or large pork shoulder is slow roasted with mojo sauce that marinates into the meat giving it a most delicious taste. The aroma will mesmerize you when this pork is roasting." - Juliann