9 Cultural Recipes: Worldly Dinner Party

1. Mexican Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, sliced
2. 2 bell peppers, sliced
3. 1 onion, sliced
4. 2 tbsp olive oil
5. 1 tbsp cumin
6. 1 tbsp chili powder
7. Salt to taste
8. 12 tortillas
9. Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt. Cook 8 min until browned.
3. Remove chicken. Add 1 tbsp oil, peppers, onion. Cook 5 min.
4. Stir in chicken. Heat 2 min.
5. Warm tortillas. Serve with lime.

2. Italian Caprese Skewers

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Total Time: 10 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 24 cherry tomatoes
2. 24 mozzarella balls
3. 24 basil leaves
4. 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
5. 2 tbsp olive oil
6. Salt to taste
7. 24 skewers

Instructions

1. Thread tomato, mozzarella, basil on each skewer.
2. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic.
3. Sprinkle salt.
4. Serve cold.

3. Indian Butter Chicken

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
4. 1 tbsp ginger, grated
5. 1 cup tomato sauce
6. 1 cup cream
7. 2 tbsp butter
8. 1 tbsp garam masala
9. Salt to taste
10. Rice for serving

Instructions

1. Melt butter in pan. Add onion, garlic, ginger. Cook 5 min.
2. Add chicken, garam masala. Cook 5 min.
3. Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer 10 min.
4. Add cream. Simmer 5 min.
5. Serve over rice.

Pair with our 10 Vegetable Soup Recipes for a side.

4. Thai Pad Thai

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 8 oz rice noodles
2. 1 lb shrimp
3. 2 eggs
4. 2 cups bean sprouts
5. 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
6. 3 tbsp tamarind paste
7. 2 tbsp fish sauce
8. 2 tbsp sugar
9. 2 green onions, sliced
10. Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Soak noodles in hot water 10 min. Drain.
2. Heat oil in wok. Scramble eggs. Set aside.
3. Cook shrimp 3 min. Remove.
4. Add noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, sugar. Stir 3 min.
5. Add shrimp, eggs, sprouts, onions. Toss.
6. Top with peanuts, lime.

5. Japanese Teriyaki Salmon

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 6 salmon fillets
2. 1/2 cup soy sauce
3. 1/4 cup mirin
4. 1/4 cup sugar
5. 2 tbsp ginger, grated
6. 2 green onions
7. Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Mix soy, mirin, sugar, ginger.
2. Marinate salmon 10 min.
3. Heat grill pan. Cook salmon 6 min per side, basting.
4. Garnish with onions, seeds.

6. Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Prep Time: 15 min + 30 min marinate | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 60 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 1.5 lbs chicken, cubed
2. 1/4 cup olive oil
3. Juice of 2 lemons
4. 4 garlic cloves
5. 1 tbsp oregano
6. Salt, pepper
7. Pita bread
8. Tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. Mix oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.
2. Marinate chicken 30 min.
3. Thread on skewers. Grill 15 min.
4. Serve in pita with tzatziki.

7. French Ratatouille

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 50 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 2 zucchini, sliced
2. 2 eggplant, sliced
3. 2 bell peppers, sliced
4. 4 tomatoes, chopped
5. 1 onion, sliced
6. 3 garlic cloves
7. 3 tbsp olive oil
8. Herbs de Provence
9. Salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil. Cook onion, garlic 5 min.
2. Add peppers, cook 5 min.
3. Add eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, herbs. Simmer 20 min.
4. Season.

Link to our Crack Green Beans Recipe for a green side.

8. Moroccan Chickpea Tagine

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

1. 2 cans chickpeas, drained
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 carrots, sliced
4. 1 cup apricots, chopped
5. 2 tsp cumin
6. 2 tsp cinnamon
7. 2 cups broth
8. 2 tbsp oil
9. Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oil. Cook onion 5 min.
2. Add spices, carrots. Cook 3 min.
3. Add chickpeas, apricots, broth. Simmer 20 min.
4. Top with cilantro.

9. Brazilian Pão de Queijo

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 6 (24 balls)

Ingredients

1. 2 cups tapioca flour
2. 1 cup milk
3. 1/2 cup oil
4. 1.5 cups cheese, shredded
5. 2 eggs
6. 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Boil milk, oil, salt.
2. Pour over flour. Mix.
3. Add eggs, cheese. Knead.
4. Form balls. Bake 400°F 20 min.

Pair with our Southern Mac and Cheese for cheesy vibes.

Tips for Your Dinner Party

• Set table with country flags as placemats.
• Play global music playlist.
• Prep all day before.

Variations and Substitutions

• Vegan? Swap chicken for tofu in fajitas, butter chicken.
• Nut-free: Skip peanuts in pad Thai.
• Spicy? Add chili flakes.

Storage and Make-Ahead

• Refrigerate leftovers 3 days.
• Reheat in microwave.
• Marinate meats day before.
• Make skewers, tagine ahead.

Serving Suggestions

• Start with caprese, pão.
• Mains: fajitas, butter chicken.
• Sides: ratatouille, tagine.
• End with fruit.