I received an amazing scratch-off poster for my birthday this year called “100 Heavenly Dishes in the World.” Since I’d eaten about half of them already, I figured it would be fun to try the rest. I made them all at home because of the lack of international restaurants in my town. I’ve provided ratings and links to the recipes. If the recipe doesn’t have a link, then I tried it in a restaurant. There are some things that I’ll only eat in restaurants (like sashimi).
the completed poster! 5 Stars
These are going in our regular rotation. I like them enough to pay for them in a restaurant.
Beef Bourguignon (France)
It’s the classier, much tastier version of beef stew and one of my favorite new recipes.
Beef Stroganoff (Russia)
I’ve browsed lots of recipes online, but what really sold me were the special “secret ingredients” in the sauce.
Biryani (India)
I love one-pot dishes, and this chicken biryani is one of the most flavorful things I’ve ever eaten.
Bulgogi (South Korea)
Korean Beef Bulgogi – A super easy recipe for Korean BBQ beef with the most flavorful marinade! The thin slices of meat cook quickly, and it’s so tender!!!
Burrito (Mexico)
Butter Chicken (India)
Ceviche (Peru)
Cha Gio (Vietnam)
Cheeseburger (USA)
Though the ingredients are few, there is a lot of flavor in these crunchy onion cheeseburgers.
Chile Relleno (Mexico)
I used to make chiles rellenos the hard way with frying and baking, but I much prefer air frying for both of those steps now.
Churrasco (Brazil)
Enchiladas (Mexico)
Fajitas (Mexico)
These chicken fajitas are both quick and easy because of the number of ingredients and the small amount of prep and cook time.
Feijoada (Brazil)
I found this Brazilian version online but modified it to be able to use the Instant Pot and slow cooker.
Fish and Chips (UK)
Gumbo (USA)
It takes a little work to get the flavor just right, but don’t let that stop you.
Hakata Ramen (Japan)
Hot Dog (Germany)
Hummus with Pita Bread (Egypt)
Serve hummus with pita chips, veggies, or in a wrap.
Kobe Beef (Japan)
Laksa (Singapore)
This Laksa recipe is just like the laksa you get from real Malaysian laksa joints. You can’t just dump laksa paste from a jar into coconut milk!
Lasagna alla Bolognese (Italy)
For me, lasagna is all about the cheese. I’m not big on tomatoes, but if there’s enough cheese, it is quite a tasty dish. My mom’s lasagna uses 4 kinds of cheese for the best combination of flavors.
Lechon (Philippines)
Mac and Cheese (USA)
Who doesn’t love baked macaroni and cheese? This one is certainly cheesy and even tastes great as leftovers.
Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand)
New England Clam Chowder (USA)
Having relatives in New England automatically makes me a die-hard New England clam chowder fan. I'll take cream over tomatoes any day!
Pad Thai (Thailand)
After many tries, I have finally perfected this recipe so it tastes like the pad Thai I’ve eaten in restaurants.
Peking Duck (China)
Pho (Vietnam)
If you’ve never had pho, think chicken noodle soup with an Asian twist.
Pizza Napoletana (Italy)
Risotto (Italy)
The crispy mushrooms and flavorful broth combined with tender rice make for a truly delectable dish.
Sashimi (Japan)
Satay (Indonesia)
Steak Tartare (France)
Get Steak Tartare Recipe from Food Network
Sushi (Japan)
Here’s the lovely “safe” version of sushi (for most palates). You also don’t need a fancy mat.
Tacos al Pastor (Mexico)
Tandoori Chicken (India)
Tempura (Japan)
Thai Curry (Thailand)
Thanksgiving Turkey (USA)
Wonton Noodles (China)
Xiaolongbao (China)
4 Stars
I really liked these, and I’d definitely eat them again.
Aloo Paratha Recipe (India)
Aloo paratha are popular North Indian whole wheat flabreads with a spiced potato filling. These traditional stuffed paratha are delicious!!!
Aussie Barbie (Australia)
Avo Smash (Australia)
Though I’d tried avocado toast in the past, I hadn’t tried it exactly like this recipe.
Bangers and Mash (UK)
Borscht (Ukraine)
Bouillabaisse (France)
Char Kway Teow (Malaysia)
One of the most epic noodle dishes in the world from the streets of Malaysia – Char Kway Teow! Big flavours, contrasting textures and the signature hint of smokiness, made at home.
Chicken Parmigiana (Australia)
Chili con Carne (USA)
I have always loved Wendy’s chili, and this copycat comes pretty close!
Full English Breakfast (UK)
How to make the ultimate full english breakfast, from where to get the right ingredients to how time and plate it perfectly.
Gulyás (Hungary)
A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe with a depth and richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul!
Greek Salad (Greece)
Hainanese Chicken Rice (Singapore)
Make this Classic Favorite Singaporean Hainanese Chicken and Rice complete meal with a rich chicken soup & 3 homemade dipping sauces in an hour!
Kare Raisu (Japan)
Khachapuri (Georgia)
Khachapuri (a Georgian staple recipe) is a warm yeast bread recipe stuffed with 3 cheeses and a runny egg plopped in the center of all that cheesy goodness.
Manakish (Lebanon)
There’s nothing not to love about freshly baked manakish (Lebanese flatbreads). Thankfully, they’re super easy to make at home.
Moussaka (Greece)
A very traditional Greek Moussaka recipe made with thick layers of eggplant, beef in tomato sauce, topped with béchamel sauce. Comfort food central!
Paella (Spain)
Pani Puri (India)
Pani Puri Recipe with step by step photos. This is an easy pani puri recipe as you don’t need to make the sweet tamarind chutney.
Rendang (Indonesia)
An authentic Beef Rendang recipe, the king of all curries, made from scratch! Easy to make, just takes patience to slow cook so it’s meltingly tender.
Sunday Roast (UK)
Tonkatsu (Japan)
Tonkatsu (トンカツ) is one of the most beloved “western style” Japanese food in Japan. It is a pork chop breaded with flour, egg, and Panko (bread crumbs), then deep fried. It’s not the healthiest Japanese food, but it is rather a comfort food which everybody can’t get enough of.
Tortellini en Brodo (Italy)
What can be more comforting than a hot bowl of soup, like this spinach tortellini en brodo, on a cold winter night.
Wiener Schnitzel (Austria)
This wiener schnitzel is an easy German recipe for tender veal cutlets coated in seasoned bread crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden brown.
3 Stars
They were pretty good, but they didn’t wow me.
Beef Wellington (UK)
Bibimbap (Korea)
Brudet (Croatia)
Cassoulet (France)
Cevapi (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Coq au Vin (France)
Eggs Benedict (USA)
Green Mango Salad (Thailand)
Masala Dosa (India)
Meat Pie (Canada)
Palak Paneer (India)
Paprikas Csirke (Hungary)
Peri Peri Chicken (Mozambique)
Pierogi (Poland)
Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Italy)
Steamed Barramundi (Australia)
Tagine (Morocco)
Tom Yum (Thailand)
2 Stars
I’d eat these if they were served to me, but I won’t seek them out.
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza (USA)
Fish Head Curry (Singapore)
Martabak (Yemen)
Nasi Lemak (Malaysia)
Pancakes (Greece, Italy)
Roti Prata (Singapore)
Sauerbraten (Germany)
Shakshuka (Tunisia)
Soupe a L’oignon (France)
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Italy)
Tagliatelle al Ragu alla Bolognese (Italy)
1 Star
I don’t want to eat these ever again.
Kare-Kare (Philippines)
Salmorejo (Spain)
Didn’t Try
I couldn’t get all the ingredients I needed.
Chilli Crab (Singapore) I can’t get whole crabs where I live, so I’ve never tried this one.
Crispy Pata (Philippines) I can’t get whole pig leg where I live, so I’ve never tried this one either.
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