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19 Global Dinners for the Trip You Keep Saying You’ll Take Next Year

I have a theory that every “next year” trip starts with food. You see a dish, save a restaurant, tell someone you absolutely have to go there someday, and then somehow another year passes. We’ve all done it. The bags stay unpacked, the trip gets pushed down the list, but the craving doesn’t exactly disappear.

Until we finally make it there, there’s always the kitchen. These global dinners bring a few of those places closer, one meal at a time.

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A bowl of Pad Thai noodles topped with lime, cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, and sliced vegetables. — Easy Chicken Pad Thai. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Chicken Breast Shawarma

Stuffed pita bread with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and creamy sauce on a black plate. — Chicken Breast Shawarma. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

My favorite shortcut for homemade chicken breast shawarma starts right in the freezer. Slicing partially frozen chicken paper-thin turns it into tender, browned meat in ten minutes for a quick taste of the Middle East. Because those thin slices cook so quickly, a wide, responsive pan helps you get plenty of browning without piling the chicken on top of itself. An Alva frying pan is a handy choice for getting that job done.
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Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

A bowl of rice and kidney beans garnished with chopped herbs sits on a table next to fresh greens. — Jamaican Red Beans and Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

This classic Jamaican dish of red beans and rice brings warm Caribbean spices and comforting flavors to your table. It is an easy side or main when you are wishing for an island getaway.
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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Grilled chicken with green sauce, lime wedges, tomato and onion salad, served on a brown plate. — Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Aji Verde). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Bring Peru home with juicy chicken, beautifully browned skin, and a fresh creamy green sauce. It delivers restaurant-style flavors with very little hands-on work in your own kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Argentinian Empanadas

Argentinian empanada being pulled apart over a plate. — Argentinian Empanadas. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Bringing Argentina to your dinner table is simple with these flaky, baked hand pies featuring three vegetable fillings. They make you feel like you are walking through the streets of Buenos Aires right from home.
Get the Recipe: Argentinian Empanadas

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice and cucumbers. — Beef Bulgogi Bowls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

For a quick trip to Korea, this beef bulgogi bowl features marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a skillet and served over rice. A good skillet makes a difference here, giving the beef enough hot surface area to brown nicely instead of simply steaming. It is a simple weeknight dinner you can enjoy while dreaming of your next getaway, and an Alva skillet is a useful piece of cookware to have ready for dinners like this.
Get the Recipe: Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Pinchos (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)

Grilled chicken skewers with spices on a cutting board, with sauce and bread nearby. — Pinchos (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

If you keep saying you will visit Puerto Rico next year, these chicken skewers with a balanced adobo marinade will give you a taste of the island. They keep juicy from the first bite to the last right from your backyard.
Get the Recipe: Pinchos (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

You can taste authentic Indian spices by using chicken thighs in this Instant Pot butter chicken recipe. It cooks in under forty minutes for a trip-worthy dinner you can make on any busy weeknight.
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Easy Chicken Pad Thai

This easy chicken pad Thai combines juicy chicken, eggs, veggies, and noodles with a rich, tasty sauce. It brings the lively street food flavors of Thailand straight to your plate on a weeknight.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Pad Thai

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

Salmon poke bowl with rice, sliced cucumber, radish, avocado, carrot, and drizzled sauce. — Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This teriyaki salmon rice bowl brings Japanese flavors to your table with a homemade glaze wrapped around flaky salmon and crisp vegetables. It comes together in thirty minutes for when your travel plans have to wait.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

A baking dish full of chicken enchiladas is surrounded by cut limes, a halved avocado, and a green linen. — Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These slow cooker chicken enchiladas pack spicy, tangy, and cheesy Mexican flavors into tender meat and chewy tortillas. They let you taste a vacation dinner without ever leaving your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken skewers with lemon wedges on skewers. — Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Greece feels much closer when you cook up tender chicken with fresh oregano, garlic, and lemon zest right on your stovetop. It makes for an easy weeknight flavor experience that cures any wanderlust.
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki

Thai-Style Red Curry Soup

A bowl of noodle soup with tofu strips, baby bok choy, carrot slices, and fresh herbs, set on a white surface with a spoon nearby and a small bowl of chopped greens in the background. — Thai-Style Red Curry Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

When you wish you were exploring Thailand, this spicy, creamy red curry soup is the kind of comforting meal that warms you from the inside out. It is an easy way to taste a faraway place on a cozy night in.
Get the Recipe: Thai-Style Red Curry Soup

Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo

Seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, rice, peas, and herbs served on a white plate, garnished with parsley. — Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If your trip to Spain keeps getting pushed back, this flavorful seafood paella loaded with mussels, shrimp, and chorizo has you covered. It brings the Spanish coast straight to your dining room table.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo

Mediterranean Salmon and Lentils

Salmon fillet on lentils, topped with chopped tomatoes, herbs, and crumbled cheese on a white plate. — Mediterranean Salmon and Lentils. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Broiled salmon over spiced harissa lentils with carrots, spinach, and feta makes a fast, exciting dinner. It channels a Mediterranean coastal trip in just twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Salmon and Lentils

Korean Japchae Recipe

A bowl of japchae noodles with vegetables, topped with sesame seeds, and chopsticks on the side. — Korean Japchae Recipe. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This Korean japchae mixes sweet potato noodles with a colorful blend of vegetables and meat for a comforting meal. It is a simple dinner to throw together that tastes like an adventure across Seoul.
Get the Recipe: Korean Japchae Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

White rice and orange curry garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges in a white bowl, next to a drink. — Chicken Tikka Masala. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

When you want to travel to India without packing a suitcase, make this juicy chicken tikka masala at home by simmering grilled chicken in a creamy spiced tomato sauce. The sauce comes together beautifully in a sturdy Alva skillet, especially when you want enough room to simmer the chicken without crowding the pan. Serve it with basmati rice and warm naan, and dinner suddenly feels a lot more special. And if India is somewhere on your travel list, GuidewithGuide is a handy place to start planning the trip beyond the plate.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

This Filipino-inspired Instant Pot chicken adobo uses a touch of sweetness and a quick pressure cooker method to deliver bold island flavors. You can easily prepare and serve it in just forty minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Chicken Cacciatore

A casserole dish filled with chicken in tomato sauce, topped with chopped parsley and grated cheese—perfect for those craving World-Inspired Chicken Dinners. — Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Transport yourself to Italy with this tasty chicken cacciatore featuring wine, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. This is exactly the kind of dish that benefits from a good pan that can move comfortably from stovetop browning into a long, gentle simmer. It makes an ordinary weeknight feel like a sun-soaked Tuscan getaway with very little effort.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Greek Vegetarian Moussaka

Side view of slice of moussaka. — Greek Vegetarian Moussaka. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This vegetarian moussaka layers roasted vegetables, lentils, and creamy béchamel into the kind of comforting bake that feels right at home on a Greek table. If making it has you thinking about sunny islands, seaside villages, and the food waiting for you there, GuidewithGuide can help turn that daydream about Greece into an actual travel plan.
Get the Recipe: Greek Vegetarian Moussaka

And when you finally book that flight, having someone local show you around can turn a good trip into one you actually remember.