Globally Inspired Recipes

Close up side view of Deruny on a plate with sour cream.

Deruny (Draniki) – Ukrainian Potato Pancakes

Deruny, also called Draniki, are traditional Ukrainian potato pancakes made with finely grated raw potatoes, onion, flour, and eggs.

Tomato Rice

$2.40 recipe / $0.30 serving

Tomato rice is an easy yet flavorful side dish that uses only a few simple ingredients, and it's sure to liven up any dinner plate!

Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas

$10.81 recipe / $2.70 serving

Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas are an easy and flavorful vegetarian dinner idea that all cooks on one pan for easy cleanup!

Overhead view of Bún chả in a bowl with rice noodles and vegetables.

Bún Chả (Vietnamese Meatballs)

$16.30 recipe / $4.07 serving

Bún chả (Vietnamese Meatballs) are simple, light, fresh, and perfect for a hot summer day or as a make-ahead meal.

Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

This panzanella salad is a quick and delicious way to use up day-old bread, ripe tomatoes, and other summer produce. For the ultimate convenience, you can even prep the ingredients ahead of time.

Over head view of arroz con pollo in a red Dutch oven.

Arroz Con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice)

$12.30 recipe / $2.46 serving

Arroz con Pollo is a mouth-watering, budget-friendly, one-pot chicken and rice dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.

Overhead view of a bowl of sofrito with a wooden spoon.

How To Make Sofrito

$2.53 recipe / $0.36 serving

Sofrito is the aromatic flavor base of many Caribbean dishes. It's budget-friendly, easy to make, and pure magic in almost any savory recipe.

A skillet full of menemen with dishes and bread on the side.

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)

$5.36 recipe / $1.34 serving

Menemen, or Turkish scrambled eggs, is an easy, healthy, and customizable dish that can be ready in less than 30 minutes! BudgetBytes.com

Breakfast Nachos

$8.04 recipe / $2.01 serving

Breakfast nachos are a fun and easy way to change up your breakfast or brunch routine. Plus, the topping options are endless!

Loaded Hummus Pitas

$7.68 recipe / $1.92 each

Loaded hummus pitas are a quick and easy no-cook meal for summer, and a great way to use up leftovers in the fridge.

Cowboy Caviar

$5.30 recipe / $0.53 serving

Cowboy Caviar is a deliciously fresh bean salad with a colorful mix of beans and vegetables, plus a zesty lime dressing.

Lemony White Bean Salad

$2.53 recipe / $0.42 serving

This simple Lemony White Bean Salad is an inexpensive, light, and fresh option for summer meals or your weekly meal prep.