44 Recipes That Will Let You Eat Around The World While Quarantining

Get creative with these rice paper rolls and use whatever protein you like best. You can try it with shrimp, smoked salmon, tofu, or keep it strictly vegetarian with some mango and avocado. Whatever you do, don't skimp on the homemade spicy peanut sauce. You'll want to put it on everything. Get the recipe for Thai chicken spring rolls here.

This hearty soup is made with leek, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, and kale in a cheesy vegetable broth. Make a big pot, turn on Under The Tuscan Sun, and serve with a bottle of Sangiovese. Get the recipe for Tuscan ribollita here.

You can follow the recipe verbatim and make the green curry paste from scratch, or save some time and money on ingredients by buying a store-bought version. Get the recipe for veggie Thai green curry here.

Use your favorite cut of chicken and marinate it in lime juice, habanero chiles, garlic, thyme, ginger, and sugar, then grilled until perfectly charred. Get the recipe for grilled Jamaican jerk chicken here.

Start with egg or rice noodles, add ground meat, toss everything in a homemade sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and peanut butter, then top with chili oil. Get the recipe for dan dan noodles here.

Crispy, tender carnitas take a bit of patience: Pork shoulder slow cooks in spices and citrus for up to eight hours. But once the wait is over you'll have perfectly cooked carnitas to serve in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. Get the recipe for slow cooker pork carnitas here.

Okonomiyaki is a classic Japanese recipe you'll find in street food stalls from Tokyo to Osaka. It's a savory pancake made of shredded cabbage, scallions, flour, and egg, pan-fried until crispy and drizzled with anything from Sriracha and mayo to bonito flakes and pickled ginger. Get the recipe for okonomiyaki.

If you're not a huge fan of shrimp, try making this pad Thai with chicken, pork, or tofu. It's coated in a sweet and savory dressing made with honey, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and spicy chili flakes, Get the recipe for garlic butter shrimp pad Thai here.

These meatballs are made of ground beef, bread, egg, red onion, and spices, which are pan-fried and served in a creamy gravy. Get the recipe for Swedish meatballs here.

This recipe, typical of West Africa, is made with diced chicken breast, creamy peanut butter, chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped peanuts, and a whole lot of spices. Get the recipe for African chicken and peanut stew here.

Don't be intimidated by the lengthy ingredient list because many of these condiments and spices are probably already in your kitchen. The key ingredient is gochujang paste, a Korean chili paste that gives this chicken a spicy kick. Get the recipe for spicy Korean fried chicken here.

Egg noodles, julienned veggies, pork loin, and shrimp get stir fried in soy sauce and sesame oil, then served with chopped scallions and a drizzle of lime. If you want to make this dish even more indulgent, try it with pork belly. Get the recipe for Filipino noodles with pork and shrimp here.

Typical of eastern European cuisine, these hearty stuffed cabbage rolls are filled with ground beef, rice, and spices in a slightly sweet and tangy tomato sauce. Get the recipe for classic stuffed cabbage rolls here.

Don't be intimidated by the lengthy ingredient list because you can always opt for store bought condiments like zhoug sauce and tahini. Instead, focus on the pan-fried eggplant and spicy chickpeas, which are at the heart of this comforting Middle Eastern recipe. Spoon everything on pita bread and dig in. Get the recipe for sabich with spiced chickpeas here.

Fill wonton wrappers with a mixture of pork, shredded cabbage, green onion, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, then fold them up and either pan fry or boil them. You can assemble the dumplings ahead of time and freeze them before cooking. Get the recipe for homemade pork dumplings here.

This ultimate comfort food takes a while to make, but there's nothing difficult about it. Lots of veggies (celery, carrots, mushrooms, and onions) get cooked with bacon and boneless chuck beef in a savory broth made with Cognac, red wine, and beef stock. Get the recipe for beef Bourguignon here.

You can make this Mexican dish made with tortilla chips, black beans, shredded cheese, and fried eggs with either red (enchilada) or green (salsa verde) sauce. Pro tip: It tastes just as delicious for dinner as it does for breakfast. Get the recipe for chilaquiles here.

A far cry from the packaged ramen you ate in your college dorm room, this sophisticated noodle soup is loaded with mushrooms, baby bok choy, and a soft boiled egg. Dress it up further with anything from scallions and ginger to roasted seaweed and bonito flakes. If you're feeling extra hungry, you can always add your favorite protein. Get the recipe for easy shoyu ramen here.

This super flavorful sauce is made with anchovies, capers, garlic, and red pepper flakes in crushed tomatoes and white wine. Just add your favorite pasta! Get the recipe for pasta puttanesca here.

These pan-fried corn flour cakes are a popular food throughout Latin America. You can make them at home with just pre-cooked corn meal, salt, water, and oil for frying. Then, get creative and add your favorite toppings from shredded pork to cheese and guacamole. Get the recipe for homemade arepas here.

This fluffy, delectable focaccia comes together with just a few basic ingredients: Sugar, flour, yeast, olive oil, and salt. Then, get creative and top it with any of your favorite herbs. Get the recipe for homemade focaccia here.

In case you've never heard of bobotie before, imagine a frittata mixed with shepherd's pie. This super comforting dish is made with minced lamb or beef cooked in lots of spices and baked under a layer of egg custard. Get the recipe for South African bobotie with yellow rice here.

This classic French recipe is easily one of the most delicious ways to prepare chicken. Thighs and drumsticks get cooked with vegetables and bacon in a fragrant broth of chicken stock, brandy, and tomato paste for that special je ne sais quoi. Get the recipe for coq au vin here.

This Provençal dish is made up of tender veggies — zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, and tomato — stewed in a tomato-based sauce. It's totally meatless, yet surprisingly filling. Get the recipe for ratatouille here.

This Japanese dish features pork loin steaks that get coated in egg and panko breadcrumbs, pan-fried until golden brown, and served over shredded cabbage with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce, which you can make from scratch or buy pre-bottled. Get the recipe for crispy pork katsu curry here.

Transport yourself to Dublin with a cozy bowl of mashed potatoes topped with sausage and veggies in a rich chicken stock. This meal pairs best with a big pint of Guinness. Get the recipe for roasted bangers and mash here.

This eggplant is so tender it literally melts in your mouth, but the star of the show is the spicy glaze made of chili paste, Szechuan peppercorns, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar. Get the recipe for Chinese eggplant with spicy Szechuan sauce here.

If you like mac 'n' cheese, you'll love this cheesy noodle dish. Instead of macaroni, it's made with tiny little dumplings, which get fried in butter until delightfully crispy-on-the-outside and doughy-on-the-inside. Get the recipe for German spaetzle here.

This garlicky shrimp is so simple. It comes together with shrimp (fresh or frozen), olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sherry (or whatever dry white wine you have on hand). Serve it with some crusty bread for dipping in the garlic sauce. Get the recipe for gambas al ajillo here.

Making gnocchi from scratch isn't rocket science. In fact, it's pretty easy. Just make the dough using boiled, grated potatoes, flour, ricotta, and egg. Then, shape it into little dumplings, boil them in water, and toss with your favorite pasta sauce. Get the recipe for homemade gnocchi here.

Even those who don't love seafood will have a hard time denying that this buttery, flaky fish coated in a sticky sweet miso glaze is absolutely delicious. Get the recipe for miso glazed black cod here.