Bigos-Inspired Sauerkraut-Free Veggie Stew
Inspired by: Polish hunter’s stew Main: Cabbage, sweet potato, mushroom, beet, carrot Broth: Tomato + lemon + bay leaf Optional Topping: Dulse flakes or parsley-garlic oil (PM only)
Balkan Veggie “Kotlety” Patties with Garlic Mash
Inspired by: Serbian meat patties Patties: Mashed sweet potato, mushroom, garlic, onion, thyme Side: Cauliflower or squash mash Garnish: Fresh herbs + lemon zest
Lecsó-Inspired Paprika Tomato & Veggie Stir-Fry
Inspired by: Hungarian pepper stew Main: Bell pepper, tomato, onion, mushroom, garlic Spices: Smoked paprika, black pepper, bay Base: Roasted squash or sweet potato coins
Potato Pancake–Inspired Baked Fritters
Inspired by: Czech/Slovak placki Fritter Base: Grated sweet potato + garlic + herbs Bake instead of fry Dip: Zucchini + lemon “sour cream” (blended)
Sarmale-Inspired Roasted Cabbage Wraps with Veg Filling
Inspired by: Romanian cabbage rolls Filling: Mashed squash, garlic, zucchini, parsley Wraps: Roasted cabbage or collard leaves Sauce: Tomato, lemon, onion reduction Side: Raw carrot salad with dill
Goulash-Inspired Sweet Potato & Root Veg Stew
Inspired by: Hungarian goulash Stew: Sweet potato, parsnip, onion, mushroom, garlic, bell pepper Spices: Paprika, caraway, bay leaf, black pepper Side: Steamed greens
Borscht-Inspired Beet Stew with Cabbage & Herbs
Inspired by: Ukrainian borscht (without broth or dairy) Veggies: Beet, carrot, cabbage, onion, celery Broth: Lemon + garlic + parsley Optional: Add wild mushrooms for heartiness
Stroganoff-Inspired Mushroom & Cauliflower Cream Bowl
Inspired by: Beef Stroganoff Main: Shiitake or lion’s mane mushrooms, onion, garlic Sauce: Steamed cauliflower blended with lemon and parsley Base: Mashed sweet potato
Golabki-Inspired Stuffed Cabbage with Squash Mash
Inspired by: Polish cabbage rolls Filling: Mashed pumpkin, sautéed onion, parsley, garlic Wrapper: Steamed cabbage leaves Sauce: Tomato + lemon + bay leaf Side: Beet salad with dill
Groundnut-Free Peanut Stew–Inspired Coconut Veg Curry
Inspired by: West African peanut stew Base: Coconut water (PM only) + sweet potato + tomato + garlic + onion Veggies: Carrot, greens, squash Spices: Paprika, coriander, cumin, parsley