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
Sadza-Inspired Soft Pumpkin Mash with Greens
Inspired by: Sadza with tomato sauce Mash: Steamed pumpkin or butternut, whipped smooth Side: Wilted greens with garlic and lemon Topping: Caramelized onion and chopped herbs
Koshari-Inspired Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Layer Bowl
Inspired by: Egyptian koshari (grain-free version) Base: Baked sweet potato cubes Middle Layer: Cauliflower “rice” or mash Topping: Garlic-tomato sauce + dry-sautéed onion
Chakalaka-Inspired Spicy Veggie Stir-Fry
Inspired by: South African chakalaka Veggies: Onion, bell pepper, tomato, carrot, garlic, chili Base: Steamed sweet potato slices or cauliflower mash Garnish: Parsley or chives