Ciorba-Inspired Root Veg Soup
Inspired by: Romanian vegetable soup Ingredients: Carrot, parsnip, celery root, onion, sweet potato, parsley Broth: Lemon and fresh herbs (no vinegar) Serve with: Steamed beet or roasted squash slice
Placki-Inspired Baked Potato Fritters with Dill Carrot Slaw
Inspired by: Polish potato pancakes Fritters: Grated sweet potato + zucchini + garlic, dry-baked until golden Side: Shredded carrot + lemon + dill slaw
Hungarian Veggie Paprikash with Sweet Potato Medallions
Inspired by: Chicken paprikash Stew: Bell pepper, onion, garlic, sweet paprika, tomato Base: Baked sweet potato slices Top with: Parsley or chopped scallion
Stroganoff-Inspired Mushrooms over Mashed Cauliflower
Inspired by: Russian mushroom-beef dish Base: Mashed steamed cauliflower Topping: Sautéed lion’s mane or shiitake mushrooms with garlic, onion, parsley Optional: Add fresh dill and squeeze of lemon
Sarmale-Inspired Squash Wraps with Root Veg Mash
Inspired by: Romanian stuffed cabbage Wraps: Thin slices of roasted zucchini or steamed chard Filling: Mashed squash, shredded carrot, onion, garlic, herbs Side: Steamed greens with lemon
Beet & Pumpkin Borscht (No Vinegar, No Sour Cream)
Inspired by: Ukrainian borscht Ingredients: Beets, pumpkin, carrot, cabbage, garlic, onion, parsley Flavor: Lemon juice, bay leaf, and dill Serve with: Mashed potato or steamed sweet potato on the side
Golabki-Inspired Cabbage Rolls with Sweet Potato Filling
Inspired by: Polish stuffed cabbage Wrap: Steamed cabbage leaves Filling: Mashed sweet potato, onion, garlic, parsley, carrot Sauce: Stewed tomato, celery, and lemon Optional: Sprinkle of dulse for depth
Ful Medames–Inspired Cauliflower Mash Bowl
Inspired by: Mashed fava beans Mash: Steamed cauliflower + garlic + lemon + dulse Serve with: Chopped tomato, parsley, and steamed sweet potato slices Optional Side: Sautéed mushrooms
Zambian-Inspired Pumpkin & Greens Plate
Inspired by: Sadza with greens Pumpkin: Steamed and mashed with garlic and onion Greens: Lightly sautéed spinach with tomato and lemon Optional Add-On: Thin-sliced plantain rounds
Chakalaka-Inspired Sweet Potato Bowl with Cabbage & Tomato
Inspired by: Pap & chakalaka Base: Mashed sweet potato Relish: Steamed shredded cabbage, onion, tomato, garlic, and chili Finish with: Chopped parsley and thyme