Are you sick of having dinner the same way every day? Want to experiment with cooking in the comfort of your own kitchen and add some spice? Why not use our “7 Days, 7 Different Cuisines” challenge to push yourself to travel the world through cuisine? It’s a thrilling and enjoyable way to improve your culinary abilities, sample new flavors, and savor some incredibly delicious dishes.
Day 1: Italian – Pasta Perfection
Let’s start the week off with a popular dish: Italian food! Every bite of Italian cuisine, which is renowned for its simplicity and use of fresh ingredients, is comforting and flavorful. Start with the traditional pasta meal, spaghetti alla carbonara, which is cooked with eggs, pancetta, and Parmesan and is creamy and cheesy. You may have a real Italian dinner by serving it with a side of crispy garlic bread and a simple salad with balsamic vinegar.
Pro Tip: For an added taste boost, remember to sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper on top of your pasta!
Day 2: Mexican – Bold and Flavorful
On day two, we’re exploring the world of Mexican food, which is full of colorful tastes and strong spices. Start with Tacos al Pastor, which are delicious marinated pork that is slow-cooked on a spit, diced, and served with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and onions on soft corn tortillas. For a spicy garnish, try making your own salsa verde by combining tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños.
Make your own guacamole with ripe avocados, lime juice, and a pinch of chili powder as a side dish. Remember to provide some crispy tortilla chips on the side so you can mop it all up!
Day 3: Indian – Spice It Up
A wealth of nuanced flavors, aromatic foods, and fragrant spices may be found in Indian cuisine. Enjoy a hearty dish of Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) to start your third day. Garam masala, cumin, coriander, and cardamom add a great balance of savory and spicy flavors to this creamy, tomato-based recipe. Serve it with warm naan bread so you can mop up all the luscious sauce and fluffy basmati rice.
Are you feeling bold? As an appetizer, prepare some Samosas, which are golden, crispy pockets filled with peas and spicy potatoes. These make the ideal finger food!
Day 4: Japanese – Light and Refreshing
Let’s add Japanese food, which is renowned for its delicate flavors and artistic presentation, to the mix on day four to add some balance. A bowl of miso soup, a warm, umami-rich broth made with tofu, seaweed, and green onions, is a good place to start. Prepare some Teriyaki Chicken for the main course, which should be served with sautéed veggies such as carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy along with steamed rice.
Try a cucumber salad tossed with sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds for a cool side dish. It’s the ideal light dish to balance the teriyaki chicken’s deep tastes.
Day 5: Thai – Sweet, Sour, and Spicy
Let’s take it a step further with Thai food, which is renowned for its ability to balance the flavors of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy ingredients in every dish. On the fifth day, prepare a delectable Pad Thai dish using stir-fried rice noodles, chicken or shrimp, and a zesty tamarind sauce. For the ideal Thai kick, garnish with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
Serve it with Thai Green Curry, which is a spicy curry made with veggies, basil, and a kick of spice from green curry paste and coconut milk. For the perfect Thai supper, serve over jasmine rice.
Day 6: Middle Eastern – Aromatic and Hearty
On the sixth day, we will go to the Middle East, where the cuisine is bursting with flavor and spices. Serve warm pita bread and fresh veggies beside a plate of hummus, a smooth, creamy, and garlicky chickpea dip. Serve it with a platter of Shawarma, which is a dish of tender, seasoned meat (often lamb, chicken, or beef) that is slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It is then thinly sliced and served in a soft pita with pickled veggies and tahini sauce.
Try tabbouleh, a cool bulgur and parsley salad with lemon dressing, tomatoes, and cucumbers, as a side dish. The rich, savory aromas of the shawarma are expertly counterbalanced by this nutritious dish.
Day 7: French – Elegant and Refined
We’ve reached day seven; let’s end on a high note with French food, which is renowned for its sophistication and elegance. Start with the traditional French onion soup, which has thick broth, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese on top. Try Coq au Vin, a slow-braised chicken dish with garlic, onions, and mushrooms stewed in red wine, for the main course. This dish is sure to make an impression!
Treat yourself to a delicate Crème Brûlée to round out the week in style. It is an impressive dessert that is well worth the effort because of its precisely caramelized sugar crust and creamy vanilla custard.
