Travel the world without leaving your kitchen!
World cuisine is becoming increasingly popular with families. It opens the door to discovering new cultures, brings variety to your weekly meals, and lets you create original dishes with simple ingredients.
With ready-to-cook products from Cool&Simple, it’s easy to bring global flavours into your everyday routine. Here are 10 world-inspired meal ideas that are quick to prepare and full of flavour.
Why add world cuisine to your weekly menu?
Incorporating global-inspired recipes allows you to:
- Discover new culinary traditions
- Bring more variety to your meals
- Save time without sacrificing flavour
- Surprise your guests with a themed menu
With Cool&Simple products, creating a meal that feels like a culinary getaway becomes simple and accessible for everyone.
10 world-inspired meal ideas
1. Chicken dumplings + vegetable fried rice
Bring the feel of an Asian bistro home. Cook the chicken dumplings until golden and serve with vegetable fried rice. Finish with a splash of soy sauce and sesame seeds.
2. Homemade spinach–feta hand pies
Create Greek-inspired Spanakopita using our chopped spinach, feta, and fresh herbs. Sauté the spinach in olive oil, then wrap the mixture in phyllo pastry or one of our puff or shortcrust doughs. Serve with a cucumber, tomato, and black olive salad.
3. Butter chicken + basmati rice
A classic from Indian cuisine. Simply heat the butter chicken and serve it over basmati rice — perfect for a comforting weeknight meal without the effort.
4. Vegetarian samosas + vegetable accras + Creole sauce
For a globally inspired snack spread, combine vegetarian samosas, vegetable accras, and a mildly spicy Creole sauce. Everything cooks in just minutes in the oven or air fryer.
5. World tapas: spring rolls + accras + confit duck drumsticks
Create a festive, flavour-packed platter with bites from around the globe:
- Crispy spring rolls
- Vegetable accras
- Confit duck drumsticks
Add fresh veggies or a mango salad to balance the flavours.
6. Moroccan chicken with fragrant couscous
The Moroccan Chicken comes with aromatic couscous included — a complete, flavourful meal ready in minutes. Just heat and enjoy its warm, spiced notes.
7. Eggplant gratin + Greek salad
A Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian dish. Heat the eggplant gratin in the oven and serve with a fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and feta. Add lightly grilled pita bread for a complete meal.
8. Pulled pork + burger buns + coleslaw
Turn our pulled pork shoulder into a street-food style sandwich. Serve in a toasted burger bun with homemade or store-bought coleslaw. Add roasted potato wedges or grilled corn on the side.
9. Vegetable accras + Creole rice + sautéed plantains
Enjoy a Caribbean-inspired meal with crispy vegetable accras, Creole rice seasoned with garlic, onion, thyme, and olive oil, and pan-fried plantain slices. A colourful, comforting dinner.
10. Spring rolls + fried rice + crisp salad
Pair our crispy spring rolls with homemade or ready-to-serve fried rice. Add a crunchy cabbage-carrot salad with a sesame-ginger vinaigrette for a balanced, complete meal.
How to build a world-inspired meal at home with Cool&Simple
Creating an easy world-inspired menu at home doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right products, you can recreate the feel of a themed dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Here’s how:
- Choose 2 or 3 ready-to-cook products
- Add simple sides (rice, salad, vegetables)
- Use spices or sauces to enhance the flavours
- Plate everything nicely for an instant wow effect
Conclusion
World-inspired cooking at home is now within reach. With Cool&Simple products, you can explore flavours from around the globe with ease.
Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two, a night with friends, or a family meal, let yourself be inspired. Discover new world flavours with Cool&Simple.