For my own inspiration, grouped roughly into categories based on dominant ingredient, NOT based on cuisine or tradition. Hence the -ish.
- salad – not a full dinner since it doesn’t have carbs.
American-ish
- Buns
- [club-sandwich]
- [smashburger]
- [hot-dog]
- [bratwurst]
- [barbecue]
- Bread
- [hoagie]
- [italian-beef]
- [cubano]
- Potatos
- [steak-and-potatos]
- [french-fries]
- C: Buns, Bread, Potatos
- F: Cheddar, Avocado, BBQ Sauce
- V: Lemon, Garlic, OnionW, Chili, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickles
- D: Beer, Margaritas
Mexican-ish
- Tortilla
- [tacos]
- [baja-fish-tacos]
- tacos-al-pastor
- burrito
- [quesadilla]
- [chips-and-salsa]
- Beans & Rice
- [pozole-verde-soup]
- [black-bean-soup]
- [red-chile]
- C: Tortillas, Beans, Rice
- F: Monterrey, Avocado
- V: Lime, Garlic, OnionW, Chili, Tomato, Tomatillo, Cilantro
- D: Beer, Margaritas
Italian-ish
- Pasta
- aglio-e-olio
- [cacio-e-pepe]
- [marinara]
- [carbonara]
- [pesto]
- Rice
- [risotto]
- garlic-chile-oil-soup
- [tzatziki-bowl]
- Flatbread
- [focaccia]
- [pizza]
- [doner-kebab]
- C: Pasta, Rice, Flatbread
- F: Parmesan, Olives
- V: Lemon, Garlic, OnionY, Chili, Tomato, Parsley
- D: Beer, Wine
Chinese-ish
- Bowls
- [teriyaki-bowl]
- [korean-bowl]
- [thai-bowl]
- [pepper-curry]
- Noodles
- dan-dan-mian
- [garlic-noodles]
- C: Rice, Noodles, Pita/Naan
- F: SesameOil, Peanuts, Cashews
- V: Lime, Garlic, OnionW, Chili, Ginger, GreenOnion
- D: Beer, Sake