World & Regional Food

Maja blanca is a Filipino dessert similar to a custard or pudding. It uses coconut milk and corn kernels as its primary flavorings. The exact ingredients typically differ among Filipino cooks who...

Sugar cane is a popular cooking ingredient in Asian and Hispanic cuisines. First cultivated in Asia, this perennial grass is now grown in 120 countries around the world, with Australia and Brazil...

The carduna--or cardoon, as it is more commonly known--is a vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean and remains a sought-after vegetable in Italy, France and Spain. It is a close relative...

Humans have eaten seaweed since prehistoric times. The growing international popularity of Japanese cuisine has exposed people to this ancient food source and helped spread its acceptance among...

Designing a restaurant so that customers and staff move efficiently to get work accomplished is important. It takes time to design the interior of the restaurant to work well for the kitchen...

Some parts of the United States call green hot peppers green chilies. The base of a spicy sauce comes from these peppers. You can use the sauce to cover or fill enchiladas, as a topping for tacos...

After years of eating the same ten or fifteen foods over and over again, it may be time to broaden your horizons. Gator meat, turtle soup, and frog legs are all nice additions, but they are almost...

This wonderful, spicy vegetarian meal is surprisingly easy to make if you use this recipe. It will only take about 30 minutes to prepare, and it’s high in protein. Serve it with a green salad...

Many common food items (jelly) and other products (paper) are colloids. They appear to be singular components but actually are comprised of two separate things. These molecule clumps are often...

Have you ever tried the dishes made from flowers such as Daisies, Roses, Carnations, Glass flower, and many other type of flower that you can eat. Do you know flowers very useful in our lives,...

The avocado is a creamy-textured fruit you can enjoy in countless dishes or all by itself, if you are an avocado purist. It contains nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Halva is a popular confection that has many varieties and a rich history. Numerous cultures had an influence on halva as it traveled the world through the ages to make it what it is today.

You can open and remove the coconut meat from its shell via a variety of techniques; the method you choose depends on the tools (and strength) you have at hand (or in arm). Most methods rely on...

Pomegranates originate in the Mediterranean, where they have been eaten and used in delicious dishes for thousands of years. In fact, some scholars suggest that the fruit eaten by Eve in the...

This Puerto Rican dish, otherwise known as Habichuelas Coloradas Grandes, is easy to make, inexpensive, nutritious, and delicious. Serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Filipino food preparation combines of American, Spanish, Chinese and other Asian influences. Slow cooked meats, spices and other native ingredients--like bananas and coconuts--are what makes...

Pheromones are chemicals secreted by the body that influence the behavior of others of the same species. Each person's pheromones are biologically different, and have a different effect on other...

Staple foods are simple, nutritious foods that make up the backbone of a traditional diet. They comprise the bulk of a regular diet and provide most of the calories needed for energy, as well as...

Fresh ginger root can be dried at home then ground into a powder to use in cooking. Powdered ginger adds an unusual flavor to main dishes and desserts. Powdered ginger can be added to meat dishes,...

If you live in or have visited a tropical region of the world, there's a good chance that you've seen a queen palm tree. While these trees are a native of Brazil, their low height and beautiful...

I was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. I since moved to the mainland over 15 years ago and will always crave one of the many local grinds and flavors that I've grown to love. Saying goes, you...

Chantrelle mushrooms are one of the most highly sought after wild mushrooms. They are well known for being a large, meaty mushroom with exquisite taste. Cleaning chantrelles doesn't have to be a...

China dishes are usually reserved for the best, most formal meals, usually stored separately from ordinary plates. Many people display their china in glass cases and cabinets, while other people...

Oats, also known as groats, are a cereal grain that can be consumed by humans and are also common as a livestock feed for horses, cattle and chickens. The hardy oat plant has been grown for...

Muscadine grapes are native to the Southeastern United States and are used to make jams and jellies as well as muscadine wine, a type of desert wine. Muscadine grapes are considered a higher...

Guatemala is located in Central America, teeming with a multitude of cultures. More than half of Guatemalans are of Mayan descent, with the rest of the population comprising of Ladinos (mix of...

Some people love a good knish. I first heard about them from a dear YANKEE friend. Apparently, in New York, this is as popular as hot dogs are here, being sold by street vendors in much the...

Native to South American flood plains and swamps, acai has become a major export from Brazil's Amazon Basin. Controversy rages over whether acai is a genuine miracle berry or a tool for mass...

Chocolate is a favorite indulgence enjoyed worldwide. The Europeans first transformed chocolate from a spicy drink into a sweet dessert -- and many would argue that they produce the world's best....

Emus lay large, beautiful eggs that are used for cooking, eating, or decorating. Their composition and taste is similar to chicken eggs, but they're much more difficult to find and purchase....

Sausage is made from combining various types of ground meat with different combinations of spices and salt. A very necessary component of sausage is the outside hog casing. The casing is the...

The origin of the coconut palm is largely disputed in the scientific community.No matter it's origin, the coconut tree has sustained tropical cultures throughout time and is truly a plant with a...

While blackberries and mulberries may look similar, they are from different genuses and grow on different types of trees. They are also different in color. And mulberries retain their stems while...

Due to possible severe allergic reactions, feeding kids peanut butter is a controversial issue among parents and pediatricians. Many pediatricians feel that peanut butter should not be introduced...

American-made food options are ample. Every food item in every category is produced in the United States. The origins of these food items range from large farms to small, locally owned farms.

Fruits and vegetables come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. Both fruits and vegetables can be sweet, sour or bland, as well as a variety of other flavors and textures.

The cuisine of Australia has changed over time. The original settlers changed the original cuisine of the aborigines. New immigration has changed the cuisine to include foods from around the...

For busy cooks who buy in large quantities, it's hard to find a more compatible kitchen tool than the vacuum sealer. These gadgets also lower your grocery bill by reducing the amount of food you...

Have you every wanted to make a true Moroccan male, this will tell you how to make Moroccan Couscous. This is a great recipe for a true taste of Morocco. My two kids love it. I have even made it...

Dutch samphire and brown prawns with wine and butter sauce is a very simple dish to make that combines complex, unique ingredients to create a meal that is challenging and satisfying. Served with...

Venison fillets with morel mushrooms, crème fraiche and gherkins is a typically Scandinavian dish, often served early in the fall as the weather begins to turn cold. Morel mushrooms are...

Rustic Finnish pea soup with smoked bacon and pig's foot is a traditional Scandinavian dish commonly prepared in the coldest winter months as a hearty meal. Traditionally, it was a cheap dish to...

Pork fillets with beetroot and sour cream sauce is a Scandinavian recipe that is commonly seen on the tables of homes and neighborhood restaurants in the more landlocked areas of Finland. Pairing...

Foods containing uric acid are beneficial to the body when consumed in moderation. Various conditions can lead to high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, which may become detrimental to...

Dutch cheese soup with saffron and fresh chives is a traditional soup from the Netherlands, generally believed to originate during the time of Great Depression in the 1930s. The first-known recipe...

Like its relative, peyote, the San Pedro cactus is a South American plant containing the hallucinogen mescaline. While isolating mescaline and taking it by itself is illegal, a person may legally...

Baked herring is a typically Scandinavian dish, as herring has long been a staple of the Finnish diet. Combining flavorful, oil-rich herring with common Finnish ingredients like capers, Finnish...

Baked trout with cucumber and horseradish sauce is a Finnish recipe that borrows a lot from Russian cuisine. Combining fresh trout, grated horseradish, Dijon mustard and white wine, baked trout...

Elk and celeriac casserole is a common Finnish meal, often served in the cool fall and winter months. Elk meat is similar to venison in taste and color, and venison can be substituted for elk if...