World & Regional Food

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...

Some people find solace in drink and debauchery. Others may find solace in piety and righteous indignation. I find my peace in sport, the camaraderie that comes as a byproduct, and beans. Although...

Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) gets its name from the fact that it looks like a giant clove of ordinary garlic. In fact, however, elephant garlic is more closely related to the leek. Its...

Whether you've been to Guam or not. Even if you've grown up there, this island treat is not such a mystery to make. It's a great pickled dish full of crunch, spice and tastiness. It's great...

Rice is a carbohydrate and grain that is a good source of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. It also provides the body with fiber, protein, iron, phosphorous, folic acid and potassium. Rice is...

Jerk chicken is named in reference to the spices used for it. You can adjust the amount of the spices if you have a weaker palate or if you prefer more heat. Keep in mind that the cream sauce...

If you love garlic, you'll really love aioli. A relatively ancient sauce, it is mayonnaise-like, based upon an emulsion of garlic, salt and olive oil. Less ancient versions add a dab of mustard...

If you have never had chicken adobo before, but would like to try Filipino cooking, this is a good place to start. Chicken adobo is the quintessential Filipino dish. It is easy on the taste buds...

Although most people are only familiar with the fresh garlic bulbs sold in grocery stores, there are several hundred different varieties of garlic that can be purchased or grown for culinary use....

Ramps (or wild leeks as they are sometimes called) can be found in forested areas across most of the United States and southern Canada and are a traditional North American wild food. Finding wild...

Learn some great tips on how to make some easy and delicious Vietnamese dishes including a Vietnamese summer roll in this free video clip on world cuisine and foreign foods.

Learn how to make a cajun stuffed log in this free recipe video clip about easy cajun recipes.

Learn how to make a cajun stuffed log in this free recipe video clip about easy cajun recipes.

Learn how to make a cajun stuffed log in this free recipe video clip about easy cajun recipes.

Learn how to make a cajun stuffed log in this free recipe video clip about easy cajun recipes.

Learn how to make cajun shrimp in this free recipe video clip about easy shrimp dishes.

Learn how to chop garlic for Vietnamese Spring Rolls with expert Asian cooking tips in this free video recipe.

Learn how to mix dipping sauce for Vietnamese Spring Rolls with expert Asian cooking tips in this free video recipe.

Learn about the ingredients for Vietnamese Spring Roll wrappers and sauce with expert Asian cooking tips in this free video recipe.

Adobo is synonymous with Filipino food. Even those who don't normally eat pork have a hard time resisting a good pork adobo. Like the Filipino chicken adobo, pork adobo can vary in style, based on...

Even those not really familiar with Filipino food know Chicken Adobo, as it is a standard, traditional and popular dish that is often made as a native dish for "international" potluck-style...

Oh, it must be spring if the scapes are here. For a true taste of spring, head down to your local farmer's market and ask for garlic scapes. The scape is the part of the plant that shoots above...

Australians are as well-known for their love of barbecuing as Americans are. Many of their city parks include electric barbecue grills that can be used by the public. Rather than slow-cook or...

Mititei are grilled, Romanian sausages with a zesty garlic flavor.

Do you like sushi, egg rolls, steak, fish, chicken, dim sum, lumpia, fried shrimp? Try any of them with this Ginger Wasabi Garlic Sauce. It is a great condiment for a thousand dishes..

The word "gratin" refers to the browned crust that forms on a dish when cooked under high heat, not to a dish cooked with cheese, as many people assume. A classic potato gratin, or gratin...

West Indians use this homemade green seasoning as the main ingredient in many dishes. It is best used as a marinade on chicken and fish. A little added to macaroni pie or other pasta dishes...

An Organic and Vegetarian dish from North of Iran (Gilan). An original recipe

Chickpeas (lentils, garbanzo beans) are a versatile bean which is great served hot or cold. While the chickpea is a bit bland by itself, when blended into dishes with layers of flavor, it is a...