World & Regional Cuisine

This is a spaghetti sauce I received from my father who's parents came straight from Italy. It's so good I get compliments on it all the time. I use it to make Lasagna and everything Italian. I...

Italian cheeses are as numerous as they are varied. From pizza to pasta, the versatility of Italian cheeses can be found in cooking from around the world. Here are a few of the most popular.

Turmeric's bright yellow color and mild, slightly earthy taste add one of the several notes that make curry powder a symphony of flavor. The eye-catching spice plays a major role in cuisines from...

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...

An aphorism about Chinese cooking holds that the Chinese eat every part of the duck except the quack and eat everything with four legs except the table. Periodic famines led Chinese people, of...

A traditional pesto sauce is made with sweet basil, garlic. Parmesan or Romano cheese, pine nuts and olive oil. The differences in the recipes come in the different proportions of the ingredients...

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...

I have two different recipes on ehow for making your own beef tapa so I decided to write a article about how to cook the beef tapa that you have made. Cooking beef tapa is not hard but there are...

Jollof rice is a popular rice dish in Ghana and other West African countries. It is made by cooking rice with a stew or sauce. In this step-by-step recipe, you will learn how to prepare Jollof...

This is yet another recipe inspired by my days at Olga's Kitchen as a busboy, waiter and cook. I must confess, this is not Olga's bread recipe... I improvised, as usual, taking bits and pieces...

Okay, you Olga's Kitchen fans... this ones for you! Spanakopita, or Spinach Pie was a favorite of my customers at the Southland Mall store in Hayward, CA. I used to throw a pie in the oven...

Skirt Steak is an inexpensive cut from the short plate on a side of beef. Often marinated and grilled as fajitas. Let me give you a few pointers on How to Cook Skirt Steak

Prickly Pear Cactus is very easy to grow in many parts of the United States. The pads can be used to make jams and jellies, candy and there is even a Prickly Pear Margarita! The health benefits of...

Kimchi is a popular dish in many countries. Historically it is made by fermenting cabbage and spices in a clay pot that is buried in the ground. However, you can make Kimchi jars in your kitchen...

Panax ginseng, called insam in Korean, is a perennial root native to northeastern Asia. Koreans have been using ginseng for medicinal purposes for centuries, although many modern studies claim...

Moroccan lamb meatballs with apricot and pomegranate couscous are a unique, exceptionally rich dish that personifies the intense flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Moroccan lamb meatballs make an...

Eggplant and red potato curry with fresh spinach and cilantro is a simple, easy to prepare curry that can be prepared in less than one hour, making it ideal for quick weeknight family dinners or...

Pan-seared ginger tofu with asparagus and shitake mushrooms is a quick, easy to prepare dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner parties. Combining simple, commonly seen Asian...

Braised fennel with orange zest and toasted almonds is a simple, easy to prepare Italian-inspired side dish that will compliment a number of different meals. The braised fennel makes a wonderful...

Roasted cauliflower with kalamata and olives and mixed herbs is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that goes well with many Italian meals. This cauliflower dish relies on high-quality...

Stir-fried tempeh with coconut milk and fresh lemongrass is a simple, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy lunch. Combining typical Asian ingredients with the...

Broccoli rabe with roasted tomatoes and fresh rosemary is a simple, easy to assemble dish that makes an elegant side dish for almost any meal. Served with a loaf of hot Italian bread with herbed...

Warm campari tomato salad with fresh marjoram and ricotta cheese is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that can accompany a variety of simple or elegant Italian meals. Combing simple,...

Pan-seared tofu with orange-sesame glaze is a very simple, easy to make tofu dish that is excellent for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Combining the salty, savory taste of tamari with...

The combination of a brown sauce and a brown stock makes the savory accompaniment to many meals: the demiglaze. Making the demiglaze is easy, but preparing the brown sauce and stock is more...

Rumor has it that Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, known by its call sign of EWR, obtained a kosher vending machine. While airport employees deny the claim, there are plenty of...

Ancho is a common, relatively mild Mexican chile pepper. Ancho chile powder is a red powder that may be labeled as Mexican chile powder, ancho chile powder, or just chile powder. It is a common...

Apple and raspberry salad with red wine and cinnamon is an incredibly versatile Italian-inspired dish that can be served as an appetizer, as a dish between courses, or as a dessert for a large...

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...

Looking for some exotic foods to liven up your dinner table? Try this recipe to make amazing chicken tikkah masala.

Roobios tea, otherwise known as African Red Bush tea, is actually not a tea at all. It is an herb that grows in the form of a scrubby bush in South Africa. It is well known for its health...

Chickpea and eggplant sandwiches with fresh mint and cumin mayonnaise are very simple, easy to prepare sandwiches that make an excellent vegetarian lunch or light dinner when served with a mixed...

Mozzarella sandwiches with sun-dried tomatoes and basil mayonnaise are simple, Italian-inspired sandwiches that make a great main course for a light summer lunch, and are perfect for vegetarian...

Redcurrant couscous with orange chutney and chopped cashews is an incredibly simple dish to prepare, and it is rich in flavor and presentation. Serve redcurrant couscous as a side dish to roasted...

Fresh fettuccine with broccolini and asparagus is a very simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and easily, making it ideal for weekday lunches or dinners. Served with a mixed greens...

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...

Slow-cooked beef with tangerine zest and mixed mushrooms is an easy-to-prepare dish that is quite elegant and satisfying as a main course for a large Italian meal. Slow-cooked beef is a savory,...

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...

Smoked haddock and lemon-parsley casserole is an incredibly easy dish dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal for an impromptu dinner party or quick weeknight dinner. Serve the casserole with...

Mushroom pasta with port wine and sun-dried tomatoes is a fairly simple Italian dish that relies on easy-to-find ingredients to make an elegant, rich pasta dish perfect for a main course or...

Tuna pasta with anchovies, crème fraiche and fresh parsley is an incredibly easy dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal when you're in a hurry. Made of common ingredients that are part...

Chicken stuffed with spinach, shrimp and prosciutto makes an elegant appetizer when served on its own, or a hearty main course rich in both presentation and taste when served over pasta. Serve the...

Although most people think of bento (also called obento) as being lunches, bentos are actually any kind of meal packed in a box. Bentos originate in Japan but can be made up of any food you enjoy...

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...

Parmigiana is a Southern Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity. The Southern Italians made this dish with eggplant but the dish eventually came to be made with meat such as chicken or...

This is an old world, hand me down, cooking recipe for Haluski. Haluski is full of healthy foods containing a small meat portion. It very simple to make, yet tastes so good.

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...

This wonderful inexpensive kitchen tool can enhance a relatively easy gnocchi recipe by making it a true gourmet treat. If you do not have a gnocchi board, you can also use the tines of a fork or...

Are you craving delicious, authentic Chinese food? While a recommendation is always the best, here are tips my family and I use to find the best restaurants!