World & Regional Cuisine

Are you looking for something tantalizing for your taste buds? A little taste from the exotic on your table? Well this is a perfect and easy recipe that will have your guest raving about how hard...

Well, today I went to the supermarket, and low and behold, steering me in the face from the mark down corner, were these beautiful large red peppers. I immediately took the 8 red peppers and...

Spam Musubi is a quick and easy snack that originated from Hawaii. It is a snack that you could take it on the go and share with friends. Follow these easy steps and you too can taste this savory,...

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Southern Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity. Below is my version of this wonderful Italian dish.

The African kola nut is a bitter-tasting nut that has an oval shape. Originating from evergreen trees in tropical Africa, it comes in a wide range of colors--from brownish-white and light green to...

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...

Chutneys are a diverse class of Indian condiments made from fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. Chutney can be sweet, sour, or spicy, but it is always flavorful and healthy. If you like spicy...

Chinese brown sauce is a delicious and simple condiment you can add to stir fried vegetables, rice, and noodles, or even use as a dipping sauce for wantons and eggrolls. Brown sauce freezes well,...

This recipe and method has been passed down through several generations in Costa Rica where rice is a family staple and served at most meals. The difference between rice and really GREAT rice is...

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...

Squid and fresh vegetable salad is a fairly easy to prepare dish that makes an excellent appetizer for any meal, and can also be served as a main dish. Squid and fresh vegetable salad travels well...

Prawn, red pepper and leek risotto is a new twist on a classic Italian recipe. Combining the salty, sweet taste of prawns with the earthy red pepper and leek, prawn, red pepper and leek risotto is...

Using the restaurant Via Della Pace, this article will show you how to save 50% or more dining out in New York City.

Buffets are one of the most popular ways to eat restaurant food. Who doesn’t like a food bar made up of cuisines from several different ethnic groups. Who doesn’t like a full salad bar, isles...

Making money for raising and selling catfish on a small scale requires planning. Which land, equipment, capital, labor and skills can be applied to the business? The individuals must evaluate...

Soul food is enjoyed by many people for its hearty and rich-tasting recipes. This type of food can be served elegantly but more often is served in a casual manner. Planning a menu requires...

Okra is a member of the hibiscus family, which makes for a pleasant flowering addition to the vegetable garden. It is best to harvest immature pods in order to get the best flavor for soups,...

African food is as diverse as its people and culture. Through trade and colonization, ideas and tastes have been introduced by various countries from Europe and the Middle East, and they have been...

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...

The Indian bitter melon, or bitter melon, is not as well-known in the United States as it is in Asia. For centuries, people have cultivated this unusual fruit for a variety of culinary and...

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...

Walnut-pesto encrusted rack of lamb is an Italian-inspired dish that is quite simple to prepare. While some careful attention does need to be paid to the meat during the cooking process,...

Take a cultural tour of tastes with a variety of simple African dishes. From fried bananas to spicy peppered meat, there are many regions and cuisines to discover. Although substitutions can be...

Andouille is a spicy and smoked Cajun sausage that is made with ground pork, spices and onions. It has its roots in the French immigrants who came to southeastern Louisiana from Canada. It is...

Mexican food has become one of the most popular kinds of international food items in the nation. Why go to Mexican restaurants when you can make your own Mexican food at home? Not only is it...

Thoughts of chopsticks bring to mind that famous scene in the movie Karate Kid where Ralph Macchio uses the chopsticks first try to catch a fly. He can't believe his luck. His teacher gets mad...

Want real italian cooking , not frozen or out of a bottle or can? This manicotti recipe and stuffed shell recipe will make you the envy of your friends and family!

Bourbon balls are a special treat that are usually considered a holiday dish. While it would be difficult to get a buzz from a small sampling of a few bourbon balls, it is possible to make them as...

Arugula, Fontina and prosciutto frittatas are a new twist on a classic dish. Using ingredients commonly found together in Italian cuisine like prosciutto, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and Fontina...

Butternut squash risotto with prosciutto is recipe that takes the basic ingredients of an old classic and spices them up with a few ingredients not normally seen in traditional Italian risottos....

Glucomannan is a type of water-soluble dietary fiber that is obtained from the root of the konjac plant; Sixty-four percent of the dry matter in konjac root is glucomannan. Konjac plants are...

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.

We all have moments of weakness. One of mine is Chinese food. I love eating it, but know that I don't always choose the best food options and know that I have problems controlling how much I...

The richest, creamiest and best tasting fresh mozzarella cheese comes from an area near Naples in Italy. It's hand-made but it is not from cow milk! It's made from water buffalo. I'll explain how...

Sichuan cuisine (also spelled Szechuan) is perhaps the most popular of the eight major academies of Chinese culinary art. The history of Sichuan cuisine, originating in Sichuan province in western...

With so many geographical regions and cultural traditions in India, it's impossible to identify one single herb or spice that is characteristic of Indian cuisine. However, with its emphasis on...

A weed that flourishes in Florida forests, purslane is a leafy plant that is often eaten and cultivated in gardens. The plant's leaves and stems can be cooked or eaten raw. Like other green leafy...

Kosher foods are a crucial part of the diet for those who follow the Jewish faith. Anyone looking for Kosher diet foods may feel like these foods are impossible to find. Fortunately,...

Roasted sea bass in red wine sauce is a dish commonly found in the finer restaurants of northeast Italy. Combining the delicate, rich texture and flavor of sea bass with fresh rosemary, dry red...

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.

One recognizes the Indian kitchen by his presence of spices, which characterize it. Let us take time to discover this type of kitchen and some good addresses!

This will show you how to make the Pico De Gallo that goes with my Diezmillo article. Listed below are two additional articles that compliment this recipe. You can also use this for a tortilla...

Do you want to treat your friends and family to a meal that they may have only had if they were visiting Mexico? Picture a quaint village, where the Grandmother was preparing a meal for her...

Polenta, pesto and red pepper terrines are a simple to prepare dish, commonly found on home kitchen tables and at parties where food is served buffet style in the Adriatic regions of Italy....

Leek and ricotta pie is a simple dish commonly served on the tables of homes and small restaurants in central Italian areas like Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Individual leek and ricotta pies make an...

Chicken liver risotto is a slightly different take on a classic Italian dish served in almost every country in the world. Mixing the delicate, salty flavor of sliced chicken livers with creamy,...