World & Regional Cuisine

Fettuccine Alfredo is basically a pasta dish made with Fettuccine pasta and a creamy white sauce made from butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Restaurateur, Alfredo alla Scrofa, created this dish...

Make a healthy italian cheese ravioli is quiet easy, taking less then 40 minutes to make.

Make your own beer pizza for football games or any sports you like watching at home. Make yourself the envy of your friends with the best beer pizza in town every game day.

Make crab ragoon at home is very easy and take less then 25 minutes to prepare and make. So make crab ragoon as a snack or as part of your main course at home without having to go out to a Chinese...

A quesadilla is a Mexican appetizer food that means cheese tortilla in English. The three types of tortillas are, wheat tortilla based grilled cheese sandwiches, corn tortilla based cheese tacos,...

This is a recipe I got from my mom. She was asked to bring it to every pot luck, family function and holiday party she attended. I use my dads spaghetti sauce (check out my recipe) and it just...

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.

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,...

Grilled peaches with mascarpone cheese and maple syrup is a new twist on a classic Italian dish that combines warm fruit with rich, mascarpone cheese and simple syrup. Grilled peaches make an...

Mixed mushroom lasagna with spinach and fresh basil is a simple Italian dish that you can prepare rather quickly, making it ideal for weekday meals or impromptu dinner parties. Serve mixed...

Lasagna noodles can be transformed into many different dishes. Appetizers, main courses, and desserts can all be made from lasagna noodles. Lasagna noodles are often purchased in a dry state, but...

Greek flaming cheese, or saganaki, is a popular Greek appetizer. In fact, so popular is this hot cheesy delicacy, that in Greek culture it is often referred to as "opa," which is simply a...

From pasta, to pizzas to cheesecake most of us like to eat cheese. While many of us crave Italian food we may not always know the name of an Italian cheese. And also, how to select an Italian...

If you like Mexican Chicken Enchiladas, you will love this recipe. It is an authentic Mexican recipe that puts a twist on traditional chicken enchiladas. This recipe gives you the delicious...

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

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...

Pierogi is a traditional Polish dish made from a thick, creamy dough that is filled, shaped into small crescents and boiled or cooked in butter. The fillings for pierogi can range from sweet to...

Grits is a food that you will find more commonly on a southern table in the US. Many people eat them with butter, sugar and/or honey. However, some people like them with cheese. Follow the recipe...

Fontina cheese is a softer cheese originating from the Italian Alps where a specific breed of cows are raised in a pristine micro-climate and milked to produce the creamy milk rich in natural...

Most experts do not recommend attempting to make cheese from powdered milk, but a soft cheese similar to cottage or ricotta can be made without difficulty. If you can find whole milk powder, the...

Anyone who has ever eaten Spanakopita, loves this treat. It is a common meal in many Greek-American homes. It is also a great comfort food! But what if you have a craving for spanakopita and no...

Homemade tacos is an enjoyable meal that is quick to prepare, rather simple to make and good to eat. The really fascinating thing about homemade tacos is that the ingredients consist of a foods...

One of my favorite dishes is chicken enchiladas made with a green enchilada sauce. One of the major mistakes that many cooks make is to not bother seasoning the chicken and simply having chicken...

Feta cheese is a brined curd cheese of Greek origin. Famous for use as a sprinkled food over salads, feta is one of the oldest cheeses in the world.

France has long led the globe on two fronts: food and fashion. When it comes to food, the French are true innovators. From gourmet desserts to odd delicacies, French cooks understand what will...

Pesto originated in the Genoa region of northern Italy and is traditionally a combination of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. This tasty sauce, which is...

Fontina cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from the whole milk of cows in the Aosta Valley of northern Italy. It has a vibrant history beginning with the settlements in the valley, and the name...

Add the delicate taste of French Boursin to your culinary repertoire when serving your next chicken entree. Boursin cheese is mild, smooth and creamy, created by Mr. François Boursin in the...

For those lucky enough to have access to fresh goat milk, it is possible to make great-tasting cheese. A simple soft cheese, perfect for spreading crackers, can be made in very little time and...

The closest most Americans get to real German food is Oktoberfest-style beer, bratwurst, and pretzels. While those are part of the history of German food, it glosses over the long, rich heritage...

Although there are many types of blue cheeses out there, Gorgonzola is one cheese that many Americans know little about. Typically served at the end of a meal, this Italian cheese has a pungent...

Making Parmesan cheese is a painstaking process, and you will have to wait at least 10 months to eat it after you have completed all the steps. During that 10 months you will have to give the...

Macedonian cooking is a diverse style of cooking. Its recipes include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is known for lean meats like lamb, pork, beef, and chicken, and for dairy products...

Rennet is the name given a group of enzymes that are used in the production of cheese. Natural rennet comes from the fourth stomach chamber of young calves, sheep or goats. However, rennet may...

Making this popular Mexican dish is easier than expected AND is a great way to use leftover chicken. Plus it will leave your friends/family amazed at how good a cook you are.

Traditional Brie cheese is made in a specific French region known as Seine-et-Marne. It has a smooth creamy flavor and an edible rind not found in many other cheeses. Brie can be made at home...

The importance of cheese in history cannot be overstated. In ancient Rome, homes had a separate cheese-making kitchen and an area set aside for cheese to mature. Cheese was a staple food of Roman...

Sicilian pizza is original to Palermo, Italy. What makes the difference in the Sicilian Pizza is that the cheese is placed under the sauce. The shape of a Sicilian pizza is usually square and not...

Animal rennet is made from rennin, an enzyme that is secreted in the fourth stomach of calves, lambs, and goats. It is most often derived from the dried and ground stomachs of unweaned calves and...

This is a simple traditional Italian Lasagna recipe that will leave your family begging for more. Always a crowd pleaser, with layers of delicious sauce and pasta this recipe looks more...

There are only a handful of feta cheeses made around the world, but the classic comes from Greece. The Middle East and France make their own versions, but the one common thread between all...

When the average American thinks of Italian food, the first things that might come to mind are pizza or spaghetti. The truth is, neither of those images represents the real food of Italy. Sure,...

To make any kind of cheese, milk must first be separated into curds and whey. This is done by adding a thermophilic culture, a type of bacteria, to several gallons of milk. The culture for...

Italian cuisine is well-known and loved throughout the world. It has evolved over centuries within Italy, with roots tracing back to the 4th century B.C. Although ingredients, techniques and...

Queso Fresco is a semi-soft white Mexican cheese with a slightly salty, tangy flavor. As evidenced by its name, it is a fresh cheese that is best when eaten soon after it is made. Queso Fresco is...

Food plays a large role in Greek culture, and Greek food plays a very large role in culinary tradition around the globe. In fact, Greek food is often cited as the prime example of Mediterranean...

A 2,000-year-old dairy product, Romano is one of the world's oldest recorded cheeses, if not the oldest outright. Its fame has spread from its beginnings in ancient Rome to be a star ingredient in...

Queso fresco is a traditional Mexican cheese with a soft, crumbly texture. The name translates to "fresh cheese" because it is usually made and eaten within five days. It is usually made from...

True Italian cooking implements fresh ingredients grown regionally in simple dishes with rich textures and bold flavors. Traditional Italian cooking allows for family-style representations of...

Ever wonder how they make that light tasty batter on the Chile Rellenos you get in the Mexican restaurant? I am going to show you the secret!