World & Regional Cuisine

How to make the polish dish haluski.

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...

This pasta dish is made from scratch, but is still quick and easy and a great way to make use of leftover potatoes that you may have after a big dinner. Gnocchi is usually served as a satisfying...

Store-bought focaccia -- flat Italian bread with topping -- has been a traditional Sunday brunch treat in our house for some time. But sometimes the store-bought ones are overcooked to the point...

Homemade oriental noodles are a hearty addition to any soup or stir-fry dish. Udon noodles are some of the easiest oriental noodles to make, and when prepared in a traditional style, are made by...

Turnovers with meat feeling from Argentina are super-tasty and great for a snack or a meal to take to work.

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...

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...

Chinese dumplings are traditional food eaten in China and Chinese communities overseas. It is very versatile because the fillings can go from meat to vegan. In many places outside the Chinese...

Tortillas are a flat bread that originated in Mexico; however, they are a common staple in American Southwest cuisine. They have gained popularity in North America and Europe, and they have even...

Manti is a traditional Turkish dish made of small meat dumplings cooked in beef broth and topped with different sauces and spices. While time consuming to create, manti offers all the best flavors...

Warm and chewy, homemade tortillas are an excellent way to enjoy a more authentic Mexican dining experience. Flour tortillas are an excellent complement to any meal but an especially important...

Mochi originated in Japan and is now popular all over the world. The term "mochi" means "rice cake" in Japanese, and the dish is made from starchy steamed rice that is formed into a sticky dough...

Have you ever tried sopapillas at a mexican restaurant? You know...the dessert that you put powdered sugar and honey on?? They are SOOOOOO good! I'm going to teach you how to make them! Both, the...

Naan, an unleavened flatbread that originated in Central Asia, is a food staple in India and neighboring South Asian countries. This tasty and traditional accompaniment to curries, spiced meats,...

Tortillas are a thin flat bread used primarily in Mexican cuisine. They are traditionally prepared using a lightly fried corn-based dough, but American versions are often flour-based. Tortillas...

Gluten is the protein found in all wheat products and some grains and is what gives bread its shape and pizza dough its elasticity. Vital Wheat Gluten is used to make seiten, also known as wheat...

The recipe for tortillas is fairly simple; all you need is flour, salt, water, baking powder and oil, lard or shortening. Traditionally, a tortilla press flattens the dough before the tortillas...

Unleavened bread, in the simplest terms, is bread baked without a leavening, or rising agent. Unleavened bread is also referred to as flat bread, a direct reference to its appearance. However,...

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...

The art of crafting soba noodles, a popular staple dish in Japan with all of its variations, begins with two basic ingredients. Recipes for soba noodles evolved over the decades to include other...

The tortilla, a sort of flatbread made out of corn, is considered the staple food of Mexico, even nicknamed the "bread of Mexico." The tortilla has been in existence for thousands of years, and is...

Soba is a brown Japanese buckwheat noodle about the size of spaghetti. The noodles can be served cold with dipping sauces and toppings or hot in soups or broth. The buckwheat gives the noodles a...

Samosa is a very popular snack in south asia. In all of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, it is enjoyed by people in all age groups. Now based upon the region and the weather, there is a...

There's no question that homemade foods taste better than store-bought. This is especially true for bread. There's something about the personal effort that you put into mixing and preparing the...

One of the world's great carbohydrate indulgences is a beignet. Although the French word "beignet" merely means fried dough, the actual creation tends to be more diverse than the American...

Below is my recipe on how to make a No yeast Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough. Its a very easy recipe and there's no need to buy yeast to make it.

Chilean sopaipillas (pronounced so-pie-pee-yas) are savory pancakes made from fried dough. They are an immensely popular Chilean snack, and though everyone loves to eat homemade versions,...

Roti is the general name given to unleavened breads eaten in India and throughout the world with Indian cuisine. There are many different types of roti that have their origins in different regions...

Savory corn dough pockets stuffed with cheese, corn, or meat and wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves are specialties of El Salvador. These Tamales de Gallina are served up throughout the South...

Bohemian recipes are native to areas of central Europe once known as Bohemia but recognized today as parts of Poland, Czechoslovakia and Germany. Bohemian cooking is rich in tradition and taste....

Finger foods are a great way to introduce kids to German cuisine for fun or educational purposes. Whether at school or for a German-themed party, finger foods cut down on mess, allow more informal...

Chapatis--also called roti and paratha, depending on regional variation--are staple breads in India. They're simple to make, delicious and can be as nutritious as you like, depending on what you...

Both the flour and corn tortillas are basic food staple in Mexico, with over 300 million per day being consumed. Most tortillas are mass produced by machine, but a Mexican can tell you a handmade...

Want to impress your friends at your next dinner party? Make this really simple ricotta gnocchi, add your favorite tomato sauce or cheese and serve it with a crisp Pinot Grigio and a fresh...

A biscuit cutter is a kitchen tool used to cut biscuit dough into even shapes. A biscuit cutter is similar to a cookie cutter, except that you use it to cut biscuit dough instead of cookie dough....

Usually, making the dough takes hours of your time, but this techniques takes less of your time, but spreads the work over two to three days. The trick to the dough is in the waiting. By...

What's better than cutting into a loaf of warm, freshly baked bread? Not much! This is a recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation in my husband's family. Baking bread is an...

Baklava is a delicious dessert with layers nuts, honey, phyllo dough, butter, cinnamon and cloves. This mid-eastern treat has been around for centuries and I put this recipe together over 40...

Carimanolas are fried yuca wrapped around a savory filling; a favorite carnival food in Panama. You might also be lucky enough to find them as appetizers or breakfast food at local restaurants....

Panamanians love empanadas for any meal, for breakfast, snack or as a side dish. Sometimes they have sweet fillings like pineapple or mango. They are commonly sold by street vendors for un medio...

A classic pizza from Provence in Southern France, combining, olives, anchovies, and onions, easy to make, just needs a little TLC.

It's tempting to think that true Italian cooking must be complicated. If you've ever eaten good Italian food and tasted the depth and richness of a good sauce, or the delicate flavor and texture...

A simple crispy bread, much like a cracker, that originates from the Nordic regions of the world has become popular as an ingredient in appetizers or snacks. Crispbread, a flat and bubbly bread,...

These are so easy and cheap to make that you may never buy them again. The flavor is also much better than store bought. They are great with all your favorite mexican dihes, as sandwich wraps, or...

Hummus is a Middle Eastern spread made from garbanzo beans, garlic, sea salt and olive oil. Traditionally, it is served as a dip or as part of a mezze platter. From there, its flavor changes...

Australia is a melting pot of cultures beginning with the original Aborigines to the British migration to the recent influx of Asian transplants. Their cuisine is still highly influenced by...

Italian cooking doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, pasta with a commercially prepared marinara sauce and meatballs is pretty easy to make. Throw in garlic bread, toasted in the oven, and a...

Springerle Cookies are German and date to the 1400s. Original recipes are unusual in that they use harts powder, powder obtained from red deer horn and hooves, as a leavening agent. The cookies...

This article is a step by step on how to make the Croatian Povitica. My grandmother was from Cleveland, Ohio and my grandfather was from Croatia. She used to make this for our family at...