World & Regional Cuisine

Portabella mushrooms are awesome, they are the perfect add to any meal the cooked the right way and enhancing the flavor can make them even better, this is an Italian way, I learned from a REAL...

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

When I lived in France, I never saw a French person buy salad dressing in a store. Instead they would make a vinaigrette from scratch and use it on their salads. Why buy salad dressings loaded...

Do you like Chinese cuisine? Would you like to recreate some of your favorite stir-fry dishes at home? Garlic sauce is so versatile that you can add it to many meats and vegetables. Try it with...

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...

Mealworms are technically not worms at all, but the larval stage of the darkling beetle (tenebrio beetle). They are commonly sold as pet food and fishing bait, and not usually thought of as food...

Walnut and mixed olive pasta is an easy, Italian-inspired dish that is excellent on busy weeknights when there isn't much time to make dinner. Walnut and mixed olive pasta also works as an...

Fried rice is one of my favorite food for breakfast. Do you know that you can keep your leftover rice and cook them as fried rice the next morning for a delicious meal? It is pretty easy...

Nothing is more important to a delicious Italian meal than some good pasta sauce. The best way to make great sauce is to add plenty of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Here is a great, hearty tomato...

Shoyu Chicken is a great alternative to basics you have been cooking your family lately. Shoyu, which is Japanese for sauce, combined with the sweet of sugar and spice of garlic and ginger will...

One of my favorites is the Green Beans sauted in the traditional Italian style. Green beans are a wonderful addition to any dinner table. They are delicious and nutritious and you can create...

Greek restaurants are known for their tasty gyro sandwiches, which are served on pita bread. Gyro meat is sometimes vertically shaved into thin slices from a roast prepared so that the meat is...

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...

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...

Italian mussel casserole is a dish commonly seen on the tables of homes and neighborhood restaurants of Italy, particularly in the warm summer months. Combining the fresh, earthy taste of mussels...

The southeastern section of France is known as the Provence region. It is a beautiful region, with many picturesque locations, rich culture and, of course, fabulous food. It is bordered by Italy...

Traditional Greek gyros are made with lamb or, occasionally, goat kid meat. They also require certain herbs and spices and are served on pita bread, along with tzatziki sauce. Traditionally, gyro...

Tzatziki is a thick yogurt dip used primarily in Greek cuisine. Cucumber and garlic give the dip a light, yet tangy flavor that pairs equally well with meats or vegetables. Tzatziki is versatile...

One of the Favorite Italian Dishes of all times has to be Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage. To experience the true authentic flavors, you must use homemade Italian Sausage from your local...

Chicken fried rice is a quick and easy one-pot meal. The recipe can be adjusted to your taste preferences. If you like spicy food, for example, add a bit more hot pepper than is called for, or...

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...

Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes right now? Has someone gifted you with extras from their garden? It's a perfect opportunity to whip up some savory spaghetti sauce - you'll be surprised...

Bruschetta, a traditional Italian appetizer, comes from the Latin word bruscare, which means to toast or burn. Most variations involve rubbing small thick slices of crusty toast with garlic...

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...

Cooking Italian does not mean having to spend hours in the kitchen over a hot stove. There are dozens of products on the market today that can be used to make quick, easy Italian meals. Add a few...

Mint is commonly used to add great flavor to many dishes. This chutney/spread can be used on many kinds of breads to get that special minty taste! Also use this spread with yogurt and use like a...

Spanish cooking is simple cooking. Ingredients are fresh, generally locally available and are simple and easy to prepare. Mediterranean garlic and Spanish olive oil are both used liberally in...

Growing up I ate food draped with red tomato sauce 4 times a week...I ate a lot of Italian food. Fortunately for me I got to treat myself with my grandmothers authentic homemade pasta sauce, who's...

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...

Homemade pizza sauce is easy to make in your own kitchen. It's healthier than using jarred sauce because it contains no preservatives or extra sugar; plus, you control the amount of salt. The...

This yummy dish is easy, but will tickle your taste buds!

Dipping sauce or fish sauce is a recipe that goes with almost every Vietnamese dish. It enhances the taste of the dish. To make yummy fish sauce, it depends on what kind of fish sauce you buy, and...

For those who like to eat dim sum, you have landed on the right page. This tutorial is going to show you how to make chicken feet with vinegar. For those who love to eat dim sum, you should know...

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.

Ahh, the tastes of Fall. It doesn't get much better than this SIMPLE but delicious and satisfying Peach and Tomato soup. The sugars from the tomatoes and peaches along with the onion and garlic...

Have you thought of having pork or chicken taco meat instead of the standard ground beef? Well it's a nice change of pace. Serve this at your next party, or for dinner it will be enjoyed by...

Beef stew is a common food item found on the tables of many restaurants and homes throughout the world. This beef stew originated from the Michoacan region of Mexico, an area with a population of...

Spinach, chili pepper and garlic are healthy foods - - they boost our immune system and destroy free radicals in our bodies, and we do not necessarily have to eat them raw (fresh) to get the...

POZOLE! This Mexican Dish is very exquisite and just truly hearty. It is very popular in Mexico and so easy to make. Make a large pot, it tastes better the next day. :) There are allot of...

Learn to make quick and tasty Nuevo Latino(New Latino) chimichurri for your Churrasco steaks and/or Ribeye steaks. Add amazing flavor to your meat and to any Latino food. I also use it in my rice,...

Many recipes call for 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, this may leave you with 10-12 cloves left. You don't want to put them in pantry and forget about them. Chances are the garlic will get dried out...

You don't have to be Italian to cook Italian foods. However, if the tradition of cooking Italian meals is not one that passes from generation to generation in your family, it helps to get some...

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With this tutorial, you will learn how to make a traditional brazilian rice using very simple ingredients. This recipe can be made on a normal cooking pot, or using a rice cooker.

The best way to learn anything new is to jump right in and practice, practice, practice. If it's Italian cooking you want to learn, you're in for a treat---lots of treats, because you won't want...

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...

OK people, here is a recipe I learned to cook from my uncle just by watching him cook. I will tell you how to make a very delicious sauce for picaditas or enchiladas. This sauce is real good on...

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...

Italian food is a popular choice at restaurants. But you don't have to go to a restaurant to enjoy an Italian meal. Plan and prepare one at home for a lot less money. Select a dish from each...