World & Regional Cuisine

There's just nothing more reminiscent of a genuine Asian restaurant than the pungent scent of oriental chilies. This unique ambrosia also wafts in from Oriental Chili Oil. It really is my secret...

This is a modern and very quick way to cook the world famous filipino pancit. It is a recipe I made up myself. One day I was in a rush to cook for my family. To cook traditional pancit required...

Homemade lasagna is one of those rich, gooey comfort foods that you can enjoy as a stand-alone meal or alongside a hearty green salad and buttery garlic bread. And--if it is not devoured...

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...

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.

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...

Do you eat noodles? There's a lot of noodle brands you can choose from in Asian groceries. These are the noodles that can be be prepared in less than 3 - 5 minutes. However, if you enjoy eating...

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...

Noodle stir-fry dishes are ever lasting. Here is a Chinese noodle dish -- The Sichuan spicy stir fry noodles, with beef, onions, and bell peppers. Allow at least 4 hours to marinate beef. Easy...

Who does not love comfort food. Yet many people still think it is too hard to make, or they say it just takes too much time. Well let me reasure you, most all of my recipes are simple to make,...

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...

Asian cuisine is considered to be one of the major cuisines of the world and is probably one of the oldest. So what are the Asian cooking secrets?

Chow Mein is one of my favorite Chinese dishes but I do not really enjoy the thicker egg noodles. Instead I love to make my Chow Mein with the thinner rice noodles. It’s a better tasting noodle...

Shirataki noodles are a traditional Asian dish. The word shirataki literally means "white water fall," which describes the thin shape and transparent color of the noodles. They are becoming more...

There are a couple of key things about a Japanese diet, versus a diet. Meat, poultry and fish are not the main part of the meal; they are served with vegetables and rice. Butter and cream are not...

Chinese beef and noodles is a very popular Asian dish and can be found on nearly every Chinese restaurant menu. It is a very easy and quick meal to make for family and friends and involves very...

Chinese food is always very popular here in America. Many people in America frequently eating dinners with Chinese dishes such as wonton soup, chow mein and fried rice. With the vast opening of...

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...

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...

Ramen soup is a Japanese fried-noodle dish that can be made with a variety of seasonings and meat, seafood and vegetable ingredients. Ramen originated in China, but has since become a staple of...

In the 9th century, a Buddhist priest named Kukai introduced Chinese udon noodles to the Japanese province of Sanuki. Since then, udon soup has become a popular dish in Japanese cuisine. Usually,...

What makes Chinese noodles lo mein is how they are cooked, according to Epicurious.com. Lo mein noodles are boiled so they remain soft, not fried like chow mein noodles. The specific ingredients...

As a college student myself, I can attest to how tempting it is to purchase 8 meals for close to $1. Unfortunately, no one wants to spend 10 minutes boiling water for a meal you'll eat in 30...

Some people take their Pho very serious. For those people this recipe is not for you. But if you are looking for a quick, cheap and easy to make Pho like soup than this is for you.

Mee Hailam is one of many noodles dishes found in Malaysia – from restaurants to hawkers’ centers. It is a dish of yellow Chinese noodles with vegetables, seafood and/or meat in soy-oyster base...

Ramen noodles are used in many different countries. The noodles are an international food product eaten in China, Japan, the United States and many foreign countries. The noodles are inexpensive...

Have you ever cooked pasta noodles and found them mushy, crunchy or watery? With some help you can cook noodles like they do in Italy or your favorite Italian restaurant. Cooking pasta isn’t just...

One of the dishes that my family and friends like so much is chap chae. It is a Korean noodle dish that consists of various vegetables, beef strips and a marinade made of soy sauce. Many cities do...

How to make a delicious, flavor-intense spaghetti dish with a meat sauce that will please the whole family. It is quick easy to make. Serves four people.

Ramen noodles might be best known in the U.S. as a cheap staple for college students, but the history of the noodles-and-broth dish pre-dates the instant grocery store version. Countless...

If you are getting tired of plain white rice and would like to try another rice to use as a side dish, give this one a try. You will not be disappointed.

Learn how to make Thai Spring Rolls that are sure to be a hit!! The wrappers, rice noodles and sweet chili sauce can be found at most major grocery stores but are usually cheaper at Asian food...

Many modern Chinese restaurants serve a delicious crispy chicken salad on crunchy cellophane noodles. The texture is marvelous and the taste is scrumptuous. Have you gone home wishing you could...

Easy step by step directions on how to make the popular Vietnamese spring rolls.

This is an old family recipe. It’s incredibly healthy, delicious, and easy to make, and can be modified to your own tastes. I usually make about 60-70 dumplings at a time and freeze the ones I...

Easy to make beef and broccoli Chow Mein with spaghetti noodles, you can serve this as a main dish or as a side dish with other Asian style foods.

Rice noodles are a common Asian starch ingredient found in many popular Chinese and Thai stir-fry or soup recipes. Much less dense than Italian pasta, rice noodles are easy to prepare, using a...

Pancit is the Filipino version of Chinese Chow Mein. It is one of the most versatile and popular dishes of Filipino cuisine, and can be made with many different ingredients from pork to shrimp. ...

Semolina flour is a coarse, yellow flour, made from durum wheat. Durum wheat has hard wheat berries that are high in protein and gluten, making it a widely used flour for pasta. The high gluten...

Udon noodles are the thick, white noodles often used in Japanese cuisine. They are a very simple food that is served in different ways throughout the country, depending on the region. Udon noodles...

There are various types of Chinese noodles, including noodles made from wheat or rice flour. They can be cooked in the same way that regular pasta is cooked, but Chinese noodles generally cook...

Udon noodles are a type of wheat pasta typically seen in Japanese cooking, especially in soups. They are often sold in shelf-stable packages either as completely dried or partially (semi-dried)....

Saimin is a noodle dish that is Hawaiian but fuses elements of many cultures, including Filipino, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. It is so popular in Hawaii that it's served nearly everywhere, from...

This is a step-by-step recipe on how to make the aunthentic Filipino dish called Pancit. It is a side dish composed of flour noodles, and your choice of vegetables and meat.

Called pho bo in the native country, or simply "pho" in the western hemisphere. The noodle soup is time consuming to make because the broth for the soup must be prepared from bones. Then...

For most people, the idea of making home made pasta noodles sounds horribly difficult. I thought so too, until one day at a cooking lifestyles class taught me other wise. Some people say...

A lot of Chinese food involves pork, beef and chicken, but there are also a lot of other dishes that do not contain meat. Some of these foods are side dishes and others are main courses.

This is a quick, easy and cheap raman recipe for those on a budget, but also for those who do not just want to eat the plain boring raman. Also this recipe adds some extra vitamins and nutrients...

This is a simple, tasty recipe for a beef stir fry with noodles. Preperation is easy and the recipe is not very time consuming. Total time from start to end, should be about 45 minutes.

This is an easy, quick and tasty recipe for a chicken stir-fry with vegetables and noodles. It can range from mild to very spicy depending on how you prefer.