World & Regional Cuisine

Make your own szechuan chicken for a lot less then going out to eat at your local Chinese restaurant. Makes enough to feed a family of 4.

Korean cuisine has a distinctive taste compared with food in other Asian countries. It typically incorporates garlic, red chili flakes and soy sauce to produce strong flavors in its dishes....

Moroccan lamb meatballs with apricot and pomegranate couscous are a unique, exceptionally rich dish that personifies the intense flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Moroccan lamb meatballs make an...

Eggplant and red potato curry with fresh spinach and cilantro is a simple, easy to prepare curry that can be prepared in less than one hour, making it ideal for quick weeknight family dinners or...

Pan-seared ginger tofu with asparagus and shitake mushrooms is a quick, easy to prepare dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner parties. Combining simple, commonly seen Asian...

Stir-fried tempeh with coconut milk and fresh lemongrass is a simple, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy lunch. Combining typical Asian ingredients with the...

Chickpea and eggplant sandwiches with fresh mint and cumin mayonnaise are very simple, easy to prepare sandwiches that make an excellent vegetarian lunch or light dinner when served with a mixed...

Fresh fettuccine with broccolini and asparagus is a very simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and easily, making it ideal for weekday lunches or dinners. Served with a mixed greens...

Slow-cooked beef with tangerine zest and mixed mushrooms is an easy-to-prepare dish that is quite elegant and satisfying as a main course for a large Italian meal. Slow-cooked beef is a savory,...

Mushroom pasta with port wine and sun-dried tomatoes is a fairly simple Italian dish that relies on easy-to-find ingredients to make an elegant, rich pasta dish perfect for a main course or...

Fennel and smoked bacon pasta is a simple Italian dish that you can prepare quickly when time is of the essence. Combining simple, savory ingredients, fennel and bacon pasta is a rich, elegant...

Buckwheat pasta with Japanese eggplant and artichokes is a healthy Italian-inspired dish that is easy to prepare, but does not lack in presentation or taste. Served with a mixed greens salad with...

Pork and quail egg pasta is a very easy dish that is a wonderful main course for a dinner party or elegant meal. Pairing pork with rarely seen soft-boiled quail eggs and a red wine vinegar...

Stewed squid with penne pasta in red wine sauce is a simple Italian dish that can be prepared in a hurry, making it ideal for quick weekday dinners. Served with a crisp mixed green salad with...

Salmon in lemon and watercress sauce is an easy Italian dish that can be prepared quickly, making it ideal for weekday dinners or lunch guests. The combination of simple, traditionally paired...

Duck with raspberry and wild honey sauce is an elegant main course that is the perfect end to any Italian meal. While the dish is fairly simple to prepare, the results will impress dinner guests...

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...

Thai eggplant is an Asian vegetable with a slightly bitter taste that grows in both short, round shapes and long, narrow types. Unlike other eggplant varieties, Thai eggplant is usually white,...

Hawaiian fruit kabobs are a simple-to-make crowd pleaser and an ideal recipe for summer entertaining that can be served throughout the year. The combination of a fragrant marinade, sweet fruits...

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...

Fried crabs are a common Chinese dish, seen on the menus of many neighborhood restaurants and prepared on a regular basis in homes for family dinners or special occasions. Mixing the intense, bold...

Baked herring is a typically Scandinavian dish, as herring has long been a staple of the Finnish diet. Combining flavorful, oil-rich herring with common Finnish ingredients like capers, Finnish...

Elk and celeriac casserole is a common Finnish meal, often served in the cool fall and winter months. Elk meat is similar to venison in taste and color, and venison can be substituted for elk if...

The classics never get old. Try this recipe for tomato/spaghetti sauce to bring an authentic taste of old world Italy to your table.

Herbs de Provence is a combination of dried or fresh herbs. It is a wonderful blend and adds a distinct flavor to Poultry, fish, stews and other recipes and is commonly used in French and Italian...

Roasted leg of lamb with lemon-thyme sauce is a traditional Dutch dish commonly seen on the tables of homes for special occasions or family gathering, and on those of the Netherlands finer...

Braised pork with prune and brandy sauce is a rich, flavorful dish that combines the culinary ideas and ingredients of different areas, including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France....

A chain of Asian restaurants, Pei Wei serves fast cuisine to diners in cities across the United States. One of the dishes on their menu, Japanese-style teriyaki combines meat, vegetables and rice...

Stir-fried frog's legs are a common item seen on the menu of many fancy banquets and holiday gatherings all over China. Borrowing a bit from French cooking, chefs have been preparing stir-fried...

Smoked trout with horseradish sauce has been on the menus of Dutch restaurants and on the kitchen tables of families of all classes since the early 1800s. While smoked eel is often used instead,...

Lime Tequila chicken is a Mexican dish that can be grilled or oven-baked. Add more peppers or chili powder to the sauce for extra hotness. This is for 2 servings. Add, accordingly to this recipe,...

Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce that originated in the Puebla region of Mexico. While there are many different variations of mole sauces, mole poblano was perhaps the first and is the...

Beef serondeng is a Chinese appetizer recipe commonly seen on restaurant and catering menus, particularly during important holiday feasts and banquets. Combining rump steak, grated coconut with...

Shark's fin soup is a traditional Chinese recipe commonly served at upscale events and banquet dinners. Considered a delicacy in the West, shark's fin soup does not often appear on restaurant...

Crabs in tomato curry sauce is a simple recipe with origins that can be traced back to both China and India. While crab is not a typical ingredient found in most Indian cooking, Chinese chefs have...

Indonesian pork satay is a recipe similar to the satay dishes commonly found in Thai and Chinese cusine. However, typically Indonesian ingredients like galangal, palm sugar and lemongrass are used...

Lemon roasted chicken with apricot and plum sauce is a recipe with origins that can be traced to the big cities of China, when it is often served during the holidays as a special dinner or banquet...

Beef merah is a dish commonly found in the restaurants and home kitchens of Singapore. In translation it simply means beef in red spicy sauce. Similar to Indian red curry, beef merah combines...

Very basic Spanish rice. This is another recipe my dad taught me. Leftovers of this Spanish rice are great for breakfast wraps the next day, too!

Ethiopia is a country located in eastern Africa. Its cuisine relies heavily on the area's agriculture and is rich in legumes, vegetables, stewed meats and a variety of spices. Typical Ethiopian...

This tasty fried rice recipe is easy to make and makes an excellent side dish Also a great way to use leftover cooked rice!

This is known to many familiar with Indian cuisine as Murgh Biriyani, sometimes spelled Biryani. There are many subtle variations to this dish, the familiar elements found in all of them is the...

Mexican cuisine always so colorful, flavorful and full of heat. I like the crunchy corn taco shells. This is a spicy pulled chicken blended with a very tasty green salsa; topped with a shredded...

Chicken with balsamic vinegar is a traditional dish that originated in Northern Italy. When cooking chicken with balsamic vinegar, it is recommended that you use a high-quality, aged balsamic...

Pork chops served with roasted fennel can be found on restaurant menus and kitchen tables throughout Italy. In this recipe the smoky, salty flavor of a thick-cut pork chop mixes with the fresh,...

Honey walnut shrimp is a delicious dish that combines deep fried battered shrimp with candied walnuts in an amazing light sweet honey sauce. It's quite easy to make and makes a delicious meal the...

Grilled stuffed sole is the perfect summer dish, combining soft flavorful fish with sun-dried tomato and thyme stuffing. Served with a fresh green salad, a warm French baguette and a glass of...

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...

Traditional miso dressing is served on a bed of fresh greens at many Japanese restaurants. This soy bean paste is an acquired taste for some people. If you enjoy simple cuisine, learn to make...

This wildly popular dish may have a long ingredient list, but it’s mostly a matter of measuring out the two seasoning mixtures. Once that’s done, there’s a bit of chopping and then you’re ready...