World & Regional Cuisine

Cauliflower and potato curry with campari tomatoes and fresh cilantro is a simple, easy to prepare curry dish that relies on high quality ingredients to create a dish that is both complex and...

Broccoli rabe with roasted tomatoes and fresh rosemary is a simple, easy to assemble dish that makes an elegant side dish for almost any meal. Served with a loaf of hot Italian bread with herbed...

Farfalle pasta with roasted Campari tomatoes and fresh basil is a very simple classic Italian dish that makes an excellent dinner when there is not much time to prepare. Combining simple...

Tomato and anchovy pasta is a classic Italian dish that is delicious as well as elegant in presentation. Ideal for impromptu dinner parties or weekday meals, tomato and anchovy pasta relies on...

Salt cold with Roma tomatoes and fresh tarragon is a simple-to-prepare dish that makes a wonderful, flavorful meal for weekday lunches or dinners. Combining the salty, earthy taste of salt cod...

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...

Potato salad with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs is a very easy-to-prepare side dish that pairs well with many different meals. Combining the earthy flavor of fingerling potatoes with the...

This is a wonderful recipe and can be easily made in a short time. Many people have reservations about pork, however, pork is the white meat and Meats play an important role in our diet and their...

Chutneys are a diverse class of Indian condiments made from fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. Chutney can be sweet, sour, or spicy, but it is always flavorful and healthy. If you like spicy...

This will show you how to make the Pico De Gallo that goes with my Diezmillo article. Listed below are two additional articles that compliment this recipe. You can also use this for a tortilla...

Tomato farfalle with sun-dried tomatoes and basil-rosemary butter takes common Italian ingredients and presents them in a new way. Instead chopped fresh basil and rosemary added to the tomato...

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your batch of homegrown tomatoes and peppers? Or maybe you're just hungry for some fresh salsa. It's salsa time! Try this EASY recipe for delicious...

Italian food is not just limited to spaghetti and pizza. There are a great many authentic dishes that fall into this category. Whether its meat, fruits and vegetables, breads and pasta, condiments...

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...

Marinara sauce originated in Naples during the 16th Century when the Spaniards introduced the tomato from the New World. Customarily used on pasta, Marinara sauce is also popular on mozzarella...

An authentic Italian tomato sauce is an all day affair, so be prepared. It is so good because Italian tomato sauce made this way is a function of balance and abundance. To meld tradition with...

Good real Italian recipes.. No marinara or bolognese sauce.. Those are not Italian recipes..

French and Italian cuisine are popular around the world. Italy and France share a border--as well as some similarities in cooking styles; however, each nation retains its own uniqueness in the...

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

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...

Passata is a thick form of tomato sauce made from strained, crushed tomatoes. Passata is also known as creamed tomatoes. It can be smooth or chunky, depending on what type of sieve was used to...

Fried Green Tomatoes are truly a dish of the South and are a wonderful and delicious comfort food. Below is my recipe on how to make wonderful fried green tomatoes.

Pasta all'Arrabbiata is an other famous Roman recipe. Arrabbiata in Italian means "angry". Traditionally this recipe wants the pasta sauce spicy and very hot with...

When most people think about Italian food, images of spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, chicken parmesan and fettuccine alfredo come to mind. All are rich, hearty dishes centered on that most...

This recipe is my personal adaptation of Burt Wolf's salsa recipe in his book "What's Cooking." Over the years, I have changed it according to what I had on hand in my kitchen or in my...

Tomato rasam is nothing but south Indian style tomato soup. Rasam is a very staple food in south India. Almost all the south Indians have rasam everyday. On a cold or rainy day, it helps you warm...

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...

We have all seen the movie...Fried Green Tomatoes. This classic Southern food is a staple on our table and with this easy recipe it will be on yours too!

I don't know about around your house but here around mine there is just never enough hot sauce or salsa. Me personally I put it on everything from my eggs in the morning at breakfast to my river...

You'll learn how to cook an authentic Italian meal for under 15.00 and in only half an hour. This recipe is in the Mediterranean style and comes from an Italian who is from Pattano Salerno, Italy,...

For many Southerners, it's just not summer until you savor that first-of-the-season home-grown tomato sandwich. Nothing brings back memories of Grandma's kitchen like a taste of this delectable...

An heirloom romato is a non-hybrid cultivar of tomato. Hundreds, if not thousands, varieties are in existence and being grown around the world, and they are not just your typical red and yellow...

Do you enjoy Chili Verde? Learn how to make mild to hot chili verde in a few steps. You'll learn which choices of pork to use, picking the "hottest peppers" and best way to serve this...

Gumbo is a traditional stew that originated in Louisiana. It typically consists of a stock, different meats or shellfish, a thickening agent, celery, bell peppers and onion. Most modern recipes...

A molcajete is a Mexican mortar and pestle made from basalt, or volcanic rock. Basalt is porous, so food flavors carry on from one use to the next. Salsa is traditionally made in a molcajete. The...

The specialty of beans from Congo.

Whether you are Irish dreaming of breakfast at home or you just want a delicious, fulfilling breakfast, there are many options to choose from. Most Irish breakfast recipes consist of three main...

One day my ex-husband and I were eating at our favorite Mexican restaurant. He always ordered the fajitas which were quite pricy. I looked at his sizzling skillet and quickly realized that I...

Want to make your own green enchiladas? It is much easier than you think. The magic is all in the green sauce.

This is a recipe for a fresh, healthy Italian meal that is light and simple and takes only minutes to make. It's similar to Olive Garden's capellini pomodoro, if you're a fan of that dish.

Fresh salsa is delicious, healthy, low in calories, and goes well with nearly everything. Here's how to make your own.

Garden fresh produce is best for this recipe but grocery produce will do just as well.

Bucatini All'Amatriciana (or 'matriciana' in Roman Slang) is a very traditional Italian dish native to the town of Amatrice, not far from the Eternal City of Rome. It is very easy to prepare and...

There are so many reasons for the existence of great red sauce. Pasta, soups, eggplant and chicken dishes are just a few. There are prepared versions which may have preservatives, additives, and...

Warm crispy Greek bread with juicy cherry tomatoes, toasted walnuts, fresh basil, and Gorgonzola cheese in an aromatic balsamic dressing. Great for any occasion.

You will learn how to make homemade salsa its so much better than store bought salsa.

The smooth Mexican salsa known as guacamole can be used as a dip with chips, as a condiment on a sandwich, and as a topping for nachos.

Freshly made marinara sauce is one of the world's most irresistible recipes. Here's how to make your own.

Quick recipe to be enjoyed with bread or rice. Perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.

While there may be no substitute for slow cooking your beans from scratch, I have been pleasantly surprised at how good canned pintos can be when correctly cooked. Don't believe it? Give it a try,...