World & Regional Cuisine

Creole mustard adds a definite Deep South flavor to any meat, seafood or sandwich. It can become the base of Creole dressing for salads or be a major ingredient in Creole dipping sauces. You can...

Everyone likes egg roll, but no one likes paying the 5 or 6 dollars for small egg rolls at the stores taste nothing like there Chinese restaurant cousins. Make your own restaurant quality egg...

If you enjoy trying new and exciting dishes, consider making African peanut butter stew with chicken. The recipe has survived hundreds of years, and now has many variations. All of them use the...

This recipe is an adaptation of several old fashioned Polish potato salad recipes, that I have seen and tasted. This one that I have created is easy to make and I must confess, it is my favorite....

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...

Turmeric's bright yellow color and mild, slightly earthy taste add one of the several notes that make curry powder a symphony of flavor. The eye-catching spice plays a major role in cuisines from...

Roasted cauliflower with kalamata and olives and mixed herbs is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that goes well with many Italian meals. This cauliflower dish relies on high-quality...

The key to a great taco is the meat that's used---it should be lean, spicy and cooked properly. While it's easy to purchase a taco seasoning packet to add to ground beef, it can be much more...

Along with pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs, Mexican style tacos are a classic American food staple. Spicy ground beef topped with beans, crisp lettuce or creamy cheese is undoubtedly a perfect...

Japanese ginger aioli dipping sauce is a mayonnaise-based sauce that is often served alongside sushi or tempura in Japanese restaurants. You can make a basic aioli recipe with several variations,...

Daal Tadka is the perhaps the most cooked dish in India. It is highly nutritious, very tasty and a complete protein when combined with rice. This dish is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. And...

Fresh crab is an expensive restaurant delicacy for most of us. There are many great recipes for fresh crab, but most of us are afraid to try preparing this hard-shelled crustacean at home. It's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chinese braised beef brisket is a dish commonly found on the tables of homes and small restaurants throughout China. The recipe combines thickly sliced beef brisket with typical Chinese...

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...

Mutton curry is a dish that borrows ingredients from both Indian and Chinese cooking, fusing traditional Chinese spices like white pepper, coriander and ginger with typical Indian ingredients...

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,...

The meaning of pulusu is nothing but a thick tangy sauce made of tamarind paste and onions. You can add any vegetable you like to the pulusu. This recipe has chammagada in it. Chammagada (Taro...

Five-spice powder is a seasoning blend most often used in Chinese cuisine but also seen in other Asian cooking. This pungent seasoning is the traditional spice used in Peking duck, but its...

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 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...

Baked Spanish mackerel with coconut cream sauce is a dish based on a traditional Chinese appetizer, often associated with banquet dinners and holiday parties. Using Spanish mackerel instead of the...

Aloo Korma is a very special dish made with potatoes. Various spices are used to make the gravy. It goes very well with vegetable pulao or white rice. The various spices involved like poppy...

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...

Turmeric and yogurt chicken is a classic Chinese dish with origins that can be traced back to the home kitchens and small restaurants of Singapore. Using classic Chinese spices such as turmeric,...

Moroccan meatballs are as sensual to the palate as Moroccan decor is to the eyes. The blend of spices is surprising to the Western palate, with sweet spices added to meats as easily as garlic and...

Cajun Spice Mix is a blend of spices and herbs that gives an enjoyable and exciting quality to many cooked meats and fish. A staple of many Cajun dishes, Cajun Spice Mix also perks up soups and...

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...

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...

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...

Stir-frying is supposed to be an easy way to cook a tasty and relatively healthy meal, but most people have a problem with the sauce. Unless it is a store-bought packet of sauce--which is usually...

There's a long tradition of sausage-making in Germany, with varieties from bratwurst to knockwurst to bludwust and more. Although there are many good commercial sausages on the market, making your...

Greek seasoning is a mix of dried herbs and spices that can add a quick Mediterranean flavor to dishes. It is often sold premade at grocery stores, but can easily be made at home for a fraction of...

Similar to mayonnaise but suffused with garlic, aioli (pronounced "ay-OH-lee") is a light sauce traditionally served at room temperature with fish or vegetables. Although it is most closely...

A survey in the UK claimed Chicken Tikka Masala is that country’s most popular restaurant dish. One in seven curries sold in the UK is Chicken Tikka masala. But, you can not try the dish because...

Dosa (also called dosai) is a South Indian vegetarian crepe made from rice and lentils. It is usually served with a spicy side dish called chutney. It can be eaten as a snack, a breakfast item...

Paneer is a soft cheese traditionally made from milk. It does not have a very defined taste of its own, but it is used in many great dishes like palak paneer, paneer tikka etc. It can be cooked,...

Mu Shu pork or chicken is usually made with Chinese vegetables that can be hard to find in some areas. In restaurants it is served wrapped inside Mandarin Pancakes. For an easy, inexpensive,...

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...

You've had the delicious, hot and spicy dish, Kung Pao Chicken, at your favorite Chinese restaurant, but what is the secret to preparing it at home? No, it is not the marinade. The secret...

Cooking has found an unlikely fan club in children under age 12. Suzy Nettles, founder of the Young Chef's Academy in Waco, Texas, attributes it to the rise in popularity of celebrity chefs and...

Okra or Ladyfinger... High in Protein.. Less in Fat. It is the quickest to cook, however, takes time to cut. A different take to okra is the stuffed version. You stuff some Indian spices in the...

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...

The people of the Philippines have a unique love of tinned corned beef. One of the main reasons for its popularity is not just the low cost but also the simple storage requirements. It does not...

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...

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...