World & Regional Cuisine

Every part of the country has it's own unique culture. Each region has it's own vernacular, customs, celebrations, and cuisine. This article celebrates and invites the reader to embrace the...

Ginger juice is traditionally used in Chinese cuisine as a marinade or flavoring in sauces. Its health benefits are frequently extolled and in recent years, some people have taken to drinking it...

Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans. Fermented soybeans have a very distinct flavor and a higher nutritional value than unfermented soy. The fermentation leaves the beans with...

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...

Sabudana is Hindi for Pearl Sago, a whole-grain starch extracted from the pith found inside the trunk of Sago Palm, scientifically known as Metroxylon sagu. Sabudana resembles pearl tapioca, which...

Salt is one of the most common flavorings for our foods and is found in many recipes for our favorite dishes. These small white crystals are a staple in almost every home, yet there are many more...

I have two different recipes on ehow for making your own beef tapa so I decided to write a article about how to cook the beef tapa that you have made. Cooking beef tapa is not hard but there are...

Prickly Pear Cactus is very easy to grow in many parts of the United States. The pads can be used to make jams and jellies, candy and there is even a Prickly Pear Margarita! The health benefits of...

Sitting head-to-head with a coconut can at times seem almost as hopeless as staring at a can without a can opener. The fuzzy brown shell can appear to be an impenetrable fortress. So how do you...

Bulgar wheat is made from whole wheatberries. The wheatberries are cooked until tender and then crushed or rolled into smaller granules. Bulgar is one of our oldest grains, with evidence...

Bulgar wheat (also commonly spelled as bulgur or bulghur wheat) is a product primarily used in Middle Eastern and African cuisine. It is wheat that has been boiled, then dried. The dry wheat is...

This Puerto Rican dish, otherwise known as Habichuelas Coloradas Grandes, is easy to make, inexpensive, nutritious, and delicious. Serve with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Stacked bamboo baskets let you cook several different foods at once. The shape of a bamboo steamer allows you to fit it into a wok of boiling water. Unlike metal utensils, the wooden construction...

Limu-omani are low-acid limes that are salted and dried. A standard in Persian cooking, they add an earthy flavor to stews and meats. Dried Persian limes are available in many specialty cooking...

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...

Cabbage has a small energy value but it is very rich with minerals and vitamins (cabbage has more calcium than any other plant). It, is rich with potassium, iron, sulfur, magnesium, copper,...

In the “olden days” one of the best cooks in the territory used to make this enchilada sauce and it was popular with everybody who ever tried it. Unlike any canned or store-bought enchilada...

Waking up to an after party morning nauseated, headache is for sure not an optimistic morning. Here is a Latin recipe that is sure to work out for you. If you like seafood then this recipe is for...

Drying bok choy slowly preserves it for storage and future use. Dehydrated bok choy has a more intense, concentrated flavor. This lends the bok choy to creating a unique addition to soups and...

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...

This recipe imitates the milder hot sauces served at popular Mexican fast food places. When you make your own at home, the decisions you make about the amount of heat, the vegetables you use, and...

For years, bubblegum has been one of the most popular flavors for beverages, ice cream, candy and other favorite treats. And with its sweet, fruity taste, it's no wonder that many people try to...

Americans in the South eat boiled peanuts as a snack. Whatscookingamerica.net states that it's believed boiled peanuts came about during the Civil War. Confederates were short on supplies,...

Brazil nuts are both nutritious and tasty. They contain high levels of selenium, a trace mineral that acts as an antioxidant that fights cancer-causing, cell-damaging free radicals. They boost...

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!

In 2000, 15 percent of all the water used in the United States was saltwater. While saltwater has limited use for the individual, those in industry have found productive uses for this abundant...

Vietnamese boba, also known as bubble tea, is a thick, sweet drink made of tea or fruit juice, syrup and cream, with cooked tapioca pearls mixed into it. The tapioca pearls, which are available...

Wontons are a delicious chinese dumpling. There are many types of filling (such as shrimp, oysters, carrots, etc.) but here we will be makeing wontons with pork, and trust me, its worth the effort!

Sorghum is a pure syrup that is made from sorghum cane. It is very dark and thick, and actually very good for the body. It contains essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need to survive....

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...

Ethnic foods are usually economical, tasty and nutritious! If you are tired of eating the same things over and over, it never hurts to try something new. If you like it, you have an interesting...

In authentic Italian cooking, Al Dente Pasta is the pasta that has been cooked so that it is soft on the outside, but the inside is still a little hard. Under-cook your pasta and it will taste...

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...

Chilean sopaipillas (pronounced so-pie-pee-yas) are savory pancakes made from fried dough. They are an immensely popular Chilean snack, and though everyone loves to eat homemade versions,...

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...

Paneer is the Indian equivalent to cottage cheese. While most people buy paneer, the fresh, homemade taste is far superior to anything one would find at a grocery store. Your fresh paneer can be...

Freezing you herbs are easy. Everyone loves having fresh herbs, but we usually do not need as much as you buy in the grocery store. Well there is an easy remedy for this, just freeze it.

Boiled peanuts are a summertime tradition in the South. Sold at farmer's markets and roadside stands, these soft, salty legumes are totally addictive. If you can get fresh, green peanuts, try your...

Are you tired of limp, overcooked delivery or takeout Italian pasta dishes? Start making your own. It's not intimidating at all. With just a few simple pasta cooking techniques, your dishes can be...

A friend from Argentina told me about this eggplant recipe. She couldn't give me exact measurements and I have made the recipe both ways. I find that using both vinegar and water works best. This...

The people of Fiji typically prepare foods that can be eaten with the hands. Mats laid out on the floor are used for sitting during meals. Dishes consist mostly of rice, root vegetables, coconut...

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...

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.

These are a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables! You can use cabbage or even zucchini instead of the celery.

Cook sticky rice at the right consistency without it being too mushy or too hard.

This is a recipe from my Nana. And it tastes exactly like the traditional meat pies do in Australia. Meat Pies are a staple of our diet in Australia.. This is a perfect, very tasty, very filling...

Have you ever had Vietnamese spring rolls? Well, you know how good they are and they are very simple to prepare at home so why not give it a try!

The steps are uncomplicated but you must pay close attention to what is going on inside the pot. Brazilian Rice is simple because it is always intended to be accompanied by beans.

Experience is helpful when cooking any variety of rice but I will tell you my secrets to preparing an authentic and easy Mexican Rice like a pro. I have included a simple and quick recipe for...

Moin-moin, also known as bean cakes, is made of ground beans mixed with spices to taste and cooked in foils or little steamable containers. It is a delicacy among West Africans especially...