Regional and World Cuisines

Many cultures have their own take on the traditional fried rice. This recipe for Puerto Rican fried rice calls for cilantro, which gives it a unique flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh ginger root, peanut oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, dry sherry, hot chili oil, sesame oil, green onions, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame or vegetable oil, sirloin or top blade steak, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, somen noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken broth, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, salt, lobster tail, enoki mushrooms, green onions, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken broth, red or green pepper, scallions, oil, cauliflower, dry mustard, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ground red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with dill pickles, Canadian-style bacon, Cheddar or Colby cheese, Dijon mustard, rye bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chili powder, sugar, cornstarch, ground meat, fish sauce, olive oil

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ice cream, bananas, egg roll wraps, olive oil, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, ham, yellow split peas, chicken or vegetable stock, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ham bone

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with butter, sugar, milk, pecans, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, rice, pimiento, vegetable oil, sea scallops, baby bok choy, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pickled ginger, green onion, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, wasabi powder, serrano chili, soy sauce, water, sesame oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with leek, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, jerk seasoning, fish broth, plum tomatoes, fresh tarragon, salt, croutons, sliced scallions, or yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mustard, dark German bread, liverwurst, hard boiled eggs, Swiss cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, milk, shredded coconut, long grain rice, onions, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with parsley, salt cod, onion, butter, garlic, potato, bread crumbs, green olives, black olives, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, sugar, white rice, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pork, shrimp, straw mushrooms, water chestnuts, bok choy, cabbage, carrot, snow pea pods, mussels or scallops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bay leaf, onion, peanut oil, tomatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, carrots, hot pepper, salt, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chuck roast, butter, shin bones, salt pork, onion, garlic, paprika, wine vinegar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

You don't just grab a drink; you grab an experience with this Thai tea smoothie. Arm yourself with a spoon or straw and reinvent your refreshment routine.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cake flour, sugar, salt, water, fruit filling, shortening, powdered sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried apricots, confectioners' sugar, shelled pistachios


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bratwurst, potatoes, fresh kale, bacon grease, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with serrano chiles, peanut oil, margarine, ground cinnamon, black pepper, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, margarine, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon or almond flavoring, all-purpose flour, water, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with parsley, eggplants, garlic, olive oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Add a little Greek flavor to stuffed peppers with this recipe calling for ground lamb (or beef), tomatoes, onion, rice, oregano...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, sauerkraut, potatoes, bacon, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with frozen baby lima beans, tomatoes, beef boneless chuck, salt, water, ground ginger, ground red pepper, hubbard squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with rice, A-1 Steak Sauce, soy sauce, garlic, top round steak, frozen broccoli, red peppers, bamboo shoots and mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with round steak, vegetable oil, water, bay leaf, salt, crushed red pepper, kidney beans, white rice, green bell peppers, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground red pepper, butter, onions, carrot, red lentils, tomato paste, paprika, chicken stock or water, milk, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with teriyaki sauce, butter, mushrooms, frozen peas, almond slivers, garlic, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with green beans, baby shrimp, boneless, skinless chicken, egg, cornstarch, vegetable oil, chicken broth, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried spearmint, potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with eggs, ground lamb or ground beef, onion, garlic, cinnamon, tomato sauce, butter, flour, milk, penne pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Duqqa is a traditional Egyptian spice mix that is typically used as a dip for pita bread. Duqqa has a nutty and earthy flavor, with a hint of mint.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, green onions, shrimp, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with active dry yeast, sugar, flour, shortening, water, bacon, onions, cumin, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, garlic, eggplant, olive oil, yogurt, green chiles

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with carrots, scallion, cilantro, peanuts, chili oil, soy sauce, cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, mushrooms, fresh ginger, dried red pepper flakes, sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, bean sprouts, scallions, watercress

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes