Regional and World Cuisines

The rich and creamy filling is made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and nutmeg, and is baked in a flaky pie shell. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe builds on frozen stir-fry vegetables as the base and adds in fresh mushrooms and a teriyaki stir fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Freshly grinding the cumin and fennel seeds in this powerful South African blend provides wonderful flavoring for traditional meat and potato curries.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Short ribs are slow cooked with Mexican-style flavors. An easy fix-and-forget recipe.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This is a fix it and forget it style fried rice recipe. It tastes like your favorite Chinese fried rice but it's baked in the oven instead.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with stock, pepper, salt, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, onion, oatmeal, beef suet, calf liver, beef heart

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A casual twist on tradition, this Shepherd's Pie bakes ground beef and veggies under a fluffy potato topping, bringing comfort food to dinner plates.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Copy the famous flavors from P.F. Chang's with this easy to make stir fry sauce. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These savory Empanadas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas) are filled with a mixture of shrimp, hearts of palm, and tomatoes, then baked until golden brown. The...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Dumplings are filled with a sweet cheese mixture with a hint of vanilla. This dish can be served as a side dish or as a dessert. Serve the cooked pierogies with sweetened sour...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Blanched cabbage and grated carrots dressed in a tangy blend of brown sugar and vinegar make a delightful complement to savory pupusa pancakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This moist baked dressing packed with chopped chicken thighs, sage, and savory veggies is a great example of a scratch-made Amish recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with India tea leaves, cinnamon stick, sugar cubes, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

A Mediterranean alternative to beef stuffed cabbage rolls. Simmer the vegetarian stuffed leaves in tomato sauce with basil and cinnamon and you're ready to...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Add a burst of refreshing flavor to your chicken salad. This easy-to-make dressing combines the perfect blend of sweet and tangy elements.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with green chili peppers, oregano, pinto beans, pork roast, water, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sour cream, chives, eggs, soy sauce, salt, vegetable oil, black or white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken pieces, corn oil, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, rice, carrots, green olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Forget the pot of gold; this Irish Whiskey lamb stew is where the real treasure's at. Lamb, whiskey, and a bit of culinary magic. Cheers to that!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Lamb, herbs, and a load of veggies like parsnips and potatoes stew together in the crockpot for a savory treat. Best washed down with a pint of Guinness.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

If you get your hands on some ground egusi seeds, you owe it to yourself to make this dish. Can't find egusi? Substitute pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sesame seeds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with celery, corn kernels, venison or beef short ribs or shanks, water, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, okra, potatoes, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, gluten flour, active dry yeast, wheat flour, bread flour, oats, buttermilk powder, brown sugar, salt

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours

Quick cooking Indian curry that tastes like it took all day. Creamy, spiced coconut milk makes a super flavorful simmer sauce for stir-fried shrimp or fish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Try this Amish pot roast recipe with a special twist - it's made with coffee! This slow-baked dish is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A yogurt marinade with cinnamon and cardamom gives the lamb a warm savor while cayenne, ginger and garam masala finish off this comforting curry with some...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with greens, salt, onion, carrot, cod, potatoes or tomatoes, sour cream, butter, parsley, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Tasty and healthy steamed fish fillets. Mild whitefish takes on the flavors of ginger and toasted sesame oil. Perfect served with steamed broccoli...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The simplicity of Amish cooking is what makes it so good. They use time-tested methods and ingredients like adding apple to this chicken noodle soup to help balance the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, crescent dinner roll, sour cream, corn chips

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, ground ham, pork or hamburger, eggs, cracker crumbs or oatmeal, tapioca, milk, vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with green chiles, tomatoes, meat, onions, corn oil, fry bread, lettuce, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy, cinnamon-spiced Cuban treat is a great one to have in your repertoire. It's easy to cook big batches ahead of time, so there's no stressing when it's...


Time:   1-2 hours

These popular Chinese pastries can be filled with red bean paste, lotus paste, or sweet black bean paste before frying.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade Cajun mustard that's bold, spicy, and a tad sweet. Perfect for adding that extra oomph to your burgers and sausages.


Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe combines the flavor and ingredients of Spanish rice with the cooking method of fried rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Use this Asian-style sauce on beef, pork, or chicken. Works well as a marinade or baste while grilling.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with radishes, salt, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

This simple three-ingredient confection is a favorite in Spain around the holidays.


Time:   over 5 hours

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Stew up some seasoned chicken with tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper. Serve over white rice to soak up all the spicy sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A variety of crepe, also known as Palatschinke, that is common in Eastern Europe. This version prepares the crepes and filling as usual but finishes them with a sour cream...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with milk, vegetable oil, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Unmistakably Thai ingredients like fish sauce and shrimp paste give this salsa a unique spin, and make it a sensational choice for fusion food like spicy Thai tacos topped with...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A delectable dessert from south of the border. Butter-fried bananas are good enough on their own, but top them with sweet, freshly whipped cream and you'll find yourself in paradise.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Deep-fried succulent spare ribs, with not one but three sauces. Whether you've got a hankering for typical teriyaki or a spicy apricot and peach sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

There are no frills whatsoever to this two-ingredient recipe. Poaching a whole chicken in boiling water is just about the simplest, purest way to cook a bird. An excellent...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with five spice powder, ginger, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne, olive oil, snow peas, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cold noodles with spicy peanut dressing make for an absolute treat. Sesame oil, ginger and soy sauce give the peanut sauce a rich, irresistible asian flair.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours