Regional and World Cuisines

These chicken and shrimp filled dumplings with a zesty dipping sauce are perfect for an appetizer or entree.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with radishes, salt, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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The folks down under have a killer take on a Christmas cake. Brandy, lemon zest, warming spices, and raisins make for a deliciously fruity affair.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The trick to a good cup of Arabic coffee is half ingredients and half technique. Fresh coffee strained and poured onto fresh ground cardamom makes a fragrant cup of Joe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

What's not to love about fried chicken covered in a sweet and tangy sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, red wine or beef broth, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, allspice, cornstarch, potatoes, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This Cuban-style chicken and rice is positively packed with flavor. The secret twist? Tomato sauce, beer, and a pinch of saffron.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe is a spicy peanut sauce that can be used in many different dishes. It's great for dipping finger foods such as spring rolls, wontons, and pot stickers, or drizzling...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweet, cinnamon-y Mexican horchata is the perfect drink to go with an outdoor taco party. Goes great with spicy meals.


Time:   over 5 hours

If you're looking to spice up your Christmas dinner, look no further than Gebackener Karpfen. This dish offers a scrumptious nod to Austrian holiday traditions...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

Lean beef is simmered with stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, seasonings, and hominy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

If you don't think lemon, olives, and chicken would work together, a tagine or two in Marrakesh would win you over in a heartbeat. Until you can make it there, let...


Time:   1-2 hours

Bacon adds flavor without making this a heavy dish. It's perfect served alongside egg rolls, sweet and sour pork, or chicken chow mein.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Add a stamp for South Africa to your culinary passport. Lamb stewed until tender with peppers, onion, spices, and pumpkin makes a beautiful dish to serve over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Get the most tender beef in this pepper steak recipe by using a pressure cooker to make it instead of cooking it on the stove top.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Rice balls stuffed with fish, chicken, or other fillings of choice are a great, slightly less work-intensive alternative to sushi night.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Also spelled "Palov", this lamb and rice pilaf is the national dish of Uzbekistan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Tender Asian-style meatballs made with a combination of pork and shrimp and served with steamed napa cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Spam holds its shape when stir-fried and is a good substitute for ham in other fried rice dishes. This recipe has a little extra kick from a jalapeno as well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Traditional Asian flavors bring together the flank steak and snow peas in this easy stir-fry recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a classic Eastern European affair. Plenty of onions and paprika, cooked with pork and sauerkraut, blended with rich sour cream, and ladled over your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Turn some basic basmati into radiant rice. The mixture of spices, rich ghee, and nutty basmati make this rice dish a winner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Thai or serrano chiles, onion, sesame seeds, green cabbage, carrots, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, coriander, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Harissa comes from Tunisia in North Africa. It's used to flavor soups, stews, and couscous and can also be used as a rub on meats.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Meaty oysters and smoked bacon in a rich veal stock served over savory mushroom grits.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Making flour tortillas from scratch takes a little practice but you can't beat the homemade flavor and texture. You can use these tortillas for soft tacos, fajitas, burritos...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

It's not the BBQ sauce you may know. Garlic, fresh parsley, and a vinaigrette make a vivid green topping for all sorts of grilled meats.


Time:   over 5 hours

Perfect sauce for dipping or tossing with stir-fried noodles or vegetables. Use dark or low sodium soy sauce for a less salty version.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you are looking for a hearty and delicious fried rice, you've found it. This recipe combines chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp into one amazing dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This one-dish dinner is made with chicken tenderloins, broth, teriyaki sauce, linguine noodles and an Asian vegetable blend.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cold soba noodles are tossed with a soy sauce based dressing and garnished with spring onion and toasted sesame seeds for a simple yet delicious nooodle salad.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Stuffed grape leaves are one of the most deliciously kept secrets of Greek cooking. Rice, olive oil, and a ton of of fresh herbs are the path to refreshing and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe for fried rice starts off with brown rice as the base and incorporates low sodium ingredients to make it a healthier choice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who has time for complicated fried rice these days? Just keep it simple and you'll only need four ingredients and a few minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A pretty traditional style fried rice recipe with the addition of either rice wine or sherry in the sauce mixture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Onions, beef broth, and beer make a super savory gravy for these pan-fried pork chops.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes