Regional and World Cuisines

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, flour, eggs, sugar, shortening, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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

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

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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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Pie so sweet, you'll want to parlez-vous francais! Our traditional French-Canadian sugar pie is a delectable union of brown sugar and cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

Authentic is always best, and Hungarian goulash is no exception. Beef, onions, and potatoes stewed with sweet paprika for a satisfying-as-can-be goulash topped with simple...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Chicken baked with a crispy, spiced crust turns out perfect every time and lets you enjoy a bit of the simple life.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with green onions, vegetable oil, sirloin tip roast, soy sauce, dry sherry, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, whole dried red chile peppers

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chili powder, bay leaves, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, garam masala, cardamom pods, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Delicious chicken gyros, aka Greek chicken tacos, need a couple crucial steps to achieve perfection. First is the marinade for the chicken. Second, the garlic dill sauce to drizzle on...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sea scallops, butter, mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

Pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, and mushrooms make up the filling in these steamed dumplings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with oil, chives, flour, black pepper, boneless chicken breasts, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thinly sliced round steak is marinated in a soy sauce mixture and then stir fried with bell pepper, green onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and served over cooked Asian noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with milk, butter, egg, egg yolks, lemon zest, raisins, currants, sherry, almonds

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

A chocolatey twist on Portuguese Easter bread that makes an excellent addition to any holiday table.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon, carp fillets, salt, flour, bread crumbs, eggs, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This Filipino plantain treat is a symphony of textures and flavors. The creamy filling contrasts with the crispy fried wrappers, and the sweetness plays alongside the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab


Time:   under 30 minutes

A classic Asian noodle dish made with chicken, dried mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, and Japanese noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes