Regional and World Cuisines

Made with soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, shrimp, cornstarch or potato starch, canola oil, lemon, vegetables, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
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

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

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

Cooked in a crock pot, this savory jambalaya combines chicken, smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, veggies, and rice, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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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

A rich and creamy pie made with yellow onions and bacon that are baked in a sour cream sauce. Serve as a side dish with roasted meats.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thanks to chocolate syrup and chopped nuts these brownies are about as rich as can be. Oh, and that's not even mentioning the thick chocolate topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

This noodle dish is loaded with fresh Thai flavors. Coconut milk cools down the hot chili paste for a sensational sauce to cover the shrimp and stir-fried veggies.

Method:   stovetop
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

Talk about technique. This skirt steak is marinated, broiled, and quickly tossed back into the marinade reduction for a double dip of the mouthwatering Asian flavors.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Considered a snack or "street food", these deep-fried, meat-filled rice balls have become popular not just in Italy but around the globe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, chicken broth, non-stick cooking spray, cabbage, onion, bacon, parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The pork is marinated, then slowly cooked in the same sauce, and finally fried with garlic for a deep, rich flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Making your own tortillas is the key to spectacular tacos. Your tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican classics will be downright delicioso in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Korean meatballs are a delicious and easy way to get your Asian food fix. These little meaty balls of goodness are perfect for a party or a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a hearty egg roll? These are filled with ground beef, bean sprouts, onion, and carrots and served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Different country, different goulash! This German variety with beef, tomatoes, and potatoes is awesome served over noodles. And there's half a bottle of red wine in the ingredients...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're a curry aficionado looking to take your cooking to the next level, then making your own curry powder is your ticket to authentic, flavorful curries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Roasted cauliflower is an underrated delight, and there's hardly a better way to spice it than with Indian garam masala.

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

Fresh shrimp is stir fried with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots and served with crispy chow mein noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A hearty "pizza" soup made with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A great way to dress up a mild flavored fish is with a bold spice blend, like this African curry-style seasoning mix.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken are stir fried with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy in a flavorful hoisin sauce mixture and served over jasmine rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 meat broth, rice, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, whole clove, tomatoes, mil tomatoes, coriander

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

German holiday cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

If you're craving a takeout-style dish at home and want to add some Asian food to your arsenal, check out this shrimp lo mein. Shrimp joins roasted cashews in a pan of spicy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is all about the spices! Green chile paste, ginger, and garam masala bring authentic Bengali flavors to a blend of cabbage and potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, smoked ham hock, bacon fat, beans, corn, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with hog casing, Romano Pecorino cheese, wine, pork butts, lean beef, powdered dextrose, black pepper, salt, fennel seed, red crushed peppers


Time:   30-60 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

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

This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.


Time:   30-60 minutes

So many fresh flavors. Lemongrass, basil, mint, and spicy red pepper flakes gives that cool and spicy combo that Thai food is so famous for. Serve it hot or cold, you can't go wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Spinach is combined with cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings and baked in pie shells. Serve these spinach pies as a side dish, and entree, or a brunch item. You can also make...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Zucchini and yellow squash give this fried rice recipe an extra veggie kick. It also has Canadian bacon instead of the more commonly used ham in fried rice recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Asian noodle salads are hard to beat for a refreshing lunch. Cellophane noodles tossed in a sesame-chili dressing with shrimp and veggies make a healthy and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with plain yogurt, stock, or chopped canned tomatoes, curry powder or paste, meat, butter, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes