Regional and World Cuisines

Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

This Asian marinade gives fish a quick flavor boost with ingredients like rice vinegar and soy sauce. The 30-minute fridge time is all it takes for delicious results.


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

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

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Made with lemon juice, beef broth, onion, shortening, green bell peppers, tomato paste, beef cubes, red pepper, paprika, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

For a work-intensive recipe like scratch-made dumplings, you'll want to make a big batch. This recipe serves 60, so whether you're serving these to a crowd or freezing them...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Poached squid with shrimp, garlic, and egg, pan-fried and simmered in chicken stock makes an exotic party food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Chicken and your choice of broccoli or spinach are stir fried with a Thai-inspired peanut butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If the idea of eating raw fish has kept you from trying sushi, then this recipe is for you. It uses smoked salmon instead of raw fish.

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

Made with vinegar, chicken stock, white pepper, dried chiles, peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, Thai chile, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

This recipe is a slightly different twist on traditional fried rice. The carrots are cooked with the rice, and it uses brown rice instead of regular. It also adds corn...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

This Japanese lamb recipe features a savory marinade that complements the meat's rich flavor while it cooks slowly in the crock pot. Ideal for easy dinners or meal prepping...

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

This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with milk, sweet corn, onion, flour, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thai-style jerky is the polar opposite of tiresome, with lime juice and mint counterbalancing the heat from fresh chiles.

Method:   stovetop, oven, dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

The kefta kebab (also known as kofta kebab) is a Middle Eastern dish that consists of grilled ground meat, typically lamb or beef. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Shirataki noodles are a great addition to any stir-fry. This particular stir-fry features vegetables and meat of your choice and shirataki noodles in a flavorful sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, brown rice, vegetable oil, ham or smoked turkey, onion, fresh ginger, eggs, frozen peas, shrimp, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The beautiful lovechild of a cuban sandwich and a sloppy Joe. Pork mixed with homemade BBQ sauce, pickles, and brown mustard on toasted buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, flour, smoked pork shanks, water, onion, sauerkraut juice, sugar, cream, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon, currants, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This copycat stir fry is easy enough to be weeknight staple. The key to perfect chicken is the marinade. Some chopped up veggies and cute baby corns add in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you usually think of cabbage as a boring ingredient, this recipe is about to change your mind. Baking the cabbage in a creamy, cayenne-laced cheese sauce makes an unforgettable...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chicken, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn tortillas, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Baharat is a traditional blend of spices used in Saudi Arabian cuisine. Baharat can be used to flavor both savory and sweet dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pastry, bread crumbs, water, ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, salt, celery seed or celery salt, ground cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Savory, broth-cooked orzo with lemon and dill is a great quick lunch or side dish to have in your repertoire.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Shrimp are simmered in a red curry paste mixture combined with coconut milk and seasoned with lemon grass, fish sauce, and lime leaves.

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

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

Made with red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles, potato, green olives, hard cooked eggs, ground paprika, raisins, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, 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

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

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 slow-cooked savory and sweet dish combines tender lamb with dried apricots and spices, creating a complex and satisfying taste that is sure to impress.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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

Made with cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and carrot marinated in a simple dressing of seasoned rice vinegar and sugar.


Time:   1-2 hours