Regional and World Cuisines

If you're looking for a twist on iced tea this summer, Thai green tea with sweetened condensed milk is the answer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

This simple 3-ingredient recipe comes in handy for taco night, especially since you can make this ahead of time and freeze it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vegetable oil, onions, broiler-fryer chicken, tomato sauce, water, carrots, salt, chili powder, bulgur or instant barley, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Serve this simple dish as a side or entree. You can use any thin pasta in it and change up the veggies as desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Classic kimchi is made with cabbage, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. This kaktugi mixture of spiced radishes and scallions makes an outstanding side dish for a Korean spread.


Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Sushi is most commonly served in single bite serving sizes but this recipe puts all the delicious sushi ingredients into one larger pizza-like presentation.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Serve as a side dish or vegetarian entree. Made with potatoes, onion, tomatoes, ginger, chiles, and lots of seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon

Method:   oven, electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

Curious about loquats and what you can do with them? This jelly is a fantastic introduction to their delicious potential.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This Cantonese shrimp dish is more authentic than most take-out. Shrimp cooked with onions and oyster sauce join crunchy, sesame-drizzled lettuce for a plate...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with self-rising flour, superfine sugar, marmalade, mixed dry fruit, black tea, egg, mixed spice

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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

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

Get a taste of the bayou with these tender grilled chicken burgers with a hint of Cajun flavor. Also delicious topped with bacon and melty cheese.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lots of flavor in this fried rice. It's made with cooked rice, peas, carrots, ham, onion, eggs, and soy sauce. A great way to use up leftover rice and/or ham.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

This Cajun BBQ sauce takes its sweet time on the stove, simmering for a couple hours to get the flavors just right. Quality just can't be rushed.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Muffins don't get much more interesting than this. With a little whiskey and some coffee liqueur, these Irish muffins are both indulgent and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Spice up all varieties of foods with this paste of jalapenos, serranos, garlic, and vinegar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Deliciously delicate Vietnamese salad rolls with not one but two dipping options. Rice paper wrapped noodles, shrimp, and carrots pair well with either choice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Round steak is stir-fried with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, and water chestnuts and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thai cuisine is famous for their peanut sauces. It's a unique flavor that adds depth to noodle dishes and makes a great dipping sauce for grilled chicken satay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

ANZAC stands for "Australian (and) New Zealand Army Corps" and were developed during World War I. They are a hard oatmeal cookie that is still popular today.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Phenomenal pheasant and veggies. Pheasant breast stir-fried with broccoli, snow peas, and carrots along with a pop of fresh ginger is fantastic for a quick and easy meal over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

These Middle Eastern dessert figs are absolutely delightful. Stuffed with walnuts and topped with a sweet blend of vanilla, yogurt, and lemon syrup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A creamy marinade with chiles and ginger gives the chicken a spicy start while a sprinkling of homemade chaat masala and lime after baking finishes off the complex flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, tea bags, brown sugar, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   1-2 hours

Steak slices, tofu, and vegetables are cooked to each diner's discretion in a central hot pot before getting a dip in sesame soy sauce. A uniquely fun and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Learn how to make Agua Fresca de Fruta, a traditional Mexican fruit cooler using just 4 simple ingredients - cold water, ice, soft fruit, and sugar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Make a batch of this Cajun blackened spice mix so you can have some mix on hand whenever the grilling mood strikes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweet ginger dressing highlights the crunchy sliced cucumbers and shredded carrots and ties this cool, crunchy Indonesian-style salad together.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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