Recipes from the cuisines of the world

When making a low-calorie snack, guacamole is made by replacing some of the avocado with canned pea puree. It's lower in fat, but looks and textures virtually identical to avocado. And...

Individual quiche tartlets are a convenient appetizer that looks quite festive and is perfect not only for breakfast but also for special occasions. The tartlets are made with pie crust, which you can use...

Japanese tamari soy sauce differs from regular soy sauce in that it contains virtually no additives, is less salty, and has a more pronounced soy flavor. It's perfect for...

Asian summer rolls differ from the more popular spring rolls in that they are never fried, but served fresh. Tender, translucent, and filled with summery colors and juiciness, these rolls...

You don't need a special pot with a burner to make this fondue. All the ingredients are mixed in a ceramic baking dish, baked in the oven, and served piping hot. Dip your vegetables...

This Italian antipasto is served on skewers filled with ingredients that create the unforgettable taste of Mediterranean cuisine: Italian chicken sausage, sun-dried tomato, basil,...

Edamame are immature soybeans used by health-conscious eaters around the world. But they're also equally popular as a snack with beer or other alcoholic beverages. In...

Italian crostini are a versatile appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. They're also a great place to experiment, with toasted baguette slices served with all sorts of interesting...

Satay (or sate) is a popular Asian street food consisting of small grilled skewers, often served with peanut sauce. These skewers are perfect for a picnic. A...

An exquisite appetizer that will delight with its restaurant-quality appearance and stunning, multifaceted flavor. The finished polenta holds its shape perfectly after cooling and is perfect for serving mushroom ragout, and its...

Baba Ganoush is a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer. Oven-baked or grilled eggplant is mixed with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and sesame...

One of the most popular Mexican dipping dishes is layered dip. It requires preparing several sauces and dips separately and layering them on a shared platter so that each...

A corn dog is a popular American street food snack, a sausage wrapped in cornmeal on a stick. Traditional corn dogs are deep-fried and delicious, but not very healthy. The same cannot be said for...

Stuffed potato skins are a popular American appetizer that's perfect with a glass of beer or for more formal occasions. To make them, you only need...

Mexican avocado guacamole is traditionally served as a smooth paste for dipping various appetizers. However, it can also be made into a salad. To make it, use ripe, but fairly...

A wonderfully fragrant pastry for the Easter table. Cross buns get their name from the crosses painted with sugar icing on their surface. They differ from other types of buns...

American popovers literally leap out of their tins when baked under the influence of steam, hence their name. After baking...

These amazing muffins combine the tenderness of bananas with the crunch of granola and walnuts. Some bananas are mashed into the batter, while others are sliced. Add...

A dense pound cake is a great base for other desserts and simply a delicious everyday treat. It's most often served with various sweet sauces or creams. But you can also add...

Cross buns are the most popular Easter pastry in many English-speaking countries. Traditionally, they are baked on Good Friday, and sometimes much earlier, as they are incredibly delicious and...

This Mediterranean-style meatloaf is filled with ground beef, bulgur, and pine nuts, giving it a whole-grain loaf-like appearance.

Cassoulet is a French dish consisting of a thick, baked stew of white beans and meat. Spelt makes a wonderful addition to these ingredients. Cook it first in a spiced chicken broth, and...

When you want to make something more sophisticated with healthy pearl barley than just regular barley porridge, you can turn to Mediterranean cuisine and make a delicious risotto with it. Because...

This stew uses a whole slab of beef brisket. This firm, meaty cut is perfect for long braising, ensuring even...

A delicious and easy way to serve spinach is to make vegetarian Mexican tacos. For tacos, you'll need small corn tortillas, which you then fill with the filling and roll up...

Make a Mexican-inspired dinner with oven-baked chicken and a zesty pumpkin seed salsa. Before cooking, shred the chicken into manageable pieces and rub with a spice mixture...

In this pesto, some of the basil is replaced with broccoli, making the sauce more filling and softening its overly strong flavor. And using walnuts instead of traditional...

BLT is a classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, perfect not only for salads and sandwiches but also for making delicious pasta. The dish is cooked in one pan, first...

A recipe for a low-calorie and healthy vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin and spinach. We recommend using no-boil lasagna noodles to save time. Instead...

Tilapia is loved for its tender, lean meat, and also because it pairs well with a variety of sauces, as it doesn't have an overpowering flavor. For example, you can...

Sloppy Joe is one of the few burgers that doesn't require any patty preparation. The buns are simply topped with meat sauce and extra...

Despite its name, this coffee cake does not contain coffee. This is the Western term for a type of dense cake typically served with tea or coffee. Sour cream added to the dough...

Simple and delicious muffins that are quick to make and even quicker to disappear from the table. The dough is mixed by hand, without a mixer, using flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter...

For the filling of these scones, use an assortment of fresh, juicy berries: raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or any other berry of your choice. The more different berries you use, the more interesting the flavor. The dough is made with buttermilk, which...

This mouth-watering bread, covered in a deliciously sticky glaze and studded with pecan chunks, is a dessert that will leave no one indifferent. It's baked in a round metal pan using balls of yeast dough,...

The American dish mac 'n' cheese is traditionally made with macaroni and cheese sauce. It's typically rich and fatty. This recipe offers a lower-calorie, healthier alternative...

A delicious lemon cheesecake with a silky, creamy filling on a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust with the perfect blend of lemon and rosemary flavors. The crust is made with crushed shortbread cookies,...

Boil whole-wheat spaghetti and serve it with light Italian meatballs in tomato sauce. To make the meatballs less fatty and caloric, replace some of the meat with mushrooms. Also...

This is a quintessentially American dessert for true gourmets and those who aren't afraid to experiment with flavors. Crispy fried bacon is so popular in American cuisine that it's even become...

This is the perfect banana bread, even if you have little baking experience. All the ingredients are easy to mix, and the dough bakes in a loaf pan. Overripe bananas will give it extra...

Transform classic donuts into attractive individual cakes, garnished with a glossy pineapple wheel and a maraschino cherry. Unlike traditional donuts, these donuts are baked in the oven.

Make burgers with the Food Network magazine chefs. The patty is half turkey, half bulgur. This will make them lighter without sacrificing flavor or texture.

In Italian cuisine, ragù is often used with pasta. This simple dish, featuring chicken in tomato sauce, is easy to make even for a novice cook. To make this ragù, use chicken thighs, which have more...

Oven-baked salmon makes a fun way to serve it as Mexican tacos. Before baking, sprinkle the fish with ground chipotle pepper. This is a smoked jalapeño that...

Milkao are Chilean fritters made from a mixture of mashed potatoes and raw grated potatoes. Both ingredients are taken in equal proportions, excess liquid is squeezed out of the raw potatoes, and...

Just a few vibrant ingredients can transform ordinary chicken noodle soup into a stunning Asian dish, warming with its spicy flavor and aroma. These ingredients include dark...

The American dish pot pie is a closed pie made of dough with a filling of vegetables and meat, which is traditionally cooked in a pot or baking dish.

Meatballs differ from meatballs primarily in that they are baked in the oven rather than simmered in sauce. The result is dense balls with a delicious crust, perfect for use in...

In addition to ground beef, these healthy meatballs are made with mashed black beans and kale. These ingredients add even more protein and...

A great way to feed spinach to those who don't like it, especially children, is to make meatballs. These meatballs are literally packed with the greens, but picky eaters won't even notice, thanks to the healthy...