Recipes from the cuisines of the world

Roasting chicken the way described in this recipe yields juicy, tender meat with a crispy, golden-brown crust. And homemade harissa will add a fantastic flavor and fill your home with...

The name "focaccia" comes from the Latin word meaning "hearth"—traditionally, the flatbread was cooked in the ashes of a fireplace. This multigrain version of focaccia is a great way to incorporate...

This salmon's exotic Asian flavor comes from a marinade made with fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce, an essential ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine.

Bibimbap is the most popular and internationally recognizable Korean national dish. It consists of hot rice topped with neat mounds of colorful vegetables and meat, arranged in a...

This creamy soup is one of the few that's perfect for a holiday dinner. Your guests will appreciate its amazing flavor and elegant presentation. And you'll be delighted by how easy it is...

A long loaf of French bread is served like a boat, filled to the brim with a hot, gooey, and delicious dipping sauce, surrounded by croutons, crackers, and vegetables for dipping. This appetizer...

Bruschetta dip—a bread bowl with a fragrant dipping sauce—is one of the most interesting appetizers for a gathering of friends. The bowls are placed in the center of the table, and everyone dunks the surrounding...

Dip in a bread bowl is a fun and original way to serve an appetizer for a gathering of friends. It's best to use a round or oval loaf of sourdough bread. Make sure to scoop out all the crumb...

The famous French onion soup, with its rich and complex flavor, can be served as an appetizer in mushroom caps. First, prepare the soup filling by sautéing the onions with spices in butter until...

In the West, devil's eggs are a snack made from boiled eggs stuffed with a spicy or tart filling. To prepare them, the eggs are hard-boiled, then carefully cut in half, mixed...

The amazing flavor of this popular French soup comes primarily not from the broth or spices, but from the onions, which are sautéed for almost an hour, releasing their sugars and caramelizing. That's right...

Arancini, a Sicilian appetizer, are small, golden-colored, deep-fried balls of stuffed rice. For an even more interesting flavor, try making them with...

Another name for long, crispy breadsticks is grissini, and they originated in Italy, where they have long been served as an appetizer with meals. They are often found on...

Crostini is an Italian appetizer made from slices of crusty bread topped with a variety of flavorful toppings. Try crostini with ricotta and baked Brussels sprouts in cranberry syrup.

Make Asian-style rice with ground pork, mushrooms, and ginger and serve it in bowls made from large mushroom caps. It makes a delicious and super-quick appetizer, especially if you use pre-made...

Recently, even at large parties or celebrations, crudités—raw or blanched vegetables served whole or sliced ​​into strips—have become increasingly popular appetizers. And to...

These crostini are wrapped in bacon for more than just aesthetics. As they bake, the rendered bacon drips directly onto the bread, browning the slices, making them golden, crisp, and delicious.

This cake is baked with a blend of wheat and corn flour, which gives it a warm corn flavor and aroma while maintaining a stunning texture. And orange zest and dried cranberry pieces...

Panettone is an Italian sweet bread with dried fruit, similar to Easter cake, but baked in Italy for the Christmas holidays. After Christmas, the leftovers of slightly stale...

Bulgur is a type of wheat that has been cooked and dried, and is widely used in porridges, side dishes, and salads. Pilaf made from this grain is sometimes called bulgur. Bulgur is not...

Freekeh is made from wheat that's harvested young, while the grains are still soft, and then roasted. It originated in the Middle East, where it's often used in...

There are a number of delicious dishes in which onions play a key role. French onion soup alone is a real treat. But this simple and perhaps cheapest vegetable can also be used to make...

A healthier alternative to French fries, which are practically all fat. Cut the potatoes into long strips and bake them in the oven at a high temperature. The potatoes are just as delicious and...

Khorasan wheat, or kamut, differs from regular wheat in its longer, golden-colored grain. It takes a long time to cook, but it develops a pleasantly firm texture and a warm, nutty flavor.

Crispy, crispy potato wedges served with a dipping sauce are infused with the flavors of Cajun cuisine, a staple of the southern United States. Raw potatoes are sliced, grated...

Soft spinach leaves drenched in a creamy sauce with a subtle, spicy flavor of nutmeg. Creamed spinach is a popular side dish served with Thanksgiving turkey in the United States.

South American quinoa has been prized for its nutritional properties since ancient times. And as it spread worldwide, healthy eaters began to actively add this grain to...

An easy way to turn a can of black beans into a delicious and mouth-watering side dish, perfect for a men's dinner. Warm the beans in a saucepan with roasted peppers...

This white bean side dish comes together in minutes if you use canned beans instead of raw ones. All you have to do is infuse them with Mediterranean flavors by warming them up in a pan with...

Despite its rich vitamin content, broccoli rapini, or leafy greens, has a bitter taste. When prepared correctly, this can be turned into an advantage, and the greens will sparkle...

Spelt is a type of wheat that's unfairly overlooked in many people's daily diets. Yet, it makes a truly amazing side dish. When cooked, spelt grains...

Kimchi, a Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, most often Chinese cabbage, contains a wealth of beneficial micronutrients, as well as probiotics, whose properties rival even those of...

To make these simple American-style buns, also called biscuits, you'll need a very simple set of ingredients: flour, baking powder, a little sugar,...

Considered a modern classic of British cuisine, this dessert is very popular, including as a restaurant dish. The moist sponge cake is drizzled with a toffee-like caramel sauce and served with...

This dish is proof that healthy food can be incredibly tasty and smell delicious. The vibrant colors of the vegetables on the plate create a truly festive atmosphere.

Quinoa's pleasant nutty flavor and beneficial properties are compelling reasons to try it in your dishes. Quinoa is not a grain, but a seed, although when cooked...

Pre-roasting the zucchini under the broiler gives it a beautiful golden crust and allows it to cook further with the other ingredients. It makes a perfect complement to vegetable slices...

Quinoa, a well-known grain among health food enthusiasts, surpasses rice and other grains in nutritional value. This porridge with mushrooms and bright green peas has a pleasant...

This snowman, made from pull-off cupcakes and topped with swirls of the most delicate meringue icing, is destined to be the center of attention at any winter holiday party. A large crowd will...

Potato skins are considered just as nutritious as the potato itself, especially when boiling new potatoes. You don't have to peel them when making mashed potatoes. Boil the halved potatoes...

Learn the simple steps to making a butter and flour roux—it'll add depth, vibrant color, and, most importantly, gumbo flavor to your soups and sauces.

There's a super simple way to liven up the flavor of blanched green beans and turn them into a delicious side dish. Sprinkle the cooked beans with gremolata—an Italian condiment made with fresh parsley, garlic, and...

To give couscous a rich, intriguing flavor, steam it in chicken broth along with shallots sautéed in butter. Before serving, toss with small black raisins and toasted pine nuts...

Spelt salads are a common dish in Italian, and especially in regional Mediterranean cuisine, and can be enjoyed at a home-style trattoria. They are very nutritious, filling, and can be served as...