Recipes from the cuisines of the world

Richly flavored, these Italian shrimp bruschettas with fresh tarragon notes are perfect as an appetizer. The topping can also be served alone over pasta or mashed potatoes, and crispy toast will...

"Au jus" (French for "au jus") is a culinary term that means "with juice" in French and most often refers to roast beef with a sauce made from the meat's juices. Take a piece cut from...

Cioppino seafood soup is a dish that began as a simple fisherman's lunch and has become a true delicacy served in the finest restaurants. Despite its Italian name, this...

If you're cooking a roast, be sure to serve it with Yorkshire pudding—an old English snack made with batter baked in the fat dripping from the roast. Yorkshire pudding is usually...

Baked apple desserts are much healthier than regular pies, yet just as delicious, especially when the apples are topped with a delicious, crunchy topping like this crumble. The crumble is so quick to make, you can even...

This simple-looking cake tastes like a giant peppermint patty covered in dark chocolate, one of the many ingredients it contains. Peppermint patties are a dense mint filling covered...

Banana gives these muffins not only a tender and moist texture but also a wonderful aroma that will keep you ravenous while they're still in the oven. They're quite easy and quick to make,...

Unlike its Italian and Swiss cousins, French buttercream is made with egg yolks beaten in a double boiler. Hot sugar syrup is then stirred into the beaten yolks...

Chocolate buttercream lets you bring your cake and cupcake creations to life. It's perfect for filling, frosting, and decorating. Whatever...

American buttercream is one of the easiest to make. It consists of two main ingredients: butter and powdered sugar. To ensure a lump-free buttercream, it's best to use powdered sugar...

To surprise your guests, prepare an unusual sun-dried tomato jam as an appetizer. Sun-dried tomatoes are simmered with onions, thyme, and garlic in a mixture of vegetable oil, chicken broth,...

Gnocchi are traditional Italian dumplings made with flour, ricotta, and mashed potatoes. But you can make them American-style by replacing the regular potatoes with sweet potatoes. This will give the gnocchi a more...

Even with just potatoes and sour cream, you can make a stunningly delicious and beautiful side dish worthy of a holiday table. These are Hasselback potatoes, which originated in Sweden. Or, to put it simply...

A sweet potato side dish that will not only grace any holiday table but will also captivate everyone with its unique flavor. Slice the top of the baked sweet potato in its skin and top it with...

Combine slices of Belgian chicory, apples, corn, cheese, avocado, and a wintery twist of dried cranberries, then drizzle with a refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing. This...

The main reason everyone loves French quiche is its delicate, creamy filling. It's typically made with cheese, cream, and eggs, and topped with various types of meat, fish, or vegetables. Prepare...

The semi-open French galette pie embodies all the delights of home baking: ease of preparation, amazing taste, and a rustic presentation that implies that the stake...

Blue cheese and creamy ricotta spread pairs perfectly with baked tomatoes. This three-cheese spread on a slice of crispy bread delivers a true blend of Italian...

Portobello mushrooms are distinguished by their large, attractive caps, which are well-opened underneath. Because of this, this type of mushroom is often used for baked and stuffed dishes, making them excellent...

A healthy and delicious Middle Eastern appetizer, hummus is made with chickpea puree. Other essential ingredients include olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and...

Caprese is a symbol of Italian cuisine, continually proving how delicious and yet simple an appetizer can be. Traditionally, it consists of slices of mozzarella arranged on a plate...

Gougères are French pastries made from small balls of choux pastry filled with cheese. The filling is most often made from melting cheeses with a distinct flavor and aroma, such as...

Hushpuppies, small, crispy doughnuts, are a traditional snack in the American South, where they're often served with seafood. This recipe pairs hushpuppies with seafood to create a...

An appetizer of crostini arranged on a platter looks elegant and very appetizing, especially when served with baked tomatoes. Tomatoes baked in a dressing of honey, vinegar, and olive oil...

An easy-to-make appetizer that will grace a holiday table and delight you on a weekday. Miniature bruschetta sandwiches combine all the delights of an Italian appetizer: crispy...

Meze is a large platter with numerous smaller portions of various appetizers, traditionally served with wine or other alcoholic beverages. This type of appetizer platter is traditional in the Eastern...

Waffles have a rich, centuries-long history. The exact version and date of the original recipe are unknown, but some sources suggest that the ancient Greeks and Romans enjoyed this treat. On...

Muffins are very similar to cupcakes, especially in their shape, but they are actually intended more as breakfast buns. They are believed to have originated in England, where as early as the 11th century, muffins were baked from...

The crispy envelopes with notes inside are widely known as Chinese fortune cookies, but as usual, things aren't so clear-cut. There are several theories about the origins of...

Bruschetta is an appetizer made from a slice of toasted bread topped with a filling of two or three ingredients that perfectly complement each other. Like this bruschetta with fig jam, a slice of...

Bisque is a thick, creamy crustacean soup popular on the Mediterranean coast. It's made with not only the meat of shrimp, lobster, or crayfish, but also their shells and heads. First...

These meatballs are quick and easy to make using three basic ingredients: ground raw sausage (kupaty), flour, and cheese. Remove the sausage casings, and the delicious ground meat is ready. Instead of using plain flour...

Chicken, butter, hot sauce, celery, and blue cheese… This combination of ingredients has long been known in American cuisine as Buffalo. Although the original recipe calls for Buffalo...

Shrimp scampi is an Italian-American dish consisting of shrimp cooked in a sauce made with butter, garlic, dry white wine, and Parmesan cheese. Although shrimp scampi is usually...

Prepare a delicious appetizer of pepper steak on a slice of fried potato with caramelized onions. Pepper steak, or steak au poivre as it's called in France, is the most tender beef...

Satay are miniature skewers popular in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia, where they are widely sold both on the street and in restaurants. The small pieces of meat are marinated in...

Pot roast is a popular American dish of stewed meat and vegetables. Pot roast is typically made with a tougher cut of beef, fried until crispy, and then seasoned with vegetables and spices...

Traditionally, North American sweet potato mash is made with maple syrup, cream, and toasted pecans and baked in a casserole. But you can make it just as delicious in a slow cooker.

If you braise beef in a multicooker using the pressure cooker setting, it won't take you more than an hour, especially since this method requires tougher meat from the shoulder and neck portion of the beef.

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish and cooking method that involves frying or braising meat in soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. You can make a simplified version of chicken adobo...

Mac 'n' Cheese is an American dish that, although translated into Russian as macaroni and cheese, is actually something more delicious. After all, the macaroni isn't simply topped with cheese, it's cooked...

Kimchi cabbage is a key culinary symbol of Korea, loved far beyond its borders. After all, fermented Chinese cabbage in a spicy sauce is delicious and suitable as...

Oyster crackers are a popular snack in the northwestern United States. They are small, salty crackers, often hexagonal in shape, served with oyster dishes and chowders. They are also an ingredient in...

Confit is a French method of cooking meat in a large amount of fat, allowing it to be preserved for a long time. This method has been around since ancient times, before refrigeration...

This spice blend is widely used in French cuisine for soups, vegetable stews, confits, pâtés, and various charcuterie products. The blend includes white pepper, ground cloves, ground...

Hoisin sauce is one of the most popular Asian condiments. It appeals not only for its rich, piquant flavor but also for its versatility, as it can be used as a side dish for cooked...

These cupcakes are similar to the famous chocolate cupcakes with a liquid center, but they're not sweet. The cupcakes themselves are baked in ramekins with cornmeal and a popular filling...

Cheese ravioli make a great base for this pizza, filling it with maximum flavor. The pizza will have a crispy, cheesy crust on the bottom, and the crust will be fluffy, cheesy, and chewy. Mix the cooked...

This enormous quesadilla, flavored with four of America's most popular sandwiches, is the perfect treat for a large group. As the name suggests, this appetizer combines two dishes: Mexican...