Recipes from the cuisines of the world

Whole cooked fish is a traditional part of the Chinese New Year feast, symbolizing abundance, wealth, and good fortune in the coming year. However, this recipe is suitable for...

Guacamole is one of the healthiest dips, made with fresh vegetables, herbs, freshly squeezed citrus juice, and zero excess fat. But sometimes you want to make something healthy more delicious...

The secret ingredient in this guacamole is red wine vinegar. It replaces lime juice, adding just the right amount of tartness, making it ideal if you're allergic to citrus fruits. Red or...

For a richer, smoky flavor, try grilled avocado halves and chili peppers in your guacamole. This recipe uses grilled vegetables, but...

Yuca con mojo is a traditional Cuban dish, usually served as a side dish. Despite its simplicity, it's incredibly delicious. Boiled pieces of cassava (yuca) are served with a Cuban...

Jamaican goat curry is a delicious, savory stew in which the meat is simmered until it falls off the bone, leaving it tender and juicy. It typically takes several hours to prepare...

Alcapurria is a traditional Puerto Rican snack popular in many Caribbean countries, where it's often served by street vendors. It's a crispy fritter made from...

Patacones are fried chips made from flattened plantains, popular throughout Latin America. Crispy and golden, they're served as a side dish with meat dishes or as an appetizer, just like...

This traditional Guyanese dish of root vegetables and other vegetables, including corn and okra, is prepared for large family celebrations. It pairs well with grilled fish or chicken, or is served...

If you want to add the flavor and aroma of Latin American cuisine to any dish, the easiest way is to make sofrito. This is a stir-fried vegetable base that has different ingredients in different Latin American countries...

Arroz con pollo (Spanish: arroz con pollo) is a popular Latin American rice dish with chicken and a variety of spices and vegetables, including green beans and green olives stuffed with...

This recipe unlocks the secret to Chipotle's famous guacamole. Using equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice yields a rich, creamy guacamole.

Although you can find a wide variety of guacamole recipes online, adding various vegetables, the traditional version of this appetizer is the simplest and most delicious. Besides avocado, you...

Pernil is a baked pork ham from Latin American cuisine, typically prepared for Christmas and other major holidays. In this recipe, the ham is marinated in a very spicy marinade with...

"Mofongo is a puree of sautéed plantains, garlic, and olive oil. In this recipe, it makes a convenient base for a spicy shrimp stew. I prefer to pair the stew with light beer for...

Crispy Mexican pastries filled with a spicy ground beef and bell pepper filling are deep-fried until golden brown and served as an appetizer with homemade aioli. They can be...

This sweet and spicy cream cheese dip is the perfect accompaniment to spicy fried chicken. It's ready in minutes, but let it sit in the refrigerator for a bit to allow all the flavors to...

The main ingredient in this dish is Jamaican jerk sauce. It's used at every stage of cooking and infuses the chicken and rice with a wonderfully savory flavor. Marinate the chicken thighs in jerk sauce, and...

Spanish churros, made from choux pastry, are delicious with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. They're delicious, sweet, aromatic, and have a delicious crunch. In her churros recipe, Sunny Anderson decided...

Trisha Yearwood shares her close friend Venita's chocolate chip cookie recipe: crispy around the edges, with a perfectly chewy center. What makes these cookies special is the ground...

A thick, warming venison chili con carne, packed with a whole host of spices, served with a topping of soft, jalapeño-spiced cornbread. This chili's unique, rich flavor comes from...

This thick, aromatic chili con carne (or simply chili) is made with venison and seasoned with traditional Tex-Mex spices. The aromas of smoky chipotle peppers, cocoa, and dark beer...

These fluffy, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside donuts are easy to make with yeast-free dough. They contain only simple ingredients found in almost any kitchen. Sprinkle with hot...

The most popular treats at the Venetian Carnival are all kinds of donuts and sugar-coated twigs. Giada de Laurentiis invites you to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and make your own twigs...

For a big house party, make these nachos with all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. Tortilla chips are loaded with chunks of ham and pork loin, topped with mustard, a thick, gooey cheese sauce, and...

"This appetizer is nothing like traditional Tex-Mex nachos. It's cool, crispy, and flavorful. I love it!" says Ree Drummond of her citrus-marinated shrimp nachos.

These hearty nachos are loaded with deliciousness, including fried smoked sausage, beans, pickled jalapeños, and plenty of gooey cheese sauce and guacamole. All the flavors work harmoniously together...

This creative take on nachos features shredded grilled chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing on top of dense corn chips. All these ingredients make this appetizer a delicious...

This fried rice recipe uses cooking spray and egg whites to minimize calories and fat. With shrimp, carrots, snap peas, and red onion, this fried rice...

The flavor of these sandwiches was inspired by the garlic shrimp sold at kiosks and food trucks on the streets of Hawaii. The garlic is generously sautéed in butter and sprinkled with paprika and...

While traditional hash evokes images of hastily fried leftovers and potatoes for a hearty breakfast, Bobby Flay's wild mushroom version is a perfectly crafted dish that combines tender...

Chinese milk bread is loved for its soft, fluffy crumb and sweet, golden-brown crust. Each bite of this soft bread literally melts in your mouth. This bread is similar to Japanese milk bread...

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fried sesame balls (jiang dui) are a popular snack at dim sum restaurants and some bakeries in China. The dough, similar to Japanese mochi, gets its...

This risotto is a quick fix from leftover cooked rice, but the sautéed mushroom mixture gives it a rich, vibrant flavor, as if you'd spent hours cooking. The asparagus pieces...

Har gow is a popular dim sum dish in China. These shrimp dumplings are known for their slightly chewy, translucent dough, orange shrimp filling, and numerous tiny folds...

No dim sum table is complete without siu mai, open-topped dumplings. While the filling recipe varies from restaurant to restaurant, pork and shrimp siu mai are particularly popular.

"After a long day of running errands in Chinatown with my parents, we'd order donabe with spare ribs, black beans, and rice at a restaurant," recalls Vivian Chan. "The rice was soaked with everything..."

Grill salmon to perfection, add lemons and naan bread, and serve with a juicy, crisp tomato and cucumber salad. Garam masala, an essential seasoning in many Indian dishes...

The best way to transform an Italian pizza into a delicious Mexican appetizer is to top it with chorizo ​​and tomatoes. Mexican chorizo ​​differs from Spanish chorizo ​​in its rich spice blend and...

Plum sauce is typically made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. This version offers the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and a hint of heat. Traditionally, plum sauce is served as a dip...

Spicy eggplant makes a great appetizer or side dish for your Asian-inspired dinner. The eggplants are cut into small sticks, deep-fried until golden brown, and then...

Chinese noodles are served in a thick vegetarian sauce made with meat substitute, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Topped with fresh vegetables, julienned strips, and sprouts...

Potstickers (gyoza) are Chinese dumplings that are distinguished by a special cooking method: they are first fried scallop-side up until the bottom is crispy, and then...

Any Asian thin wheat noodles, even instant (without seasonings), will work for this salad. Combine them with boiled chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs in a warm peanut sauce, and...

This Shanghainese dish is made with thick, springy noodles, similar to fresh Japanese udon. Soy sauce gives them a dark caramel hue, and the greens add a fresh flavor. The pork strips are just...

“When I was little,” Molly Yeh recalls, “whenever my family ordered food at our favorite Chinese restaurant, it was the same thing: lots of dumplings and kung pao chicken, but without...