Cuisine & Region
Recipes can be browsed through the places and culinary traditions that shape their ingredients and preparation. Mexican, Tex-Mex, Southern, German, Italian, and other collections provide different starting points across courses. Traditional dishes, regional interpretations, and clearly identified adaptations sit within this broader archive, with specific fusion collections offering another path through the recipe box.
Browse the posts below, or choose a subcategory when available.
African
The current African collection begins with Moroccan-inspired soup and couscous preparations. These dishes offer a narrow starting point within a continent of many distinct cuisines, rather than a complete picture of its cooking traditions.
Asian
This broad Asian collection brings together dishes linked to several distinct culinary traditions, as well as adaptations. National cuisine collections provide more specific browsing paths than a single continental label can offer.
Caribbean
Jerk shrimp tacos and Cuban-linked dishes provide several starting points in the Caribbean collection. Island cuisines and modern adaptations retain their individual identities within this broad regional archive.
European
European recipes span distinct national and regional traditions, from French sauces to Irish potato dishes. The child collections offer a more specific path through this broad archive of recipes and adaptations.
Fusion Cuisine
Fusion dishes draw a recognizable contribution from more than one culinary tradition. Kung Pao tacos, miso pasta, and other preparations show different ways to combine a flavor, technique, or dish format. Browse the specific pairings for a clearer view of the influences involved, with each recipe explaining how those elements meet in the finished dish.
Jewish
Honey-spice cake, latke variations, and deli-style corned beef provide different starting points in this Jewish culinary collection. The recipes represent selected dishes and adaptations within a diverse cultural food tradition.
Mediterranean
Vegetable frittata, lemon-garlic potatoes, and salmon preparations give this Mediterranean collection several directions. The regional label brings related dishes together while leaving room for their distinct origins and adaptations.
Middle Eastern
Zhoug sauce represents this small Middle Eastern collection. The herb-and-chile preparation offers a focused starting point within a region of distinct cuisines, ingredients, and cooking traditions.
North American
North American cooking includes distinct national, regional, and cultural traditions. Mexican dishes, United States regional collections, and other preparations provide more specific browsing paths within this broad geographic archive.
South American
Dulce de leche crêpes, chimichurri, and Venezuelan bollos pelones provide different starting points in this South American collection. National and regional identities remain distinct within this broad geographic archive.
In this collection
Stuffed Jalapeños
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup grated sharp cheddar 6 large Jalapeños, halved and seeded Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 450°. In a…
Shrimp and Vegetables Stir-Fry
2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce* Juice from 1 lime* ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon sherry 1 pound…
Martha Stewart’s Basic Red Sauce
Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ small red onion, finely chopped 3…

Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Chicken
Also known as kung pao chicken, this Sichuan classic, with its multidimensional hot-sweet and salty-sour flavors, reflects the regional style. Serve with rice and a steamed vegetable. Marinade:…
Simple Italian Grilled Chicken
Crisco No-Stick Cooking spray 3 Tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper…
Corn Chowder
Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 large onion; chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper; freshly ground 1 15¼-ounce can Del Monte Whole…

Chicken Tamales
Ingredients 1/2 package dried corn husks for tamales* (about 20) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly…
Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings
1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion 1 rib celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 14.5-oz cans chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon light…
Swedish Meatballs
This Scandinavian favorite goes from appetizer to main in a flash (just add noodles), and it’s ready when you are. It’s traditional to serve these meatballs with sweet-tart…
Savory Meat Base
1 pound ground turkey ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons chili powder 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced In a large heavy skillet or…
