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
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of…
Shrimp Tacos with Green Apple Salsa
This unexpected taco filling is crunchy and delicious. Serve with mashed black beans. Ingredients 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground…
Pork and Ancho Chile Tamales with Mexican Red Sauce
Who says dinner party food can’t be low-calorie? For ease, make the pork mixture for these tamales a day or two ahead. The recipe makes quite a few…
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp with Rice Noodles
A healthy take on pad thai, this dish stretches 12 ounces of shrimp to feed four and keeps the noodle portion in check. Sauce has some pumped-up kicks,…
Seriously Hot Thai Seafood Salad
Ingredients 1 bag frozen mixed seafood, thawed and pat dry 1 head butter lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces juice from 2 limes 4 Tablespoons fish sauce 1 Tablespoon…
Poblano, Chicken, and Mushroom Quesadillas
A gentle poach keeps the chicken breast moist and tender, so it’s easy to pull apart. The lime in the yogurt mixture will intensify over time—combine just before…

Piña Colada Dipping Sauce
This sweet, tropical piña colada dipping sauce combines pineapple and coconut flavors. Serve it with cooked shrimp or chicken bites. Reserving some of the water for the cornstarch…
Creamy Crab Wontons
How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy little bites boast a rich creamy filling with a hint of crab. They simply melt in…
Mexican-Style Pork Picaditas
Ingredients: For Pork 1 1/2 lbs. boneless pork country-style ribs Salt and pepper Garlic powder Cumin Chile ancho powder Mexican oregano Olive oil 4 chile ancho peppers, stems…
Pineapple Chicken Satay
Round out this meal that is full of fresh and bright flavors with rice and sugar snap peas. Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup sweet chili…
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