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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

  • Georgia Peanut-Fried Chicken

    J.C. and Jo Bell revolutionized peanut butter a few years back when they were charged with creating something amazing from America’s massive peanut surplus. PB2, a powdered peanut…

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  • Pastitsio

    Pastitsio

    Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1-1/2 pounds ground sirloin 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1…

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  • Hoppin’ John

    Hoppin’ John is said to bring good luck all year when eaten on New Year’s Day. Ingredients 2 16-ounce packages frozen black-eyed peas 1 1/4 cups sliced green…

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  • Raspberry Balsamic and Pecan Encrusted Rack of Lamb

    Ingredients 2 Racks French-Cut Lamb, about 8 bones per rack 1/3 Cup Crushed Pecans 1/4 Cup Devo Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary,…

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  • Loaded Chicken-Bacon Pot Pie

    Loaded Chicken-Bacon Pot Pie

    Deli-roasted chicken and puff pastry shortcut time; bacon, white wine, and mustard give the gravy and vegetables savory punch. Ingredients 5 thick bacon slices, diced (about 1 cup)…

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  • Seafood Lasagna

    Seafood Lasagna

    Ingredients 1 green onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice 1…

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  • Chicken and Biscuits Pot Pie

    Chicken and Biscuits Pot Pie

    This wonderful chicken pot pie feeds a lot for very little money. Its satisfying taste is worth the extra effort. Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds),…

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  • Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos

    Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos

    Ingredients 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup 1-2 Jalapeño chiles, seeded, minced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 pound tomatillos, chopped Salt 1/2…

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  • Shrimp Scampi Pasta

    Buttery and lush with garlic, this dish, though simple to prepare, feels indulgent Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp ( raw, 20…

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  • Chicken Posole

    Chicken Posole

    This speedy version of the classic Mexican chicken and hominy stew hits all the right notes. Serve with tortilla chips, if you like. Imgredients 1 Tablespoon ancho chile…

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