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
Classic Lasagna
Ingredients Meat Sauce 1 pound ground beef 1 clove garlic; minced 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1-pound can (2 cups) tomatoes…
Creamy Pasta with Crispy Salami
“I bet you have the ingredients for this variation on pasta carbonara in your kitchen right now! The classic bacon works too, of course.” says Sarah Carey, editor…
Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole
1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup chopped onion 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce ¼ cup milk 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2…
Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 ounces Pepper…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Turn creamy canned soup into a hearty meal. Use frozen chicken preseasoned with Southwestern spices and canned enchilada sauce for satisfying flavor. 2 cans (10¾ ounces each) condensed…
All-American Cheeseburger Soup
Cheese, ground beef, and onion satisfy that craving for a classic burger and a hearty soup. We even included the pickle, ketchup, and mustard, and a side of…
Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
Inspired by the traditional Mexican soup posole, this zesty stew is easy enough to make during the week. Refrigerated shredded barbecue pork cuts down on prep time. 6…
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Looking for a unique Super Bowl dish? Try this delicious soup — it’s rich and creamy, with all the crowd-pleasing flavors of spicy buffalo chicken wings. 1 2¼…
Sweet Potato Chowder
Curry paste, coconut milk, and lemongrass give this classic chowder a Thai twist. 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon red curry paste or 2…
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