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
Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients 6 large skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped…
Chicken Cacciatore with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
6 large skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 10-ounce package white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered 2 small green bell peppers,…
Savory Focaccia Pie
For a speedy and budget-friendly dinner, top focaccia with tomatoes, Italian sausage, baby spinach, and tangy feta cheese. ¾ cup oil-packed dried tomato halves with Italian herbs (3…
Layered Antipasto Salad
3 cups (9 ounces) uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta 2½ cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 cups chopped tomato ½ pound deli roast beef slices,…
Linguine with Meat Sauce Casserole
We adapted this rich and creamy entrée from a 2001 Southern Living dish. 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic Vegetable cooking spray 1 28-ounce…
Mexican Lasagna
This Mexican Lasagna recipe is the ideal family recipe — easy to make, tasty and kid-tested. ½ pound ground mild pork sausage ½ pound ground beef 1 15-ounce…
Greek-Style Quesadillas
For a Mediterranean spin on a Mexican favorite, fill flour tortillas with roasted chicken, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and Greek vinaigrette salad dressing. Nonstick cooking…
Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
Light Alfredo pasta sauce dresses up simple stovetop chicken and mushrooms. Broccoli cooked with fresh slices of lemon makes an easy (and healthful) side dish. 4 small skinless,…
Greek-Style Chicken Skillet
Chicken and a medley of garden-fresh vegetables simmer together in a garlic-spiced, tomato-based broth. Tangy feta cheese adds a touch of creaminess. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves…
Mediterranean Salmon & Noodle Bowl
Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine. 1 9-ounce package refrigerated fettuccine 2 Tablespoons olive…
