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.
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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
Sesame Chicken and Noodles
Sesame oil adds a nutty taste to this 400-calorie dish that takes just 20 minutes to make. Sweet peppers and cilantro keep things colorful, while Asian garlic-chili sauce…
Avocado Basil Pasta
This 30-minute comfort dish combines crisp bacon, creamy avocado, and shredded Romano cheese. Lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic make a simple sauce. 8 ounces dried bow tie…
Thai Chicken Pasta
Forget takeout: this fresh twist on Pad Thai requires only six ingredients and 20 minutes to make. To make the dish spicier, stir in some crushed red pepper.…
Borscht
4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and halved 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 14- to 15-oz can…
Apricot Dipping Sauce
¾ cups apricot jam 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste Dash of Tabasco,…
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Snow Peas and Walnuts
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon lemon pepper 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk ¼ cup dry white wine or vermouth…
Tagliatelle al Tonno
Ingredients 1 pound tagliatelle* 1 7-0unce can tuna fish 2½ ounces (½ cup) walnuts** Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 teaspoons chopped parsley 4…
Tempura Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients 1 pound unpeeled, large raw shrimp (31/35 count) 1 cup tempura batter mix ¾ cup cold light beer 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix Vegetable oil 12 6-inch…
Classic Chicken and Dumplings
1 3¾ pound whole chicken ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2½ teaspoons salt, divided ¾ teaspoon pepper, divided 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 3 cups…
Pasta with Zesty Pecan Sauce
½ cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 12-ounce package linguine 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup freshly…
