World Cuisine

Aloo wadiyan is a Punjabi dish with dried dumplings and potatoes curry. Recipe video included.

Learn how to prepare this iron-rich dish of plantain pottage with unripe plantain, fish and scent leaves.

Kilawin na pugita, or lightly blanched octopus, is one of my favorite appetizers. The tastes and textures are so amazing, especially when it is prepared and cooked properly. Enjoy this dish by following my easy recipe.

Do you like Jamaican food? Here is another recipe for you. Brown stew fish.

Ghee rice is a South Indian, madras-style rice recipe that is simple and easy to cook.

Kabuli pulao is a dish from the north of Afghanistan that is also considered to be a national dish of Afghanistan. If you visit Afghanistan, Pakistan, or Saudi Arabia (where it is called roz Bukhari), you will certainly have this dish.

Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare Nigerian coconut rice and spicy chicken.

Ginataang malunggay with fried parrot fish is tasty dish that is healthy, as well.

If you ask the average person about Irish food, the answer is probably going to be something about Irish stew or coddle. However, the Irish food scene has evolved over the years. It has injected new life into cooking using the best fresh ingredients available.

Scotland is generally not considered to be one of the great culinary centres of the world. There are good reasons for that.

The empanada is a tasty and popular dish in Latin and Caribbean countries. It is a stuffed, flaky pastry that can be either baked or fried.

Tocino is a popular Filipino breakfast dish. You can vary the meat used in this dish according to your preference. This is my recipe for homemade chicken tocino.

Fafda is a popular Gujarati street snack. It's easy to make this snack at home for teatime—or any time. The main ingredient is chickpea flour. Chickpeas are a good source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.

Do you know about the health benefits of sprouts? Grow healthy and hygienic sprouts yourself, at home, and include them in your daily diet. It’s easy, and you can use the healthy sprouts in yummy salads, soups, and many more delicious recipes.

A full Welsh breakfast is similar in many respects to other British fried breakfasts. It is made truly unique, however, by the inclusion of laverbread and cockles on the plate, two things you would never find in English, Scottish or Northern Irish breakfasts.

Move over phở! Introducing five tasty noodle soups that you should try at a Vietnamese restaurant.

This is a recipe for Punjabi-style rongi, or lobia, a popular North Indian curry prepared with black-eyed beans. Video included.

Tajine recipes are the perfect introduction to Moroccan cuisine. Quick and easy to make, they can be tailored to include beef, fish, or chicken. The recipe can be easily adjusted to be vegetarian, as well. Explore these delicious tajine dishes as you step into your virtual Moroccan kitchen!

Adobo is a famous and popular Filipino dish. It's very easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious, too.

Cabbage potato parathas are spicy, soft, crunchy, and appetizing. This dish combines veggies with wheat flour to make scrumptious pancakes. They are served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Spring onion curry is a quick and easy side dish that is slightly crunchy and intensely flavorful. Rich in calcium, vitamin C, and fiber, this curry is healthy, too.

Do you enjoy eating scrambled eggs? Try this healthy version of poqui poqui, a popular regional dish from the northern part of the Philippines.

Tarallini are an Italian snack—a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board, wine tasting, or a simple afternoon of appetizers with friends. You can purchase them, or bake your own with my easy recipe.

Japan has a widespread coffee culture, and cafés can be found all over the country. One type of coffee shop, called a kissaten, has strong roots in history but is slowly disappearing. Read this article to find out more about them and why you should visit one while in Japan.

Here are two ways to make lachha paratha, the popular North-Indian multi-layered Indian flatbread. Video included.

Easy to make and healthy, this is the popular restaurant-style mixed vegetable sabzi recipe. Video included.

Japanese food has gained a great reputation and is still increasing in popularity. Even so, there is so much more variety to Japan's food that you may not know about. This article highlights what you should try when you visit Japan for a delightful, and possibly adventurous, culinary experience.

Have you ever heard of pastimallows? It is a combination of pastillas and marshmallows. Try this famous milk-based sweet delicacy with a twist that originated in the Philippines.

Yellow pumpkin paratha, or flatbread, is very delicious and aromatic. Though I had known about this recipe, I was unsure about how it would taste—until I made it at home yesterday morning. It was truly fantastic.

In Mumbai, a system of delivering lunches has evolved whose efficiency might be the envy of FedEx or Amazon.

Give this pumpkin dessert soup a try. It's easy, gluten-free, vegan friendly, and authentically Thai!

Bitter gourd (hagala kayi) chutney is the best sauce I have eaten so far. I am not kidding! If you make this dish in the right way, I'm sure you will agree. Bitter gourd is a superfood. Try it!

An introduction to the best and most popular Spanish tapas dishes—from a person who has frequently visited Madrid!

Scotland is an abundant source of food such as venison, beef and seafood. It is possible to trace the history of food in Scotland to get an idea of how people lived.

Making mint leaf rice (a.k.a pudina rice or pudina pulao), requires only basic ingredients like mint leaves and some spices. This dish makes a delicious and healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. I made mint leaf rice in about 30 minutes and served it to four people.

Would you eat the still beating heart of a cobra? A fish head fermented for weeks underground or an alcoholic beverage with a pickled critter sitting in the middle of the bottle? This and so much more is in this absolutely disgusting article so hold your barf bags high and lets get this party started!

Learn how to make ande ki bhurji, or Indian-style scrambled eggs. Video included.

Stuffed potato and cottage cheese paratha is an ideal breakfast or lunchbox recipe. Delicious and healthy, this meal can be served with yogurt, butter, or pickles.

An examinatiuon of the history and changing nature of the English breakfast and what actually constitutes a traditional English breakfast.

For the Ganesha festival, I wanted to make an authentic Indian sweet. I chose to make Mysore pak, a sweet from the royal city of Mysore. This sweet cake has only four ingredients: gram flour, sugar, oil, and ghee.

After three months of eating my way around Sri Lanka, these are some of the things I learned as a vegan...

Authentic Thai recipe along with pictures, special tips, nutrition info and extra tidbits!

Also known as toor dal mente baskets with a garbanzo bean salad, this recipe is diabetic-friendly. These protein-rich lentil baskets contain lots of fiber, and they pair well with a nutrient-rich salad.

Prepare this healthy, flavorful Indian dish tonight using a combination of fresh ingredients and pantry staples.

Aloo matar is a famous Punjabi vegetarian dish made from potatoes and peas. Easily prepared with simple ingredients, this comforting curry pairs well with roti, chapati, poori, rice, naan, and even dosa.

Crunchy textured kohlrabi (knol-khol) is known to have abundant fiber and vitamins. It is low-calorie, low-fat, and has no cholesterol. This soup is very delicious and healthy. Try this winter winner!

This Puerto Rican dessert is one of my favorites. It is a layer of cake on the bottom, flan on the top and it's covered in caramel.

Easy Indian-style basic chicken curry recipe. Video included.

This recipe for spicy garlic shrimp from Spain is fast and easy to make. Shrimp and garlic combine with sherry and spice to create a very flavorful dish. Gambas al ajillo is for folks who love garlic!

Kuih pau, or steamed buns, are very popular in Malaysia. They are considered one of traditional "kuih" for breakfast and teatime.

In Malaysia, fried rice vermicelli noodles is known as bihun goreng. Made with thin rice noodles, this dish is commonly available at mamak stalls. Now, you can make this delicious meal at home for your family.

Brown stewed chicken, Jamaican style. Step-by-step how-to straight from a Jamaican kitchen.

Making homemade hot tamales can be time-consuming, but worth every minute it takes. Make them spicy, mild, chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian! No limit to the flavors you can make. Call your friends and family for help and have a tamale making party!

Also known as boat noodles or kuay teow rhua, this unique soup is a dish so dear to a lot of Thais. Luckily, with this recipe, you don't have to fly all the way to Thailand to try it.

I'm sure you have your regular dishes that you look forward to every fall season and throughout the holidays, but have you considered what others from around the world might be making in their kitchens this time of year? Maybe you'll find some inspiration for a new dish to add to your repertoire.

Not only is bottle gourd delicious, it's healthy, too. You can make this awesome bottle gourd dry masala curry in just 30 minutes. Serve it as a side dish alongside chapati, roti, or flatbread of your choice.

Stuffed eggplant curry, or badanekai ennegai, is a popular vegetarian curry. It is spicy and flavorful. This curry is best eaten with plain rice roti. Making this curry is easy!

Traditonal Puerto Rican meal

Quick and easy, Indian chole pulao is prepared with chickpeas and rice. Video included.

A simplified variation of traditional custard-filled Norwegian skolebrød buns (also called Norwegian "school bread").

Have you ever tried Filipino food? This recipe is for a famous snack called lumpiang togue (spring roll with mung bean sprouts). Delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare, too!

Do you have a favorite finger food when enjoying an evening beer or cocktail? I personally love something savory, salty, and spicy—a combination that is perfectly encapsulated by dynamite, a Filipino-inspired snack.

These sweet dumplings are almost like coconut-jaggery stuffed idlis. They are soft, aromatic, and delicious. They don't contain much oil because they are steamed. Eat them with a spoon of ghee on top.

Baby corn satay is an appetizer that is not only mouthwatering but healthy, too. You will lick your fingers after eating these baby corn because they are so delicious and flavorful.

How to make cow skin soup. Make the Jamaican style cow skin soup.

A step-by-step guide on how to make Jamaican pork stew. Best served with traditional rice and peas, and a side salad.

Afghan Mantu beef dumplings recipe.

Fideo con carne y papas is a family dish made that tastes great and can feed 4-6 people for under $10. Includes instructions and photo tutorial.

A delicious and frugal treat!

Much has been written about British cooking; until recent years almost none of it was complimentary.

A guide on the kinds of food eaten in Poland from the main course to what Poles eat for dessert. Includes information on various elements used in Polish cooking as well as commonly prepared dishes.

This is a list of 20 foods you must not miss when in Russia.

Do you love French fries? Try my version of Turkish patso, a sandwich stuffed with fries.

Eating in a strange country can be a challenge. This article will help you eliminate some of the weird, and frankly nasty, dishes on the Italian menu.

Corn methi pakora, or corn fenugreek leaf fritters, are teatime snacks that are crunchy, mildly sweet, and absolutely scrumptious. The recipe is so simple that you can make it in just 20 minutes.

Some people have anosmia, a condition that robs them of a sense of smell. That makes them good candidates for food that offers a massive olfactory insult.

Protein pancakes are made of white lentils. They are called "abi bhakri (dodak)" in my local dialect. Freshly chopped coconut, green chilies, and ginger give a nice crunch to these lentil pancakes.

Crispy golden outside, creamy chicken inside, Spanish croquetas are the best! Step-by-step instructions and recipe.

Mediterranean sauces—regional specialties with worldwide appeal. Each culture uses the produce of their garden to craft a condiment for the foods they love. Let’s explore the origins of these five sauces and learn how to make them.

Cauliflower pickle prepared the way it is made in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Video included.

Upma is my all-time favorite breakfast dish. This versatile dish often includes seasonal veggies in addition to onions, coconut, and tomatoes. Rice sevai (vermicelli) upma is soft, smooth, and delicious. You don't need a side dish for this. It can also be packed in a lunch box.

Arrowhead chips, or ngaku chips, are my all-time favorite snack during Chinese New Year. They are fairly easy to prepare, and once you have tried them you will want to make a batch for yourself.

Level up the quality of your meal by serving a healthy appetizer made with water spinach, shrimp paste, and crispy fried garlic bits. Let me share this simple and affordable Chinese-inspired recipe with you!

If you love sausage and French fries, you'll love this German-inspired dish called currywurst.

Are you looking for a fabulous finger food to serve at your next party? Try this deliciously meaty and savory snack, lumpiang Shanghai. Learn how to make this Filipino version of Chinese spring rolls.

Delicious and healthy, this moong masoor dal recipe comes from the Punjabi region of North India. Video included.

Nasi lemak is one of my favorite Malaysian breakfast foods. It is traditionally served with spicy sambal ikan bilis, fried chicken, fresh cucumber, and hard-boiled or fried eggs. It is delicious!

Thai eggplants can be hard to find. So, when you do find them, it's best to be prepared! Let me show you how to prepare, cook, and store them.

Have you ever tried making your own fresh paneer? Follow these simple steps to make fresh paneer (another name for cottage cheese) at home. Pure, fresh, and always available!

Learn how to make roasted shakarkandi (sweet potato) chaat, a popular Indian snack and street food. Video included.

Ukoy are Filipino shrimp and vegetable fritters. It's quick and easy to make. Traditionally, this recipe contains shrimp and mung bean sprouts, but it's so versatile, you can use any vegetable ingredients. You can also skip the shrimp, if you prefer.

Cabbage idli is a spicy and flavorful steamed dumpling that doesn't require any fermentation of the batter. This quick and easy dish is delicious on its own, or it can be served with plain coconut chutney or tomato sauce.

Japan is a wonderful place to visit, however there are many weird foods to be found there.

Baklava is a sweet, layered pastry with chopped walnuts, syrup, or honey. It is very popular in many countries including Turkey, Iran, and even Greece. Learn how to cook Armenian baklava here!

Chole masala, one of the most beloved Punjabi dishes, is easy to prepare with my step-by-step recipe. Video included.

Okra is a popular vegetable due to its health benefits and good taste. This crispy and delicious okra pakora can be served as a tea-time snack or as an appetizer before a meal It is a scrumptious side dish, too.

Soup is perfect for warming up during the colder months. Learn how to make a delicious Filipino soup called chicken hi-bol.

Add flavor and variety to your home cooking with Indian spices—Indian cooking features lots of fresh vegetables, as well as delectable combinations of fruit and spices.

A kidney-beans-based recipe that is one of Jamaica's most popular dishes. This dish uses pig's tail, can be made with or without salt beef, and needs lots of red kidney beans.

Yes, fries made with bitter gourd! You may wonder how they taste, but trust me, they're not bitter at all. Indeed, they are spicy and scrumptious.

Chinese restaurants are very popular in Puerto Rico. Most of them have adapted many Puerto Rican dishes into their menu, creating a unique and exciting fusion cuisine.

Corn capsicum cutlets are soft, crunchy, and super yummy. Children love to eat them, and they make the best after-school snacks. Once you prepare the dough, all you need to do is shallow-fry the patties, and they're ready to eat.

Learn how to make this yogurt-based side dish, or raita, in a jiffy. This mildly spicy dish is a hot-summer-day favorite. For this raita, I used tomatoes, yogurt, and red chilies.

Everyone loves French fries, but have you tried this version, known in Ireland as curry fries? Let me show you an easy way to prepare this delicious snack.

Split mung bean soup (moong dal rasam) is a delightful, healing, and delicious lentil soup. In the Kannada language, this soup is popularly known as kattu saru. Unlike other soups of this type, there is no tamarind in this recipe. Instead, we add lemon juice to achieve the tangy flavor.

Easy to make, tawa naan is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. This traditional Indian flatbread is cooked on a griddle instead of a tandoor (oven). Recipe video included.

Making a nutritious and tasty breakfast typically requires prior planning, but this instant poha idli recipe is an exception!

One of Malaysia's favorite breakfast snacks is roti canai. It's a type of flatbread that is made from very basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

Japanese food has become popular all over the world, and now it's not just sushi and tempura that's turning heads. To understand why it's so scrumptious we look at what the Japanese like and strive for in the dishes that they make.

Curious about Portuguese cuisine? Then check out these 10 popular Portuguese dishes.

Want to make a healthy and colorful breakfast? Here's a recipe to satisfy your desire. Vermicelli and vegetable upma is a comforting dish that you can use for breakfast as well as lunch.

Nawabi paneer, also known as shahi paneer, is a dish that was prepared for the royalty of India during the Moghul Empire. Try this dish of cottage cheese in a rich, white gravy of nuts, cream, and spices. Recipe video included.

I grew up in Malaysia, where I enjoyed eating local dishes every day. Now that I live in the United States, I keep my kitchen stocked with these 10 essential ingredients. Whenever I want to cook my favorite Malay dishes, I'm ready.

Kuih puteri ayu, or steamed pandan coconut cake, is one of my favorite traditional Malaysian desserts. The flavorful pandan makes these spongey cakes an absolute delight. Perfect for teatime!

Do you love the flavor of honey mustard dressing? Try this delightful recipe for honey mustard fish with blanched alugbati.

This dish is a Filipino version of meatloaf. I remember my mom making this dish for special occasions, such as Christmas. There are many variations of this dish. You can add whatever ingredients you want since it's very versatile. So try it out, modify it, and make it your own.

Instant rava vegetable paddu (aka paniyaram or appe) is a South Indian breakfast recipe. Typically, paddu is prepared with leftover idli or dosa batter, but this recipe is an instant version prepared with rava, or semolina. This dish is prepared in a special mold pan that has shell shapes.

Known as "kanom pang jee" in Thai, these no-fuss macaroons are definitely a must-try for coconut lovers. Plus, they are also gluten-free and dairy-free!

Pickle is an appetizing accompaniment to many meals. Mixed vegetable pickle is everyone's favorite because it's delicious and easy to make. Serve this spicy and mouthwatering side dish to enhance the flavor of your meal.

This easy vegetarian keema matar masala is prepared with soybean granules. Video included.

Have you ever tried cream dory? Cream dory, also known as Pangasius, is a fish with spiny fins that is found in Southeast Asia. The fish is known for its neutral flavor, which works well in many dishes.

Try bathua paratha, a healthy Indian flatbread prepared with chenopodium leaves. Video included.

Peanut chikki bars were my childhood favorite. We used to munch on them while walking home from our far-away high school. Chikkis are instant energizers and the ultimate toothsome desserts!

A popular kids' party treat in Australia and New Zealand, fairy bread is colorful, tasty, and easy to make.

Learn how to prepare achar paratha, an Indian flatbread prepared with pickle masala. Video included.

The holidays are fast approaching, and the weather has begun to change. Foods that warm the body are wonderful for this time of year. Let me teach you how to make a sinigang na salmon belly soup that you can enjoy during this holiday season.

Learn about one of the most historically traditional Portuguese recipes "Chanfana," a goat roast / stew...

Japan boasts a large variety of unique, mouth-watering dishes and cooking styles not originally found anywhere else in the world. When travelling to Japan, here is a list of cuisines you must not miss.

Convenience stores in Japan are just so darned ... convenient! But for the gluten intolerant customer a trip to the conbini can be an intimidating and frustrating experience. Particularly if you don't speak or read Japanese! So what's safe? What isn't? What should we look for? Let's to find out!

Do you enjoy eating fried or pan-fried foods? Do you love the taste of Chinese cuisine? Now you can fulfill both cravings in one dish. Try this crispy, crunchy Chinese-style breading mix using only simple ingredients. Enjoy!

Radish is highly nutritious and cooks quickly, but it has a pungent flavor. Radish curry is a spicy yet delicious side dish that you can serve with any type of flatbread.

If you visit any Southeast Asian country during the holiday season, you are sure to find many of these delicacies in the shops and markets.

Learn how to make the popular Indo-Chinese dish, Mushroom Manchurian, a perfect snack or appetizer. Video included.

Laddoo is a traditional Indian sweet that is enjoyed during nearly every festival, wedding, or celebration in India. There can be many variations in the ingredients. Learn how to make your own laddoos.

Taking a Japanese train ride soon? Don’t forget to grab an Ekiben meal box. This is one of the most exotic and colorful experiences to enjoy when traveling in Japan.

Table manners and etiquette change from country to country, but in Japan, there are quite a few rules to follow when you are using chopsticks. Some rules are pretty minor, but a couple of rules in particular are incredibly important to follow.

A quick trip through the delicious breakfast stalls of Southeast Asia.

Suji (semolina) balls, a delicious Indian snack and breakfast dish prepared in the Chinese style.

Try this North Indian Punjabi-style shalgam masala, or turnip curry, dish. Video included.

This list highlights six of the most common Japanese noodles. Check it out and if you happen to be in the country, try and order one of these tasty creations.

Morocco has some of the world's best olives. The variety is staggering and the options are endless. Spices, citrus, and herbs are all part of the olive-making process. This guide will help you not only identify the different types but will tell you how to use them in Moroccan cooking.

Taste the goodness of Spain's famous shortbread at home. This polvoron recipe comes with a twist by using any of your favorite crackers.

In some Asian countries, the edible bird's nest (EBN) is a rare delicacy that is both popular and expensive. It is valued as a quintessential food for its reputed health benefits. Would you be willing to try something that is made of solidified bird secretions?

Learn how to cook pork adobo, a classic Filipino dish.

Try this cheesy ensaladang talong, a Filipino eggplant salad!

Sinigang na bangus is a popular Filipino soup or stew. Enjoy this delicious and hearty recipe during cold weather.

Long beans are delicious pods that we use extensively in cooking. They have a unique, delightful taste. They are a good source of vitamin A and minerals. Stir-fried long beans make an easy side dish.

Want to have a yummy and healthy breakfast? Try this spicy vegetable khichdi. This is an awesome dish made of rice, lentils, and vegetables. Serve this all-in-one dish with a yogurt-based raita or salad.

Menudo is a Filipino stew that is traditionally made with pork. In this recipe, I used chicken to create a healthier version of this classic stew.

Food is essential to any culture. I have found that Hawaiian food ranks right up there with the best cuisines in the world. I have narrowed my list to the top eight dishes that you should on your next visit to Hawaii.

Masala rice roti is a delicious flatbread you can serve to your family for breakfast or dinner. This roti makes a wonderful between-meal snack, too. Try this easy and simple recipe, and savor the uniqueness.

Moong dal dosa is a convenient, fast, and easy-to-prepare dish. No need for fermentation. It makes a great option for a vegan, gluten-free breakfast that's rich in protein.

Little Saigon, Orange County CA is well known as a top culinary destination for Vietnamese food lovers and foodies who crave excellent, authentic Vietnamese cuisine – outside of Vietnam!

In Chinese cuisine, humble home-style dishes are very different from restaurant dishes and street food. Steaming is a common method of home-style cooking and is used for meat (in particular pork), chicken, fish, eggs or tofu. Quick and economical, these tasty dishes are great for tight household budgets. Guidelines for steaming techniques and recipe ideas here.

Do you love bread? I do! Lavash is a traditional Armenian flatbread, but in this recipe I've added an Italian twist.

Bitter gourd contains numerous nutrients that are important for maintaining good health. This stir-fry is easy to prepare, and it's tasty, too. Serve it as a side dish with your meal.

An aurthentic spicy Thai chicken soup recipe with detailed instructions.

This is a delicious vegetable kurma featuring spiced vegetables cooked with a cashew nut paste. Serve with dosa, poori, pulao, or ghee rice.

Sichuan has more beef dishes than most other Chinese provences and their spicy beef stew is considered to be comfort food. Made with star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and chili bean sauce it is slowly simmered until you get a tasty, spicy but not too hot stew which can be served with rice or noodles.

I always look forward to simple yet nutritious meals. Allow me to share my recipe for fried tofu with mung bean sprouts, an Asian-inspired dish that you can easily make at home.

Recipe for nazook (nazouk/nazuk), an Armenian pastry that's traditionally served around Easter. Step-by-step instructions, and an instructional video of my Aunt Aida, master nazook baker, showing you how it's done!

Try traditional Georgian satsebeli sauce. It will make anything—meat, poultry, pasta—have a great flavor and taste really Georgian.

This protein-rich curry is colorful, healthy, and boasts a rich cashew-nut flavor. Serve this curry with pancakes or fried rice.

Sopas is one of those Filipino dishes that can be a complete meal in itself. It has vegetables, meat, pasta, and even milk. It is relatively easy to prepare.

Pulut panggang is a traditional Malay snack. Delicious and spicy, this snack is my pick while watching TV or during teatime.

Cheese mung bean toast is a high-fiber, delicious snack you can serve for breakfast. This toast is protein-rich, filling, and palatable. It makes an apt in-between meal, too.

Spicy anchovies, or sambal ikan bilis, is a popular dish in Malaysia. If you like spicy food, this dish is something that you must try!

Ukraine's traditional food is as rich and diverse as its history. Hard-working babushkas and mothers have perfected hearty and delicious meals over the centuries.

Chowking is one of the most popular Chinese fast-food chains in the Philippines. In this recipe, I've re-created their famous pork chao fan.

Do you love Chinese cuisine? I've loved it since I was a kid. This is my recipe for egg noodles with chicken and mung bean sprouts in oyster sauce.

I grew up eating these authentic and traditional Malaysian dishes. I am very happy to be able to share my perspective on this tasty cuisine with the world.

Pastillas are a popular Filipino sweet treat. Nowadays, there are many different variations of pastillas; this particular version is flavored with Oreo cookies.

Recipe for amla gatagat, the popular sweet and sour Indian gooseberry candy. Video included.

Pierogi, piroshky—whatever you call them, these puffy pillows of peasant food are so beloved they have a National holiday and their own patron saint! Learn their heritage and enjoy some fun recipes.

Scottish foodstuffs and recipes are often considered to be unimaginative, bland and unhealthy. The Scottish recipes featured on this page show that Scottish food can be extremely tasty and more than worth sampling in your home.

Hawaii is one of those special places that should be experienced. Not only is the weather great, but the food is wonderful, too. Different cultures have blended together on the Hawaiian islands to create a distinctive cuisine that features some heavenly snacks and desserts.

Are you a fan of Filipino cuisine? If you love sweet treats, try making this famous Filipino street food at home. This recipe is easy to follow, and the resulting snack is delicious!

Adobo is a popular dish from the Philippines. This recipe with chicken gizzards may be different from the more famous version with pork, but it's one of my favorite ways to prepare adobo.

Preserved Tientsin cabbage is a pantry staple in the Chinese home kitchen. It is sold packed in distinctive dark brown earthernware jars. This vegetable preserve of salted dried Chinese "celery" cabbage (also called Napa or Nappa cabbage) can be made with or without garlic.

The Lakota believe that food is sacred. Without food, there is no life, so the Lakota treat their food with the highest respect.

Comfort food in the Jamaican-American household means curry chicken. This quick stew has the ingredients and spices that satisfy your hunger, as it is a hearty, authentic, and easy Caribbean meal.

Have you ever tried pastillas? Pastillas are a famous milk-based sweet from the Philippines. This is a no-cook variation on a traditional pastillas recipe.

Traditional poutine consists of French fries, cheese curds, and a brown, flavourful gravy. It's a delicious meal that originated in the province of Quebec.

Ganth gobhi, or kohlrabi, is a winter vegetable that is very healthy. This is a recipe for Ganth Gobhi Sabzi, made in the North-Indian Punjabi style. Video included.

Beetroot kurma is a spicy curry that goes well with flat breads, roti, or plain rice. It is a nutrient-rich and mouthwatering side dish. Make this colorful curry on a leisure day, and enjoy the meal!

Learn how to prepare namak pare, a delightful, savory, anytime snack that kids and adults alike will love. Video included.

Paan is an Indian digestive aid and mouth freshener prepared with betel leaf, areca nut, and a few other ingredients. Learn how to make this flavorful and refreshing paan ice cream.

In this simple recipe, I use bayawak, or monitor lizard, to make a tasty Filipino adobo. Step-by-step procedure included.

Edible insects are a nutritious food. Farming insects has environmental benefits and will likely become increasingly important as the Earth's population increases.

Weird food? In some cultures, chicken feet are a regular source of protein. Learn how to make the traditional Jamaican dish known as "chicken foot soup" from someone born and raised there!

If you have a lot of vegetables, especially potatoes and greens, here is an easy way to use them up. Bubble and squeak is a traditional British dish that is quick to make and requires absolutely no culinary talent. You just mash and fry.

Learn to make delicious and authentic Spanish paella using seafood, chicken, or a mixture of both.

Look no further for a quick and easy green veggie side dish. This spinach curry takes me no more than 20 minutes to make, and it's delicious, too!

Oxtail stew is a rich tradition of Jamaican culture. When prepared the authentic way, you will get all of the flavor and consistency that give oxtail stew that unmistakable taste of the Caribbean.

One of the easiest desserts you can make is brigadeiros. A favourite here in Brazil, it has just three ingredients. It's so easy, the kids can help, as well. Try making this easy dessert and wow your friends and family!

Upma is a popular Indian breakfast dish. Instant upma mix is a pre-made mix that allows you to make this meal instantly, simply by adding boiling water. You can also add boiled vegetables to make the meal more nutritious.

Should you be visiting Singapore during the Chinese New Year season, here are ten delicious festival foods to try.

Five gorgeous Japanese restaurants within quick walking distance of Musashi-Kosugi Station near Tokyo.

Many Scots insist their national dish makes a wonderful meal.

Malaysians love their food. The choices for breakfast can range from simple bread to the more spicy nasi lemak with lots of other interesting choices in between.