World Cuisine

Sausage rolls made with Scottish vegetarian haggis are a delicious vegan version of the classic British pub snack.

Learn how to cook Armenian hachapuri (khachapuri). This recipe uses lavash and is the Armenian version of the famous Georgian dish.

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

This is a recipe for Afghan mantu, which are meat-stuffed dumplings. In this version, the dumplings are stuffed with beef.

Raw mango chutney is quick, easy to make, and nutritious. It's also mouthwateringly tasty.

This is a deliciously crispy and crunchy macaroni pasta recipe. An instructional video is also included.

In India, sambar is a staple side dish served with boiled or steamed rice. This curry is made using mogem (Madras cucumber), split red gram, tamarind paste, jaggery, coconut, fried spices, dry red chilies, and salt.

Tocino is a main dish made usually with pork (baboy in Tagalog). Prior to refrigeration, Filipinos preserved meat using saltpeter (potassium nitrate), which is still used in making this dish. But in this recipe, you won't need it.

A recipe for arancini balls, the Sicilian speciality of fried risotto balls stuffed with a simple Bolognese sauce, inspired by Commissario Montalbano.

With just a little creativity, a frugal meal can be nutritious and delicious gourmet food.

This is 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.

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.

Sukhdi (gur papdi) is an authentic Gujarati sweet that contains only three ingredients and can be made in just 12 minutes. Crispy and delicious, this flavorful treat just melts in your mouth!

Making your own sun-dried fritters is pretty rare these days. Busy lives mean these traditional delicacies are losing importance. Let me show you how to make them and keep the tradition alive!

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

Chicken inasal is the Filipino version of barbecued chicken. What makes this uniquely Filipino is the use of vinegar and annatto oil. It's one of the most flavorful grilled chicken recipes I've ever tried. I hope you enjoy it, too.

Pesarattu dosa is a crepe-like pancake prepared with whole green moong dal or mung bean batter. It is an instant dosa as the batter does not need to be fermented. A recipe video is included, as well.

Pansit bihon is similar to chow mein except it uses rice noodles, made from rice flour, which are thin and clear. The dish contains meat and vegetables and is normally served for special occasions and family gatherings.

Ten scrumptious, classic Hawaiian desserts and sweet treats to help you celebrate the holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka!

Mung beans (green gram) are good source of nutrients, including B vitamins, protein, starch, dietary fiber, and minerals. These mung bean pancakes are spicy, delicious, and filling.

Crunchy textured kohlrabi 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!

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

Delicious and healthy Indian-style lemon coriander soup recipe. 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 the holiday season.

Breakfast provides many benefits to our health and well-being. It fuels our brains and bodies after a long fast and is key to maintaining good health.

Veg Hakka noodles is an Indo-Chinese preparation that is made by tossing boiled Hakka noodles and stir-fried vegetables in a flavorful Chinese sauce. Recipe video included.

Learn how to make pyaz ka paratha, a delicious onion stuffed paratha that is a traditional Punjabi breakfast. A recipe video is also included.

Learn how to prepare the very popular North Indian bread, butter naan, on a tawa (skillet) without yeast or a tandoor. This article includes a video.

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.

Rice roti with a spicy eggplant curry is a divine combination. Though it takes a bit of time to make them together, the effort is worthwhile—believe me. Try making them on a leisure day!

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

Crispy pata is a traditional Filipino dish of pig's feet that have been deep-fried until crispy. Often enjoyed as a main dish, it's also a favorite "pulutan," or snack food usually eaten while drinking alcoholic beverages.

This is a delicious and authentic Lithuanian recipe for cold soup that is satisfying on a hot summer's day. It is an easy-to-follow recipe with photos.

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

This recipe takes one of the most tedious-to-make Mexican dishes and simplifies it, cutting the cooking time down by about 80%.

This instant rice flour dosa recipe doesn't require any soaking or grinding. Serve for breakfast, snack or dinner with chutney or sambar.

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

A national dish in the Philippines, pancit miki is a delicious noodle dish that comes together quickly. Learn about this dish as well as its many variations, and enjoy a mouthwatering recipe.

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.

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.

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

Learn how to make a simple, oil-free, sweet lemon pickle that will keep for a year or more.

How many ways can we make chicken and rice? Arroz con pollo, paella, and chicken adobo are just a few examples. Let’s explore the world’s favorite chicken-and-rice combos.

Are you curious about Portuguese cuisine? Then check out these 10 popular Portuguese dishes.

Learn how to make Jamaican-style cow skin soup.

Cauliflower is a great source of many nutrients that are important for good health. This vegetable also has a unique flavor and nice aroma. Cauliflower keema is a spicy, crunchy, and delicious curry or side dish.

Upma is my all-time favorite Indian breakfast. 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.

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.

Fish curry is a very famous dish in Malay cooking. The intense flavor from the curry powder, spices, and coconut milk make this dish perfect for the wintertime.

Pineapple curry, or pajeri nenas, is a delicious dish that can be served for lunch or dinner with steamed rice. It is one of my favorite Malay-style vegetarian dishes to make.

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

These idlis are thin, round, aromatic, and mildly spicy steamed dumplings. In this recipe, you mix split chickpeas, ginger, fresh coconut, coriander leaves, and green chilies into the idli batter.

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.

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

Allam pachadi, a popular ginger chutney from the Andhra Pradesh region of South India, is sweet, tangy, and spicy. Recipe video included.

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.

Ube halaya is a Filipino dessert or snack food that's made from mashed purple yams, milk, and sugar. It's can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be used as a jam on bread or toast.

In our Polish heritage, they're actually called Gołąbki (also known as Golumpki), but the Slovak areas made the name Halupki more recognized. An immigrant staple, the dish consists of beef or pork (or both), rice, onion, and some seasonings wrapped in cabbage leaves and cooked in a tomato sauce.

Tokwa't baboy is a Filipino dish of boiled pork and fried tofu. It's quite versatile: it can be served as an appetizer, a side dish with congee, a pulutan (food served with beer or cocktails), or as a main dish. It is usually served with a vinegar-based sauce.

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.

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.

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 oil-free lemon pickle is a wonderful source of probiotics that can help aid digestion. I've also included a recipe video.

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.

In this recipe, I will show you how to make an Irish Dublin coddle. I have included step-by-step instructions, my own photos and also a video of my 86-year-old mother as she prepares and cooks this traditional Irish meal.

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!

I learned how to cook sweet humita while visiting my mother in her native country of Argentina many years ago. This simple, tasty vegetarian recipe can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a light meal in itself.

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.

Yet another healthy side dish! Chickpea or garbanzo bean curry, popularly known as chole masala, is a spicy, tasty, and nutritious side dish. Serve with pancakes, roti, chapati, or poori.

Gulaman is the Tagalog term for gelatin. This Asian-style jello is made from seaweed, called agar-agar. The texture is very firm, unlike American jello, which is very soft. Filipinos usually add fruits to the gelatin and it is served as a dessert, or as "merienda" (snack).

Patrode (spicy colocasia leaf rolls) are so delicious that words are not sufficient to describe it! You'll just have to try it for yourself.

Who doesn't enjoy eating a hot and spicy dish when it's cold? This sauce is great for any weather, really. Try this out on a stir-fry or whatever you like!

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

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

Pulut kuning is a classic, traditional Malay dish. The bright yellow color comes from soaking the rice in turmeric water overnight. The dish is usually served with chicken or beef rendang at weddings and religious events. Let me show you how to make it at home.

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.

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.

This is a richly textured and nutritious chutney that incorporates the sweet and spicy taste of capsicum with the crunchiness of mustard seeds and red chilies. A wonderful complement to roti, idli dosa, and rice.

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.

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. So what's safe? What isn't? What should we look for? Let's find out!

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is recognized for its unique shape, size, and flavor. Jackfruit dessert balls (mulka) are aromatic sweet fritters that are super delicious, crunchy, and soft. Try it!

Pastillas are a popular Filipino milk-based treat. In this recipe, I've made a delicious chocolate version of this tasty treat, which I call chocolate pastillas.

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. A video is included.

Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways. This recipe for okra stew (called okro soup in Nigeria) was developed by a chef friend of mine.

This is a recipe for a traditional Puerto Rican meal: pigeon rice and pork chops. Enjoy the great flavor!

Unlike American desserts, which tend to use dried coconut, Filipino desserts use fresh or frozen coconut. This way, you can truly taste the freshness of the coconut. This pie recipe will hopefully make a coconut lover out of you.

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

This article contains a recipe for nazook (nazouk/nazuk), an Armenian pastry that's traditionally served around Easter. Follow along with these step-by-step instructions, and watch an instructional video of my Aunt Aida, master nazook baker, showing you how it's done!

Arroz con gandules is an inexpensive, perfect mix of protein, carbohydrates, veggies, and deliciousness.

This article contains a must-try list of Indian pork dishes.

This delicious onion tomato chutney pairs well with idli, dosa, vada, and other South Indian dishes. A recipe video is also included.

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

Learn how to prepare tangy and fiery pickled South Indian Andhra-style mango with my easy and quick recipe.

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!

The health benefits of tomatoes can be attributed to their rich nutrient and vitamin content. This tomato curry is spicy, tangy, and aromatic. You need only a few ingredients to make this simple side dish.

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 its unique taste.

With a crispy golden outside and a creamy chicken inside, Spanish croquetas are the best! This article includes step-by-step instructions and a recipe.

Learn two different ways to make delicious garlic parathas (Indian flatbreads). Recipe video included.

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.

Malay-style rice noodle soup is one of my favorite soup recipes to make. This dish is often served during the Eid Festival in Malaysia. However, it can be served as a regular lunch or dinner, as well. It's particularly warming dish on a cold day!

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.

Use your overripe bananas to make sweet and soft pancakes, also called dosa.

Spicy eggplant curry goes well with roti, flatbread, rice, or chapati. This is similar to Sri Lankan eggplant curry, but I have replaced coconut milk with roasted peanuts. It tastes wonderful!

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

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

If you love peanuts, you'll love this popular West African snack called peanut burger.

Green peas are very healthy, and when they are mixed with spices and veggies, they make a fantastic curry.

Scotland is an abundant source of foods 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.

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. Quick and economical, these tasty dishes are great for tight household budgets. Guidelines for steaming techniques and recipe ideas here.

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

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.

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

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.

Moong dal tadka, or tempered split and skinned green gram, is a popular Indian main dish. This article includes a video.

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.

Split black lentil vada, or urad dal vada (medu vada), is one of the most sought-after breakfast snacks in India. It is very nutritious, crispy, and super delicious. Serve it with coconut chutney.

This is my family's recipe for authentic Taiwanese potstickers. I'll share tips on how to make the meat moist and tender, and I'll also show you three tasty variations for the filling. Potstickers are easy to make from scratch, and you will be amazed by the fantastic flavors!

Compared to American mussel soups, the Filipino version is characterized by the flavors of ginger and fish sauce. This is what gives this recipe its uniquely Filipino qualities.

Dinakdakan is a delicious Ilocano dish from the Philippines. This dish is a popular pulutan, or beer-match food.

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.

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

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.

Every year when I travel back to Malaysia to visit my family, I always spend time in the kitchen with my mother. It was from her I learned to cook Malay cuisine. One of my favorite homecooked meals is dal curry.

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.

Try this easy-to-make crispy pisngi ng baboy recipe, a favorite dish from the Philippines. It pairs perfectly with an ice-cold beverage, alcoholic or otherwise.

Rava idli (semolina dumplings) is a popular breakfast dish in India. Roasted semolina is mixed with yogurt or curd to make the batter. These dumplings are very soft and delicious. Try this recipe!

Mugi gohan is barley and rice. This simple duo is an ancient secret in Japan for its taste and health benefits. Is it a myth or does it deliver? Read and find out!

Almond milk is a great energizing beverage. Store-bought badam milk powder contains very few almonds. Learn how to make an easy, nutrient-dense almond milk powder at home to maintain good health.

Pastillas are a famous Filipino sweet milk-based treat. This particular recipe features an all-time favorite Filipino flavor, ube (purple yam).

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.

Eggplant curry is a delicious dish for lunch or dinner. It is one of my favorite Malay-style vegetarian dishes to make. When paired with steamed white rice, this makes a deliciously comforting meal for lunch or dinner.

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

Punjabi khichdi is a healthy blend of rice and lentils. Ideally prepared as a one-pot meal, this dish serves two purposes: It satiates your hunger and serves as medicinal food for ailments.

Do you want to be able to create an authentic Indian curry? This recipe was passed from generation to generation in my family, and it's simple enough for a student cook to follow.

Learn how to make an authentic Nigerian jollof rice and beans.

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

Ten yummy recommended toppings you will often find on Japanese ramen noodles.

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.

Ghee is used in both sweet and spicy dishes. Learn how to make your own ghee at home.

Fenugreek has few calories, little fat, and lots of fiber. Many people love its distinct flavor. This rice is made with cooked rice, fresh peas, and various aromatic spices.

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!

Learn how to make a traditional Punjabi mango pickle, which will keep well at room temperature for two years or more. A recipe video is also included.

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

Fenugreek leaf is a known source of fiber, iron, protein, and minerals. It has few calories. This leaf has a unique aroma and flavor when cooked; hence, it is a popular culinary ingredient.

Pork buns are amazingly delicious, but they can get expensive if you order them restaurants. Let me show you how to make your own savory, satisfying buns at home!

This is a recipe for brown stewed chicken, Jamaican style. Follow along with these step-by-step instructions, straight from a Jamaican kitchen, and learn how to make this classic dish.

Milk cake, or kalakand, is often made during festivals. Not only is it tasty, but it's really fun to make, too. I love watching the milk turn into tiny granules during the preparation process.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, chawal ke pakode are rice fritters that are prepared with leftover rice. Recipe 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!

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.

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

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.

This delicious chappan kaddu ki sabzi is a summer squash curry that is prepared in the North-Indian style. I've also included a recipe video.

This spicy beaten-rice snack, called poha masala chivda, is a low-calorie snack that you can munch on anytime. Store them for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Bottle gourd is an amazing vegetable that has many health benefits. This spiced curry is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Try this traditional Punjabi sweet and sour pickle made with carrots, cauliflower, and turnips. Recipe video included.

A rich egg curry from the Hyderabadi region of India. Recipe video included

Seven-cup cake, also known as seven-cup burfi, is a deliciously flavorful and sweet cake. Easy to make, the recipe calls for seven equal measures of the ingredients—hence the name.

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.

Learn how to make an at-home version of 7-Eleven's tuna omelette busog meal.

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.

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

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 tasted Filipino adobo? It is a popular dish from the Philippines, usually made with meat, that is savory, sour, and sometimes sweet. I created a vegetable version of this dish, which I call adobong sitaw with crunchy fried tofu.

Easy to make and healthy, this is a popular restaurant-style mixed vegetable sabzi recipe. A video is included.

Filipino escabeche is a blend of Asian and Spanish cuisine. The whole fish is fried and then simmered in a sweet and sour sauce.

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.

This is a step-by-step guide on how to make Jamaican pork stew. It's best served with traditional rice and peas and a side salad.

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

Mediterranean sauces are 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.

Black gulaman is a popular and refreshing Asian drink. Learn an easy recipe to make your own version at home.

Unripe or green papaya is used to prepare halwa (pudding) during the Indian festival of Navratri. Learn how to make this special dessert (recipe video included).

Urad dal tadka is a popular Punjabi dish made with tempered white lentils. A recipe video is also included.

The empanada is popular in dozens of places around the globe, each location lending its own unique spin to the handheld pie. Learn the history of this original "fast food" and enjoy one dozen recipes.

Jollof rice is a simple yet delicious staple food in Nigeria, as well as in many other West African countries. Learn how to make this fragrant and savory dish at home!

Fideo con carne y papas is a family dish that tastes great and can feed 4–6 people for under $10. This article includes instructions and a photo tutorial.

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

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

Try this simple Filipino vegetarian salad called talbos ng kamote with kamatis at bagoong isda.

Potato kurma, or aloo kurma, is a perfect curry to serve with chapati or poori. This is a very popular South Asian recipe. It also pairs well with plain rice, ghee rice, jeera rice, or pulao.

Singapore has a reputation for being a global gastronomical capital. Here are 10 delicious Singapore noodle dishes to enjoy when visiting the city-state.

Learn how to make cauliflower pickle the way it's made in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. A video is included.

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.

This is a very simple and quick sambar that is made with lentils, tomatoes and a homemade spice blend. Paired with idli or dosa, it makes a traditional South Indian breakfast. Enjoy this very flavorful and warming sambar today!

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!

Tomato rasam is an easy lentil-based soup or side dish made with aromatic spices. It's very tasty, easy to make, and a great choice when you're looking for something light and soothing. With hot steamed rice and ghee on top, it's the perfect quick meal.

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.

Sisig is a popular Filipino dish of spicy and fatty meat, traditionally pork. The dish has a unique blend of chili peppers, vinegar, salt, and soy sauce, and it pairs perfectly with hot rice. Learn how to make an authentic sisig at home!

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.

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

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.

Masala poori is a spiced and flavorful version of the unleavened fried plain poor. Recipe video included.

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

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.

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.

This quick and easy ginger and green chilli pickle calls for just a few ingredients and is ready to consume in a couple of days. I've also included a recipe video.

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.

Momos are a South Asian steamed dumpling with stuffing that can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian. This particular recipe is for vegetarian momos. They are a delicious finger food that pairs well with a spicy dip.

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

This fantastic sweet curry recipe works perfectly for many types of meat, including chicken, goat, lamb, and rabbit.