Recipes by Region

Our recipes reflect Euro-American practice of relatively few dishes served as separate courses. We expect most English language readers will adapt ethnic recipes to this style of service so we portion them appropriately.

Interpretation Notes

• Portions:

    (approximate) Soup serving, 1 cup; Main Dish Soup, 2 cups; Main Dish w/rice 7 ounces.

• Effort Codes:

    * Dead easy, ** Quite easy, *** Routine, **** More Effort, ***** Heroic, # Beware!

• Measures & Conversions

  :   all measures are U.S. standard unless stated in metric units (rare). t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch

• Abbreviations:

    tt=to taste, ar=as required, sml=small, med="medium", lrg=large.

• Diet codes:

    v=Vegetarian (strict), vo=Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian (eggs and/or dairy), fv=minor seafood (usually fish sauce), f=Fish &/or Shellfish, sv=Satvic Vegetarian, mv=Can be made Vegetarian, vm= also made non-Vegetarian.

• Chili-hot codes:

    0=none, 1= detectable, 2=mild, 3=moderately spicy, 4=very spicy, 5=incindiary, +=feel free to make it even hotter. All levels are based on Southern California practice.

• Bibliography & Sources

    -   See index code at bottom of each recipe.

Party Menus featuring Regional Cuisines

Euro-American & Worldwide

The recipes in this section are from the Western World, and too widespread to be blamed on any particular country or ethnicity.
Breakfast   Beverages   Appetizers   Salads   Sandwiches   Soups   Pasta Courses   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Desserts   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast

• Eggs, Poached - (Gen.) method, detailed with extensive notes.[vo]
• French Toast - (Euro-Amer) a quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[ vo ]
• One Eyed Jack - (Euro-Amer) an easy breakfast that's tasty too.[ vo ]

Appetizers

• Eggs, Pickled - (Gen.) popular in Britain and Central and Eastern Europe.[v]
• Head Cheese - a great way to use those odd pig parts.
• Mackerel Wine Pickle - a mild but intensly favorful appetizer.
• Pig Ear Strips Pickled - (Worldwide) an interesting contrast between soft and crunchy.
• Pig Feet Pickled #1 - (Worldwide) far superior to store bought.
• Pig Feet Pickled #2 - (Worldwide) - even better than #1.
• Pig Skins Pickled - (Worldwide) tricky to make, but this recipe works.
• Pig Snouts Pickled - (Worldwide) much less messy to eat than pig feet.
• Pork Hocks Pickled - (Worldwide) once a standard in bars, now rare.

Salads

• Asparagus & Endive Salad - intriguing and delicious. [vo]
• Cucumber Salad with Ginger - a refreshing spring salad. [vo]
• Cucumber Herb Salad - simple, light and palet cleansing.[v]
• Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
• Palm Heart Salad - tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
• Radicchio & Watercress Salad - bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.[v]
• Seven Bean Salad - (Med) Truly delcious - make plenty.
• Watercress & Herb Salad - (Various) An arranged salad, good for table service.[vo1]
• Dressings:
  • Mimosa Sauce - A spring dressing particularly for Asparagus. [vo]

Soups & Light Stews

• Asparagus Soup - (Euro-Amer) asparagus soup recipes & comments.
• Fennel Bisque - A light and exceptionally delightful soup. [vo]

Side Dishes

• Baked Potato - an ever popular side dish.[v]
• Green Beans & Radishes - an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
• Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - side or breakfast.
• Smashed Potatoes - (USA) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [lv].

Main Dishes

• Roasted Duck - (Euro-Amer) complete photographic instructions.
• Ham - Dry Cure - (Euro-Amer) how to buy and cook country hams.
• Ham - Wet Cure - (Euro-Amer) how to buy and cook city hams.
• Pork Belly Oven Roasted - (Euro-Amer) Juicy and tender, flavored by aromatic herbs and spices.
• Salmon, Poached with Peas - (Euro-Amer) an amazing combination of flavors.[0]
• Smoked Pork Ribs, Roasted - (Euro-Amer) excessively delicious oven roasted smoked ribs.
• Veal Breast Roast - (Euro-Amer) delicious, economical and very easy.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Buttermilk Substitutes - (Euro-Amer) a necessary "cheat" in modern kitchens.[v0]
• Brown Gravy - (Euro-Amer) gravy without having to roast beef.[mv0]
• Cabbage Leaves - Safest Method - (Worldwide) a safe and effective way to separate leaves.[v0]
• Caramelized Onions - (Worldwide) a very flavorful topping, garnis, or ingredient.[v0]
• Chicken Broth / Stock - (Worldwide) Several version of Broth and Stock.[0]
• Chicken, Simmered - pre-cooked chicken plus broth.
• Eggs, Boiled, Hard and Soft - (Worldwide) method based on the latest research and actual testing.
• Garlic Salt - (Euro-American) very simple, very easy.[v0]
• Ghee & Clarified Butter - (Worldwide) making butter into stable, high tempeature frying oil.[ov0]
• Horseradish & Sauces - popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Lemon Butter Sauce - especially for fish.
• Lemon Pepper - (Euro-Amer) aromatic seasoning for fish, chicken, chicken wings.[v0]
• Mayonnaise - (Worldwide) home made is superior and not real difficult.[v0]
• Mustard, Spicy German - easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
• Pickling Spice Mix - (Euro-Amer) used worldwide in Euro-American style pickles.[v1]
• Simple Syrup - (Worldwide) an essential for the Cocktail Bar, and other uses.[v0]
• Tartar Sauce - (Euro-Amer) widely used with fried seafoods, etc.[vo0]
• Tomato Sauce, Fresh - (Euro-Amer) made from fresh ripe tomatoes.[v]
• Salt Pork - (Euro-Amer) once to preserve meat, now an important flavoring.[0]
• Self Rising Flour - (General) a standard ingredient in England, less used in the US.[v]
• Vegetable Stock - (General) A good basic vegetable stock.[v0]
• Vinaigrette Balsamic - (General) a very quick but tasty salad dressing.[v0]

Africa

Africa - North

Breakfast & Brunch

• Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté.[2]
• Chickpea Lablabi - (Tunisia) a breakfast dish now used at any time.[v0]
• Tagine of Eggs - (Tunisia) a spectacular brunch, lunch, or even dinner.[2]

Appetizers

• Fish Stuffed Chilis - (Tunisia) a delicious appetizer or light lunch.[1]
• Lamb Head, Steamed - (Morocco) a delicacy widely appreciated.[0]

Salads

• Beet Salad, Moroccan - (Morroco) a fine salad that can be made (mostly) far ahead.[v0]
• Bulgur & Vegetable Salad - (Algeria) a flavorful and substantial salad, good for buffets.[v0]
• Cucumber Salad - (Algeria) A refreshing salad with unusual flavors.[v0]
• Octopus Salad - (Tunisia) a fine salad, even for those who "don't like salads".[f0]
• Radish Lemon Salad - (Tunisia) an attractive palate clearing appetizer.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Barley Tomato Soup - (Berber) a simple soup, but substantial and satisfying.[v1]
• Beet & Black Cumin Soup - (Morocco) interesting and intense flavors.[v]
• Bulgur & Vegetable Soup - (Tunisia) a substantial and very flavorful soup.[v2]
• Chickpea Lablabi - (Tunisia) a breakfast dish now used at any time.[v0]
• Harira - (Morocco) soup with lamb - flavorful, substantial and easy.
• Lamb Tripe Soup - (Algeria) long cooking but easy - and delicious![0]

Main Dishes

• Chard with Chickpeas - (Morocco / Spain) a delicious side dish or Vegetarian main dish.[v0]
• Chicken with Lemon and Olives - (Morocco) one of the most famous Moroccan recipes.[0]
• Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]
• Cuttlefish with Sauce - (Tunisia) a very tasty seafood dish, sure to get comments.[0]
• Lamb with Cardoons - (Algeria) excellent lightly sauced lamb with an unusual vegetable.[0]
• Lamb Tagine with Figs and Apricots - (Morocco) a mildly sweet Tagine for Serving with CousCous or Rice.[0]
• Pumpkin Stew with Vegetables - (Morocco) a Marak, or vegetable Tagine, served with couscous or rice.[v0]
• Tagine of Aromatic Vegetables - (Morocco) an aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.[v0]
• Tagine of Eggs - (Tunisia) a spectacular brunch, lunch, or even dinner.[2]
• Tagine of Lamb Carrots & Celery - (Morocco) another aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Tahini Dressing - (Middle East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]
• Harissa Chili Sauce - (Tunisia) used with vegetables, meat, fish and everything.[v3]
• Preserved Lemon - (Morocco) essential for North African and Middle Eastern cooking.[v]
• Ras el Hanout Spice Mix - (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) most prestigeous spice mix.[v1]
• Shata - Sudanese - (Sudan) an essential chili table condiment and dip.[v4]

Africa - West

Breakfast

• Gari Foto - (Africa, West) breakfast eggs with cassava granules and vegetables.[vo1]

Apptizers, Snacks & Street Foods

• Accara Fritters - (Africa, Senegal) an very popular street food, served with hot sauce.[v0]
• Oleleh Pudding - (Africa, W) a popular side dish or snack in Sierra Leone and Senegal.[mv1]

Salads

• Athieke (Gari) Salad - (Africa, Senegal) an excellent colorful vegetable salad.[v2]
• Black-Eyed Pea Salad - (Africa, Senegal) a truly excellent salad, requiring no exotics.[v1]
• West African Salad - (Nigeria, Ghana) An interesting salad from a nearly "salad free" region.[mv0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Beef & Greens Stew / Soup - (Africa, W) an excellent and nutritious soup from the Hausa.[0]
• Chicken Peanut Soup / Stew - (Africa, Ghana) a very popular tomato and peanut based dish.[2]
• "Spinach" Soup / Stew - (Africa, West) This is a very famous stew in the region.[mv1]

Side Dishes

• Banku - (Africa, Ghana) a fermented "mash" of corn and cassava popular in Ghanah.[v0]
• Fried Rice, Nigerian - (Africa, Nigeria) a very fine dish for home or party.[0+]
• Fufu of Cassava - (Africa, W,C) "Mashes" are the main dish for most West and Central Africans.[v0]
• Fufu of Yam - (Africa, W) "Mashes" are the main dish for most West and Central Africans.[v0]
• Oleleh Pudding - (Africa, W) a popular side dish or snack in Sierra Leone and Senegal.[mv1]

Main Dishes

• Ata DinDin Stew - (Nigeria) a delicious traditional Beef variety stew.[3]
• Beans, Stewed Nigerian - (Nigeria) an important "comfort food" in Nigeria, prepared often.[2]
• Beef & Greens Stew / Soup - (Africa, W) an excellent and nutritious stew from the Hausa.[0]
• Beef Peanut Stew / Soup - (Africa, Nigeria, Ghana) a popular and substantial stew.[2]
• Beef and "Spinach" Stew - (Africa, Ghana) a satisfying beef, tomato, onion and chard stew.[2]
• Beef Stew Senegal - (Africa, Senegal) a fine beef stew from the former French colony.[0]
• Ground Beef with Okra & Spinach - (Africa, sub-Sahara) very tasty and easy to make - and not slimy.[3]
• Chicken Coconut Curry - (Africa, West) delicious chicken in coconut and yogurt sauce.[3]
• Chicken Kedjenou - (Africa, Ivory Coast) a delicious slow cooked stew.[2]
• Chicken with Mushrooms - (Africa, sub-Saharan) an aromatic chicken dish sure to please.[3]
• Chicken Peanut Soup / Stew - (Africa, Ghana) a very popular tomato and peanut based dish.[2]
• Chicken Stew, Smoked - (Africa, Benin) a simple quick cooking stew, outstandigly delicious.[2+]
• Chicken Yassa - (Africa, Senegal) a chicken/onion stew now popular all over West Africa.[2]
• Fish Stew Casamance - (Africa, Senegal) a simple but very flavorful fish stew.[2]
• Fish Stew w/Eggplant, Okra - (Africa, Ghana) easy to make and absolutely delicious.[1]
• Fish & Vegetable Stew - (Africa, Senegal) a stew with diverse textures and intense flavors.[0]
• Fried Rice, Nigerian - (Africa, Nigeria) a very fine dish for home or party.[0+]
• Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
• Goat in Shrimp Sauce - (Africa, W) outstandingly flavorful stew.[3]
• Jollof Rice w/Chicken - Ghana - (Africa, W) The most famous party dish of West Africa.[mv1]
• Okra Stew - (Africa, Ghana) Mostly vegetables, but not vegetarian.[3]
• Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) tasty, satisfying and healthy too.[2]
• "Spinach" Soup / Stew - (Africa, West) This is a very famous stew in the region.[mv1]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Ata DinDin Chili Sauce #1 - (Africa, Nigeria) a very popular sauce with many uses.[3]
• Ata DinDin Chili Sauce #2 - (Africa, Nigeria) a very popular sauce with many uses.[3]
• Banga Soup Seasoning - (Africa, Nigeria) substitutes for imposible to get items.[v0]
• Curry Powder - West Africa - (Africa, W) a relatively simple curry powder.[v3]
• Kaani Sauce - (Africa, Senegal) a hot sauce often served with street foods.[v3]
• Oleleh Beans - (Africa, W) popular as a thickener in stews and sauces.[v0]
• Kan Kan Kan / Suyu Spice - (Africa, Senegal) for coating meat to be grilled, or as a dry dip.[v3]
• Salsa Senegal - (Africa, W) a refreshing salsa to accompany street foods, etc.[v2]
• Sorrel / Spinach Sauce - (Africa, Senegal) a green sauce particularly good with fish.[v0]
• Sumbala / Dawadawa - (Africa, W) A fermented Locust Bean or Soybean flavoring paste.[0v]

Africa - East

Breakfast / Brunch

• Canjeero / Lahoh / Anjero Bread - (Horn of Africa, Yemen) the bread of the region.[v0]
• Egg Curry Zanzibar - (Africa, Zanzibar) a versitile curry for any meal.[v3]
• Injera with Flaxseed Sauce - (Africa, Ethiopia) surprisingly delicious with nice textures.[v1]
• Kicha Fit Fit - (Africa, Eritria) a popular breakfast of spiced fried bread.[v1]
• Sabaayad Bread - (Somalia, Djibouti) crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.[v0]

Appetizers, Snacks, Street Foods

• Beef Liver, Fried - (Africa E. Tanzania) a versitile dish, appetizer, side or main.[0]
• Cassava Chips - (Africa E. Tanzania) like potato chips but easier to make[v0]
• Chicken Gizzard Appetizer - (Africa E. Tanzania) popular with beer and cocktails.[3]
• Cutlets of Meat and Potatoes - (Africa E. Tanzania) a popular street or restaurant item.[1]
• Kacholi - (Africa E. Tanzania) potato dumplings, a popular street food.[v1]
• Vegetable Pickle - (Africa E. Tanzania) A quick, easy to make appetizer pickle.[v1]

Salads

• Beet & Vegetable Salad - (Africa: Ethiopia) a cold salad with interesting contrasts.[v1]
• Casava with Kachumbari Salad - (Africa E. Tanzania) a simple, economical and popular plate.[v1]
• Cucumber, Pear, & Mint Salad - (Africa: Tanzania) an outstanding salad that won't wilt.[v0]
• Githery Salad - (Africa E. Kenya) a salad version of a popular kenyan stew.[v0]
• Kachumbari Salad - (Africa E. Tanzania) A very popular accompaniment to many dishes.[v1]
• Kachumbari Cucumber Salad - (Africa E. Tanzania) A very nice salad, simple to make.[v1]
• Teff Salad - (Africa E: Ethiopia) an attractive salad of whole grain Teff.[v1]

Soups & Light Stews

• Beef Makongoro Soup - (Africa E. Tanzania) once food for the poor, now popular.[1]
• Chicken Soup - (Africa E. Tanzania) quite different from American Chicken Soup.[2]
• Fish Soup - (Africa E. Tanzania) simple, light, but satisfying.[2]
• Somali Soup / Stew - (Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen) vegies and various meats.[1]
• Zanzibar Mix - (Africa, Zanzibar) tasty, substantial, suitable as a lunch.[v1]

Breads & Baked Goods

• Canjeero / Lahoh / Anjero Bread - (Horn of Africa, Yemen) the bread of the region.[v0]
• Chapatis - (Africa East) the bread of Tanzania, Uganda & Kenya.[v0]
• Injera - Fast - (Ethiopia, Eritria) a quick, easy way to have Injera bread.[v0]
• Injera - Traditional - (Ethiopia, Eritria) a traditional, not so quick injera bread.[v0]
• Kicha Bread - (Africa: Eritrea) An easy to make whole wheat flat bread.[v0]
• Sabaayad Bread - (Somalia, Djibouti) crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.[v0]

Side Dishes, light Mains

• Beet & Vegetable Stew - (Africa: Ethiopia) Healthy side dish, lunch, or vegie main.[v1]
• Cassava in Coconut Sauce - (Africa: Tanzania, Kenya) easy, delicious side or veg main.[v1]
• Chickpeas in Flax Sauce - (Africa: Ethopia) a nice, moderately spicy side dish or light lunch.[v2]
• Greens, Sautéed - (Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea) a delicious vegetable side or light lunch.[v0]
• Injera with Flaxseed Sauce - (Africa, Ethiopia) surprisingly delicious with nice textures.[v1]
• Pasta Sauce with Beef - (Africa: Somalia) pasta is still very popular in Somalia.[0]
• Shiro Wat - (Africa: Ethiopia) a very popular "stew" from Chickpea Flour.[v1]
• Sukuma Wiki, Greens - (Africa E: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda) surprisingly delicious Kale.[v0]
• Swahili Beans - (Africa E: Tanzania) an outstandingly delicious bean dish, and easy![v0]
• Ugali of Corn / Maize - (Africa East) an essential staple served at most meals.[v0]
• Zanzibar Mix - (Africa, Zanzibar) tasty, substantial, suitable as a lunch.[v1]

Main Dishes

• Beef and Banana Stew - (Africa E. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda) a very popular stew.[1]
• Beef Fenugreek Stew - (Africa E: Ethiopia) very popular in the walled city of Harar.[2]
• Beef Firfir Stew - (Africa: Eritrea) a delicious "one pot dish", Beef with Injera.[2]
• Beef Liver, Fried - (Africa E. Tanzania) a versitile dish, appetizer, side or main.[0]
• Beef Mince Curry - (Africa: Tanzania) A delicious curry with short cooking time.[2]
• Beef Somali Soup / Stew - (Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen) vegies and various meats.[1]
• Beef Stew Tanzania - (Africa E.) a satisfying beef stew, and a good party dish.[0]
• Beef Suqaar - (Africa, Somalia) A simple beefy stew with vegetables.[0]
• Beef & Vegetable Stew - (Africa, Ethiopia) Attractive, excellent Meat vs. Vegies ballance.[2]
• Beef & Wheat Bokoboko - (Africa, Tanzania) beef & grain dish from the Swahili Coast.[0]
• Beet & Vegetable Stew - (Africa: Ethiopia) Healthy side dish, lunch, or vegie main.[v1]
• Cassava in Coconut Sauce - (Africa: Tanzania, Kenya) easy, delicious side or veg main.[v1]
• Chicken Coconut Stew - (Africa E. Kenya) in Africa, a dish for special occasions.[1]
• Chicken Coconut Yogurt Stew - (Africa E. Somalia) delicious stew with Somali spicing.[1]
• Chicken Giblet Curry - (Africa E. Tanzania) a truly delicious meaty curry.[2]
• Chicken Liver Curry - (Africa E. Kenya) an Indian style curry popular in East Africa.[0]
• Chicken with Peppers, Mango - (Africa: Tanzania) a delicious Chinese / African stir fry.[2]
• Chicken Stew with Eggs - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) Doro Wat, a famous celebration dish.[2]
• Chicken Tibs - (Africa, Ethiopia) a chicken stir fry, quick and tasty.[2]
• Chicken Vegetable Stew - (Africa E. Tanzania) a festive chicken stew with vegies.[2]
• Egg Curry Zanzibar - (Africa, Zanzibar) a versitile curry for any meal.[v3]
• Fish with Celery, Basil - (Africa, Tanzania) an outstanding treatment for light fish fillets.[2]
• Fish in Coconut Sauce - (Africa, Tanzania) an excellent fish curry, easy to make.[1+]
• Fish Masala Curry - (Africa: Tanzania) a very flavorful fish curry.[3]
• Fish Stew with Vegetables - (Africa E. Tanzania) a flavorful stew with lots of vegies.[0]
• Fish Tibs - (Africa, Ethiopia) Delicious and easy. "Tibs" are Ethiopian stir fries.[1]
• Githeri - (Africa E. Kenya) a very popular bean and corn stew.[v0]
• Goat / Mutton Curry - (Africa E. Tanzania) Delicious, not difficult, but a long simmer.[0]
• Liver and Onions - (Africa E. Uganda) a traditional dish, with a few modern touches.[0]
• Matumbo / Tripe Stew - (Africa E Kenya) a very popular and delicious stew, economical too.[2]
• Mixed Vegetable Stew - (Africa E Tanzania) an amazingly tasty vegetable stew.[v1]
• Pasta Sauce with Beef - (Africa, Somalia) pasta is still very popular in Somalia.[0]
• Pasta with Spiced Tuna Sauce - (Africa, Somalia) very popular, from Italian occupation.[0f]
• Pork Stew with Vegies - (Afica E. Tanzania) a satisfying meat stew that cooks fairly quickly.[2]
• Potato Curry - (Africa E. Uganda) a flavorful and substantial curry, similar to Indian.[v2]
• Shiro Wat - (Africa: Ethiopia) a very popular "stew" from Chickpea Flour.[v1]
• Somali Soup / Stew - (Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen) vegies and various meats.[1]
• Ugali of Corn / Maize - (Africa East) an essential staple served at most meals.[v0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Awaze Dipping Sauce - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) very popular dip for meats, some vegies.[v3]
• Berbere - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) the essential spice mix of the region.[v3]
• Chili Chutney, Hot - (Africa E, Tanzania) Achali ya Pilipili famous chili recipe.[v4]
• Cilantro Sauce with Chili - (Africa E. Somalia) delicious sauce or dip with endless uses.[v2]
• Coconut Chutney - (Africa E. Tanzania) very popular with Samosas and fried snacks.[v3]
• Curry Powder, East African - (Africa E: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya) For regional dishes.[v1]
• Green Papaya Chutney - (Africa E. Tanzania) not too hot, served with various dishes and snacks.[v2]
• Sweet Mango Chutney - (Africa E. Tanzania) a mild, fruity chutney for vegies, snacks, meats.[v2]
• Mekelesha Spice Mix - (Africa E: Ethiopia) aromatic spices used to balance spicy dishes.[v0]
• Mchuzi Mix, CG - (Africa E. Kenya) a substitute for Royco® Mchuzi Mix.[mv0]
• Mitmita Spice Mix - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) Much hotter than Berbere spice mix.[v4]
• Niter Kibbeh / Spiced Clarified Butter - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) an essential ingredient.[vo0]
• Pilau Masala - (Africa E.) used for rice pilaf in Tanzania and Kenya.[0v]
• Shiro Powder, Mitten - (Ethiopia, Eritrea) chickpea powder toasted and spiced, for stews.[v1]
• Pilipili Masala - (Africa E, Tanzania) dry as a sprinkle, or wet with bbq, kebabs.[v3]
• Tikka Masala - (India, Africa) seasoning for tandori or grilled meats.[v3]
• Ugali of Corn / Maize - (Africa East) an essential staple served at most meals.[v0]
• Xawaash Spice Mix - (Africa E. Somalia) essential for Samali cooking, used everywhere.[v0]
• Zanzibar Curry Powder - (Africa, Tanzania) a common spicing for curries in Tanzania.[v2]

Africa - Central

Recipes from Central Africa are generally very basic. Most pan African cookbooks don't include any recipes from Central Africa, or only a couple. Development of a cusine has been hampered by climate, disease, poor soil, poverty, corruption, and continuous warfare - tribal wars, revolutions, civil wars, border wars, etc. We are in the process of evaluating what recipes we find for some of interst for this site.

Africa - Southern

Apptizers, Snacks, Street Foods

• Chicken Livers Peri-peri - (South Africa) tasty and attractive appetizer.[2]
• Mopane Worms - (Southern Africa) these are very popular throughout the region.[1]

Salads

• Carrot Salad - (South Africa) very popular with the Indian communities.[v1]
• Copper Penny Salad - (English Speaking) an old fashioned salad popular in RSA.[v0]
• Mozambique Buffet Salad - (Africa: Mozambique) an excellent buffet salad for events.[v0]

Side Dishes

• Cucumber Sambal - (South Africa) from the Cape Malay, a side for curries, etc.[v1]
• Nshima - (Southern Africa) The main dish for most meals in the region.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Bean Curry for Bunny - (South Africa) Filling for Bunny Chow, or serve with roti or rice.[v2]
• Beef Curry Durban - (South Africa) A spicy curry for rice, roti, nshima, or Bunny fill.[3]
• Bunny Chow - (South Africa) a very popular dish in Durban, curry filled bread.[mv1]
• Lamb Curry - (South Africa) Filling for Bunny Chow, or serve with roti or rice.[2]
• Lentil Curry for Bunny - (South Africa) Filling for Bunny Chow, or serve with roti or rice.[v2]
• Nshima - (Southern Africa) The main dish for most meals in the region.[v0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Chakalaka - (South Africa) the essential South African relish / sauce.[v3]
• Dried Fruit Chutney - (South Africa) Blatjang is the chutney in RSA, variously used.[v1]
• Monkeygland Sauce - (South Africa) BBQ Sauce & marinade, wildly popular in RSA.[1]
• Nshima - (Southern Africa) The main dish for most meals in the region.[v0]
• Piri-Piri Sauce - (Africa, S. Mozambique) a widely popular chili sauce.[v4]
• Tikka Masala - (India, Africa) seasoning for tandori or grilled meats.[v3]

Americas

Americas - North

To geographers, Mexico is part of North America, but its culinary traditions are a lot closer to Central America so we've put it there.
Breakfast   Beverages   Appetizers   Salads & Dressings   Sandwiches   Soups Cold   Soups   Pasta Courses & Sauces   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Desserts   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast & Brunch

• Acorn Squash, Baked - (USA) simple and tasty.[vo]
• Eggs, Brunch - (California) an outstandling satisfying dish of scrambled eggs.[2]
• Eggs, Scrambled Masala - (Cali / India) scrambled eggs with Indian spice.[vo0]
• Eggs, Poached - (Gen.) method, detailed with extensive notes.[vo]
• French Toast - (Euro-Amer) a quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[v0]
• Hoppel Poppel - (US Midwest) From Germany, very popular in Great Lakes region.[mv0]
• Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
• One Eyed Jack - (Euro-Amer) an easy breakfast that's tasty too.[vo]

Beverages

• Margarita, "Original" - (Mexico) the premier cocktail of Mexico, origin and details.[v0]
• Sweet Tea - (USA / Indonesia) popular non-alcoholic beverage in USA South & Indonesia.[v0]

Appetizers

• Beef Variety Loaf - (California) Jellied Loaf of Beef Shank and Variety Meats[0]
• Buffalo Duck Wings - (USA) bigger and better than chicken wings.[4]
• Carrots, Pickled - (N. America) good as appetizer, on buffet plate, in salads.[v0]
• Eggs, Stuffed & Garnished - (California) Delicious stuffed eggs with Korean influence.[v0]
• French Fries - (N.America) best quality French Fries you can make at home.[v]
• Fresno Chilis, Pickled - (S. California) a delightful, not-too-hot pickle or condiment[v2]
• Green Beans, Pickled - (SE. USA) good as appetizer, on buffet plate, in salads.[v0]
• Green Mango Yogurt Dip - (California, South) a uniquely flavored dip for crudités, etc.[v1]
• Herbal Appetizer Omelet - (California) based on an omelet popular in Southeast Asia.[v0]
• Mushroom Sauté - (California) east and delicious appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Mussel Appetizer - (USA) really hard to resist eating them all right now![1]
• Pork Rinds - (the Americas) light and fluffy Chicherrónes.[0]
• Potato Chips - (N. America) great chips with unusually little mess.[v]
• Potatoes, Tiny with Herbs - (California) a colorful buffet appetizer or side dish.[0v]
• Scallions, Pickled - (USA, SE) a great appetizer, and uses up surplus Scallions.[v1]
• Smelts, Deep Fried - (California, etc.) A fine appetizer with a simple dip.[0]
• Tomatoey Dip - (California) Great for Crudités and smilar.[v1]
• Texas Caviar - (Texas) Black Eyed Peas, for New Years or other times.[v1+]
• Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
• Winter Squash - Pickled - (N. America) A mild pickle for appetizer or snacks.[v0]

Sandwiches

1. Turkey Sandwich - (USA) many builds make short work of leftover roast turkey.

Salads

• Artichokes, Steamed - (California) Simple and delicious.[v0]
• Beet Stems, Marinated - (California) a surprisingly delicious use for beet stems.[v]
• Bell Pepper Rainbow - (California) attractive, delicious, Lunch, Side Dish, Buffet.[vm0]
• BLT Pasta Salad - (North America) Pasta with Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato.[mv0]
• Cabbage Salad - Jamaican - (Jamaica / California) a fine tasty salad suitable for table or buffet.[v0+]
• Chard Stems, Pickled - (USA SW) an excelent pickled condiment for various uses.[v0]
• Chickpea Salad with Herbs - (California) a really delicious salad, and great for parties.[v2]
• Copper Penny Salad - (English Speaking) an old fashioned salad popular in RSA.[v0]
• Crab Salad - (North America) delicious and versitile, artificial or real crab.[f0]
• Cucumbers, California Quick - (California) A delicious crunchy Cucumber Salad.[v2]
• Cucumber Carrot Salad - (California) An amazing contrast of textures and flavors.[v0]
• Cucumber Salad w/ Pickles, Dill - (USA MW) a cucumber, sour cream salad with pickles.[vo0]
• Cucumber & Purslane Salad - (California) a pleasant variation from the regular ingredients.[v0]
• Fruit Salad #1 - (North America) an excellent fruit salad for buffet or table.[v0]
• Green Bean Mint Salad - (North America) a fine tasty salad that will not wilt.[v0]
• Lunch Salad, Simple - (California) simple and satisfying for lunch or salad course.[v0]
• Mixed Salad - (California) for main dish salad or salad course, with notes.[v0]
• Pasta Salad #1 - (North America) attractive and delicious, for buffet or table.[v0]
• Potato Tzatziki Salad - (North America / Greek?) a nice Potato Salad without mayonnaise.[vo0]
• Soy Sprout Salad - (California) A lightly crunchy salad with robust flavors.[v1]
• Spinach Mixed Salad - (California) an excellent salad for light main or salad course.[v1]
• Sweet Pepper Rainbow Salad - (North America) tasty, attractive, good for buffet.[v0]
• Texas Caviar - (Texas) Black Eyed Peas, for New Years or other times.[v1+]
• Vegetable Medley Salad - (California) a very fine cold salad of cooked vegetables.[vo0]
• Watercress Mixed Salad - (California) an excellent salad for light main or salad course.[v1]
• Dressings:
  • See Also Salad Dressings.
  • California Fusion Dressing - (California) for cucumbers, radishes and other robust ingredients.[v2]
  • French Dressing - (North America) nothing French about it, but tasty.[v1]
  • French Vinaigrette - (France) Authentic Salad Dressing, quite unlike "French Dressing".[v0]
  • Italian Dressing - (Euro/Amer) Two versions of the popular salad dressing.[v/vo0]
  • Ranch Dressing - (California) a pipular dressing throughout North America.[vo0]
  • Russian Dressing - (USA/Canada) An important salad and sandwich dressing.

Cold Soups

• Carrot Coconut Curry Soup - (North America) cold soup for hot days, easy, make ahead.[v0]
• Cucumber Soup, Cold - (North America) A light and refreshing cold soup for hot days.[v0]

Soups

• Barley, Potato & Shroom Soup - (S. California) Simple but substantial and satisfing.[mv1]
• Beef Vegie Soup - (S. California) plenty of vegies and enough beef.[2]
• Chicken Vegie Soup - (S. California) outstanding - but not exactly traditional.[3]
• Clam Chowder - New England - (US Northeast) an American classic - delicious![0]
• Clam Chowder - Rhode Island - (US Northeast) use Rhode Island Quahogs.[0]
• Green Vegetable Soup - (California-Spain) a satisfying vegetable soup, easy to make.[v0]
• Mock Turtle Soup - (USA) delicious and turtle safe.
• Pork Rib & Corn Soup - (Singapore, England, and California) a delightful side or light main.[0]
• Pork Vegie Soup - (S. California) a fine soup course or main dish soup.[2]
• Shark Fin Soup - (California, Malaysia, etc.) Delicious! and no actual Sharks are harmed.[0]
• Tomato Spinach Soup - (California) very delicious, and easy to make.[v3]
• Turkey Chowder - (USA) a hearty, satisfying soup from leftover roast turkey.

Pasta Courses & Sauces

• Apple Snail Sauce & Pasta - (US Pacific) just tell your guests/family it's "shellfish sauce".
• Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
• Pasta with Labneh & Za'atar - (North America) A fine, simple to make Pasta dish.[vo0]
• Pasta with Mixed Seafood - (California) A fine light main for three or pasta course for five.[0]
• Pasta with Spinach Stems and Shrooms - (California) Much tastier than tossing them.[v0+]
• Pasta & Vegetable - (California) a tasty light lunch, side dish, or pasta course.[v0]
• Pasta & Vegetable with Bacon - (California) a tasty light lunch, side dish, or pasta course.[0]
• Dressings:
  • California Urgent Sauce - (California) a delicious Pasta Sauce that solves a problem.[v2]
  • Fennel Tomato Sauce - (California-Italy) a light flavoful sauce for Pasta, Seafood, etc.[v2]
  • Pesto, Beet Greens - (California) a delicious (and economical) alternate to Basil Pesto.[v0]
  • Pesto, Carrot Top - (California) use just the same as Pesto Genovese[v0]

Side Dishes - Lunches - Light Main Dishes

• Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (USA) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [vo]
• Beet Green Side - (North America) an interesting side dish or omelet filling.[v0]
• Bell Pepper Rainbow - (California) attractive, delicious, Lunch, Side Dish, Buffet.[vm0]
• Cornbread - (US Southeast) Traditional bread of the American South.[v]
• Corn on the Cob - (North America) As American as you can get.[v0]
• Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
• Chard Stems with Beans - (California) a tasty way to use up left-over Chard Stems.[v0]
• Double Corn Side Dish - (California) a fine way to prepare and serve fresh corn.[v0]
• Fern Fiddleheads - (USA) Two ways to serve fiddleheads.[v]
• French Fries - (N.America) best quality French Fries you can make at home.[v]
• Greens, Southern - (USA Deep South) Greens simmered with hog jowl or bacon.[0]
• Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - side or breakfast.[0]
• Mushroom Sauté - (California) east and delicious appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Pasta & Vegetable - (California) a tasty light lunch, side dish, or pasta course.[v0]
• Potatoes with Green Beans - (California) an interesting and flavorful side dish or light main.[v1]
• Simple Lunch - (California) simple, but surprisingly satisfying.[v0]
• Smashed Potatoes - (USA) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [lv].
• Spaghetti Squash Side Dish - (California) a simple but interesting vegetable side dish.[v0]
• Succotash - (USA) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
• Texas Caviar - (Texas) Black Eyed Peas, for New Years or other times.[v1+]
• Turnip Greens & Turnip - (US) a popular tradition in the American South.

Main Dishes

• Aligator Stew - (U.S.Southeast) - 'gators are good eating.
• Baby Artichokes with Chicken - (California) tasty, satisfying, in the Italian style.[0]
• Beef Chili #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Beef Pepper Steak - (Chinese American) very popular stir fry in American resturants.[0]
• Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty served hot or cold.
• Blackened Redfish - (USA Cajun) a classic - very tasty. [3]
• Cali-Thai Burger - (California) a Los Angeles burger in the Thai style.[2+]
• Carne Adovado - (US New Mexico) tender pork in a red caribe sauce.[3]
• Catfish Creole in Court Bouillon - (US Louisiana) poached in a vegetable stew.[1]
• Catfish Gumbo - (US Louisiana) traditional, delicious and easy to make.[1]
• Chicken with Ginger & Garlic - (India, America) an extraordinarily flavorful sliced chicken.[1]
• Chicken Roast Sweet Tea - (US Southeast) Easy, attractive, tasty, uniquely flavored.[0]
• Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]
• Chili, Beef #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Corn on the Cob - (North America) As American as you can get.[v0]
• Cornish Game Hen, Southwest - (USA) easy, impressive and delicious.[1]
• Corned Beef and Cabbage - (USA/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
• Country Captain - (US Southeast) a traditional chicken curry from Georgia.[1]
• Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
• Fish Fillets with Tomato & Sage - (California) simple and delightful for warmer days.[0]
• Ham - Dry Cure - (Euro-Amer) how to buy and cook country hams.
• Ham - Wet Cure - (Euro-Amer) how to buy and cook city hams.
• Hoppin John - (USA Deep South) beans and rice eaten for luck on New Years Day.[0]
• Muskrat Stew - (USA) an unusual but delicious stew from the Midwest and Northeast.[0]
• Pork Chops in Lemon Sauce - (USA Creole) delicious way to present Pork Chops.[0]
• Pork & Green Chili - (US New Mexico) a popular, easy to make every-day stew.[3]
• Pork Roast with Blood Orange - (California) an easy to make pork roast with intensely flavorful sauce.
• Pork Picnic Sholder Roast - (USA South) tender flavorful sholder roast with sauce.
• Reuben Sandwich - (USA) an American classic from Omaha.
• Sole with Tomatoes & Sage - (California.) A light, easy to make summer meal.[1]
• Sweetbreads in Mushroom Sauce - (California) flavofully cooked in Chinese style.[0]
• Tofurky - (USA) Vegetarian thanksgiving presentation.[v]
• Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) cooked turkey with white beans.
• Turkey Chili - Quick - (USA) with kidney beans - flavorful and moderately spicy.[3]
• Turkey Paprika - (USA) excellent with pasta or rice.
• Turkey, Roasting - (North America) Detailed how-to with stuffing, gravy and the works.

Desserts

• Comment:   Sugar is an adictive toxin, and most North American and European deserts are just loaded with sugar. I recommend just fruit and/or cheese for desert. Some have their salad at the end rather than the begining of dinner, and this is good too.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Beet Greens Pesto - (Califronia) a delicious (and economical) alternate to Basil Pesto.[v]
• Cajun Seasoning #1 - a common condiment, seasoning and rub in the U.S. South.[v3]
• Cajun Seasoning #2 - an outstanding seasoning and rub in the U.S. South.[v3]
• California Chili Sprinkle - (California) flavorful and not too hot, a multi-use sprinkle.[v3]
• Caribe Sauce - (USA New Mexico) a flavorful, but not real hot, sauce and marinade.[v2+]
• Chili Sauce - DIY - (California & Everywhere) a general recipe for making it yourself.[v3+++]
• Chimichurri of Carrot Tops - (California / Argentina) condiment for meats, vegies, sandwiches.[v2]
• Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
• Cranberry Sauce - (USA) exceptionl flavor with greatly reduced sugar.
• Garlic Salt - (Euro-American) very simple, very easy.[v0]
• Eggs, Boiled, Hard and Soft - (Gen.) method based on the latest research and actual testing.
• Italian Seasoning - (Euro/American) called for in many recipes.[v]
• Lemon, Butter & Tomato Sauce - (California) a very nice sauce for spooning over fish fillets[vo0].
• Lemon Wine Sauce for Fish - (California) A light sauce / dip that won't smother fish.[v1]
• Pesto, Carrot Top - (California) use just the same as Pesto Genovese[v0]
• Sausage Apricot Stuffing - (USA) a savory stuffing / dressing for turkey.
• Salt-Citrus - (California) use instead of plain salt for fries, tequila.[v0]
• Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
• Vegan Anchovy Paste - (N. America) supprisingly anchovy-like.[v0]

Americas - Caribbean

This region is divided into islands that like their chilis mild (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba) and all the rest that like their chilis very hot indeed. The region also includes coastal mainland countries tightly associated with the islands, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guyan. We may also include Caribbean style recipes from Florida as well, since Miami is sort of the Capital of the Caribbean.
Appetizers   Salads   Breads   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Appetizers and Snacks

• Breadfruit Fries - (Carib) - an aromatic alternative to potato fries.[v0]
• Chicherrónes - (the Americas) light and fluffy Pork Rinds.[0]
• Chicken Gizzards with Green Bananas - (Puerto Rico) a very popular salad / appetizer.[0]
• Fish Escovitch - (Jamaica) very find cool main dish, buffet dish, or appetizer salad.[2]
• Malanga Frituras - (Cuba, etc.) very popular for good reason: easy, delicious.[v0]
• Okra, Batter Fried - (Puerto Rico) a very fine light vegetaable appetizer.[v0]
• Pig Feet Curry - (Jamaica) an important recipe for we who like Pig Feet.[1]
• Pineapple Chow - (Trinidad) an excellent appetizer - sweet, tart, sharp.[v2]
• Plantain Chips - (Jamaica) a popular snack and side dish, easy and not oily.[v0]
• Pork Garlic Pickle - (Guyana) a meat side dish / appetizer popular during the holidays.[1]
• Tostones / Patacones - (Caribbean / South America) a very popular appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Yuca Sticks - (Caribbean / Latin America) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]

Salads

• Avocado - Tomato Salad - (Puerto Rico) a very simple but interesting Tropical Salad.[v0+]
• Cabbage Salad - Jamaican - (Jamaica / California) a fine tasty salad suitable for table or buffet.[v0+]
• Mixed Bean Salad - (Caribbean) a superb buffet salad, durable, tasty, make ahead.[v2]
• Pigeon Pea and Orzo Salad - (Puerto Rico) an interesting, attractive and delicious salad.[v0]
• Salt Cod Salad - (Puerto Rico) a very popular salad on the island.[f0]
• Watercress Salad - (Trinidad) interesting contrasts of textures and flavors.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Avocado Soup - (Trinidad etc.) an unusual and luxurious soup, warm or cool.[v0]
• Chickpea & Pig Foot Soup - (Puerto Rico) - a main dish soup with interesting flavors and textures.[0]
• Fish Soup / Stew - (Puerto Rico) a delicious soup/stew with flexible ingredients.[0]
• Green Pigeon Pea Vianda Soup - (Puerto Rico) a do-ahead vegetarian recipe suitable for buffet service.[v0]
• Green Pigeon Pea Soup - (Puerto Rico) a vegetarian recipe for a people who don't do vegetarian.[v0]
• Pumpkin & Apple Soup - (Puerto Rico) an unexpectedly delicious soup![mv0->2]
• Red Pea Soup - (Jamaica) a truly outstanding soup of kidney beans, meats, and potatoes.[2]
• Soup Joumou - (Haiti) a substantial celebration soup for New Years and Independence Day.[1+]
• Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.

Breads & Dumplings

• Dumplings - Cassava - (Caribbean) a very popular dumpling in the region.[0v]
• Dumplings - Duff - (Guyana) lighter steamed dumplings.[0v]
• Dumplings - Spinners, etc. - (Jamaica, Trinidad, etc.) Caribbean boiled dumplings.[0v]

Side Dishes

• Bitter Melon Sauté - (Trinidad) an Indian style vegetable dish.[v0]
• Coo Coo / Turn Polenta - (Trinidad / Jamaica) a polenta-like side dish.[v0]
• Kabocha with Mojo - (Cuba) an excellent Kabocha or Calabaza side dish.[v0]
• Peas and Rice - (Barbados) version or a popular Caribbean side dish.[mv0+]
• Pink Beans - (Puerto Rico) an obligatory dish, served several times a week.[mv1]
• Plantain Chips - (Jamaica) a popular snack and side dish, easy and not oily.[v0]
• Pork Garlic Pickle - (Guyana) a meat side dish / appetizer popular during the holidays.[1]
• Potatoes with Green Beans - (Trinidad) excelent flavor and texture, side dish or light main.[v1]
• Tostones / Patacones - (Caribbean / South America) a very popular appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Yuca Sticks - (Caribbean / Latin America) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef Stew with Potatoes - (Puerto Rico) a delicious and satisfying stew.[0]
• Chicken, Brown Stew - (Jamaica) an interesting and very flavorful chicken stew.[2]
• Chicken Curry - Jamaican - (Jamaica) a spectacularly delicious chicken stew.[3]
• Chicken Gizzards, Hearts & Liver - (Trinidad) a well seasoned combination of firm and tender chicken.[1+]
• Chicken with Onion - (Puerto Rico) very flavorful and easy to make.[0]
• Chicken with Potatoes Stew - (Puerto Rico) a very satisfying chicken & vegetable stew.[0]
• Curry Goat - (Jamaica) a very popular party dish in Jamaica.[3 to 5]
• Dominican Goat - (Dominican Rep.) very tasty with tomato and green pepper.[1 to 3]
• Fish Escovitch - (Jamaica) very find cool main dish, buffet dish, or appetizer salad.[2]
• Liver, Italian Style - (Cuba) more Spanish than Italian, but very good.[0]
• Metemgee Stew - (Guyana) An amazingly flavorful stew for vegetarians and omnivours.[v2]
• Pig Tails with Beans - (Jamaica) flavorful and interesting textures.[1+]
• Pork with Potatoes Stew - (Puerto Rico) a delicious and substantial stew that reheats well.[0]
• Pork Stew - Jamaican - (Jamaica) a simple but delicious stew of Pork and Pineapple.[0+]
• Potatoes with Green Beans - (Trinidad) excelent flavor and texture, side dish or light main.[v1]
• Soup Joumou - (Haiti) a substantial celebration soup for New Years and Independence Day.[1+]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Amchar Masala - (Trinidad) a pickling spice similar to Indian Achar Masala.[v1]
• Anchovy Cream Dip - (Jamaica) a dip / sauce where robust flavor is appropriate.[0]
• Atsuete / Achiote / Annatto Oil - (Puerto Rico) a commonly used natural color.[v0]
• Adobo - (Puerto Rico) an important spice mix used with meats, seafood.[v0]
• Alcaparrado - (Puerto Rico) an essential ingredient for stews and the like.[v0]
• All Purpose Seasoning - (Caribbean) a widely used seasoning in Caribbean homes.[v0]
• Browning Sauce - (Caribbean) a commonly used flavoring & coloring potion.[v0]
• Caribbean Green Seasoning - (Trinidad, etc.) an essential Caribbean seasoning.[v3]
• Curry Powder - Jamaica - (Jamaica) a Caribbean style curry powder, differnt from Madras.[v1]
• Curry Powder - Trinidad - (Trinidad) a Caribbean style curry powder, different from Madras.[v0]
• Epis Seasoning - (Haiti) an essential seasoning and base for Haitian cuisine.[v1+]
• Garam Masala - (Trinidad) a Caribbean style Garam Masala.[v1]
• Mojo Verde - (Caribbean) From the Canary Islands, now widespread.[v1]
• Mojo - Cuban - an indispensable marinade and dip for Cuban cuisine.[v0]
• Mojo - Cuban California - a dip, condiment and sauce used in California Cuban restaurants.[v0]
• Pepper Sauce, Bajan - (Barbados) a chili sauce typical of Bajan household tables.[v4]
• Pique - (Puerto Rico) the "must have" condiment for the Puerto Rican table.[v3]
• Recaíto - (Puerto Rico / Cali) basis for some Sofritos, & in other recipes.[v0]
• Sazón - (Puerto Rico) a universal seasoning in the Island community.[v0]
• Sazón Completo - (Central America, Caribbean) an important universal seasoning.[v0+]
• Sofrito - Formal - (Puerto Rico) indispensable flavor base for many recipes.[v0]
• Sofrito - Informal - (Puerto Rico) indispensable flavor base for recipes, simple version.[v0]
• Sofrito - Simple - (Puerto Rico / California) practical for a North American kitchen.[v0]

Americas - Mexico

While map makers consider Mexico part of North America, we include it separately because it's cuisines and culture are not strongly related to the rest of North America. Some Recipes will also appear under Central America, as we include the states of Mexico below the "neck", the Mayan Region (Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Tobasco, and Chaiapas) to be part of Central America.
Breakfast   Beverages   Appetizers   Salads   Sandwiches   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast

• Chorizo & Eggs #1 - (Mexico) a quick and simple but tasty breakfast [1]
• Chorizo & Eggs #2 - (Mexico) a quick tasty breakfast with a mild chili bite.[2]
• Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
• Eggs with Purslane - (Mexico) a very tasty jumbled eggs combination.[mov0+]
• Nopales & Eggs - (Mexico) a popular easy to make breakfast dish.[vo2]

Beverages

• Margarita, "Original" - (Mexico) the premier cocktail of Mexico, origin and details.[v0]

Appetizers

• Carrots with Lime & Chili - (Mexico City) a surprisingly deligtful simple appetizer.[v2+]
• Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - A delicious appetizer salad with fish "cooked" in lime juice.[2].
• Chicherrónes - (the Americas) light and fluffy Pork Rinds.[0]
• Panela Cheese, Marinated - (Mexico City) a very simple but intensely flavorful appetizer.[v1]
• Pickled Jalapeños - (Mexico) the most popular pickle, with many recipe uses.[v3]
• Tortilla Chips - (Mexico & USA) an appetizer that needs no introduction.[v0]

Salads

• Bean & Mushroom Salad - (Mexico, Fed Dist) an excellent multi-bean salad.[v0]
• Chickpea Salad - (Mexico, Fed. Dist.) flavoful and good buffet salad.[v0]
• Mexican Salad #2 - (Mexico, Fed. Dist.) a popular salad, varies by region.[v2]

Sandwiches & Snacks

• Moronga Sausage Tacos - (Mexico) delicious filling for tacos or bread sandwiches.[1]

Soups

• Black Bean and Barley Soup - (Mexico) A truly spectacular soup, tasty and substantial.[v1]
• Chicken, Green Salsa & Potatoes - (Mexico) an unusual and very tasty chicken soup / stew.[2]
• Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
• Mushroom & Cactus Soup - (Mexico City) a spectacularly flavorful soup.[mv2]
• Seven Seas Soup - (Mexico) a justly famous seafood soup from the coasts.[f1]
• Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

Side Dishes

• Green Rice, Pueblo - (Mexico, Puebla) attractive colors and flavor to match.[v1]
• Green Rice, Morelos - (Mexico, Morelos) interesting colors and flavors.[mv1]
• Red Rice, Mexican - (Mexico) popular throughout Mexico and soutwest United States.[v2]
• Refried Beans - (Mexico) an essential ingredient and side dish for northern Mexico.[mv1]
• Rice, Mixtec - (Mexico, Oaxaca) attractive, flavorful but lightly.[mv1]
• Tamales, Blind - (Mexico) makes a pile, serve with heavily sauced main dishes.[0]

Main Dishes

• Chicherrónes in Tomatillo Sauce - (Mexico) simple and popular.[2]
• Chicken Escabech Valladolid - (Mexico) from the Spanish, escabech is popular in Mexico.[2]
• Chicken, Green Salsa & Potatoes - (Mexico) an unusual and very tasty chicken soup / stew.[2]
• Chilis Rellano de Queso - (Mexico) a classic of the Mexican cuisine.[v1]
• Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
• Huauzontle Patties - (Mexico) a popular vegetable dish in parts of Mexico.[v0]
• Mole Poblano de Guajolote - (Mexico) - the famous Turkey in Red Chili Sauce.[1]
• Pork with Chili-Garlic Sauce - (Mexico, Oaxaca) intensely flavorful, but not too chili hot.[2]
• Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
• Pork with Squash & Corn. - (Mexico) A substantial and flavorful stew with lots of Vegies.[2]
• Pork in Tomato Jalapeño Sauce - (Mexico, Puebla) simple, easy and delicious.[2]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Achiote Paste - (Mexico, Yucatán) used as a rub, marinade, and colorant.[v2+]
• Adobo Sauce - (Mexico) a very important sauce with many uses.[v2]
• Avocado Crema - (Mexico) a popular dip / spread, authentic Mexican version.[vo0]
• Guacamole - (Mexico) a popular avocado chip and vegetable dip. [v0]
• Pickled Jalapeños - (Mexico) the most popular pickle, with many recipe uses.[v3]
• Pico de Gallo - (Mexico) a popular raw salsa for table or for recipes.[v1]
• Refried Beans - (Mexico) an essential ingredient and side dish for northern Mexico.[mv1]
• Salsa, Chili Ancho - (Mexico, all) very flavorful, but not chili hot. Can be made ahead.[v1+]
• Salsa de Guajes - (Mexico) a sauce or dip made from an interesting bean.[v3]
• Salsa de Guajes & Tomate - (Mexico) a tomato & chili sauce flavored by an interesting bean.[v3]
• Salsa Tomatillo Poblano - (Mexico) a very fine green salsa, and not too chili hot.[v2]
• Salsa Tomatillo, Cooked - (Mexico) Salsa Verde for meat but quite usable as dip,[v3]
• Salsa Tomatillo, Uncooked - (Mexico) Salsa verde cruda for dips.[v3]
• Salsa Tomato Jalapeño - (Mexico, All) a standard sauce, dip and ingredient throughout Mexico.[v3]

Americas - Central

While mapmakers call the southern border of Mexico the start of Central America, we include Mexican states "below the neck" (the Mayan Region: Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Tobasco, and Chaiapas) to be in Central America for climate and cultural considerations. In recipes below, those called "Mayan" are from the Mexican states.
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Breakfast

• Pacaya with Eggs - (Mayan) a hearty vegetarian breakfast or Lenten main.[vo2]

Beverages

Appetizers

• Corn, Buttery & Spicy - (Nicaragua) corn on the cob - without the cob.[v2]
• Pickled Red Onions - (Central America) condiment found on tables throughout the region.[v1]
• Yuca Sticks - (Latin America / Caribbean) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]

Salads

• Cactus Salad - (Mayan) sliced Nopales with chili and tomatoes.[v3]
• Corn, Buttery & Spicy - (Nicaragua) corn on the cob - without the cob.[v2]
• Jicama & Orange Salad - (Mayan) a change of pace salad, or a fruit desert.[v3]
• Mexican Salad - (Mayan) a Yucatán version of a salad enjoyed all over Mexico.[v1]
• Pasta & Tuna Salad - (Costa Rica) easy, and an excellent buffet salad.[0]
• Red Bean Salad - (Nicaragua) a very fine salad, suitable for buffet service.[v1]

Sandwiches

Soups

• Bean Soup with Pitos - (Guatemala) Recipe: a substantial soup with interesting flavors.[2]
• Chicken Avocado Soup - (Belize) exotic, substantial, and absolutely delicious.[1]
• Chicken Sancocho Panama - (Panama) a very popular main dish that can be a soup course.[0]
• Fish & Vegetable Soup - (Mayan) delicious, attractive, and not "fishy".[2]
• Pork & Beans Yucatán - (Mayan) a simple but delicious soup or stew.[3]
• Red Bean Vegetable Soup - (El Salvador) - tasty & substantial for veg or omnivore.[v0]
• Seafood Soup - (Guatemala) a flavorful broth with plenty of seafood.[f1]

Side Dishes

• Black Beans - (Mayan) used in place of refried beans in the region.[1]
• Corn, Buttery & Spicy - (Nicaragua) corn on the cob - without the cob.[v2]
• Pickled Red Onions - (Central America) condiment found on tables throughout the region.[v1]
• Rice with Corn - (El Salvador) popular for celebrations, very easy to make.[v0]
• Yuca Sticks - (Latin America / Caribbean) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef, Ground with Corn & Chayote - (Costa Rica) a tasty ground beef with vegetables.[0]
• Beef Stew Caldillo - (Mayan) delicious and satisfying stew of Beef and Vegetables.[1]
• Chicken Guisado Braise - (Honduras) a very flavorful chicken dish, not too chili hot.[2]
• Chicken Motul - (Mayan) intensely flavorful marinated chicken.[3]
• Chicken Sancocho Panama - (Panama) a very popular main dish that can be a soup course.[0]
• Pacaya with Eggs - (Mayan) a hearty vegetarian breakfast or Lenten main.[vo2]
• Pork & Beans Yucatán - (Mayan) a simple but delicious soup or stew.[3]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Achiote Paste - (Myan, Yucatán) used as a rub, marinade, and colorant.[v2+]
• Chilito Sauce - (Guatemala) a quick to make salsa, sauce, or dressing.[v4]
• Cilantro Garlic Mayonnaise - (Guatemala) dip, sandwich spread, sauce, excellent for crudités.[v1]
• Curtido - Salvadoran Sauerkraut - (El Salvador / Nicaragua) an essential table condiment[v1]
• Marinated Red Onions - (Mayan) a condiment found on most tables.[0]
• Pickled Red Onions - (Central America) condiment found on tables throughout the region.[v1]
• Recado de Bistec - (Mayan) seasoning for beef, escabeche and general use.[v0]
• Recado de Escabeche - (Mayan) seasoning for escabeche and general use.[v0]
• Recado Rojo - (Mayan) most important of the Mayan seasoning pastes.[v2]
• Salsa - Tomatillo & Avocado - (Mayan) a truly delicious dip, sandwich spread, etc.[v2]
• Salsa - Tomatillo & Chili - (Guatemala) a salsa very popular in Guatemala and adjacent.[v4]
• Sazón Completo - (Central America, Caribbean) an important universal seasoning.[v0+]
• Tomatillo Sauce, Semi-Cooked - (Mayan) An excellent all-purpose sauce.[v3]
• Xak - (Mayan) a spice mix powder often used with chicken.[v0]
• Xnipec - Dog Nose Sauce - (Mayan) found on most tables in the region.[v4]
• Yucatán Tomato Sauce - (Mayan) a simple sauce used in many recipes.[v3]

Americas - South America

Breakfast   Appetizers, Snacks   Beverages   Sandwiches   Salads   Soups   Pasta & Sauces   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast, Brunch, & Light Lunches

• Eggs Perico - (Colombia) a fine and flavorful egg and vegie breakfast.[vo0+]
• Farofa with Eggs - (Brazil) A recipe based on the popular side dish Farofa.[mv0+]
• Ham, Egg, & Tomato Pie - (Argentina) a spectacular breakfast, brunch, or lunch.[0]
• Sopa Paraguaya - (Paraguay) the "national dish". Breakfast, Lunch, or Side.[vo0]
• Vegie Fritters - (Chile) breakfast, brunch, lunch, etc. Use various vegies.[v0]

Appetizers & Snacks

• Chicherrónes - (the Americas) light and fluffy Pork Rinds.[0]
• Chicken in Escabeche - (Bolivia, etc.) A lightly tart chicken appetizer or salad, served cold.[0]
• Cuzco Toasted Corn - (Peru) - a very simple snack of toasted corn.[v0]
• Ocopa Sauce with Potatoes - (Peru) a very famous appetizer or light lunch.[v2]
• Patacones / Tostones - (South America / Caribbean) a very popular appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Potatoes with Cheese Sauce - (Peru) a famous potato dish, served at room temperature.[2v]
• Quail Eggs in Rosé Dip - (Brazil) a very popular appetizer.[vo0]
• Sopa Paraguaya - (Paraguay) the "national dish". Breakfast, Lunch, or Side.[vo0]
• Yucca Biscoito - (Brazil) far and away tastier than bread sticks, can be made ahead.[v1]
• Yuca Sticks - (Latin America / Caribbean) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]
• Yuca Wedges - (Brazil) appetizer, side dish easier than French fries[v0].

Sandwiches

• Completo - (Chile) famous hot dog. Photo method and details of versions.[0]

Salads

• Avocado Celery Salad - (Chile) a light, refreshing and unusual salad.[v0]
• Black Eyed Pea Salad #1 - (Brazil) a substantial but very refreshing salad.[0v]
• Black Eyed Pea Salad #2 - (Brazil) a substantial but very refreshing salad.[1v]
• Butter Bean Salad - (Brazil) an excellent salad suitable for buffet and picnic.[v0]
• Chayote & Avocado Salad - (Brazil) an unusual and delicious salad good for parties.[v0]
• Cabbage Cilantro Salad - (Chile) A simple, elegant and refreshing salad.[v1]
• Cauliflower Salad - (Bolivia) a simple salad to serve with roasts and the like.[v0]
• Chicken Salad, Curried - (Brazil) an excellent appetizer salad, colorful and tasty.[0]
• Chilean Salad - (Chile) elegant simplicity - popular all over Chile.[v1]
• Fava Bean & Cheese Salad - (Peru) an unusual salad, good for buffet service.[v1]
• Giant White Corn & Tuna Salad - (Chile) an unusual salad with contrasting textures.[f0]
• Grapefruit & Cucumber Salad - (Brazil) an unusual salad or relish.[v0+]
• Lima Bean Salad - (Peru) an excellent salad, easy to make, good for buffet.[v1]
• Melon with Mango Sauce - (Brazil) An unusual but tasty and visually interesting Fruit Salad.[mv0]
• Onion Salad - (Argentina) it goes well with roasted meats and the like.[v1]
• Palm Hearts with Avocados - (Brazil) an attractive and tasty salad for table service.[v0]
• Palm Hearts with Watercress - (Brazil) featuring a diverse and attractive mix of ingredients.[v0]
• Quinoa Salad - (Peru) a delicious tabouleh-like salad with Quinoa.[v0]
• Quinoa Vegie Salad - (Chile) a fine dinner or buffet salad.[v0]
• Soltarito Salad - (Peru) the delicous 'national salad' of Peru, served everywhere.[v1]
• Tomato Salsa / Salad - Brazil - (Brazil) an essential salsa for BBQ, also can be a salad.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Barley & Cheese Soup - (Ecuador) substantial, satisfying, and nourishing.[vo0]
• Beans Granados - (Chile) a very popular summer soup or main dish[v0]
• Beans with Reins - (Chile) a winter soup / stew of Beans, Spaghetti, Kabocha.[mv0]
• Beef Cardán Soup - (Bolivia) an extremely popular and tasty hangover cure soup.[0]
• Chicken Soup with Rice - (Brazil) a popular soup in Brazil, Portugaul and Cape Verde.[0 to 2]
• Cochabambina Soup - (Bolivia) a compex soup with beef, lamb and lots of vegies.[0]
• Corn Soup with Eggs - (Peru) a 16th century recipe still in use, easy and delicious.[0v]
• Corn and Vegetable Soup - (Argentina) tasty and substantial, for lunch or soup course.[v0]
• Fish Stew, Chilean - (Chile) an outstandingly delicious light stew with potatoes.[0]
• Fish Sudado - (Peru) a simple but simply delicious fish soup / stew.[1]
• Frog Soup - (Uruguay, Argentina) an elegant soup course - adaptable to main.[0]
• Green Soup - (Peru) a popular soup of potatoes and herbs, lots of herbs.[v0]
• Mondongo Colombiano - (Colombia) a very popular Tripe, Pork and Chorizo soup.[0]
• Moqueca Vegetariana - (Brazil) substantial and delicious soup of vegetables.[v0]
• Pork & Beans Soup - (Peru) a interesting and substantial main dish soup.[0]
• Potato Ajiaco Soup - (Colombia) famous and substantial Potato and Chicken Soup.[0]
• Potato & Kale Soup - (Brazil) a popular and delicous soup that can be made vegetarian.[mv0]
• Seafood Soup, Chilean - (Chile) a soup widely popular along the coast of Chile.[0]

Pasta & Sauces

• Brazilian Beef Ragù - (Brazil) a very flavorful sauce for Pasta, Potatoes, or Farofa.[0]

Side Dishes & Light Main Dishes

• Black Beans in Red Sauce - (Peru) Intensely flavorful but with mild chili heat.[2mv]
• Collard Greens - (Brazil) practically essential in Brazilian cuisine.[v]
• Farofa - (Brazil) a wildly popular side dish in Brazil. Easy to make.[mv0]
• Farofa with Eggs - (Brazil) A recipe based on the popular side dish Farofa.[mv0+]
• Lentils, Smoky, with Chorizo - (Colombia) a very flavorful lentil and sausage dish.[1]
• Patacones / Tostones - (South America / Caribbean) a very popular appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Pirão - (Brazil) of native origin, popular side dish over much of Brazil.[v0]
• Sopa Paraguaya - (Paraguay) the "national dish". Breakfast, Lunch, or Side.[vo0]
• Yuca Sticks - (Latin America / Caribbean) appetizer, side dish, easier the French fries.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beans Granados - (Chile) a very popular summer soup or main dish[v0]
• Beans Tropeiro - (Brazil) a popular dish from 17th century mule drovers.[0]
• Beef Creole Stew - (Argentina) a classic Argentine dish, good for parties.[0]
• Beef Seco - (Peru) a "dry" stew of beef and potatoes with cilantro sauce.[1]
• Beef and Tomato Sauté - (Chile) A simple summer dish, like an Asian stir fry.[0]
• Beef Tongue in Wine Sauce - (Bolivia) a delightfully tasty main course stew.[0]
• Black Beans in Red Sauce - (Peru) Intensely flavorful but with mild chili heat.[2mv]
• Black Bean Stew with Chicken - (Brazil) Feijoada Frango is a simpler version of Brazil's Feijoada.[1+]
• Black Bean Stew with Meats - (Brazil) Feijoada is perhaps the most famous Brazilian dish.[0]
• Cau Cau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional stew, served with rice.[0]
• Chicken Aji - (Peru) a very flavorful potato dish with a Chicken Pecan sauce.[1]
• Chicken Cashew Stir Fry - (Brazil) a recipe revealing the Asian influence on Brazilian cuisine.[0]
• Chicken Escabech - (Chile) a popular country recipe, formerly made with Quail.[1]
• Chicken in Fruit Sauce - (Brazil) a sort of Brazilian sweet and sour chicken, very good.[0]
• Chicken with Green Rice - (Peru) a popular dish sold at stands in the marketplaces of Peru.[1]
• Chicken Picante - (Bolivia) a "national dish" of Bolivia, flavorful, not too hot.[2]
• Chicken Stew with Shrimp - (Brazil) popular Afro-Brazilian dish from Bahia.[3]
• Chicken with Wine, Cumin - (Chile) a fine dish, with chicken meat (buffet) or joints (table).[0]
• Cozido - (Brazil) one-pot feast, similar to Portuguese Cozido.[0]
• Feijoada with Chicken - (Brazil) Feijoada Galinha is a simpler version of Brazil's Feijoada.[1+]
• Feijoda with Meats - (Brazil) Feijoada is perhaps the most famous Brazilian dish.[0]
• Fish Stew Amazonas - (Brazil) a substantial stew lighter than those made in Bahia.[0]
• Fish Stew Bahia - (Brazil) a main dish fish stew a bit gentler than Vatapá.[0]
• Ham, Egg, & Tomato Pie - (Argentina) a spectacular breakfast, brunch, or lunch.[0]
• Kidneys in Wine Sauce - (Argentina) a flavoful stew from beef, veal, lamb or pork kidneys.[0]
• Lentils, Smoky, with Chorizo - (Colombia) a very flavorful lentil and sausage dish.[1]
• Liver & Onions Venezuela - (Venezuela) exceptionally tasty with its wine sauce.[0]
• Mondongo Colombiano - (Colombia) a substantial Tripe, Pork and Chorizo soup / stew.[0]
• Oxtail Stew Anita - (Brazil) a delicious stew. Takes time, but not too much work.[0]
• Pork Chops, Minas-style - (Brazil) simple marinated pork chops, pan fried or grilled.[0]
• Pork Ribs, Country Style Grilled - (Chile) Delicious marinated ribs, with no sugar added.[2]
• Potato Ajiaco Soup - (Colombia) famous and substantial Potato and Chicken Soup.[0]
• Puchero - Argentine - (Argentina) a very popular stew and party platter.[0]
• Shrimp with Chayote - (Brazil) a simple dish, but so famous it has a song.[0]
• Seafood Soup, Chilean - (Chile) a soup widely popular along the coast of Chile.[0]
• Vatapá - (Brazil) a unique stew of shrimp, fish and salt cod from Bahia.[2]

Beverages

• Caipirinha - (Brazil) Brazil's national cocktail, Cachaça and Limes.[v0]
• Maté - (South America) favorite beverages in the Southern Cone.[v0]
• Pisco Sour Rica Rica - (Chile) a very popular cocktail, also without rica rica.[0v]

Sauces, Condiments Dressings, etc.

• Aji Huacatay - (Peru) a popular Sauce / Dip using a unique Peruvian herb.[vo3]
• Aji Picante #1 - (Colombia) This is the national hot sauce of Colombia.[v3]
• Aji Picante #2 - (Colombia) This is the national hot sauce of Colombia.[v3]
• Aji Verde - (Peru) a popular sauce / dip, for meats and everything else.[v3]
• Cheiro Verde - (Brazil / Portugal) a simple but important ingredient and garnish.[v0]
• Chimichurri - (Argentina / Uruguay) essential condiment for grilled meats.[v1]
• Chimichurri of Carrot Tops - (California / Argentina) condiment for meats, vegies, sandwiches.[v2]
• Cilantro Mayo Sauce - (Chile) a fine spread for bread, sauce, or dip for chips, frys, etc.[vo2]
• Color Chelena - (Chile) an essential ingredient for sofrito and toppings.[mv0]
• Dried Beef - (Brazil, etc) an important ingredient in parts of South America.[0]
• Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce / Dip - (Brazil) for grilled meats, sandwich spread, Vegi dip.[v0]
• Golf Sauce - (Argentina, etc.) a popular sauce, spread, dip - easy to make.[ol0]
• Hogao (Salsa Criolla) - (Colombia) an important table condiment and recipe ingredient.[v0]
• Llajwa - (Bolivia) the "must have" table condiment, and easy to make.[v3]
• Merquén Salsa - (Chile) a smoky, tasty, and moderately hot chili sauce / dip.[v3]
• Mojo Verde - (South American) From the Canary Islands, now widespread.[v1]
• Ocopa Sauce - (Peru) just the sauce for uses other than with potatoes.[v2]
• Pebra / Chancho en Piedra - (Chile) the "must have" table condiment in all of Chile.[v2]
• Red Pepper Brazil Nut Pesto - (Brazil) a delicous dip, sauce, or dressing, low chili heat.[v1]
• Red Pepper Sauce / Dip - (Brazil) a fabulously tasty sauce or dip with low chili heat.[v2]
• Rocoto Sauce / Dip - (Peru) used on just about anything and everything in Peru.[vo2]
• Rosé Sauce / Dip - (Brazil) dip for Quail Eggs and fried items.[vo1]
• Salsa Americana - (Chile) a pickled sauce used in sandwiches.[v0]
• Salsa Verde - (Chile) simple, tasty, and much used in sandwiches.[v0]
• Tomato Salsa / Salad - Brazil - (Brazil) an essential salsa for BBQ, also can be a salad.[v0]
• Yogurt Mint Sauce / Dip - (Brazil) simple but effective, especially with meats.[vo0]

Asia

Asia - Near East - Levant

Breakfast   Appetizers   Salads   Breads   Sandwiches   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfasts

• Asparagus with Eggs - (Palestine) A fine breakfast, brunch or lunch dish.[v0]
• Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté.[vo1]
• Shakshuka Tumble - (Palestine) eggs tumbled into flavorful vegi sauté.[vo1]

Appetizers (meze, mezeh)

• Baba Ghannouj - (Lebanon) a very popular spread / dip in the Near East.[v0]
• Chicken Gizzard & Heart Appetizer - (Lebanon) a fine meaty appetizer - easy to make.[0]
• Fava Bean & Dill Dip / Spread - (Palestine) a light and deligtful spread / dip.[v0]
• Ful Medamis - (Egypt) fava beans, enjoyed also in the Near East.[v0]
• Labneh Dip / Spread - (Palestine) a "must have" condiment on the Levantine table.[v1]
• Lamb Tongue "Salad" - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm appetizer/soup/salad.
• Mixed Peppers Salsa - (Lebanon) a delicious salsa served with flat bread and lemon.[v1]

Salads

• Beet & Yogurt Tahini Salad - (Lebanon) a delectible and attractive salad.[vo0]
• Beit Jirja Salad - (Gaza) a simple, but very popular spoon salad.[v3]
• Chard Stems with Tahini - (Lebanon) a salad making good use of left over chard stems.[v0}
• Donyana Salad - (Palestine) an aromatic salad with citrus dressing.[v0]
• Fattoush Salad - (Lebanon) a "peasant" salad, very popular in the region.[v0]
• Freekah Salad - (Palestine) An amazingly tasty salad, suitable for buffet.[v1]
• Gaza Salad - (Palestine, Gaza) a bit spicer than other Levantine Salads.[v3]
• Jerusalem Salad - (Palestine) an Arabic salad popular all over Palestine.[v0]
• Lamb Tongue Salad - (Lebanon) an excellent salad, and not difficult.[0]
• Lima Bean Salad - (Lebanon) a nice substantial salad or meze that can be made ahead.[v0]
• Mixed Pepper Salsa - (Lebanon) a delicious salad popular in Lebanese restaurants.[v2]
• Red Pepper, Lentil & Tomato Salad - (Palestine) a delicious salad, or a light lunch.[v0]
• Tabouleh - (Lebanon) the rightly famous bulgur and parsley salad.[v]

Breads & Baked Goods

• Lahoh / Canjeero / Anjero Bread - (Yemen, Horn of Africa) the bread of the region.[v0]

Soups

• Bean & Grain Soup - (Lebanon) a substantial and satisfying easy to make soup.[v]
• Chicken Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Near East.
• Freekeh & Bean Soup - (Palestine) an amazing roasted wheat and bean soup.[v0]
• Lentil Soup with Walnut Smash - (Palestine) a very fine soup course, casual or formal.[v0]
• Red Lentil Soup - (Palestine) a surprisingly flavorful soup course or main.[v1]
• Red Lentil Soup - (Syria) an elegant, simple to make soup course.[v0]
• Somali Soup / Stew - (Yemen, Somalia, Djibouti) vegies and various meats.[1]

Side Dishes

• Green Beans with Olive Oil - (Palestine) A very popular side dish or mazzeh.[0v]
• Green Beans with Olive Oil - (Syria) A very popular side dish or mezzeh.[0v]
• Potatoes with Peppers, Lemon - (Lebanon)   an attractive warm maza or side dish.[v0]
• Purslane Stew - (Palestinian Gaza) a delicious and very versatile dish.[v1]

Main Dishes

• Beef with Bulgur - (Lebanon) a substantial and satisfying main dish.
• Beef with Cauliflower Stew - (Palestine) A substantial and filling stew in a spiced broth.[0]
• Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté
• Chard, Chickpea & Rice Stew - (Palestine) A very popular stew, with vegetarian option.[mv0]
• Chicken Maftoul Couscous - (Palestine, Jordan) A popular double recipe of Chicken and Pasta.[0]
• Chicken in Tomato Sauce - (Egypt) a delicious chicken stew showing European influence.
• Chicken with Yogurt & Turmeric - (Syria) a very important dish in parts of Syria.[0]
• Fish with Rice - (Lebanon) simple ingredients, but simply delicious!
• Fish in Tahini Sauce - (Palestine) an interesting and flavorful fish dish.[01]
• Ful Medamis - (Egypt) fava beans, practically the "national dish" of Egypt.[v0]
• Koshari - (Egypt) practically the "national dish" of Egypt, easy and delicious.[v1]
• Lamb & Chickpea Stew - (Palestine) a popular stew. lamb, chickpeas, & lots of Chard.[1]
• Lamb & Eggplant Stew - (Lebanon) just the right balance between meat and vegies.[0]
• Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
• Purslane Stew - (Palestinian Gaza) a delicious and very versatile dish.[v1]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Baharat - Mixed Spices - (Lebanon / Syria / Jordan / Palestine / Israel / Turkey).
• Lemon Mint Dressing - (Lebanon) A popular (and highly variable) salad dressing.
• Shatta - Red & Green. - (Palestine) an important condiment in the Levant.[v4]
• Shatta - Red & Green. - (Egypt) an important condiment and spread.[v4]
• Spicy Broth - (Palestine) a standard broth for stews, etc.[0]
• Spicy Broth - Vegetable - (Palestine) an alternative to meat based Spicy Broth.[v0]
• Tahini Dressing - (Near East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]
• Tomato Baharat Sauce - (Egypt) a type of sauce much used for the popular Koshari.
• Vegetable Stock, Syrian - (Syria) a spicy vegetarian stock for beans, grains, etc.[v0]
• Za'atar - (Levant) a very important spice/herb mix in the region.[v0]

Asia - Middle East

Persia is from Greek, from province Parsa (now Fars), used for all of Iran. Today, due to political turmoil, many Iranians use the name "Iran" for the physical country and government, but prefer "Persian" when discussing Cultural and Culinary matters. The Persian Empire had a strong culinary influence on the surrounding regions, and vice versa. This cuisine is quite related to those of Anatolia and Caucasus, as well as strongly influencing Central Asia, Pakistan and northwestern India. Afghanistan has been most strongly influenced by Persia, but also by Central Asia and India.
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Breakfast / Brunch

• Egplant & Tomato Frittata - (Persian) delicious for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.[vo0]

Appetizers

• Lamb Nuts - (Persian) a fine hot appetizer or breakfast patty.

Salads

• Cucumber Salad - (Persian - Kurdistan) a simple appetizer salad.[sv0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Lentil & Purslane Soup - (Persian - Kurdistan) A delicious and substantial Spring soup.[mv0]

Side Dishes

• Persian Rice - (Persian) The official "Persian Rice", Chelo ba Tahdig.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef Patties Chapli - (Afghan / Pakistan) a very popular flat Kebab.[2]
• Chicken Celery Stew - (Persian) a very tasty stew with a lot of herbs.[0]
• Egplant & Tomato Frittata - (Persian) delicious for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.[vo0]
• Lamb & Cauliflower Stew - (Afghan) A delicious light stew for lamb or beef.
• Lamb Shank Stew - (Persian) flavored with herbs and lemon juice.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Tomato & Pomegranate Relish - (Afghan) A sweet-tart relish for roasted or grilled meats.[v1]

Asia - Central

Russia had completed conquest of the entire region by the fall of Samarkand in 1868. Russian control turned into Soviet control after the Bolshevik revolution, and the region remained part of the Soviet Union until 1991. Upon the fall of the Soviet Union, most of the peoples exiled to Central Asia by the Soviets left, and Russian cultural influence faded rapidly.
Salads   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Salads

• Cabbage Salad - Salt Massaged - (Kazakh) a cabbage based salad, uniquely made.[v2]
• Carrot Salad - Koryo-saram - (Uzbek) a very popular salad introduced by Korean exiles.[v2]
• Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying. [v1]
• Fried Eggplant Salad - (Turkman) a flavoful salad with unusual textural contrasts.[v1]
• Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [vo0]
• Meat & Vegetable Salad - (Uzbek) a very nice, flavorful and substantial salad or light lunch.[0]
• Potato Herb Salad - (Turkmen) a very nice non-dairy potato salad.[v0]
• Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [vo0]
• Summer Salad - (Turkmen) a nice chopped salad of summer herbs and vegetables.[v0]
• Tajik Bread Salad - (Tajik) a popular salad, often served "buffet style".[v0]
• Tashkent Salad with Meat - (Uzbek) a simple herbal radish salad with strips of meat.[0]
• Tomato Herb Salad - (Uzbek) very popular in the summer when tomatoes are ripe.[v1+]
• White Cheese Salad - (Uzbek) feta, sour cream, radish & cucumbers. [vo0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Chicken, Beet & Turnip Soup - (Uzbek) simple, substantial, easy to make and delicious.[0]
• Chicken Soup / Stew, Turkmen - (Turkmenistan) A simple but very flavorful Soup / Stew.[1]

Side Dishes

• Beets & Greens, Glazed - (Uzbek) an amazingly flavoful sweet/tart side dish.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef / Lamb with Long Beans - (Uzbek) a simple and flavorfully beefy stew with long beans.[0]
• Lamb / Beef & Vegie Stew - (Uzbek) a tasty stew, widely adopted, including in Russia.[0]
• Chicken Soup / Stew, Turkmen - (Turkmenistan) A simple but very flavorful Soup / Stew.[1]
• Chickpea & Onion Stew - (Tajikistan) a popular vegetable stew, delicious too.[v2]
• Lamb Plov Uzbek - (Uzbek) The signature dish of Central Asia, Lamb & Rice.[2]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Asia - Himalayas

Breakfast

• Egg Curry with Peas - (Nepal) a fine breadfast of spiced scrambled eggs.[vo2]

Soups

• Barley & Beef Soup - (Tibet) a substantial soup with interesting tastes, textures.[0]

Main Dishes

• Beef Braised with Mushrooms - (Bhutan) tasty, easy and from available ingredients.[2+]
• Opo-Potato Curry - (Nepal) an excellent vegetarian curry, or side dish for non-veg menus.[v3-4]
• Pork with Bok Choy & Daikon - (Bhutan) with rice, an entire tasty meal.[3]
• Pork Curry - (Nepal) a simple but surprisingly tasty lightly spiced curry.[2]
• Pork with Ginger & Vinegar - (Tibet) a very flavorful meaty stew.[0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Tsampa - (Tibet) an essential staple, toasted barley flour.[v0]

Asia - North

Side Dishes, Lunch

• Pelmeni - Siberian Dumplings - (Siberia) once survival food, now popular all over Russia.[mv]

Main Dishes

• Pelmeni - Siberian Dumplings - (Siberia) once survival food, now popular all over Russia.[mv]

India - Subcontinent

In this region, all foods are traditionally prepared to be eaten with the fingers, sometimes aided with a fold of flat bread. Spoons and forks are still very scarce here, except in European style resturants.
Chutneys, Pickles   Breakfast   Appetizers, Chaat   Salads, Raitas   Soups, Rassams   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Chutneys & Pickles

Indian meals are usually accompanied by condiments such as Chutneys and Pickles.

• Cilantro Mint Chutney - (India) a "must have" Chutney on Indian buffets.[v3]
• Coconut Chutney - (India, South) the most popular chutney for idli, snacks.[v2]
• Green Mango Chutney - (India) a popular chutney made with many variations.[v3]
• Green Papaya Chutney - (India, Gujarat) a welcom relief from sweet and starchy foods.[v3]
• Lime Pickle - (India, Karalla) a sour, spicy condiment with intense flavor.

Breakfast

• Idli - Rice Cakes - (India, South / Sri Lanka) a very important breakfast item.[v0]
• Idli Upma - (India, South) A popular breakfast dish made from leftover idlis.[v2]
• Kaima Idli - (India, South) A breakfast or dinner dish popular in Tamil Nadu.[v3]
• Idli Manchurian - (India, South) breakfast or dinner dish in "Indo-Chinese" style.[v3]
• Podi Idli - (India, South) idli with a very flavorful topping of Podi and Oil.[v2]

Appetizers & Snacks (Chaat)

• Aloo Chaat - Fried Potatoes - (India - north) A standard with street vendors in India and Pakistan.[v2]
• Bombay Duck, Fried (dry) - (India) "Fish Jerky", very popular around Mumbai.[1]
• Bombay Duck, Fried (fresh) - (India) a popular hot appetizer around Mumbai.[1]
• Chickpea Chaat - (India, Uttar Pradesh) a delicious and substantial Chaat or lunch.[v2]
• Spiced Chickpeas - (India - North) Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes.[v]
• Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes.[v0]
• Idli in Yogurt Sauce - (India, South) a very tasty way to use up leftover idlis.[v2]
• Jackfruit Rag Fries - (India, Konkani) an excellent use for often discarded jackfruit rags.[v1]
• Kashmire Fried Potatoes - (Kashmir) tiny potatoes with aromatic spicing.[v2]
• Pineapple Chaat - (India, Hyderabad) a very fine snack preparation of Pineapple.[v1]
• Potato Masala - (India, Andhra) a mildly spiced appetizer or side dish.[v2]
• Potato Masala Poriyal - (India Chettinad) brilliantly flavorful, side dish or appetizer.[v3]
• Potato Spinach Tikki - (India) medium sized deep fried balls.[v2]
• Puffed Rice Snack - (India, Karnataka), a popular snack, quickly made, must be quickly eaten.[v2]
• Pumpkin with Panch Phoron - (India, Bihar) a great vegitarian main dish or appetizer.[v2]
• Shrimp, Deviled - (Sri Lanka) a delicious main dish or appetizer.[3]
• Soy Sprout Sundal - (India, South) a popular, easy to make snack or prasad.[v0]
• Taro or Potatos, Fried - (India, south) a flavorful fried taro or potato side dish.[v2]

Salads, Raitas, Pachadis

• Bean Sprouts, Celery & Cockles - (India - Andaman Islands) A fine cold vegetable salad or warm side dish.[2fv]
• Chili, Cilantro, Yogurt Salad - (India, Tamil Nadu) an excellent spread, dip, or accompaniment.[v2]
• Cucumber Salad - (India, Odisha) a delightfuly refreshing salad, lightly dressed.[v2]
• Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (India) Kheera Rayta, a cooling side dish to tame spicy food.
• Cuke Tomato Yogurt Salad - (India, Chettinad) a delightful refreshing side or salad.[vo0]
• Kachumber - Cabbage - (India) an interesting vegetable side dish or appetizer.[v1+]
• Kachumber - Tomato & Cucumber - (India) a popular side dish (looks lika a salad to us).[v1+]
• Malabar Spinach Raita - (India) a yogurt based spread or salad for roti, chapatis, etc.[v2,3]
• Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta - a good side dish to moderate spicy food.

Soups & Rassams

They don't really have soups in India, because they traditionally didn't have spoons. Here we list soups from foreign communities, but also include Rasams, because they are soups to us, though mixed into rice in India. Even experts admit that eating rice with your fingers is tricky when it is combined with a very liquid sauce, so we serve in a soup bowl and present a bowl of rice to be stirred in as desired.

• Mulligatawny Soup - (Anglo-Indian) a popular British soup derived from a Tamil sauce.[mv3]
• Rasam Idli - (Inda, South) a Rasam specifically for use as a sauce for Idlis.[v3]
• Rasam Jeera - (India, South) delicious and powerful, to accompany rice.[v4]
• Rasam with Lemon - (India, Tamil Nadu) delicious and lightly tart, to serve with rice.[v3]
• Rasam with Mint - (India, Tamil Nadu) unusual, but very tasty and herbal.[v3]
• Tomato Rasam - (India, South) a mildly spiced tomato rasam.[v3]
• Udupi Tomato Rasam - (India, South) a popular rasam from the satvic cuisine of Udupi.[sv3]

Side Dishes & Light Main Dishes

While all these are "side dishes" to rice or roti in India, those listed here are recipes we would consider "Side Dishes" in the West, many of which can serve as light lunch.

• Amaranth Stir Fry Udupi - (India - Udupi) Similar to a Western spinach side, but more flavors.[v2]
• Ash Gourd Kootu - (India, Tamil Nadu) a delicious side robust enough to be a vegetarian main.[v3]s
• Ash Gourd with Moong Dal - (India, Tamil Nadu) a light but spicy side dish.[v3,4]
• Ash Gourd & Yogurt Kootu - (India, Tamil Nadu) a light but sharp contrasting side dish.[v3,4]
• Cabbage with Coconut - (India, South) a tasty light side dish, moderately spiced.[v2]
• Cauliflower Curry - (India, South) simple but appealing vegetable curry.[v3+]
• Cauliflower & Scallions - (India) a lightly spiced side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Spiced Chickpeas - (India - North) Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Chicken Hearts, Spicy - (India - Southwest) a flavorful side or appetizer.[3-4]
• Eggplants with Amaranth - (India - Andhra) A flavorful dish of "Thai" eggplants and greens.[v3]
• Eggplants with Methi - (India - Bengal) A flavorful dish of eggplant and mildly bitter greens.[v2]
• Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Green Beans & Tomatoes - (India Northeast) A simple but tasty side dish or light lunch.[2v]
• Kidney Bean Curry - (India - Punjab) delicious side or vegetarian main dish.[v2]
• Long Beans with Coconut - (India, South) a tasty and attractive side dish, moderately spiced.[v2]
• Luffa Gourd (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash.[v2]
• Luffa with Shrimp - (India) a light, delicate side with delightful flavors.[0]
• Moth with Grean Beans - (India, West) a delightful lightly spiced bean dish.[v2]
• Mung Beans, Split - Moong Dal - (India) a tasty vegetarian main dish, or a side dish.[v1]
• Okra with Black Pepper - (India, Tamil Nadu) a stir fry, tasty and not slimy at all.[v2]
• Pork, Spiced with Orange - (India) intensely favored to liven up your menu.
• Potatoes with Coconut - (India, Tamil Nadu) One of the finest potato dishes there is.[v2]
• Potatoes Fried - (India, south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side.[v2]
• Potatoes with Kantola Gourd - (India) a simple stir fry with sophisticated flavor.[sv2]
• Potatoes with Long Beans - (India) a simple but flavorful vegetable stir fry.[sv2]
• Potato Masala - (India, Andhra) a mildly spiced appetizer or side dish.[v2]
• Potato Masala Poriyal - (India Chettinad) brilliantly flavorful, side dish or appetizer.[v3]
• Potatoes with Opo Gourd - (India) a simple but delicious vegetable stir fry.[sv2]
• Rice, Fried Bengali - (India, Bengal) a simple festival dish.[v1]
• Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]
• Snake Gourd with Coconut - (India) a light gourd dish suitable as a side on Western menus.[v2]
• Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India Konkani) Delicious as a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
• Tindora Fry #1 - (India) dry curry vegetable side dish.[v1]
• Tindora Fry #2 - (India) dry curry vegi side dish w/curry leaves & peanuts.[v2]

Main Dishes

While all these are "side dishes" to rice or roti in India, those listed here are recipes we would consider "main dishes" in the West.

• Aloe Vera Curry - (India - north) a very interesting light summer curry.[v2]
• Beef Patties Chapli - (Afghan / Pakistan) a very popular flat Kebab.[2]
• Bell Pepper Peanut Curry - (India, Karnataka) an unusual but tasty vegie curry.[v2]
• Bitter Gourd Curry - (India, Chettinad) an interestingly flavored and medicinal dish.[v1]
• Cauliflower Achari - (india, North) slightly sour and moderately spiced curry.[v3]
• Cauliflower Curry - (India, South) simple but appealing vegetable curry.[v3+]
• Cauliflower Kurma (Korma) - (India, South) an excellent Cauliflower dish, mild chili heat.[v2]
• Cauliflower Manchurian - (India, all) Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese cooking method.[v2]
• Cauliflower Masala Curry - (India, Northeast) a vegetable curry that won't dissappoint.[v2]
• Cauliflower & Potato, Bengali - (India, Bengal) - A well spiced curry that is not chili hot. [v2]
• Cauliflower & Potato Curry - (India, South) - A mildly spiced curry. [v]
• Cauliflower, Potato & Eggplant Korma - (India, Northwest) - delicious, and aromatically spiced.[v1]
• Cauliflower, Potato & Pea Curry - (India north) - A delicious vegetable main course.[v1]
• Cauliflower Sauté - (India - Kashmir) delicious side or light vegetarian main.[v/vo]
• Chicken Achari - (India - North) Spectacularly flavorful chicken, unusual spicing.[3]
• Chicken Black Pepper - (Pakistan) a spectacularly flavorful chicken dish.[2]
• Chicken Cauliflower Curry - (india) expensive in India, but still delicous here.[1-2]
• Chicken Coconut Chettinad - (India Tamil Nadu) an aromatic curry from the southern tip of India.[3]
• Chicken in Coconut Cream - (north) - Softly spiced and cream color.
• Chicken Coconut Mangalore - (India, Mangalore) a wonderfully flavorful curry.[3]
• Chicken Curry Bhojpuri - (India, Bihar) an absolutely delicious dark chicken curry.[3]
• Chicken Curry Parsee - (India - Mumbai) intensely red and intensely delicious.[3]
• Chicken with Ginger & Garlic - (India, America) an extraordinarily flavorful sliced chicken.[1]
• Chicken Gizzard Curry - (Sri Lanka) a delicious, savory and mildly spiced curry.[2]
• Chicken Karahi - (Pakistan) a very famous chicken curry, chili heat adaptable.[2+]
• Chicken Kotogari - (India - Tamil Nadu) outstandingly flavorful and easy to make.[3]
• Chicken Mughlai Curry - (India - north) From the rich, warmly spiced Mughlai cuisine.[1]
• Chicken Saoji Curry - (India, Nagpur) a justly famous chicken dish from Nagpur.[3+]
• Chicken Stew Karala - (India - Karala) Chicken and Potatoes in Coconut sauce.[2]
• Chicken with Tamarind - (Andhra) - Richly spiced and delicious.
• Chicken Tikka Masala - (India / UK) from Punjab, very popular in England and Scotland.[2]
• Chicken & Tomato curry - (Andhra) Kodi Tomatar - a very tasty lightly spiced curry
• Chicken Tomato Onion curry - (India, Punjab) Murgh Masala - a rich lightly spiced curry.
• Chickpea Curry - (India, Bihar) Ghughni, rightly famous, made with Desi type Chickpeas.[v2]
• Country Captain - (Anglo-Indian) the source for American and English Country Captain.[3]
• Egg Curry - (India) whole hard cooked eggs with sauce. [vo]
• Fish in Chettinad Sauce - (India, Tamil Nadu) amazing fish dish with lots of flavorful sauce.[f3]
• Fish in Coconut Cream Curry - (India - Andhra) a rich and very flavoful curry.[f1]
• Fish Curry Deccan - (India, Andhra) an unusual but very flavorful fish curry.[f3]
• Fish Curry Goa - (India - Goa) delicious and fiery! [3+]
• Fish Curry Maharashtrian - (India - Maharashtra) A flavorful curry with plenty of sauce.[2+]
• Fish Masor Tenga - (India, Assam) a very popular dish in northeastern India.[f1]
• Fish - Mean Molly - (India - Karala) Deliciously spicy fish curry.[f3]
• Fish & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[f3]
• Fish & Potato Curry - (India east) a very popular dish, and delicious.[2]
• Fish in Recheio Sauce - (India, Goa) a unique and delicious fish curry, moderately spicy.[2]
• Fish Sour Curry - (India - Goa) delicious, not too sour or too chili hot.[f3]
• Fish, Sour Curry / Maalu Ambul Thiyal - (Sri Lanka) a very popular dish, strongly flavored.[3]
• Fish in Tamarind Sauce #1 - (India - Madras) easy to make and delicious.[3]
• Fish in Tamarind Sauce #2 - (India - Andhra) very intense spice flavors, delicious.[3]
• Fish with Tomato - (India) a rich, mildly spiced curry from the north.[1]
• Fish in Yogurt Sauce - (India - Bengal) slightly tart and softly spiced.[0]
• Goat or Mutton Gongura Curry - (India - Andhra) a very popular meat curry in South India.[2-4]
• Goat / Lamb Spleen Stir Fry - (India - Tamil Nadu) A simple, but unusual, stir fry.[3]
• Green Tomato Masiyal - (India - South) a delicious recipe of tomatoes and Toor Dal.[v3]
• Green Tomato Sabji #1 - (India) little chili heat, but spectacularly spiced.[v2]
• Green Tomato Sabji #2 - (India - South) vegetable with moderate spicing and chili heat.[v3]
• Idli Manchurian - (India, South) breakfast or dinner dish in "Indo-Chinese" style.[v3]
• Jackfruit Seed Curry - (India - Goa, Karnataka) an interesting way to use those seeds.[v3]
• "Raw" Jackfruit Subzi - (India) an interesting vegetable curry of unripe jackfruit.[v2]
• Kidney Bean Curry - (India - Punjab) delicious side or vegetarian main dish.[v2]
• Lamb Curry - (Indian South Africa) Filling for Bunny Chow, or with roti or rice.[2]
• Lamb / Goat Spleen Stir Fry - (India - Tamil Nadu) A simple, but unusual, stir fry.[3]
• Lentils (Red) with Amaranth - (Sri Lanka) delicious blend of flavors.[mv2]
• Lentil Curry for Bunny - (South Africa) Filling for Bunny Chow, or serve with roti or rice.[v2]
• Malabar Spinach with Dal - (India) a light main dish or side for Indian or Western cuisine.[v2]
• Masoor Lentils with Tomatoes - (India - Bengal) a simple, quick to make, but tasty 'week day' dish.[sv2]
• Moth with Grean Beans - (India, West) a delightful lightly spiced bean dish.[v2]
• Mung Beans, Split - Moong Dal - (India) a tasty vegetarian main dish, or a side dish.[v1]
• "Mutton" / Goat Korma - (India, Telangana)   a Hyderabad dish in Mughlai style.[1]
• "Mutton" with Potatoes & Okra - (India, Andhra) a light and spicy goat and vegetable curry.[3]
• Opo & Chana Dal Curry - (India, Bihar) a delightful light but flavorful curry.[v3]
• Opo Kootu - (India, South) an excellent, flavorful Kootu with Opo Gourd.[v1+]
• Pork with Bamboo Shoots - (India - Arunachal) very simple and simply delicious.[3]
• Pork Vindaloo - (India, Goa) vinegar maranade and spicy hot.[4+]
• Pork with Shallots & Onions - (India, Madras) less sharp than Vindaloo
• Potatoes, Achari - (India, Pakistan) very flavorful masala potatoes.[v3]
• Potatoes with Kantola Gourd - (India) a simple stir fry with sophisticated flavor.[sv2]
• Potatoes with Long Beans - (India) a simple but flavorful vegetable stir fry.[sv2]
• Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in an aromatic onion sauce.[v1]
• Potatoes with Opo Gourd - (India) a simple but delicious vegetable stir fry.[sv2]
• Potatoes & Peas - (India north) very popular in northern India.[v1]
• Potatoes & Spinach (or Chard) - (India England) from India but most popular in England.[v2]
• Pumpkin in Mustard Sauce - (India, Bihar) a squash dish that needs NO apologies.[v2]
• Pumpkin with Panch Phoron - (India, Bihar) a great vegitarian main dish or appetizer.[v2]
• Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]
• Sambar with Fuzzy Melon - (India, South) delicious served with rice.[v3]
• Shrimp Curry Andaman - (India, Andaman Islands) Wow! this is really good![f3]
• Shrimp, Deviled - (Sri Lanka) a delicious main dish or appetizer.[3]
• Shrimp Masala - (India, south) scrumptious shrimp w/coconut curry
• Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India, Konkani) Delicious as a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
• Spinach Stem Dal - (India, south) Delicious with well balanced flavors. Serve with rice.[v3]
• Spinach and Tomatoes - (India, north) Palak Toomatar, an outstaning blend of flavors.
• Tinda Gourd Sabzi - (India, Punjab) a popular vegetable stew from Punjab.[v1]
• Tinda Potato Sabzi - (India, Punjab) a popular vegetable stew from Punjab.[v2]
• Urad Beans with Tomato - (India) a delicious stew of of tiny black beans with tomato.[v2]
• Vegetable Korma - (India, Chettinad) a vegetable dish with plenty of sauce. Do-ahead OK.[v2]
• Winter Squash with Chickpeas - (India - Bengal) a suprisingly delicious dish, lightly spiced.[v0]
• Winter Squash & Red Chard Curry - (India - Bengal) A dry curry with interesting flavor and aroma.[2v]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Achar Masala - (India) an important pickling spice, also use as masala for stews.[v1]
• Achar Masala - Quick - (India) a pickling spice when needed quickly for stews, etc.[v1]
• Chaat Masala - (India) a sprinkling powder with many uses.[v1+]
• Cumin Powder, Toasted - (India) a common spice, quite different from Ground Cumin.[v0]
• Curry Powder Sri Lanka - (Sri Lanka, Tamil) widely used by the Tamil population.[v3]
• Garam Masala - Bengal - (Bengal) a much simpler mix than the mix from Punjab.[v0]
• Garam Masala - Bihar - (India, Bihar, Jharkhand) a spice mix from the Northeast.[v0]
• Garam Masala - CKP - (India, Maharashtria) a spice mix used by the CKP people.[v0]
• Garam Masala - Kashmir - (India, Kashmir) darker and more aromatic than Punjab Garam Masala.[v0]
• Garam Masala, Punjab - (India - Punjab) seasoning for the food of Northern India.[v1]
• Garam Masala - Tamil Nadu - (Tamil Nadu) a southern style garam masala.[v0]
• Ghee & Clarified Butter - (India to Morocco) essential for many recipes.[v0]
• Ginger Cumin Coriander Paste - (Bengal) a simple, easy to make spice paste.[v1]
• Ginger Garlic Paste - (India) very convenient if you do a lot of Indian recipes.[v0]
• Hemp Salt - (India) a common sprinkle for salads, potatoes, meats, etc.[v0]
• Idli Podi - (India, South) a very flavorful seasoning for Idli.[v3]
• Madras Curry Powder - (Anglo-Indian) for American and British curry recipes.[v2]
• Mustard Paste - Bengali - (Bengal) an essential cooking staple in the region.[v2]
• Panch Phoron - (Bengal) an important mix of whole spices.[v0]
• Pav Bhaji Masala - (India) a spicing used by street vendors for scramble eggs.[v1]
• Rasam Podi - Chettinad - (india, Tamil Nadu) Seasoning for light Rasam "soups".[v2]
• Rasam Podi - Udupi - (Udupi) seasoning for sour tamarand "soups", and much more.[v3]
• Recheio Masala, Goa - (India, Goa) A delicious masala for fish, meats, some vegies.[v2]
• Sambar Powder #1 - (India) Tamil Nadu style seasoning for sambars, rasams, etc.[v3]
• Sambar Powder #2 - (India) seasoning for vegetarian dal dishes of Southern India.[v2]
• Tandoori Masala - (India) seasoning used mainly to rub or marinade grilled meats.[v2]
• Tikka Masala - (India, Africa) seasoning for tandori or grilled meats.[v3]

Asia - China

Appetizers & Snacks

• Beef Shanks with Variety Meats - (China - Northeast) flexible for serving and made ahead.[0]
• Bitter Melon with Ground Pork - an interesting and flaavorful stir fried side dish / appetizer.[02]
• Chicken, Cold Dressed - (China Sichuan) a cold appetizer or cold chicken salad.[2]
• Chicken Feet in Bean Sauce - (China) a standard in dim sum tea houses.[2]
• Chicken Fish-Fragrant - (China, Sichuan) no, it doesn't smell or taste like fish![3]
• Chicken Wings, Braised - (China - Sichuan) simple and substantial - and very tasty.[1]
• Duck Feet, Red Cooked - (China) popular in dim sum tea houses.[0]
• Edamame (Soybeans) in the Pod - (China, Sichuan) Familiar to Americans as Japanese.[v0]
• Flower Tofu - (China, Sichuan) A popular dish eaten plain with Herbs or Dips.[v0]
• Fried Rice: Gold & Silver - (China, East) quick, interesting, snack, side or light main.[v0]
• Fried Rice: Various - (China) flexible, quick and easy to make.[0].
• Lotus Pond - Stir Fry - (China - Zhejiang) a magnificant warm appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Ningbo Soy Glazed Greens - (China - Zhejiang) a simple but satisfying vegetable appetizer.[v0]
• Pig Feet with Peppers - (China) - hot with sauce or cold with dips - yum!.[1+]
• Pig Tail Appetizer - (China) an appetizer for real men, serve with beer.
• Pork Kidney with Celery - (China) A very interesting and attractive appetizer.
• Pork Liver with Scallions - (China) an interesting appetizer or side dish.[0]
• Pork with Red Chili - (China) Shanghai street food, spicy and flavorful.[4]
• Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce - (China) distinctly flavord, quick to cook, enough sauce for rice.
• Pork Ribs with Chili Bean Sauce - (China) a deeply flavorful appetizer or meat side dish.[1]
• Pork Ribs with Fermented Tofu - (China - Zhejiang) tender and uniquely flavored spare ribs.[1]
• Pork Ribs Fried & Braised - (China) an exceptionally flavorful "sweet and sour" side dish.
• Pork Ribs Hunan with Peppers - (China) Mildly spicy and quick to cook.[2]
• Pork Ribs with Orange - (China) easy to make ribs exploiting complimentary flavors.
• Pork Ribs Sichuan Spicy - (China) Tender and tasty with a chili bite - takes little attention.[3]
• Pork Ribs Sichuan Sweet & Sour. - (China) easy and tasty, marinated and deep fried.
• Preserved Duck Eggs - (China) strange looking, but my guests never leave any on the table.[v0]
• Pressed Tofu Sticks - (China) a flavorful appetizer that can be made well ahead.[v0]
• Radish, Soy Pickled - (China - Shanghai) a simple, mild and flavorful pickled appetizer.[v0]
• Soy Eggs - (China) A common breakfast egg, appetizer or street vendor snack.[v0]
• Spicy Pickled Cucumbers - (China - South Central) an easy to make flavorful appetizer.[v3]
• Stem Lettuce, Soy Pickled - (China) a very enticing mild vegetable pickle.[v]
• Tea Eggs - (China) an attractive easy to make appetizer.[0v]
• Tiny Fish, Fried & Seasoned - (China, Sichuan) more interestingly seasoned than most fried fish.[v2]

Salads

• Chicken, Cold Dressed - (China Sichuan) a cold appetizer or cold chicken salad.[2]
• Chicken Fish-Fragrant - (China, Sichuan) no, it doesn't smell or taste like fish![3]
• Cucumber Salad, Sichuan - (China, Sichuan) an attractive departure from vinegared cucumbers.[v1]
• Cucumber Salad, Smacked - (China, Sichuan) with an unusual and interesting dressing.[v3]
• Cucumber Salad, Yunnan - (China, Yunnan) interesting salad with an unusual dressing.[v3]
• Cucumber Salad, Yunnan, Bai - (China, Yunnan) a salad with oil, vinegar and soy sauce.[v1]
• Cucumber Salad, Yunnan, Dai - (China, Yunnan) a simple, refreshing salad with no oil.[v3]
• Edamame Salad, Sichuan - (China, Sichuan) Easy, tasty, and non-wilting for parties.[v1]
• Jellyfish & Cucumber Salad - (China) a popular type of salad for celebration tables.
• Kohlrabi Salad - (China, Sichuan) a delightful appetizer salad.[v0]
• Mushroom Salad, Dried - (China, Yunnan) a very intense salad for small servings.[v1]
• Napa Cabbage with Pressed Tofu - (China, North) an excellent refreshing Summer salad.[v1]
• Pig Ear Salad - (China) a crunchy salad with interesting textures.

Soups

• Beef & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
• Chicken Noodle Soup - (China) a very popular and adaptable soup.
• Cucumber Egg Flower Soup - (China) pleasant, interesting soup course soup.[mv0]
• Double Pork Soup - (China, Shanghai) delicious, simple, sure to please porcophiles.[0]
• Fish Chowder Zhoushan - (China, Zhoushan) very simple and light, with outstanding flavor.[0]
• Fuzzy Melon Soup - (China, Cantonese) a light but satisfying main dish soup.[0]
• Hot Sour Mushroom Soup - (China - South) an excellent version of this well known soup.[v1]
• Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
• Oxtail Soup / Stew - (China, Sichuan / Hunan) a hearty, easy to make stew /soup.[0+]
• Pork & Luffa Soup - (China) Light, simple and delicious.
• Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
• Pork with Spinach & Silken Tofu - (China - Shanghai) a wonderful combination of flavors and textures.[0]
• Pork & Szechuan Vegetable Soup - (China) a light soup with fairly intense flavors.
• Rooster Nut Soup - (China) an interesting variation on chicken soup.
• Shark Fin Soup - (Hong Kong, etc.) Delicious! and no actual Sharks are harmed.[0]
• Sister-in-Law Song's Fish Soup - (China - Zhejiang) a light fish soup with interesting contrasts.[0]
• Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
• Tong Ho & Mushroom Soup - (China) a simple herb soup with straw mushrooms.[v]
• Winter Melon Soup - with pork

Side Dishes & Light Mains

In China, all dishes are sides to the rice or noodles, but these fit the Western concept of side dishes.

• Amaranth with Fermented Tofu - (China) a popular green in India, China and Southeast Asia.[v0]
• Bitter Melon with Ground Pork - (China) an interesting stir fried side dish / appetizer.[02]
• Bok Choy with Cashews - (China) a vegetable side dish for any cuisine, or veg main.[v1]
• Bok Choy with Mushrooms - (China - Zhejiang) a quick, simple green vegetable side dish.[v0]
• Broccoli in Black Bean Sauce - (China) a favorite Gai Lan dish, side or vegetarian main.[v0]
• Broccoli, Sichuan - (China - Sichuan) an easy to make vegetable side dish.[v1]
• Cauliflower with Bacon - (China, Sichuan) a fine side or light main, Chinese or Western.[0]
• Cauliflower Kung Pao - (China, Sichuan) an interestingly flavored mildly spicy vegetable dish.[v2]
• Chinese Broccoli with Ginger Sauce - (China) a light, aromatic side dish of greens with sauce.
• Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - (China) a simple side dish of greens with sauce.
• Golden-Edged Cabbage - (China, Shaanxi) Very simple, but surprisingly satisfying.[v2]
• Green Beans with Ginger - (China, Yunnan) easy to make, a side dish that's not too spicy.[v2]
• Lotus Pond - Stir Fry - (China - Zhejiang) a magnificant warm appetizer or side dish.[v0]
• Malabar Spinach with Shrimp - (China) lots of greens with salt fish and shrimp for accents.[fv0]
• Pork with Flowering Chives - (China - Zhejiang) an interesting mix of flavors and textures.[0]
• Pork Liver with Scallions - (China) an interesting appetizer or side dish.[0]
• Potatoes with Shaoxing Greens - (China - Zhejiang) an easy side dish that's even better made ahead.[v0]
• Shanghai Bok Choy with Dry Shrimp - (China - Zhejiang) a simple easy to make stir fry.[fv0]
• Spinach with Fermented Tofu - (China - Zhejiang) an interesting treatment for spinach.[v0]
• Sweetcorn with Peppers - (China, Sichuan) a side dish found in casual restaruants and homes.[v0]
• Tatsoi with Bamboo Shoots - (China, Zhejiang) a simple but amazingly satisfying vegetable dish.[v0]
• Yu Choy with Garlic - (China, Sichuan) simple, attractive, flavorful, not chili hot.[v0]
• Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a simple but flavorful vegetable dish.[v]
• Water Spinach (Ong Choy) - (China) popular vegi side w/fermented tofu.[v1]

Main Dishes

• Beef with Asparagus - (China) Excellent flavor and texture - and easy to make.
• Beef with Asparagus & Black Beans - (China, south) Stir fry with traditional saucing.[0]
• Beef with Bitter Melon - (China, Guangzhou) very Beefy with Black Bean Sauce.[0]
• Beef with Bok Choy & Rice Ovals - (China - Shanghai) a popular stir fry with unusual textures.[0]
• Beef Braised, Taiyuan - (China - Taiyuan) simply marinated beef in a sauce.
• Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Sichuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
• Beef with Chilis - (China, Sichuan) a beefy specialty from the salt mine region.[3]
• Beef Chili Hunan - (China, Hunan) Beef and potatoes with a distinctly Hunan chili sauce.[3]
• Beef with Chinese Broccoli - (China) an excellent flavorful stir fry.[0]
• Beef & Choy Five Spice - (China, North) aromatic marinated beef with crispy choy.
• Beef & Daikon Red Cooked - (China, Jiangnan) flavorful beef with veg and plenty of sauce.[0]
• Beef in Fiery Sauce - (China, Sichuan) Beefy, not Thai hot, but hot for China.[4]
• Beef with Fuzzy Melon - (China) a flavorful meaty dish of beef and gourd.[0]
• Beef with Green Beans - (China) a delicious mix of flavors in a stir fry.[0]
• Beef & Luffa Stir Fry - (China) a light simple and delicious summer stiry fry.[0]
• Beef with Mustard Greens - (China) interesting contrasts in flavor and texture.[0]
• Beef with Oyster Sauce - (China, Guangzhou) an intensely flavored beef stir fry.[0]
• Beef Pepper Steak - (China, Sichuan) simple, quick, easy, with familiar taste.[2+]
• Beef Pepper Steak - (Chinese American) very popular stir fry in American resturants.[0]
• Beef Quick Fried - (China) you don't want to do this.
• Beef & Scallions - (China) a simple meaty stir fry with very Chinese flavor.
• Beef Shanks with Variety Meats - (China - Northeast) flexible for serving and made ahead.[0]
• Beef Slivers Dry Fried - (China - Sichuan) a simple, tasty and very versatile dish.[2]
• Beef Tendons with Pork - (China - Sichuan) flavorful with interesting contrasts.[1 or 3]
• Beef with Three Vegetables - (China) flavorful and easy to make marinated beef with vegetables.[0]
• Beef & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture. [3]
• Beef with Yu Choy - (China) an intensely flavored beef and vegetable stir fry.[2-3]
• Broccoli in Black Bean Sauce - (China) a favorite Gai Lan dish, side or vegetarian main.[v0]
• Buddha's Delight / Luóhàn Zahi - (China) a very famous vegtarian stew of many vegetables.[v0]
• Chicken with Black Mushrooms - (China) a satisfying dish with Yin Yang balance.[0]
• Chicken with Bok Choy - (China) a simple stir fry for something good with little work.[2]
• Chicken with Cauliflower - (China - California) a light and flavorful main dish stir fry.[0]
• Changde Clay Pot Chicken - (China) a traditional recipe, but you can do without a clay pot.[3+]
• Chicken with Chayote Squash - (China) a stir fry with an interesting contrast of texture.[3]
• Chicken with Chestnuts - (China - Jiangnan) a stew with contrasting textures and flavors.[0]
• Chicken with Chilis - (China, Sichuan) very popular, and not as hot as you'd think.[3]
• Chicken Dong'an - (China) a justly famous Hunan tangy chicken dish.[1]
• Chicken Fu Yung Shandong - (China) rather different from American Egg Fu Yung.[0]
• Chicken with Fuzzy Melon - (China) a simple but tasty chicken vegetable stew.[0]
• Chicken with Ginger - (China, Zhejiang) simple but outstandingly delicious.[0]
• Chicken, Mongolian - (China - North) this recipe deserves its reputation for delicious.[1]
• Chicken with Mustard Greens - (China) quick and simple but with plenty of flavor.[0]
• Chicken with Preserved Vegetable - (China, Sichuan) from Sichuan, but not much chili heat.[2]
• Silkie Chicken, Braised - (China) a unique chicken with deep color and flavor.[0]
• Chicken in Sour Sauce - (China, Sichuan) tender chicken with crunchy bamboo shoots or celery.[2]
• Chicken, Tangerine Peel - (China) very popular, very flavorful stir fry.[2+]
• Chicken Three Cup - (Taiwan / China) an intensley flavorful stir fry popular in Taiwan.[2]
• Chicken with Tripe - (China) interesting texture contrasts, pleasant flavor.[0]
• Chicken Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) very tasty, satisfying and easy to make.
• Chicken with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
• Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
• Roasting a Duck - (France / China) complete procedure.
• Duck Gizzards - (China) a very nice combination of flavors and lightly crunchy.[0]
• Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
• Fish & Peppers Stir Fry - (China) Simple, very flavorful and quick to make.[f0]
• Fish Steamed Chinese Style - (China) completely delectable and easy to make [f0].
• Fuzzy Melon with Bean Threads - (China) a light main or interesting side dish.
• Gluten Rolls with Choy - (China) An amazingly tasty vegetarian stir-fry.[v]
• Kidneys, Pork or Lamb - (China, Beijing) a simple meaty stir fry with plenty of sauce.[0]
• Luffa with Edamame - (China, Zhejiang) a simple but very tasty brunch dish or light main.[mv0]
• Mapo Tofu - (China, Sichuan) famous tofu dish, intensely flavored.[4]
• Noodles with Szechuan Vegetable - (China - Sichuan) a recipe from the Cultural Revolution.[v3]
• Oxtail Stew / Soup - (China, Sichuan / Hunan) a hearty, easy to make stew / soup.[0+]
• Pork Belly with Cauliflower - (China) nice stir fry that's both light and flavorful.[0]
• Pork Belly with Fuzzy Melon - (China) rich and delicious, serve with rice.[1]
• Pork Belly & Peppers - (China) Delicious! Vary richness by part of pig used.
• Pork Belly with Potatoes - (China) very flavorful, but less rich than many pork belly dishes.[0]
• Pork Belly Red-Braised - (China) said to be a favorite of Chairman Mao.[1]
• Pork Belly, Sweet & Sour - (China) flavorful and substantial, serve with rice.
• Pork & Bitter Melon Stir Fry - (China) a popular flavor combination in Asia.
• Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
• Pork & Bok Choy - (China) a simple stir fry with good flavor and interesting texture.
• Pork Bung Stir Fry - (China) a street favorite from Korea through Malaysia.[1]
• Pork with Cashews - (China, Guangzhou) A classic stir fry, lots of ingredients but easy.[0]
• Pork Cheeks, Red Braised - (China, Sichuan) tender, delicious and easy to make.[3]
• Pork with Cucumber - (China, South) Seasoned Pork with lightly crunchy cukes.[2]
• Pork, Ground with Chinese Broccoli - (China, Sichuan) a tasty and satisfying dish, quick to make.[3]
• Pork "Fish Flavored" - (China) a pork dish that includes not fish and doesn't taste like fish.
• Pork with Fuzzy Melon - (China / California) adapted from Pork Belly with Fuzzy Melon.[2]
• Pork with Fuzzy Melon - (China, Southeast) a simple but tasty stir fry, 2 ways.[0]
• Pork, Hot Sour - (China - North) spicy marinated pork with interesting contrasts.[2]
• Pork Liver with Cucumber - (China) an interesting contrast of flavors and textures.
• Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
• Pork with Mustard Greens - (China) simple, quick and tasty.[0]
• Pork with Peppers - (China, Hunan)   a simple home style stir fry, and tasty.[1]
• Pork with Potatoes - (China Sichuan) - a simple but very flavorful pork stew.[3]
• Pork Ribs with Black Beans & Chili - (China) steamed ribs with a savory sauce.[2+]
• Pork with Rice Ovals & Vegis - (China, Zhejiang) a dish with diverse flavors and textures.[0]
• Pork with Scallions - China North) A simple stir-fry of pork and vegetables.
• Pork in Scallion Sauce - (China Fujian) simple but amazingly flavorful.
• Pork with Shanghai Noodles & Greens - (China - Zhejiang) a satisfying one dish meal.[0]
• Pork with Sichuan Vegetable - (China, Sichuan) a simple stir fry, distinctively flavored.[1]
• Pork with Stem Lettuce (Celtuce) - (China, Sichuan) attractive stir fry with texture contrasts.[1]
• Pork with Stem Lettuce (Celtuce) - (China, Sichuan) A spicy pork stir fry with contrasting textures.[4]
• Pork Stew with Carrots - (China, Sichuan) suprisingly delicious, and easy to make.[3]
• Pork Stir Fry - (China, Beijing) a simple meaty stir fry, use with a vegi side.[0]
• Pork Stomach with Ginger - (China, Sichuan) a popular stir fry, meatier than Beef Tripe.[0]
• Pork Strips with Sauce - (China, Sichuan) simple and simply delicious. [2]
• Pork Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China, Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
• Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
• Pork Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a tasty, easy to make main dish stir-fry.
• Pork Yu Shiang - (China West) unique flavor from salted radish leaves.[1]
• Pork Yuxiang - (China - Sichuan) the name means "fish flavored" but it doesn't taste like fish.
• Rice Ovals with Bamboo, Beans - (China - Zhejiang) stir fry with interesting flavors, textures.[v0]
• Sablefish / Black Cod, Steamed - (China) a simple recipe exploiting character of this unique fish.[0]
• Tofu - Home-style - (China, Sichuan) an attractive and satisfying stir fry.[mv3]
• Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
• Yu Choy with Gluten, Mushrooms - (China, Shanghai) a stir fry with flavor and texture contrasts.[v0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Black Bean Sauce - (China) often made on the fly, but also made ahead.
• Black Bean Chili Sauce - (China) Black bean sauce Hunan / Sichuan style.[v3]
• Chicken Stock, China - (China) a simple stock typical of Chinese cooking.[0]
• Chili Oil - (China - Sichuan) an important ingredient in Sichuan.[v3]
• Chilis, Salt Pickled - (China - Hunan) an essential Hunan condiment.[v4]
• Chinese Vegetable Stocks - (China) stocks used in the Chinese Buddhist communities.[v0]
• Dried Fermented Greens, Shaoxing - (China - Zhejiang) an essential ingredient for Shaoxing cuisine.[v0]
• Eggs, Salted - (East & Southeast Asia) an important flavoring ingredient.[v0]
• Five Spices Powder - (China) a standard seasoning all over China.[v2]
• Sichuan Tofu Dips - (China, Sichuan) used with soft to very soft tofu.[v2->4]
• Snow Vegetable - (China - Zhejiang) Mild pickled mustard greens.[v0]

Asia - Korea

The cuisine of Korea is similar in many ways to both Chinese and Japanese, but unlike either, it is very beef oriented, but not as a feature item (it's expensive). Beef is more a widely used flavoring ingredient. Chicken and seafood are also much in evidence.
Breakfast   Kimchee, Pickles   Banchan, Appetizers   Salads   Sides, Snacks, Street   Soups   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast

• Kimchijeon Pancakes - (Korea) easy and delicious, breakfast, snack, side dish.[mv2]
• Zucchini Pancakes - (Korea) popular, easy, and outstandingly tasty.[v1]

Kimchee / Kimchi - & other Pickles

• Cabbage Cut & Jumbled Kimchee - (Korea) a quick kimchee to serve now or ferment.[fv3]
• Cucumber Hot Spicy Kimchee - (Korea) an unfermented "kimchee" to serve immediately.[fv3]
• Cucumber Juicy Kimchee - (Korea) a refreshing summer kimchee, usable right away.[v0]
• Radish Cube Kimchee - (Korea) a summer kimchee to serve now or ferment.[v0]

Banchan & Appetizers   -   Small Side dishes

• Kimchees - see recipes above, kimchees are often used as banchans.
• Acorn Jelly Banchan - (Korea) a simplified form of the Acorn Jelly Salad.[v2]
• Aster Scaber Namul - (Korea) a popular leafy vegetable banchan.[v0]
• Bean Sprout Salad #1 - (Korea) an almost essential Korean side dish (banchan). [v]
• Bean Sprout Salad #2 - (Korea) an almost essential Korean side dish (banchan). [v]
• Cucumber Salad - (Korea) a very popular summer banchan. [v2]
• Cucumber Salad, Spicy - (Korea) Assertive flavors, but not much chili heat.[2v]
• Cucumber, Sautéed - (Korea) serve warm or chilled, banchan, salad or light lunch.[v0]
• Fernbrake Banchan - (Korea) Braken Fern is a popular vegetable in Korea.[0]
• Minari & Beef - Banchan - (Korea) banchan with the intersting herbal flavor of Minari.[0]
• Radish Salad - (Korea) a popular banchan of daikon radish.[v2]
• Seaweed Salad - (Korea) a popular, easy to make banchan.[v0]
• Seaweed Salad with Daikon - (Korea) a banchan with contrasting elements.[v0]
• Shrimp Appetizer, Spicy - (Korea) delicious! and only moderately "spicy".[2]
• Spinach Namul - (Korea) a very popular banchan, made from fresh spinach.[v1]
• Sweet Potato Stem Namul - (Korea) a nice vegetable banchan (small side dish).[v1]

Salads

• Acorn Jelly Salad - (Korea) a salad extremely popular with Koreans.[v2]
• Cucumber Salad, Spicy - (Korea) Assertive flavors, but not much chili heat.[2v]
• Radish Salad, Crisp & Spicy - (Korea) an excellent salad with adjustable chili heat.[mv3]

Side Dishes, Snacks & Street Food

• Beef with Mushrooms - (Korea) simple to make and very flavorful.[1]
• Fried Rice, Korean - (Korea) a popular home style recipe.[v0]
• Kimchijeon Pancakes - (Korea) easy and delicious, breakfast, snack, side dish.[mv2]
• Pickled Tofu - (Korea) served with rice or noodles, or as a snack.[v0]
• Potato Cubes, Seasoned - (Korea) easier to make, lower calories than fried potatoes.[v0]
• Rice Cakes, Spicy - (Korea) a popular item with street vendors.[v3]
• Spinach Namul - (Korea) a very popular side dish, made from fresh spinach.[v1]
• Zucchini Pancakes - (Korea) popular, easy, and outstandingly tasty.[v1]

Soups

• Acorn Jelly Soup - (Korea) a soup offering contrasting flavors and textures.[v1]
• Bean Sprout Soup with Beef - (Korea) a quick and simple, but satisfying soup.[0]
• Beef & Fern Soup - (Korea) quick and simple with robust flavor.[2+]
• Beef & Radish Spicy Soup - (Korea) an excellent main dish soup with just enough chili.[3]
• Beef & Royal Fern Soup - (Korea) a flavorful and substantial cool weather soup.[2+]
• Beef with Spicy Vegetables - (Korea) a traditional thick soup with Scallions and Fern.[3]
• Noodle Soup with Kimchi - (Korea) a flexible, flavorful, and attractive soup.[v2]
• Pork & Kimchi Soup - (Korea) a simple, easy to make soup with amazing flavor.[2]
• Rice Cake Soup with Beef - (Korea) a simple soup that can be a lunch or light main.[0]
• Seaweed Soup with Beef - (Korea) a light soup combining complimetary tastes.[0]
• Soybean Sprout Soup - (Korea) a very popular soup, especially for lunch.[1]
• Soy Paste & Cabbage Soup - (Korea) a simple light soup to accompany spicier dishes.[v1]
• Taro Soup with Beef - (Korea) a quick and simple soup with interesting texture.[0]

Main Dishes

• Beef with Bamboo Shoots - (Korea) a stir fry with bamboo shoots, unusual in Korea.[1]
• Beef BBQ - Mak-Bulgogi - (Korea) an easy BBQ Beef for home service.[0]
• Beef with Chilis - (Korea) Soegogochubokkum, a light meat dish with plenty of Korean flavor.
• Beef with Mushrooms - (Korea) simple to make and very flavorful.[1]
• Beef with Mushrooms & Noodles - (Korea) a summer dish with amazingly balanced flavors.[1]
• Beef with Tofu & Vegetables - (Korea) a quick stew with interesting flavors and textures.[1]
• Beef with Zuchini - (Korea) Hobakmuchim, a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
• Chicken with Bok Choy - (Korea) a flavorful, light and easy stir fry.[0]
• Chicken Stir Fry - (Korea) a simple but exceptionally flavoful stir fry.[0]
• Chicken Thigh Braise - (Korea) a simple but very flavorful braised chicken dish.[0]
• Chicken with Vegetables - (Korea) a delicious chicken braise with plenty of vegetables.[0]
• Fish Cake Stir-Fry - (Korea) attactive, tasty, and satisfying, easy to make.[1+]
• Fried Rice with Kimchi - (Korea) a very popular "comfort food" in Korean homes.[v2]
• Liver & Onions - (Korea) an easy and tasty take on this inseperable pairing.[0]
• Noodles with Vegetables & Beef - (Korea) Japchae, a deservedly famous Korean dish.[mv0]
• Pork & Kimchi Stew - (Korea) an excellent combination of tastes and textures.[2]
• Pork with Scallions - (Korea) lightly glazed deep fried pork with interesting flavors.[1]
• Seafood Stew - (Korea) Doenjang Jjigae with mixed seafood and vegetables.[1]
• Soft Tofu Stew with Meat - (Korea) a popular stew, spicy and flavorful.[3]
• Soy Paste Stew with Beef - (Korea) A signature dish of Krean cooking, flavorful, substantial.[2]
• Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry - (Korea) Japchae - a popular celebration dish.[mv0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Anchovy Stock - (Korea) an essential in the Korean kitchen.[0]
• Anchovy Stock with Vegetables - (Korea) a flavor enhanced Anchovy Stock.[0]
• BuChim Powder - (Korea) mix for Pancake Batter and coating forom frying.[v0]
• Curry Powder, Japan / Korea. - (Japan) useful for both Japanese and Korean Curries.[v1]
• Egg Strip Garnish - (Korea) a very common, easy to make garnish. [ol]
• Mirin - Non-Traditional - (Japan / Korea) takes just minutes, better than store bought.[v0]
• Mushroom Dashima Stock - (Korea) a vegetarian alternate to Anchovy Stock.[v0]
• Rice Porridge, Quick - (Korea) a quick and easy proridge for kimchee recipes.[v]
• Sesame Salt - (Korea | Japan) an important and very easy to make seasoning.[v0]
• Sesame Seeds, Toasted - (Korea | Japan) an essential garnish and ingredient.[v0]
• Soy Scallion Dipping Sauce - (Korea) a popular dipping or topping sauce for fried foods.[v1]
• Ssamjang - (Korea) a very popular dipping sauce for BBQ meats, etc.[v2]

Asia - Japan

Appetizers, Snacks, Street Food   Salads   Soups   Sandwiches   Main Dishes   Pickles & Condiments   Toppings & Garnishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Appetizers, Snacks, Street Food

• Agé, Thick - (Japan) deep fried tofu, often stuffed, or eaten with dips and sauces.[v]
• Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [vo]
• Chicken Gizzards, Deep Fried - (Japan) a fine appetizer and easy to make.
• Ganmo - (Japan) the prototype veggie burger, but no attempt for beef flavor.[v]
• Sablefish with Miso Glaze - (Japan) tricky, but totally delicious.
• Yakisoba Noodles - (Japan) a very popular noodle dish, street food or home made.[v2]
• Yakisoba Pan Noodles - (Japan) a popular street food offering.[v2].
• Yakko / Hiyayakko - (Japan) chilled tofu with toppings - very popular.[v]
• Zaru Soba - (Japan) very popular cold buckwheat noodles.[mv0]

Salads

• Cucumber Noodle Salad - (Japan) a refreshing salad, easy to make and good for parties.[v0]
• Cucumber Seaweed Salad - (Japan) An authentic Japanes seaweed salad.[v0]
• Seaweed Salad - (not Japan) similar to seaweed salad served in American sushi bars.[v0]
• Soba Noodle Salad - (Japan) a very popular cold noodle dish in Japan.[v0]

Soups

• Miso Seafood Soup - (Japan) quick, simple, tasty and uses up small bits of seafood.
• Noodle & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]
• Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
• Pig Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.
• Pork & Vegie Miso Soup - (Japan) a popular soup, especially for larger groups.[0]
• Soba Noodle Soup - (Japan) attractive, simple to make and loaded with flavors.[mv0]
• Spare Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.

Sandwiches

• Yakisoba Pan Noodles - (Japan) a popular street food offering.[v2].

Main Dishes

• Beef & Bok Choy - (Japan) flavorful stir fry of beef, bok choy and mushrooms.
• Curry, Japanese - (Japan) wildly popular all over Japan.[1]
• Ganmo - (Japan) the prototype veggie burger, but no attempt for beef flavor.[v]
• Malabar Spinach with Beef - (Japan) A Chinese style stir fry adapted for Japan.
• Nagaimo Pancakes - (Japan) similar to potato pancakes (latkes) but more delicate.
• Oden, Vegetarian - (Japan) a vegetarian take on a very popular street vendor offering.
• Yakisoba Noodles - (Japan) a very popular noodle dish, street food or home made.[v2]

Pickles & Condiments

• Pickles for Curry - (Japan) a side item for Japanese Curry, useful with other dishes.[v0]

Toppings & Garnishes

• Beef & Ginger Topping. - (Japan) very simple, but very tasty.[0]
• Diakon Leaf Furikake - (Japan) topping for Rice, etc. Very easy to make.[v0]
• Eggs Ajitama - (Japan) Soft Boiled and Seasoned eggs for Ramen topping.[v0]
• Pork Belly Chashu - (Japan) A popular Ramen topping, also for rice, fried rice, etc.[0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Curry Powder, Japanese - (Japan) for curries popular in Japan since the 1800s.[v1]
• Curry Powder, Japan / Korea. - (Japan) useful for both Japanese and Korean Curries.[v1]
• Dashi - (Japan) an absolute essential for Japanese cuisine.[mv0]
• Mentsuyu & Kaeshi - (Japan) the basic dip, sauce or broth for noodles.[mv0]
• Mirin - Non-Traditional - (Japan / Korea) takes just minutes, better than store bought.[v0]
• Mustard Miso Sauce - (Japan) used with fried tofu, chicken, fish, etc.
• Sesame Salt - (Japan | Korea) [Gomashio] an important and easy to make seasoning.[v0]
• Sesame Seeds, Toasted - (Japan | Korea) an essential garnish and ingredient.[v0]
• Teriyaki Sauce - (Japan) traditional and thickened sauces.[v0]

Asia - Southeast

Appetizers, Snacks & Sides

• Acacia Leaf Omelet - (Thai) popular in hot & sour soups and as a side.[0]
• Bananas, Fried - (Thai) one of Thailands most famous street foods.[v0]
• Crabs, Crispy Tiny - (SE Asia) a popular use for Green Tidal and Asian Shore Crabs.[0]
• Crystal Rolls - (Viet) a delicous summer appetizer.[0v]
• Fish Cakes #1 - (Thai) popular and delicious appetizer.
• Fish Cakes #2 - (Thai) more practical than #1 outside Thailand.
• Peanut Noodles - (Thai American?) a popular noodle dish in North America.[v2]
• Pig Ear Snacks - (Cambodia) a sure hit with broad spectrum porkophiles.
• Pork Meatballs - (Thai) a delicious appetizer with Pacific Rim flavors.[1]
• Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Khmer Kron?) A delicious and substantial appetizer.[1]
• Pork Ribs, Marinated - (Thai style) Delicious! one of my favorites.[0-3]
• Shan Tofu Deep Fried - (Burma) an easy and excellent appetizer, served with dip.[v1]
• Smelts, Fried, with Dip - (Viet) an excellent warm appetizer for people who like fish.[1]
• Smelts, Fried, with Lime Pepper Dip - (Viet) fried smelt appetizer with Cambodian influence.[1]
• Spring Rolls #1 - (Thai) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
• Summer Rolls - (Cambodia) an attractive appetizer needing no cooking.[v0]
• Vegetable Plate - Raw & Cooked - (Burma) a lunchtime essential, for other times too.[v2+]
• Vegetable Stir Fry - (Viet) a side dish suitable for practictically any cuisine.[v0]
• Yam Balls - (Cambodia) an unusual, tasty and attractive snack / appetizer.[v0]

Sandwiches

During the time of French Indochina, Vietnam enthusiastically adopted the French Bagguettes, as well as shorter rolls, and created the world famous Ban Mi sandwiches. Items in this section are specific to Ban Mi, though some can have other uses.

• Banh Mi Sandwiches - (Viet) how to make fabulous Vietnamese sandwiches.[mv0-2]
• Daikon & Carrot Pickle - (Viet) one of the most popular pickles for Banh Mi.[v0]
• Pickled Shallots - (Viet) a quick pickle for use in Banh Mi sandwiches.[v0]
• Red Cabbage Pickle - (Viet) excellent for the pickle layer in Banh Mi sandwiches.[v0]
• Pickled Bean Sprouts - (Vietnam) a tart refreshing salad with multiple uses.[v0]

Salads

• Bean Sprout Salad with Salt Fish - (Malaysia) flavorful, light and easy to make.[2]
• Bean Thread & Cucumber Salad - (Pacific Rim) a simple but refreshing Southeast Asian style salad.[2+]
• Bean Thread & Vegetable Salad - (Pacific Rim) a cool, refreshing, low calorie Southeast Asian style salad.[1]
• Beef & Herb Salad - (Thai) very popular salad or cool summer main dish.[2]
• Beef Larb Salad - (Laos / Issan) a famous chopped meat salad from the Laotian region.[2]
• Beef & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]
• Beef & Watercress Salad - (Vietnam) very flavorful warm or at room temperature.[0]
• Chicken Foot Green Mango Salad - (Malaysia) a pleasant salad with textural contrasts.[1]
• Chicken Salad Vietnam - (Vietnam) an excellent party salad, durable on buffet.[2]
• Cucumber Salad #1 - (Thai) A refreshing cold salad with unique Thai flavor.[1]
• Cucumber Salad #2 - (Thai) A light, easy to make chilled salad.[2v]
• Cucumber Salad Issan - (Thai - Issan) similarly made to the Green Papaya Salad #1.[fv3-4]
• Daikon Salad - (Burma) A deligtful salad, perfect to accompany heavy or spicy dishes.[v0]
• Fruit Salad, Thai - (Thai) a fruit salad made similarly to the famous Green Papaya Salads.[v3]
• Green Papaya Salad #1 - (Thai) a famous tart crunchy salad. [fv2-3]
• Green Papaya Salad #2 - (Thai) a famous tart crunchy salad. [fv2-3]
• Long Bean Salad - (Burma) a simple salad, or side dish for Asian or Western menus.[fv0]
• Luang Prabang Salad - (Laos) a popular salad from the days of French Indochina.[v0]
• Mixed Noodles Salad - (Burma) an impresive party salad, not easy but worth it.[mv1]
• Mixed Vegetable Salad - (Burma) a salad with raw and very lightly cooked vegies.[v0]
• Pennywort Drink - (SE Asia) a refreshing chilled tonic drink. [v]
• Pennywort Salad - (Burma) a pleasant green salad of interesting flavor. [v1]
• Pickled Bean Sprouts - (Vietnam) a tart refreshing salad with multiple uses.[v0]
• Pig Skin Salad #1 - (Thai) lightly chewy and moderately spiced.[2]
• Pig Skin Salad #2 - (Thai) lightly chewy and chili spiced.[3+]
• Pomelo Salad - (Burma) A very simple but flavorful fruit salad.[fv0]
• Shan Tofu Salad - (Burma) a simple, elegant and refreshing salad.[v0]
• Soybean Sprout Salad - (Cambodia) a delightfully crisp salad durable enough for buffet.[fv1]
• Spinach & Tomato Salad - (Burma) a simple but intensely flavored salad.[v3]
• Squid Salad - (Thai) one of the most famous of the Thai salads.[3+]
• Vegetable Plate - Raw & Cooked - (Burma) a lunchtime essential, for other times too.[v2+]
• Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.

Soups & Light Stews

• Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
• Beef Soup - Northern Thai - (Thai - North) amazingly complex and interesting flavors.[4]
• Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
• Catfish Noodle Soup - (Burma) an interesting and fairly substantioal soup.[f2]
• Catfish Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup that exploits the unique flavor of catfish.
• Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup - (Thai) a soup with a light flavor and thick smooth consistency.[3]
• Chicken with Opo Gourd - (Burma) An absolutely delicious curry (or soup).[3]
• Chicken with Potatoes - (Burma - Shan) a substantial, flavorful, mildly exotic soup.[2]
• Chicken Soup, Thai - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.[2]
• Chickpea & Tomato Soup - (Burma) a substantial and flavorful bean and vegetable soup.[v0]
• Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
• Fish Soup with Aromatics - (Burma) a delicious fish soup in the Shan style.[2]
• Fish Soup with Roasted Herbs - (Laos) an unusual and interesting fish soup with herbs.[2]
• Fish Soup, Sweet Sour - (Viet) an amazing, unique and very popular fish soup.[1]
• Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup #1 - (Thai) extremely popular soup - can also be made with Chicken.[3]
• Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup #2 - (Thai) with omelet - flavorful and substantial.[3]
• Malabar Spinach Soup - (Maylasia, Nonya) a delicious vegetable soup, but not vegetarian.[0]
• Pork Belly Soup / Stew - (Burma - Shan) an amazing soup stew, "sweet-sour", but no sugar.[0]
• Pork & Choy Soup - (Burma) an outstanding sour soup from Kayan State.[0]
• Pork & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
• Pork & Opo Gourd Soup - (Vietnam) a light but flavorful Summer soup.[0]
• Pork Rib & Bitter Melon Soup - (Thai) popular throughout East and Southeast Asia.[0]
• Pork Rib & Corn Soup - (Singapore, England, and California) a delightful side or light main.[0]
• Pork Stomach Soup - (Maylasia) an exotic main dish soup with medicinal properties.[0]
• Pork & Water Spinach Soup - (Thai) popular and traditional.[0]
• Purple Yam Soup with Pork - (Vietnam) startlingly good, flavorful and substantial.[0]
• Seafood Soup - (Thai) an aromatic soup of fish, shrimp and mixed seafood.[1]
• Seafood Soup, Hot Sour - (Thai) simple, flavorful, adaptable to any seafood on hand.[2]
• Seafood Soup with Lemongrass - (Lao / Thai) simple to make with a fine range of flavors.[1]
• Shark Fin Soup - (Malaysia, Singapore, etc.) Delicious! and no actual Sharks are harmed.[0]
• Shrimp, Pork & Bean Thread Soup - (Thai) An interesting, easy to make soup that holds well.[0]
• Snakehead Fish Soup - (Viet) a popular and very delicious soup.[1]
• Yu Choy, 'Shrooms & Vegies - (Malay / California) visaually attractive and flavorful.[3mv]
• Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
• Winter Melon Soup #1 - (Vietnam) a light soup with pork spare ribs.
• Winter Melon Soup #2 - (Singapore) a medium light soup with chicken.

Side Dishes & Light Main Dishes

In Southeast Asia all dishes are sides to the rice, but here we list ones that are "side dishes" in Western format.

• Cauliflower & Tomatoes - (Burma - Bagan) a surprisingly flavorful vegetarian stir fry.[v0]
• Choy, Braised - (Thai) a tasty side of Asian greens.[0mv]
• Gai Lan Stir Fry - (Malaysia) a fine light main or vegetable side dish for Western cuisine.[mv0]
• Green Beans, Seasoned - (Singapore / UK) Nonya, adapted for no Kangkong in England.[f2+]
• Hot & Sour Noodles - (Thai) easy to make side dish or vegetarian main dish.[v2]
• Peanut Noodles - (Thai American) a popular noodle dish in North America.[v2]
• Pork with Long Beans - (Thai) too strong for a main, but a great accent side.[2]
• Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.
• Pork and Tofu stuffed Cabbage - (Thai) a welcome foil to highly seasoned dishes.[0]
• Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.
• Shrimp with Chayote Greens - (Malay / California) Delicious greens for light main or side dish.[1]
• Water Spinach (Pak Bung) - (Thai) a simple stir fried side with crunchy texture. [v3]
• Water Spinach with Dry Shrimp - (Thai) a simple but pleasantly crunchy vegetable side dish.[fv0]
• Water Spinach with Shrimp - (Malaysia) a delicious light main dish or side dish.[f1]
• Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.

Main Dishes

• Beef with Bamboo - (Thai) a simple but satisfying stir fry.[2]
• Beef & Bamboo Red Curry - (Thai) an excellent and very popular red curry.[3]
• Beef, Bamboo & Yu Choy - (Thai) a pleasing stir fry with contrastings flavors and textures.[3]
• Beef with Basil - (Thai) A light beefy dish with interesting textural contrasts.[3]
• Beef & Bean Sprouts - (Thai) easy and tasty. serve with chili vinegar sauce. [2+]
• Beef with Bell Peppers - (Thai) simple and satisfying in the Chinese style.[1+]
• Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #1 - (Thai) very popular in California this dish shows Chinese influence.
• Beef with Broccoli and Rice Noodles #2 - (Thai) a popular one dish lunch in Thailand.
• Beef with Cashews - (Thai) a simple to prepare dish in the Chinese style.
• Beef with Cauliflower - (Thai) simple and tasty stir fry.
• Beef & Choy - (Thai) stir fry, easy and delicious.[2]
• Beef Curry Mussamun - (Thai) take on the aromatic cuisine of Hyderabad, India.[2]
• Beef and Eggplant Green Curry - (Thai) a fiery curry with plenty of Beef and Eggplant flavor.
• Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry - (Laos) simple but satisfying [1+].
• Beef with Fried Noodles - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
• Beef Fried Rice - (Thai) a tasty fried rice and beef in Thai style.[0]
• Beef Green Curry - (Thai) a classic light curry with coconut milk, eggplant and beef.[3]
• Beef & Herb Salad - (Thai) very popular salad or cool summer main dish.[2]
• Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
• Beef with Long Beans - (Thai) a quick easy dish exploiting the dark flavor of long beans.
• Beef with Long Beans - (Cambodia) an easy stir fry exploiting complimentary flavors.[0]
• Beef with Mixed Vegetables - (Thai) a simple dish in the Chinese style.
• Beef & Potato Curry - (Vietnam) Substantial and satisfying.[1]
• Beef & Potato Curry - (Burma) Beef is used in a few regions of Burma.[1]
• Beef Red Curry #1 - (Thai) a light flavorful curry with coconut milk.[2]
• Beef Red Curry #2 - (Thai) a popular Thai country curry with eggplants.[3]
• Beef & Sesame Stir Fry - (Vietnam) highly flavored and flexible.[3]
• Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
• Beef with Zucchini - (Thai) easy and satisfying.[2]
• Chap Chai Nonya - (Singapore) an amazing mixed vegetable stir fry.[v0]
• Chicken with Asparagus, Bamboo & Shrooms - (Thai) stir fry in the Chinese style.
• Chicken & Bamboo Red Curry - (Thai) an excellent and very popular Thai red curry.[3]
• Chicken with Basil - (Thai) a delicious dish with lots of Thai basil leaves.[3]
• Chicken with Cashews & Chilis - (Thai) an extremely popular dish in California.
• Chicken with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai) marinaded for added flavor, worth the wait.
• Chicken with Choy - (Thai) delicous stir fry with bok choy or other choys.[2]
• Chicken with Choy and Mushrooms - (Thai) a flavoful stir fry for chicken and any choy.[2]
• Chicken Coconut Curry - (Burma) a delicious main dish with other important uses.[1]
• Chicken Curry, Burma - (Burma) excellent curry, Indian influence, Burmese finish.[3]
• Chicken Curry, Malaysia - (Malaysia) Simple, easy, with a fresh taste and light spicing.[2]
• Chicken Curry, Vietnam - (Vietnam) simple fresh tast, not so spicy as Indian curry.[2]
• Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
• Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) Simple, but with plenty of Thai flavor.[3]
• Chicken & Fuzzy Melon Red Curry - (Thai) flavorful with good Chicken / Vegetable balance.[3]
• Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
• Chicken Green Curry - (Thai) a classic light curry with coconut milk, eggplant and chicken.[3]
• Chicken with Holy Basil - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
• Chicken with Lemon Grass - (Viet) popular in Vietnam, tasty chicken with some bite.[3+]
• Chicken with Long Beans & Basil - (Thai) flavorful and easy to make stir fry.[2]
• Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
• Chicken with Opo Gourd - (Burma) An absolutely delicious curry (or soup).[3]
• Chicken & Potato Curry - (Singapore) a substantial curry with plenty of flavor.[2]
• Chicken Red Curry - (Thai) a delicious curry that's quick to make.[3]
• Chicken with Rice Noodles - (Thai) In the style of street food.[2]
• Chicken with Sauce - (Thai) an amazing palette of flavors and textures.[0]
• Chicken Wings, Thai #1 - (Thai) a delicious platter of Chicken Wings, moderately sweet.[2]
• Chicken Wings, Thai #2 - (Thai) a simple but delicious platter of roasted Chicken Wings.[2]
• Chicken with Young Ginger - (Cambodia) Delightfully aromatic chicken, easy to make.[2]
• Chilis Stuffed with Pork - (Laos) an excellent stuffed vegetable dish, meaty and easy to make.[1]
• Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) A vegetarian main dish made with any kind of choy.[v]
• Duck Green Curry - (Thai) rich and delicious![3]
• Eggplant Curry - (Cambodia) popular all over Southeast Asia.[mv1]
• Fish with Celery - (Thai) outstandingly delicious, nice table presentation.[f1]
• Fish - Cha Cá Hanoi. - (Viet, Hanoi) very famous, "some assembly required".[0]
• Fish Coconut Curry - (Malay) A mild but flavorful curry for light colored fish.
• Fish Curry Asam - (Malaysia) a delicious curry / stew of fish and vegies.[1+]
• Fish fried with Ginger - (Singapore) intense and delicious - an appetizer, side or main.[0].
• Fish fried with Ginger Vegies - (Thai) the vegies are so tasty you could almost skip the fish.
• Fish Green Curry. - (Thai) a classic light curry with coconut milk, eggplant and fish.[3]
• Fish with Herbs - (Burma, Kachin) a delicious summer dish of fresh water fish.[2+]
• Fish with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai) an intensely flavorful main dish.
• Fish Steamed with Lime and Chili - (Thai) Chinese style, but with a totally Thai sauce.[4]
• Fried Rice - (Laos) A full dinner dish with meat and vegetables.[0]
• Fried Rice Cake with Eggs - (Viet) Bôt Chiên, a very popular "street food" in Vietnam.[v0]
• Frog Legs with Lemon Grass - (Vietnam) a tasty frog leg stew flavored with Lemon Grass.[2]
• Hot & Sour Noodles - (Thai) easy to make side dish or vegetarian main dish.[v2]
• Jackfruit Vegie Cashew Curry - (Thai) a curry using unripe jackfruit in place of meat.[v2]
• Mackerel with Green Papaya - (Thai) A feature dish with a very aromatic sauce.[1]
• Pad Thai - Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "street food" with shrimp or various meats.[mv0]
• Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
• Pork Belly Braise - (Malaysia) a rich and delicious accent main dish with rice.[0]
• Pork Belly Curry - (Thai / Burma) a signature dish of Northern Thailand.[2]
• Pig Feet Stewed with Caramel - (Cambodia) a flavorful but messy delight for porkophiles.[1]
• Pork Belly Stew - (Malay-Nonya) a delicious side - but too rich for a main dish.
• Pork with Broccoli (Gai Lan) - (Burma, Shan) a simple dish of Pork and Greens.[2+]
• Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stir fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
• Pork with Celery & Lemon Grass - (Singapore) Light, fresh and tasty with contrasting textures.[2]
• Pork with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai Style) one of my favorite stir fries.[3+]
• Pork with Choy & Mushrooms - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, any choy will do fine.[2]
• Pork with Choy and Rice Noodles - (Thai / California) a delicious stir fry, and easy to make.[0]
• Pork Curry with Tamarind - (Burma) a little like vindaloo, but sweeter and not nearly so fiery.[3]
• Pork with Garlic & Pepper - (Thai) an example of Thai food from before chili peppers.
• Pork Green Curry. - (Thai) a classic light curry with coconut milk, eggplant and pork.[3]
• Pork Liver with Long Beans - (Thai) quick and easy with complimentry flavors and textures.[3+]
• Pork Liver with Rice Wine - (Singapore) a tasty Southeast Asian take on liver & onions.
• Pork Liver Sauté - (Thai) tasty enough even for some liver haters.
• Pork & Malabar Spinich - (Thai) a very well liked main dish stir fry.[2]
• Pork with Mustard Greens - (Thai) a delicious stir fry, very well liked.[2]
• Pork & Pumpkin Stew - (Burma) a tasty stew of pork and kaboka squash.[2]
• Pork Red Curry with Zucchini - (Thai) light and tasty, but with a bit of chili bite.[3+]
• Pork Red Curry - (Thai) a popular country curry with eggplant and long beans.[4]
• Pork Ribs with Coconut Water - (Vietnam) mildly sweet, tender and very moderate chili bite.[2]
• Pork Ribs Stir Fried - (Vietnam) A Vietnamese take on Chinese spare ribs.
• Pork, Spicy Ground - (Thai) very popular in Thailand and California.[4]
• Pork Stew with Eggs - (Thai) an interesting stew from before Chilis came to Asia.[0]
• Pork Stew Nonya - (Singapore) Deliciously indulgent stew with black mushrooms.[0]
• Pork Sweet & Sour - (Thai) fresh, attractive, healthy and delectible.[1]
• Pork with Vegetables & Chili - (Burma) a quick stir fry with mild chili.[2]
• Pork / Vegetable Curry - (Thai) a country curry quite different from Indian curries.
• Pork & Yu Choy Five Spice - (Thai) a Thai stir fry in the Chinese style.[2]
• Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai) shrimp with plenty of greens and interesting tastes.[f1]
• Shrimp, Fragrant - (Malaysia) a versatile shrimp dish with robust fragrant sauce.[f2+]
• Shrimp Green Curry - (Thai) a classic light curry with coconut milk, eggplant and shrimp.[3]
• Shrimp with Malabar Spinach - (Viet California) excellent light main dish. very quick.[f0]
• Shrimp with Mushrooms & Garlic - (Thai) a flavorful main dish or a side for American mains.
• Shrimp & Sour Bamboo Curry - (Thai) a rich and interesting red curry.[3]
• Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
• Tuna - Spicy Seared - (Viet) popular all over Vietnam, in restaurants and at street stalls.[2]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Black Chili Paste - (Thai) spices up bland stir fries, noodles and salads.[4]
• Caramel Sauce - (Viet, Cambodia) an essential recipe ingredient.[v0]
• Chili Flake, Toasted - (Thai) an important ingredient in northern Thailand.[v4]
• Chili Herb Sauce / Dip - (Thai) a delicious herbal sauce/dip.[3]
• Chili Garlic Sauce - (Burma, etc.) table condiment - so good, and so easy to make.[fv3]
• Chili Garlic Sauce - (Maylasia) for soup, or dip for vegetables, shrimp, french fries.[v3]
• Chili Lime Sauce - (Thai) an essential sprinkling sauce for Thai food.[v4]
• Chili Pastes, Malay & Indonesian - (Maylasia) basic cooking & condiment pastes.[v3,4,5]
• Chili-Tamarind Paste - (Thai) essential for popular soups, salada and stir frys.
• Chili Vinegar Sauce - (Thai) an essential sprinkling sauce for Thai food.[v4]
• Cilantro Dipping Sauce - (Thai) a very flavorful dipping sauce for meatballs, etc.[3]
• Cucumber Relish - (Thai) Cucumber Salad #2 but chopped finer.[2v]
• Cucumber Sauce - (Thai) essential with fish cakes, sa-teh and the like.[v2]
• Curry Paste Green - (Thai) the hottest of the Thai curry pastes.
• Curry Paste, Hot Sour - (Thai) for hot & sour soups.[4]
• Curry Paste, Kroeung - (Cambodia) the base flavoring for many soups and stir frys. [v1]
• Curry Paste, Mussamun - a (Thai) take on the aromatic cuisine of Hyderabad.[2]
• Curry Paste Panang - (Thai) a popular medium heat curry paste.
• Curry Paste Red - (Thai) a very popular medium heat curry paste.
• Curry Paste Yellow - (Thailand) the mildest of the popular curry pastes.
• Curry Powder, Malaysia - Fish - (Malaysia), a curry powder used for Fish recipes.[v2]
• Curry Powder, Malaysia - Meat - (Malaysia), a curry powder for Meat or Poultry recipes.[v2]
• Curry Powder, Singapore - (Singapore) lighter and fruitier than Indian curry powders.
• Daikon & Carrot Pickle - (Viet) a very popular pickle for use in Banh Mi sandwiches.[v0]
• Dip for Bôt Chiên - (Viet) a 5 minute dip for Bôt Chiên and other uses.[v3]
• Eggs, Salted - (East & Southeast Asia) an important flavoring ingredient.[v0]
• Fish Sauce - (SE Asia) essential for dips, condiments and cooking.
• Fish Sauce, Vegetarian - (California) better than store bought.[0v]
• Ginger Sauce - (Lao, Viet) a dip / sauce often used with Chicken.[mv2]
• Lime Pickle - (Singapore) a sour, spicy condiment with intense flavor.
• Mam Nem Dipping Sauce - (Vietnam) a popular dipping sauce for meats and grilled fish.[2]
• Nuoc Cham - (Vietnam) an essential sauce for for dipping and sprinkling.
• Nuoc Mam Me - (Vietnam) Tamarind sauce for fried fish and chicken.[2+]
• Peanuts Dry Roasted - (SE Asia / Africa) - Comon garnish or snack.[v]
• Peanut Garnish, Whole - (Thai) a fancier garnish for noodles, etc.[v2]
• Peanut Sauce - (Thai, etc) sauce / dip used all over Southeast Asia.[v3]
• Pickled Bean Sprouts - (Vietnam) a tart refreshing salad with multiple uses.[v0]
• Pickled Garlic - (Thai) an important ingredient in Thai cuisine.[v0]
• Pickled Shallots - (Viet) a quick pickle for use in Banh Mi sandwiches.[v0]
• Quick Dipping Sauce - (Thai / Calif) a light dipping sauce for meatballs, etc.[3]
• Red Cabbage Pickle - (Viet) excellent for the pickle layer in Banh Mi sandwiches.[v0]
• Rice Cake / Bánh Bôt Chiên - (Viet) essential for the very popular dish Bôt Chiên.[v0]
• Sambal Cincalok - (Malay) a very flavorful shrimp/shallot sauce.[3+]
• Sambal Tumis Belachan - (Malay) a very important sauce in Malaysia and Singapore.[f3+]
• Sate Sauce - (Vietnam) a chili garlic sauce flavored with Lemon Grass.[mv3]
• Shallots, Crisp Fried - (Thai / Viet) a very popular garnish, and very tasty too.[v0]
• Shallot Oil - (Thai) a flavored oil for stir fries and the like.[v0]
• Shan Tofu - (Burma) a very easy to make ingredient with many uses.[v0]
• Shrimp Sauce - Northern Thai - (Thai) a way to fake up this unavailable product.[0]
• Simple Dipping Sauce - (Viet etc.) a simple, but very serviceable dipping sauce.[fv2]
• Sour Mustard / Dua Chua - (Viet) a mild and tasty pickle for recipes or table condiment.[v0]
• Spring Roll Sauce #1 - (Thai) a sweet/sour dipping sauce for spring rolls.[3]
• Spring Roll Sauce #2 - (Vietnam) a robust dipping sauce for spring rolls.[3]
• Toasted Chickpea Flour (Besan) - (Burma) a very important pantry staple in Burma.[v0]
• Toasted Rice Powder - (Thai) a standard ingredient, especially for sprinkling on salads.
• Tomato, Pork & Chili Dip - (Lao / Thai) popular dip for vegetables or as a sauce over rice.[3]
• Tua Nao - Paste / Disks - (Burma) the Shan vegetarian replacement for shrimp paste.[v0]
• Tuk Meric - (Cambodia / Viet) the definitive Cambodian dipping sauce.[v3]
• Tuk Prahok - (Cambodia) the clear fish sauce of Cambodia.[0]
• Tuk Trey - (Cambodia) an essential dip and recipe ingredient.[fv3]
• Yellow Bean Sauce - (Thai, Viet) a very common cooking ingredients.[v0].

Asia - Southeast Islands

Appetizers, Snacks   Beverages   Salads   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Appetizers & Snacks

• Beef Dry Curry - (Indonesia) excellent at room temperature or warm.[2,3]
• Corn Cakes, Indonesian - (Indonesia) an appetizer there, more like a breakfast here.

Beverages

• Sweet Tea - (USA / Indonesia) popular non-alcoholic beverage in USA South & Indonesia.[v0]

Salads

• Pineapple & Cucumber Salad - (Indonesia) an interesting fruit salad also made in Thailand.[v1]

Soups

• Fish Soup - (Indonesia) a great soup for any fish that stays firm [1].

Main & Side Dishes

• Beef Curry Dry Fried - (Indonesia) an intensely flavored meaty side or Asian dish.[2]
• Beef Dry Curry - (Indonesia) excellent at room temperature or warm.[2,3]
• Beef with Tomato - (Indonesia) Amazingly delicious and easy to make.[3+]
• Chicken Besegnek - (Indonesia) a very flavorful chicken curry.[1+]
• Chicken Curry, Sumatra - (Indonesia) an outstandingly delicious curry, and easy.[2]
• Chicken Gizzards & Livers - (Indonesia) a popular combination with sataw beans.[3]
• Fish Curry, Indonesian - (Indonesia) a light curry of mackerel, potatoes and coconut milk[2]
• Malabar Spinach - (Indonesia) a surprisingly satisfying light main dish.[1v]
• Pork Stir Fry with Lufa, Carrot - (Indonesia) a delicious easy recipe for informal dining.[0]
• Potato Curry, Sumatra - (California) a vegetarian version of a fine Indonesian chicken curry.[v2].
• Tempeh Curry - (Indonesia) a tempeh vegetarian curry typical of Java.[v0]
• Tempeh & Tofu Curry - (Indonesia) a tempeh vegetarian curry typical of Java.[v0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Chili Pastes, Malay &Indonesian - (Indonesia) basic cooking & condiment pastes.[v3,4,5]
• Eggs, Salted - (East & Southeast Asia) an important flavoring ingredient.[v0]

Asia - Philippines

While the Philippines geographically belong to the Southeast Asian island chains, due to long occupation by the Spanish, the United States, a short and unpleasant occupation by Japan, and centuries of trade with China, its cuisine is very different from the other Pacific island chains.
Appetizers, Snacks   Salads   Soups   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Desserts   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Appetizers & Snacks

• Achara - Green Papaya Pickle - (Philippine) very popular throughout the islands.[v0]
• Chicharong Bulaklak - (Philippine) a popular crisply deep fried appetizer.[0]
• Chili Pepper Adobo - (Philippine) an interesting and tasty side or appetizer.[v 1-3]
• Crabs, Crispy Tiny - (SE Asia) a popular use for Green Tidal and Asian Shore Crabs.[1]
• Lumpia Shanghai - (Philippine) spring rolls - essential for parties and family gatherings.[0]
• Periwinkles in Coconut Milk - (Philippine) an interesting appetizer that takes a while to eat.[1]

Salads

• Ampalaya & Cucumber Salad - (Philippine) An attractive salad incorporating Bitter Melon.[v0]
• Ampalaya Salad - (Philippine) an excellent use for healthy Bitter Melon.[v0]
• Green Mango Salad - (Philippine) as popular in the Philippines as in Thailand and Vietnam.[fv2]
• Macaroni Salad - (Philippine) an exceptionally fine pasta salad with chicken.[0]
• Mung Bean Noodle Salad - (Philippine) an attractive and flavorful salad or side dish.[v0]
• Sweet Potato Leaf Salad - (Philippine) a popular salad of greens and vegetables.[v0]
• Tomato & Salted Egg Salad - (Philippine) a very popular salad in the Philippines.[vo0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Fish Soup with Sour Broth - (Philippine) an outstandingly delicious fish soup.[2 to 3]
• Kadyos, Baboy at Langka - (Philippine) KBL soup offers interesting flavors and textures.[0]
• Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with pork and shrimp - very popular and rightly so.[0]
• Pork, Liver & Kidney Soup - (Philippine) quick easy soup with interesting flavor contrasts.[0]

Side Dishes

• Bok Choy Adobo - (Philippine) A nice, simple, moderately tart vegetable side dish.[0v]
• Mung Bean Noodle Salad - (Philippine) an attractive and flavorful salad or side dish.[v0]
• Sitaw (Bean) Leaves Stir Fry - (Philippine) A fine dish of greens for Philippine or Western menu.[1v]

Main Dishes

• Beef Adobo - (Filipino) a very intense, beefy adobo - fairly dry.[2-3]
• Beef Adobo with Potatoes - (Filipino) very tasty and more economical than without potatoes.[2-3]
• Beef with Bitter Melon - (Filipino) stir fry, balanced between Beef and Bitter Melon.[0]
• Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
• Beef Stew with Peanut Sauce - (Filipino) Kare-kare, a popular stew for celebrations.[0]
• Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
• Bicol Express - (Philippine) pork in coconut sauce, rich, delicious, chili hot.[4]
• Bitter Melon with Pork, Shrimp - (Philippine) a tasty light Ampalaya main dish.[0]
• Chicken Adobo - (Philippine) very flavorful stewed chicken, slightly tart.[0-1]
• Chicken Adobo with Coconut - (Filipino) delicious chicken with a rich, mildly tart sauce.[1]
• Chicken Afritada - (Filipino) a delicious stew of chicken, tomato and potato.[1]
• Chicken Gizzard & Liver Adobo - (Philippine) savory and satisfying.[0]
• Chicken & Green Papaya Stew - (Philippine) a very popular dish.[0]
• Chicken with Pineapple & Coconut - (Philippine) well liked by children and adults alike.[0]
• Chicken Stew, Tangy - (Philippine) an interesting stew, lightly tart.[2]
• Daing na Bangus - (Filipino) Milkfish, marinated and pan fried.[0]
• Fish Adobo - (Philippine) a mildly tart fish dish, quick and easy.[0]
• Fish Stew with Vinegar - (Philippine) a very popular lightly tart fish stew.[1]
• Fish with Vinegar & Coconut - (Philippine) simple but very flavorful.[1]
• Malabar Spinach with Pork & Shrimp - (Philippine) attractive with interesting tastes and textures.[0]
• Mung Beans with Malabar Spinach - (Filipino) a popular Philippine "comfort food" dish.[mv0]
• Pork Adobo - (Philippine) very popular, variously made.[0]
• Pork Belly with Green Beans - (Philippine) a stew with contrasting flavors and textures.[0]
• Pork Belly with Winged Beans - (Philippine) a stew with contrasting flavors and textures.[0]
• Pork with Bitter Melon - (Philippine) pork and vegie stir fry with medicinal bitter melon.[0]
• Pork in Black Bean Sauce - (Philippine) a very popular stew in Philippine homes.[0]
• Pork & Chayote Stir Fry - (Philippine) a flavorful light stir fry for warmer seasons.[0]
• Pork & Chicken Adobo - (Philippine) a bit more complex than most adobos, but worth it.[0]
• Pork Hearts Diced (Bopis) - (Philippine) a popular traditional dish.[2]
• Pork Hocks with Vinegar - (Philippine) a sweet-sour stew with a wide range of textures.[0]
• Pork & Liver Adobo - (Philippine) flavorful and popular, easy to make.[0]
• Pork & Liver Stew - (Philippine) substantial with interesting textural contrasts.[0]
• Pork and Opo Adobo - (Philippine) a tasty light stew for warmer months.[0]
• Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
• Pork, Shrimp and Bamboo Adobo - (Philippine) a rich, complex and mildly tart dish.[0]
• Pork & Vegies in Sour Broth - (Filipino) Sinigang Baboy, mildly tart pork stew with vegies.[1]
• Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
• Pork & Vegetable Stew - (Philippine) an interesting stew emphasizing vegetables.[0]
• Pork & Water Spinach Adobo - (Philippine) Delicious! And legal in California.[0]
• Pork with Winged Beans - (Philippine) Easy and delicious, with interesting flavor, texture.[3]
• Squid Adobo - (Philippine) Squid stew, mildly tart as an Adobo should be.[0]
• Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.
• Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk - (Philippine) a Bicol dish that has spread over the Philippines.[mv2-3]
• Vegetable Stew - (Philippine, Ilocos) Pinakbet, very popular. Can be made vegetarian or not.[fv0]

Desserts

• Fruit Salad - (Philippine) Filipino fruit salad is served as a desert.[vo0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Achiote / Annatto - Water & Oil - (Philippine) a commonly used natural color.[v0]
• Eggs, Salted - (East & Southeast Asia) an important flavoring ingredient.[v0]
• Liver Paste - (Philippine) used in a number of sauce and stew recipes.[0]
• Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce - (Philippine) for spring rolls, crisp fries and roasted meats.[v1]
• Vinegar Cucumber Dip - (Philippines) Sukang Sawsawan Pipino a popular multipurpose dip.[v2]
• Vinegar Garlic Dip - (Philippine) for spring rolls, crisp fries and roasted meats.[v0]
• Vinegar Garlic Dip w/Chili - (Philippine) for spring rolls, crisp fries and roasted meats.[v3]
• Vinegar Shrimp Paste Dip - (Philippine) for spring rolls, crisp fries and roasted meats.[v3]

Europe

Europe - Nordic

This section includes two distinctly different peoples, but their cuisines are related due to the subarctic climate they share. The people of Norway, Sweden and Denmark are Germanic. The peoples of Finland (as well as the Sami who migrate across the far north of the whole region) are Uralic, related (distantly) to Hungarians. Estonians are Uralic, but their cuisine is consistent with the other Baltic countries, not Finland, so we place Estonia with Europe - Baltic.
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Breakfast / Brunch

• Spinach & Potatoes with Egg - (Denmark) a substantial breakfast, brunch, lunch, or side dish.[v1]
• Swedish Hash - (Sweden) a substantial breakfast dish of meat, potatoes and egg.

Beverages

• Kvass - (Slavic, Baltic etc.) a very traditional fermented beverage.

Appetizers

• Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
• Beets, Pickled - (Norway) tasty and mild, serve warm or cold.[v]
• Beets, Pickled - (Finland) the most popular pickle in Finland.[v]
• Beets, Pickled - (Denmark) Served with everything, Smørrebrød topping.[v]
• Cucumber Pickle / Salad - (Denmark) appetizer all over Scandinavia, Smørrebrød topping.[v]
• Cucumbers, Pressed - (Sweden) a variation on the Cucumber Salads popular all over Scandinavia.[v0]
• Onions, Pickled - (Finland, etc) A popular appetizer everywhere.[v]
• Pickled Herring - (Scandinavia) very popular all through Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
• Sardine Spread - (Norway) an excellent spread for bread, crackers or sandwiches.
• Smelts Fried with Dill - (Finland) a substantial appetizer or light meal.
• Smoked Herring Spread - (Denmark) salty smoked herring tempered with radishes and dairy.
• Surströmming Adventure - (Sweden) exploring the worlds stinkiest edible food.[0]
• Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.

Salads

• Apple Celery Walnut Salad - (Sweden) a crisp, refreshing salad, durable enough for buffet.[v]
• Beet Salad - (Finland) highly rated by beet enthusiasts.[vo]
• Cucumber Pickle / Salad - (Denmark) appetizer all over Scandinavia, Smørrebrød topping.[v]
• Cucumbers, Pressed - (Sweden) a variation on the Cucumber Salads popular all over Scandinavia.[v0]
• Fisherman's Potato Salad - (Norway) a little different with sardines, but delicious.
• Potato Salad, Warm - (Denmark) a simple but truly delicious potato salad, dairy free.[v]

Soups & Light Stews

• Asparagus Soup - (Sweden) elegant, rich, and flavorful soup course.[v]
• Barley Vegetable Soup - (Norway) a substantial and attractive main dish soup.[v]
• Fish Soup - (Sweden) a delightful light fish soup.
• Nettle Soup - (Sweden) a light soup with delightful herbal flavor.[v]
• Oxtail Soup - (Scand) a very popular, tasty and substantial soup.

Side Dishes & Light Main Dishes

• Bread, Barley - (Finland) A substantial (and flavorful) bread.[vo]
• Bread, Sour Rye - (Finland) Essential for any Finnish meal.[v]
• Dill Potatoes - (Sweden) properly with new potatoes, but others can be used.[v]
• Spinach & Potatoes with Egg - (Denmark) a substantial breakfast, brunch, lunch, or side dish.[v1]

Main Dishes

• Cabbage Rolls #3 - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
• Cabbage Rolls #4 - (Norway) a simple but tasty all meat cabbage roll.
• Chicken Mushroom Stew - (Sweden) an outstanding Chicken stew with green beans.
• Hearts with Prunes - (Scand) long cooking but flavorful and satisfying.
• Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
• Lapskaus / Labskovs - (Norway, Denmark) traditional Beef stew from the seaports.
• Pork Loin, Stuffed - (Norway) a very popular dinner dish throughout Scandinavia.
• Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Cucumber Sauce - (Finland) for cold sliced meats and the like. [vo]
• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Pickled Beets - Quick - (Denmark) for recipes when you don't have the regular ones.[v]

Europe - England

English cuisine was once noted for quality - but this went all to Hell during the reign of Victoria. She was aganst anyone enjoying anything except murdering 3rd World people and exploiting their countries. With Victoria long dead, many English chefs are now working to restore England's pre-Victorian culinary glory, often under some influence from France, Italy and California. Vegetables are now often cooked so briefly you can still recognize what they are.
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Breakfast

• Golden Buck - (England) a Welsh Rabbit with a poached egg on it.[vo]
• Welsh Rabbit - (England) a classic - cheese on toast.[vo]

Appetizers

• Fried Whitebait - (British Isles / Ireland) simple tiny fish deep fry.[0]

Salads

• Copper Penny Salad - (English Speaking) an old fashioned salad popular in RSA.[v0]

Breads & Baked Goods

Soups & Light Stews

• Mulligatawny Soup - (Anglo-Indian) a popular British soup derived from a Tamil sauce.[3mv]
• Winter Vegetable Soup - (England) an interesting and satisfying soup.[vo0]

Side Dishes

• Beets, Pickled - (England) considered an essential side for some meat stews.[v0]
• Cabbage, Pickled Red - (England) often served as a side dish to meat and meat stews.[v0]
• Dumplings, Cheddar Cheese - (England) a traditional accompaniment for stews and pottages.
• Dumplings, Suet / Green Dumplings - (England) a traditional accompaniment for stews and pottages.

Main Dishes

• Beef Braised in Brown Ale - (England) simple to make, and very beefy.
• Beef with Garlic Potatoes - (England) an interesting cassarole topped with potatoes.[0]
• Beef Pot Roast - (England - Midlands) delicious at home and popular at parties.
• Beef Stew with Chestnuts - (England) A beefy stew with chestnuts to provide contrast.
• Chicken with Wine, Fruit - (England) Elizabethan, a bit sweet but very tasty.
• Chicken Tikka Masala - (India / UK) from Punjab, very popular in England and Scotland.[2]
• Country Captain - (England) A delicious chicken stew derived from an Anglo-Indian curry.[1]
• Macaroni Pie - (England) makes American mac-and-cheese look pretty wimpy.
• Norfolk Pottage - (England) an outstanding stew for larger gatherings.
• Pork Cheeks, Wine Braised - (England) an easy and deliciously meaty braise.
• Pork Stew Somerset - (England) An excellent stew with beans, vegies, suitable for buffet.[0]
• Scouse - (England) the "cannot live without" stew of Liverpool.
• Toad in the Hole - (England) popular since 1860, tasty, filling and easy.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Self Rising Flour - (General) a standard ingredient in England, less used in the US.[v]
• Stock, Elizabethan - (England) a soup stock for Renaisance period English recipes.

Europe - Celtic

This section is for cultures that are historically and consider themselves Celtic (say Keltic). Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Manx are still spoken, though most often as a second language. In Galacia, Spain, Celtic languages are no longer spoken. All of Scotland was once Celtic, but the lowlands are now Germanic. We include them here anyway. Note that there is a US football team named Celtics, and also one in Scotland. Very different football, but In both cases the team name is pronounced "Seltics".

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Breakfast

• Boxty - (Ireland) fried slices of potato cake.[v]
• Glamorgan Sausages - (Wales) amazingly tasty vegi breakfast, snack, main.[v0]
• Haggis, Potatoes & Eggs - (Scot - Cali) An excellent breakfast with lefover Haggis.[1]

Appetizers

• Pig Feet, Boiled - (Ireland) easy and delicious - good party dish.[0]
• Fried Whitebait - (British Isles / Ireland) simple tiny fish deep fry.[0]
• Glamorgan Sausages - (Wales) amazingly tasty vegi breakfast, snack, main.[v0]

Salads

• Irish Pub Salad - (Irish) a fresh and pickled vegetable composed salad.[v0]
• Scottish Pub Salad - (Scot) popular salad from a "We don't eat salads" country.[v0]

Breads & Baked Goods

• Irish Soda Bread - (Irish) quick and easy bread.[v0]
• Manx Bonnag Bread - (Manx) the most well known food from the Isle of Man.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Cornish Fish Stew - (Cornwall) An outstanding fish stew, soup or main dish.[0]
• Nettle Soup - (Ireland) elegant, attractive and tasty as soup course.[v0]
• Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day. [vo]

Side Dishes

• Boxty - (Irish) fried slices of potato cake.[v]
• Clapshot - (Scot) Neeps and Tatties mashed together, makes Neeps more edible.[v0]
• Colcannon - Potatoes & Kale - (Irish) very popular and tasty.[v0]
• Neeps & Tatties - (Scot) essential with Haggis and used elswhere.[v0]
• Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.

Main Dishes

• Beef Stew, Cauldron - (Ireland) very tasty, good for parties.
• Cawl / Lobsgows - (Wales) a very hearty traditional beef and bacon stew.
• Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
• Dublin Coddle - (Ireland) a light but very flavorful stew popular in pubs.
• Glamorgan Sausages - (Wales) amazingly tasty vegi breakfast, snack, main.[v0]
• Haggis - (Scot) the Scottish national dish, unexpectedly tasty.[0]
• Haggis Pakora - (Scot) an excellent way to use left over Haggis.[1]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Self Rising Flour - (General) a standard ingredient in England, less used in the US.[v]
• Whisky Sauce - (Scot) for haggis, neeps & Tatties, etc.[mv0]

Europe - France

French cuisine is actually a collection of regional cuisines with significant differences. Most well known, however, is the French High Cuisine, based in Paris and other major cities. This cuisine is fast fading, with younger chefs under the influence of Spain, California and Scandinavia.

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Breakfast

• Omelet, Savory - (France) your basic French 3-egg omelet. [vo]

Appetizers

• Celery à la Grecque - (France) a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
• Chicken Chaudfroid - (France) a sophisticated cold dish - good for parties.
• Pig Feet, Grilled - (France) a delicious boneless treatment for pig feet.
• Skate Wings with Capers - (France) an attractive and very flavorful fish course.

Salads

• Beef & Cucumber Salad - (France) a delightful and satisfying combination.
• Carrot Salad - (France) a tasty way to get your recommended dosage of carrot.[vo]
• Celery Root Salad - (France) a very nice simple salad of raw celery root.[vo]
• Cucumber Cream Salad - (France) a pleasant variation from the usual cuke salad.[vo]
• Cucumber Salad with Cream - (France) a refreshing salad very popular in France.[vo]
• Garden Salad - (France) a very fine salad with balanced flavors and textures.[v]
• Green Bean Salad - (France - Provence) a justly popular salad.[v0]
• Pasta Salad with Ham - (France) this simple salad is astonishingly delicious.
• Salade Niçoise - (France) a substantial salad suitable even as a light lunch.[v]
• Vegetable Medley Salad - (France) a cold salad of cooked vegetables dressed with mayonnaise.[vo]
• Dressings
  • French Vinaigrette - (France) Authentic Salad Dressing, quite unlike "French Dressing".[v0]
  • Vinaigrette Provençale - (France) a salad (and chicken) dressing typical of southern France.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Chickpea & Spinach Soup - (France) a popular light to medium soup from Provençe.[vo]
• Fish Soup Provençale - (France) a famous soup from southern France.
• Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
• Frog Leg & Watercress Soup - (France - Alsace) an elegant yet substantial and satisfying soup.
• Shrimp Soup - (France) and elegant but flavorful soup course.

Side Dishes

• Chard with White Onions - (France) a feature side or vegetarian main dish.[v]
• Lentils with Pearl Onions - (France) a nice accompaniment for a hot dinner.[v]
• Potatoes with Rosemary - (France) delicious! Whole tiny potatoes or larger sliced.[vo]
• Rice, French Onion - (France, Lyon) flavored with caramelized onions.[v0]
• Zucchini with Tiny Onions - (France) an interesting and flavorful side or light main.[v]

Main Dishes

• Beef Cheeks, Braised - (France) marinated in red wine, tender and succulent.
• Boeuf Camarguaise - (France) a very tasty braised beef stew with wine.
• Boeuf à la Gordienne - (France) a beef stew braised in red wine, popular in Provence
• Breton Chicken - (France, Brittany) one of the most popular Breton dishes.[0]
• Chicken Chaudfroid - (French) a sophisticated cold dish - good for parties.
• Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]
• Chicken Nicoise - (France) a simple but delicious chicken stew from Provence.
• Chicken, Stewed - (France) awsome flavor!
• Chicken in Verjus Sauce - (France) a delicious, moderately tart braised chicken dish.
• Choucroute Garnie - (France - Alsace) Sauerkraut & Sausages - a great party dish.
• Roasted Duck - (Euro-Amer) complete photographic instructions.
• Frog Legs Provençale - (France) fresh, simple and tasty with flavors of Provence.
• Kidneys Languedoc - (France) an excellent dish for anyone who like kidneys.
• Pork Chops with Prunes - (France) chops served with a sweet fruit sauce.
• Rabbit, Stewed - (France) awsome flavor!

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Béchamel Sauce - (France) one of the important basic sauces in French Cuisine.[vo0]
• Beurre Mané - (France) a "last minute" non-lumping thickener.[vo0]
• Herbs de Provence - (France) seasoning shortcut for Provence cuisine.[v]
• Rouille - (France) a popular sauce with raw vegetables, potatoes and fish.[v2]
• Tapenade - (France) famous spread / ingredient from Provence.
• Verjus - (Europe) an interestingly flavored alternative to vinegar.[v]
• Vinaigrette Provençale - (France) a salad (and chicken) dressing typical of southern France.[v0]

Europe - Germania

We use "Germania" broadly, as the Romans did. The Czechs are Slavs but, due to the long association of Bavaria with Germany, their cuisine is closer to German / Austrian than to Polish / Lithuanian.

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Breakfast & Brunch

• Hoppel Poppel - (US Midwest) From Germany, very popular in Great Lakes region.[mv0]

Appetizers

• Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer or sandwich meat.
• Pickled Sausages - Utopensci - (Czech) a very popular item in the better Czech pubs.
• Potato Noodles - (Germany) very popular, served with sauerkraut or as a side.[v]
• Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, White Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) very popular in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.[v0]

Salads

• Beet Salad - (Germany) a fine salad with light horseradish and no dairy.[v]
• Beet Salad - (Czech) a fine salad with light horseradish and no dairy.[v]
• Cauliflower Salad - (Czech) an unusual dressing makes this salad unique.[v0]
• Celery Root Salad - (German / Polish) a delicious cooked vegetable salad.[v]
• Cucumber Salad with Mustard - (German) fresh cucumbers in a very light sauce.[vo]
• Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[vo]
• Potato Salad with Sauerkraut - (Czech) a light but flavorful non-dairy potato salad.[v]
• Prague Salad - (Czech) a popular meat salad with good flavor and interesting textures.
• Wurstsalat - (German) a sausage salad very popular in Switzerland and Germany.

Soups and Light Stews

• Barley Soup with Sausages - (German) a light but substantial and satisfying soup / stew.
• Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]
• Beef & Barley Soup - (Czech) a substantial and meaty soup, good for buffet parties.
• Beef Soup / Stew - (Swiss) easy to make and thoroughly enjoyable.
• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) Emperor Franz Josef's favorite lunch.
• Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
• Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
• Legume Soup - (Czech) a popular home cooked soup with intense legume flavor.[0v]
• Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.

Side Dishes

• Potato Dumplings / Cones - (Czech) Dumplings variously used, and delicious Cones.[vo]
• Potato Gratin - (Swiss) tasty but simple. You can prepare well ahead.[vo]
• Potato Noodles - (Germany) very popular, served with sauerkraut or as a side.[v]
• Sauerkraut with Apples - (Germany) sauerkraut with bacon and onions, sweet and flavorful.
• Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) perfect with potato noodles, sausages, etc.[v]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, White Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) very popular in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.[v0]
• Späetzle - (Germany) the pasta of Germany, served plain or with sauce.[v]

Main Dishes

• Beef Stew, Hessian - (Germany - Hesse) substantial, and popular at parties.
• Beef in Magdalener Sauce - (Germany) braised beef in an intense wine sauce.
• Buntis Huhn - (Germany) a fine light stew of beans, vegetables and beef or pork.
• Chicken Fricassee - (Czech) an intensely flavorful chicken dish for special occasions.
• Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
• Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut - (Bavaria) pork ribs or chunks.
• Rat Tails - (Germany, Hamelin) a "theme" dish from the town of Pied Piper fame.
• Sauerbraten - (Germany - Rhineland) traditional marinated beef.
• Sausage Stew, Bavarian - (Germany) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) Emperor Franz Josef's favorite lunch.
• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Mustard, Spicy German - (Euro/Amer) easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
• Potato Dumplings - (Czech) variously used, and dough used for other recipes.[vo]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]

Europe - Baltic & Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

This region was controlled by Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth for about 500 years. While it is all separate nations now, there is a consistency of the cuisine through the region. It's sometimes called "The Pork, Beer and Vodka Belt of Europe". Estonia, a Uralic country, was only partly in the Commonwealth and not for long, but its cuisine is coherent with that of the other Baltic countries. Slovakia was never part of the Commonwealth, but Slovak cuisine is closer to Polish than to Hugarian or Germanic. Today, Belarus is the least Polish due to intense "de-Polinization" under the Soviets, including forcing chefs to invent a new peasant based cuisine - but some chefs are now restoring the old, more sophisticated cuisine.

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Breakfast

• Mamalyga / Kulesha - (Ukraine) Cornmeal mush, popular in southwestern Ukraine.[v0]

Appetizers & Light Dishes

• Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
• Beets, Pickled - (Poland) a tasty appetizer or side dish, and easy to make.[v0]
• Beets, Quick Pickle - (Baltic) a tasty pickle to accompany Baltic dishes.[v0]
• Celery & Carrot Ferment - (Baltic) a suprisingly aromatic and tasty appetizer.[v0]
• Eggs, Stuffed with Chicken Liver - (Ukraine) easy to make, excellent for buffet or zakusky.
• Eggs, Stuffed with Mushrooms - (Ukraine) easy to make, excellent for buffet or zakusky.[vo0]
• Koldūnai / Pierogi - (Lithuania / Poland) very popular filled dumplings.[vo0, m0]
• Mushroom Caviar Spread - (Lithuania) an interesting spread for bread, crackers.[v0]
• Mushrooms, Marinated - (Baltic) way far better than store bought.[v0]
• Mushrooms, Marinated - (Poland) way far better than store bought.[v0]
• Peppers, Small Stuffed - (Ukraine) an attractive and very flavorful appetizer.
• Pig Feet Loaf - (Poland) a sliceable appetizer to serve with mustard and horseradish.
• Pierogi / Koldūnai - (Poland / Lithuania) very popular filled dumplings.[vo0, m0]
• Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Regional) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, White Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) very popular in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.[v0]
• Turnip & Pickle Salad - (Latvia) a fairly assertive accent or appetizer salad.[v0]
• Vobla - (Ukraine) a dried salted fish, popular in Russia, Ukraine and Armenia.

Beverages

• Kvass - (Slavic, Baltic etc.) a very traditional fermented beverage.

Salads

• Apple, Beet, & Cabbage Salad - (Poland) a simple but refreshing salad, vinaigrette dressed.[v0]
• Beets with Horseradish - (Poland) Delicious as a salad, condiment, or spread.[v0]
• Beets, Quick Pickle - (Baltic) a tasty pickle to accompany Baltic dishes.[v0]
• Beet & Potato Salad - (Estonia / Latvia) very famous party salad.[v0]
• Beet Salad, Polish - (Poland) a very tasty Beet Salad, easy to make ahead.[v0]
• Cabbage Sweet Pickle Salad - (Poland) a very quick salad you need no apology for.[v0]
• Cauliflower Salad - (Poland) A tasty salad with a good mix of contrasting textures.[vo0]
• Celery & Apple Salad - (Latvia) A very refreshing salad, and easily made.[v0]
• Celery Root Salad - (Polish / German) a delicious cooked vegetable salad.[v]
• Cucumber Dill Salad - (Regional) simple and refreshing.
• Cucumbers, Country Style - (Ukraine) a cucumbers with a more complex sour cream sauce.[vo]
• Cucumber & Radish Salad - (Regional) a fine appetizer salad alternative to plain cucks.[v0]
• Cucumber, Radish & Dill Salad - (Baltic) a lightly tart salad with some sharpness from pepper.[v0]
• Cucumbers in Sour Cream - (Regional) richer and less tart than vinegared cukes.[vo}
• Green Bean Salad - (Poland) delicious, and great for buffet, it will not wilt.[v0]
• Leek & Apple Slaw - (Poland) a really amazing slaw! Easy to make and won't wilt.[vo0]
• Radish Salad with Sour Cream - (Lithuania) A very simple salad, fresh, and lightly tart.[vo]
• Red Cabbage Salad - (Lithuania) incredibly simple and tasty too. [v]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, White Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) very popular in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.[v0]
• Sauerkraut Salad - (Ukraine) a slighly tart summer salad.[v0]
• Sauerkraut Slaw - (Poland) a lightly tart slaw salad good for buffet service.[v0]
• Turnip & Pickle Salad - (Latvia) a fairly assertive accent or appetizer salad. Easy to make[vo0]
• Vegetable Salad Jarzynowa - (Poland) a popular and spectacularly tasty salad of vegetables.[v0]

Cold Soups

• Beet Soup, Cold - (Lithuania / Poland) a substantial, flavorful summer soup.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Barley and Mushroom Soup - (Latvia, Lithuania, Poland) a satisfying soup course or lunch soup.[v0]
• Beef Rib Soup, Hetman-style - (Ukraine) hearty and flavorful, from the Ukranian Kozak region.
• Borshch, Ukrainian #1 - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame, now ICH Ukraine.
• Borshch, Zaporizhzhya-style - (Ukraine) a delicious soup from the Kozak regions.
• Chicken Soup with Dumplings - (Estonia) a very popular soup in Estonia and rightly so.
• Krupnik with Barley - (Poland) a substantial and satisfying vegetable soup.[mv0]
• Pork, Sauerkraut & Barley Soup - (Baltic) from three complementary ingredients, easy.[0]
• Sauerkraut Soup - (Poland) traditional, with meats.[0]
• Sauerkraut Soup - Vegetarian - (Poland / California) savory and satisfying.[v0]

Side Dishes

• Beets, Pickled - (Poland) a tasty appetizer or side dish, and easy to make.[v0]
• Beets, Quick Pickle - (Baltic) a tasty pickle to accompany Baltic dishes.[v0]
• Koldūnai / Pierogi - (Lithuania / Poland) very popular filled dumplings.[vo0, m0]
• Mamalyga / Kulesha - (Ukraine) Cornmeal mush, popular in southwestern Ukraine.[v0]
• Mulgipuder - (Estonia) practically the "national dish", for main or side.[mv0]
• Pierogi / Koldūnai - (Poland, Lithuania) very popular filled dumplings.[vo0, m0]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, White Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) very popular in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef Kidneys with Mushrooms - (Poland) one of my childhood favorites.[0]
• Beef, Pork, & Potatoes - (Estonia, etc) Popular home style dish with ground meats.[0]
• Beef Pot Roast with Horseradish - (Lithuania) A very flavorful pot roast for home or parties.
• Cabbage with Noodles - (Poland) a simple and very popular vegetarian main dish.[v]
• Cabbage Rolls #1 - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
• Cabbage Rolls #2 - (Ukraine) cabbage leaves with meat and rice stuffing and sauce.
• Chicken with Mushrooms - (Poland) a stew with plenty of delicious sauce.[0]
• Fish with Beer - (Poland) from a land that loves Fish and Beer.[0]
• Fish Fillets with Cauliflower - (Poland) Delicious, attractive, and substantial.[0]
• Fish with Mushrooms - (Poland) an appetizing but easy oven fish fillet dish.[0]
• Fish with Red Cabbage - (Poland) from a land that loves Fish and Cabbage.[0]
• Mulgipuder - (Estonia) practically the "national dish", for main or side.[mv0]
• Pork with Mushrooms - (Poland) Bialystok Pork and Mushrooms, pan fried and delicious![0]
• Pork with Sauerkraut & Barley - (Estonia) complementry ingredients and easy to make.[0]
• Pork with Vegetables - (Poland) A simple but quite satisfying cottage stew.[0]
• Pork & Vegetable Goulash - (Poland) a Goulash far removed form Hungary, but delicious.[0]
• Sweetbreads with Lemon Sauce - (Poland) totally delicious, and not difficult to make.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Beets with Horseradish - (Poland) Delicious as a salad, condiment, or spread.[v0]
• Croutons, Polish - (Poland) a simple but very popular garnish.[v0]
• Gyros Seasoning - (Poland) Greek style seasoning for Meats and Gyros Salad.[v1]
• Hemp Salt - (Lithuania) a common sprinkle for salads, potatoes, meats, etc.[v0]
• Horeseradish, Polish - (Poland) Prepared horesradish for Polish (and other) recipes.[v0]
• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v0]
• Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage - (E.Euro, Baltic) a colorful alternative to White Cabbage Kraut.[v0]
• Vegetable Stock, Poland - (Poland) suitable for church meatless days.[v0]
• White Lemon Sauce - (Poland) popular with Chicken, Fish, Omelets, etc.[ol0]

Europe - Russia

Russian cuisine was developed largely from that of the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth, and later from Fance and Belgium. Unfortunately, now (2024) under Putin, Russia has fallen into a barbaric state. In the invasion of Ukraine, Russian soldiers have shown there is no war crime they will hesitate to commit, and their officers treat them little better. The Russian populace has chosen to enter a time of such repression as the Tzars would have hesitated to enforce.

Many thousands of Russians, including doctors and professionals, have fled the country, but the general populace worships Putin. The food situation is declining toward that of ths Soviet era and ifrastructure is rapidly disintegrating. Economic collapse seems inevitable. Fortunately, we in the West can still enjoy the best of Russian food and music, even as we resist their imperial dreams.
SLAVA UKRAINI!

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Breakfast

• Buckwheat Kasha - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [vo]
• Buckwheat Kasha w/Mushrooms - (Russia) a very fine multi-use Lenten / vegetarian dish.[v]

Appetizers & Snacks

• Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
• Cauliflower with Mayo Sauce - (Russia) impressive and delicious - it will get eaten.[vo]
• Cucumbers, Marinated - (Russia) served as an appetizer (zakuski) rather than salad.[v]
• Cucumbers, Salted - (Russia) very poplar on the zakuski table. Make ahead. [v0]
• Cucumbers in Sour Cream - (Regional) richer and less tart than vinegared cukes.[vo]
• Dilled Onion Appetizer - (Russia) a fine appetizer you can make years ahead.[v]
• Eggplant Caviar - (Russia) a fine spread for black bread, crackers, etc.[v]
• Eggs Stuffed with Mushrooms - (Russia) an elegant and delicious appetizer.[vo0]
• Kidneys in Madeira Sauce - (Russia) a famous zakuska dish, but suitable as a main dish too.
• Mushrooms, Marinated - (Russia) a spectacularly tasty treat.[v]
• Pelmeni - Siberian Dumplings - (Siberia) once survival food, now popular all over Russia.[mv]
• Pickled Herring - (Russia) a Russian table is not complete without herring.
• Vobla - (Russia) a dried salted fish, popular in Russia, Ukraine and Armenia.

Beverages

• Kvass - (Slavic, Baltic etc.) a very traditional fermented beverage.

Salads

• Abzhorka Salad - (Russia) a beef and vegetable salad that's sure to please.[0]
• Beet Salad - (Russia) a popular salad with beets, walnuts and prunes.[vo]
• Beet Vinaigrette - (Russia) A very nice beety appetizer sure to please.[v]
• Cucumber & Radish Salad - (Regional) a fine appetizer salad alternative to plain cucks.[v0]
• Diced Vegetable Salad - (Russia) a delicious salad for buffet, lunch or dinner.[vo0]
• Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.
• Salade Olivier - (Russia) the famous salad called "Russian", except in Russia and Poland.

Soups & Borshch

• Borshch, Lenten - (Russia) a fine vegan borscht for the long Lenten fasts.[v0]
• Fish Rassol'nik Soup - (Russia) a fish version of a popular type of sour soup.[0]
• Fish Solyanka - (Russia) a type of mildly sour soup very popular in Russia.[0]
• Lentil Everything Soup - (Russia) definitely a soup for a crowd. reheats well.[0]
• Mixed Meat Solyanka - (Russia) a mildly sour soup with a range of flavors and textures.[0]
• Mushroom Barley Soup - (Russia) a hearty peasant style soup than can be vegetarian.[mv]
• Mushroom Borshch - (Russia) an excellent soup that's also vegetarian safe.[v0]
• Nettle Soup - (Russia) a very popular green soup, also healthy and nutritious.[v0]
• Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
• Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.

Side Dishes & Light Mains

• Buckwheat Kasha - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [vo]
• Buckwheat Kasha w/Mushrooms - (Russia) a very fine multi-use Lenten / vegetarian dish.[v]
• Diced Vegetable Salad - (Russia) a delicious salad for buffet, lunch or dinner.[vo0]
• Potatoes with Mushrooms - (Russia) a fine side dish for any European cuisine.[v0]

Main Dishes

• Beef with Horseradish Sauce - (Russia) a substantial and intensely flavorful stew.
• Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) popular sliced with horseradish sauce.
• Hamburgers, Russian - (Russia) unusaual, incorperating beets, and quite delicious.
• Kidney & Potato Casserole - (Russia) beef kidneys with lots of vegetables and sour cream.

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) popular sliced with horseradish sauce.
• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Mushroom Caviar - (Russia) an outstandingly delicious spread, and easy to make.[vo]
• Mushroom Sauce - (Russia) made from dried black mushrooms.[v]
• Stock, Russian Vegetable - (Russia) a robust vegetarian stock with dried mushrooms.[v]

Europe - Transylvania

Transylvania proper was in north central Romania. It was a crossroads region with mixed population, so we are assigning its name to the region.
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Appetizers

• Körözött / Liptauer - (Hungary) a Hungarian party essential - Lipto cheese spread.[mv0]

Salads

• Cucumber Salad - (Hungary) simple, and an essential accompaniment for some stews.[v0]
• Green Bean & Tomato Salad - (Hungary) a noteworthy salad from a region not noted for salads.[v0]
• Sour Cream Coleslaw - (Hungary) you may never want to make slaw with mayo again.[vo0]
• Dressings:
  • Salad Dressing with Sour Cream - (Hungary) a dressing that deserves to be better known.[vo0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Sauerkraut Soup - (Hungary) with sausage and egg pasta.
• Sour Cherry Soup - Cold - (Hungary) a soup course in Hungary, a desert here.[vo0]

Side Dishes

• Green Bean Paprikas - (Hungary) Green beans as you have never known them.[mv0]
• Lecsó - (Hungary) a dish served many delicious ways, and a staple ingredient.[mv0]

Main Dishes

• Beef Goulash - (Hungary) traditional Hungarian beef gulyás - delicous!
• Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
• Chicken Giblets with Paprika - (Hungary) combining two very different textures and flavors.[0]
• Chicken Paprikás - (Hungary) one of the most famous Hungarian stews.[0]
• Pork Kidney Stew - (Hungary) an intersting break from beef stew.
• Pork Tokany Stew - (Hungary) "Stew of Strips", very tasty and with plenty of pork.
• Szekely Goulash - (Hungary) pork & sauerkraut stew, very popular for good reason.
• Tripe Pörkölt - (Hungary) once a peasant dish, now sought by connoisseurs.[0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Csipetke - (Hungary) egg pastas for soup and stew.[vo]
• Galuska - (Hungary) dumplings for soup and stew.[vo]
• Lecsó - (Hungary) a dish served many delicious ways, and a staple ingredient.[mv0]
• Tarhonya - [Egg Barley] - (Hungary) tiny egg pastas for soup, etc.[vo]

Europe - Iberia

Breakfast & Brunch   Appetizers, Tapas   Salads   Soups & Light Stews   Side Dishes   Main Dishes   Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

Breakfast & Brunch

• Pumpkin with Sauce - (Spain) a fine tasty side dish or brunch, using excess Kabocha.[v0]

Appetizers & Tapas

• Bull Balls - (Spain) a delightful tapas recipe, very tasty.[1]
• Carrots with Herbs - (Spain) a simple and popular appetizer.[1v]
• Eggs Stuffed with Mushrooms - (Spain - California) mushroom version of Eggs Stuffed with Shrimp.[v0]
• Eggs Stuffed with Shrimp - (Spain - Andalucia) delicious, easy to make if you know how.[f0]
• Fresh Cheese in Cilantro Mojo - (Spain) - a tapa / appetizer from the Spanish Canary Islands.[v0]
• Liver in Adobo Sauce - (Spain) an intensely flavored accent dish.[0]
• Mushroom Garlic Salad - (Spain) popular in tapas bars, distinctly flavored.[1v]
• Olives, Black Marinated - (Spain Canaries) popular in tapas bars all over Spain.[1v]
• Olives, Green Marinated - (Spain Andaluz) popular in tapas bars all over Spain.[1v]
• Padron Peppers - (Spain) a popular appetizer from Galacia.[v1 to v3]
• Potatoes with Broken Egg - (Spain) a dish served in Tapas Bars throughout Spain.[v0]
• Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[vo]
• Raxo - (Spain, Galicia) very popular in tapas bars and small restaurants.[0]
• Snails in Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) very tasty, serve on toast.

Salads

• Red Cabbage Salad with Fennel - (Spain) a salad presenting interesting textures and flavors.[v0]
• Cabbage & Watercress Salad - (Spain - Canary Islands) a fresh salad that deserves frequent serving.[v0]
• Catalán Salad - (Spain) an unusual, delicious and very much non-vegetarian salad.[0]
• Cauliflower Salad - (Spain) a light, refereshing salad served in tapas bars.[v1]
• Escarole, Tuna & Sausage Salad - (Spain - Catalán) a delicious, and very non-vegetarian salad.[0]
• Gazpacho Andaluz - (Spain - Andalucia) salad in the form of soup - red with tomatoes.[v0]
• Gazpacho Blanco de Habas - (Spain - Andalucia) salad in the form of soup - white.[v0]
• Green Bean Salad (Spain) an excellent salad that can be made ahead.[v0]
• Lima Bean Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) A delicious salad or light lunch.[mv0]
• Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]
• Mushroom Salad with Cumin - (Spain) a truely delightful mushroom salad.[v0]
• Pipirrana Salad - (Spain) a popular chopped salad from southern Spain.[v0]
• Seafood & Vegetable Salad - (Spain - Valencia) an eye catching party salad.[0]
• Watercress Salad - (Spain - North Coast) A simple but very flavorful dinner salsd.[v0]
• Xatonada Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) A fine fish and escarole salad with a flavorful dressing.[2]
• Dressings:
  • Spanish Salad Dressing - (Spain - Catalunia) very flavorful and with substantial body.

Cold Soups

• Gazpacho Andaluz - (Spain - Andalucia) salad in the form of soup - red with tomatoes.[v0]
• Gazpacho Blanco de Habas - (Spain - Andalucia) salad in the form of soup - white.[v0]

Soups & Light Stews

• Asparagus Soup - (Spain) most asparagus soups disappoint, not this one.[v0]
• Chestnut Soup - (Spain) a substantial, satisfying and easy to make soup.[0]
• Chicken Gizzard Soup - (Portugal) a delicious soup, but it's not for wimps.[3-4]
• Fish Soup de Perro - (Spain - Andalusia) a simple, but interesting, fish soup.[0]
• Fish Soup Romesco - (Spain, Catalonia) deliciously flavored with Romesco sauce.[0]
• Green Vegetable Soup - (Spain) a satisfying vegetable soup, easy to make.[0]
• Lentil Soup - (Spain) a very fine and substantial soup of lentils and sausage.[0]
• Lentil Soup - (Sephardic / Spain) a wonderful Spanish soup taken to Greece by Sephadim.[v2]
• Mushroom Soup - (Spain) an interestingly flavored soup, easily made vegetarian.[v0]
• Wheat & Chickpea Soup - (Spain) a peasant style soup, simple, flavorful, filling.[0]

Side Dishes

• Aragon Beans & Rice - (Spain) easy to make, substantial and can almost stand on its own.[v1]
• Chard with Chickpeas - (Spain / Morocco) a delicious side dish or Vegetarian main dish.[v0]
• Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts - (Spain) an excellent dish of greens, showing Arab influence.[v0]
• Patatas a lo Pobre - (Spain - Andalusia) a delicous side dish of potatoes and peppers.[v0]
• Potatoes with Broken Egg - (Spain) a dish served in Tapas Bars throughout Spain.[v0]
• Potato Vegetable Casserole - (Spain) a great side dish or, with rice, a vegetarian main dish.[v0]
• Pumpkin with Sauce - (Spain) a fine tasty side dish or brunch, and using excess Kabocha.[v0]
• Red Beans with Cabbage - (Spain - Basque) a tasty red bean stew with cabbage on the side.[0]
• Rice with Meats - (Spain Catalonia) Flavorful and suitable as side dish or light main.[0]
• Rice with Saffron and Pine Nuts - (Spain) interesting flavor but not so strong as to interfere.[mv]
• Rice with Squid and Shrimp - (Spain) a bit of a production, but quite worthwhile.[0]

Main Dishes

• Beef, Braised in Antique Style - (Spain) a recipe little changed from Medieval times.
• Beef in Melon Sauce - (Spain) beef stewed in an intrigueing, mildely sweet sauce.[0]
• Beef Onion Pot Roast - (Spain) a good sturdy peasant dish, braised beef with onions, potatoes.
• Chicken in Almond Sauce - (Spain - Catalonia) a very famous dish from Moorish times.[0]
• Chicken with Apples - (Spain) unusual, delicious, showing Moorish influence.[0]
• Chicken with Olives - (Spain) a stew dating from the Moorish period.[0]
• Chicken in Onion Sauce - (Spain) unusual, simple and delicious for family or buffer.[0]
• Chicken with Sweet Peppers - (Spain) a delicious chicken stew with lots of red bell peppers.[1]
• Chicken with Tomato - (Spain) chicken coated in an intense tomato reduction.[0]
• Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
• Mussel Stew - (Spain) a substantial and satisfying seafood stew.[0]
• Pork Stew with Wheat & Fennel - (Spain) a really delicious stew, with pork & Spanish sausages.[0]
• Pork & Tomato Stew - (Spain - Murcia) intensely flavoful, easy, satisfying.[0]
• Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[ol]
• Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew - (Spain) a substantial and flavorful vegetable stew.[v1]
• Raxo - (Spain, Galicia) very popular in tapas bars and small restaurants.[0]
• Rice with Meats - (Spain Catalonia) Flavorful and suitable as side dish or light main.[0]
• Tuna / Bonito Canary Island - (Spain) from the Canary Islands - not for timid tastes.[1]
• Vegetable Stew Andalusian - (Spain) a robust, meat rich Winter vegetable stew.[0]

Sauces, Condiments, Dressings, etc.

• Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) most famous sauce in the Basque region.[1mv]
• Cheiro Verde - (Portugal / Brazil) a simple but important ingredient and garnish.[0v]
• Cilantro Sauce / Mojo - (Canary Islands) used with fish, potatoes and fresh cheese.[0v]
• Mojo Verde - (Canary Islands) From the Canary Islands, now widespread.[1v]
• Pimiento Strips - (Spain) a common garnish or ingredient in Spain, easy to make.[0v]
• Romesco Sauce - a delicious dip for Vegetables, Fish, Shellfish, Chicken, etc.[1v]
• Sherry Vinaigrette - (Spain - Andalusia) an oil and sherry vinegar dressing with herbs.[v]
• Spanish Salad Dressing - (Spain - Catalunia) very flavorful and with substantial body.[0f]
• Xato / Romesco - (Spain) a thick red dip / dressing characteristic of Catalonya.[2v].

Europe - Italy

The cuisine of Italy is certainly as unique as that of France or Spain, and has strongly influenced the cuisines of France, the Balkans (including Greece), Switzerland, North America, Argentina, and now even England.
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Breakfast

• Frittata with Pasta - (Italy) supposed to be made using leftover pasta.[mv0]

Appetizers (Antipasto)

• Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
• Beet Stems, Marinated - (California) a surprisingly delicious use for beet stems.[v]
• Bell Peppers, Picante - (Italy) flavorful oil marinated bell pepper appetizer.[0mv]
• Cauliflower a la Grecque - (Italy) a light tart salad / appetizer to accompany heavier dishes.[v]
• Eggplant Appetizer, Marinated - (Italy) an interesting appetizer of tiny eggplants.[v]
• Frittata with Pasta - (Italy) supposed to be made using leftover pasta.[mv0]
• Mushrooms à la Grecque - (Italy) an interesting and refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
• Octopus in Lemon & Oil - (Italy) delicious marinated octopus appetizer.
• Olives al Forno - (Italy) a popular appetizer of oven baked olives.[v]
• Pickled Onions - (Italy) an Italian version that's sweeter than usual.[v]
• Potato Noodles - (Südtirol)) very popular, served with sauerkraut or as a side.[v]
• Stuffed Eggs Picante - (Italy) unusual tuna flavored stuffed egg appetizer.[0]
• Tripe, Herb Marinated - (Italy - South) use as an antopasto, side dish or sandwich filling.
• Vegetable Vinegar Pickle - (Italy, Modena) way better than the pickles in the markets.[v0]
• Marinated Zucchini Appetizer - (Italy) a popular vegetable appetizer served warm or cool.[v]