Recipes

America is truly diverse when it comes to cuisine. People from around the globe have settled in the land of their dreams and have blended their unique methods of cooking,…

Malaysian population consists of three major groups Malay’s, Chinese & Indian, the cuisine is also a perfect mixture of these three regions. There are also influences from Singapore, Thailand and…

The cuisine of Burma (now known as Myanmar) had drawn influences from its bordering nations: India, China, and Thailand. Since the region has a long coastline along the Bay of…

The cuisine of Nepal, a true Himalayan kingdom, has been influenced by Tibet, India, and other south east Asian countries. Of late, it is also common to find some western…

Armenian cuisine has commonalities with Turkish and Persian cuisine. However, it is characterized by freshest of ingredients. I was introduced to this cuisine through one of the most common breads…

Schnitzels made with various meats are served all over the world.However, they are most common in Europe. I first came across a proper schnitzel while visiting Austria where Wiener Schnitzel…

Chinese cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines. Apart from the eight regional varieties, it is also enjoyed throughout the world in localized forms. The eight regional varieties of…

Syrian cuisine has been vastly influenced by neighboring Middle Eastern countries and together they share many common dishes. In fact, some of these dishes are loved throughout the world and served…

Turkish cuisine immensely evolved under the influence of Ottoman Empire over many centuries. Over hundreds of years, it blended influences from Middle Eastern, Europena, African and Central Asian cultures. The…

Italian cuisine is one of the oldest-known cuisines in the world. It is also one of the simplest cuisines in terms of the number of ingredients used in a dish.…

Russia is one of the northernmost countries with a harsh climate for most part of the year. Russian cuisine has its origin in the peasant population that used various meats,…

Indonesia is one of the most diverse cultures in the world. Number of ethnic communities abode in thousands of islands in the archipelago. This diversity has brought along many regional…

Brazilian cuisine is a combination of regional varieties. It has been heavily influenced by European, African, and Asian cuisines as various ingredients were brought in by the early settlers. Palm…

Distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines, Laos’s cuisine, known as Lao cuisine, is quite unique. It is marked with abundant usage of sticky rice along with other important ingredients such…

Whenever France comes to my mind, I always think about its great cuisine. Even in the modern times, French chefs are the most sought after and anyone visiting this beautiful…

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Tourists can enjoy the local flavor in a number of restaurants and street shops that serve curries, rice,…

Columbia in South America has a long coastline of Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea while on the mainland borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. Just like any other coastal…

Turkey was a center point in the history of many great empires. The cuisine has been passed on since ages and fused with the influences from Middle East and Asia.…

The traditional ingredients of Peru fused with the culture and cuisine brought by immigrant Europeans/Asians and Africans define the Peruvian cuisine. Some of the common ingredients used in this South…

Egypt has been one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Since ancient times, food had been used as a means of payment for labor. The fertile Nile river belt…

Spanish cuisine offers a variety of delectable dishes that truly no one can refuse to relish. It owes its variations to distinct culinary preferences developed across diverse geographical areas over…

China is the second largest country in the world by land area and it does not surprise me that such a vast area brings a rich and diverse variety of…

Traditional Netherlands cuisine is biased towards carbohydrates due to heavy labor society, however the modern cuisine is more influenced by the European region. Breads, cheese, potatoes and meats are still…

Iran was a key center for ancient civilizations and its culture and cuisine got influenced through history. High usage of herbs like parsley & spices like cinnamon & saffron with fruits like…

India is one of the most diverse countries in terms of culture, cuisine and arts. Traditionally the finer nuances of these have been passed from ancient kingdoms to modern day…

Mexican cuisine is marked with extensive usage of herbs, spices, chili peppers, beans, corn, and fruits like avocado, pineapple, mangoes and guava. Traditionally it was greatly influenced by the Spanish…

Greece has had one of the longest histories in the world and so has its cuisine which has been formed over generations. One can also say that Greek cuisine is…

‘I have never met a problem a proper cupcake could not fix’, says Hudson in Sarah Ockler’s Bittersweet. Cupcakes-the pop-divas of the American dessert scene-trendy, quick-moving, and the darling of…

Vietnamese cuisine widely influenced by the Asian cuisine is known to be healthy with its usage of multiple herbs, vegetables, seafood, rice among other meats etc. There are multiple kind…

Belgium is one of the prominent countries and a hub for European Union. It has its own unique culture and cuisine with some influences from other European countries like France, Germany…

Mexican cuisine has been influenced a lot by the Spanish, however it still maintained a lot of originality leading to the modern day cuisine. The usage of local ingredients such…

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America on the Pacific coastline, it still has its unique presence on the world cuisine map. Dishes like Carne Asada and Carne Guisada…

Spain has had many rulers since ancient history and the cuisine has grown through ages with each of them. Right from Roman Empire through the middle ages and modern day…

Germany, one of the most important economies in Europe has a glorious history and the food habits have evolved over a period of time. Beer is the staple drink with Octoberfest,…

British cuisine is still traditional in many terms. Menu items like Sunday Roast, Potato Mash, Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie are all too famous. A Christmas Dinner is an elaborate…

Chinese cuisine is famous through the world.You will hardly find a city that does not have any Chinese restaurants. Local Chinese cuisine can be divided into different styles like Sichuan,…

Poland has been able to preserve its cultural heritage through the generations. Modern Polish cuisine is a confluence of traditional dishes and international influence. The cuisine has been influenced by…

Middle Eastern region with its uses of herbs, spices, vegetables and meats has given us many a wonderful dishes. It is definitely a paradise for food lovers with preparations such…

Laos, a country north east of Thailand in addition to the south Asian influence also bears heavy influence from the French Indo-China. It is common to spot French restaurants in…

With Thanksgiving round the corner, families are gearing up for big family dinners. For unfortunate cooks like me, who love the gatherings, but not the cooking, here is a Thanksgiving…

Argentina, the South American country is known to many of my friends through its sports stars, specially the football. The natives are also known for their love of food which…

India, known to the world for many famous rulers dynasties and its significant history, has also seen its food habits form over many centuries. The cuisine here is a combination…

Middle Eastern cuisine is known the world over and is one of the attractions for tourists visiting these countries. Many different spices and herbs are used in the typical preparations…

British cuisine is an amalgamation of traditional British dishes and a plethora of international influences from around the globe including Asia, Americas, Middle East and the Europe. The British are still…

Saudi Arabia is well known for more than a few things, Mecca is the religious prime place visited by large number of people for the Hajj. While it is also…

Thai cuisine is famous over the world for its use of strong and aromatic ingredients. Among other Thai dishes, Thai curries also known as Kaeng bring out unique Thai taste.…

Austrian cuisine in the modern times has picked up regional varieties from the neighboring Hungary, Germany and Italy while traditionally it grew in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Its capital Vienna has…

Vietnamese cuisine is known all over the world as one of the most healthiest with minimal use of oil and fats. I’ve seen it being served in numerous Asian restaurants,…

Czech Republic is landlocked between Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Austria and is known for having few of the most beautiful cities in Europe like Prague and Karlovy Vary. Czech’s love…

Italian cuisine is one of the oldest which evolved with influences from the Roman and Greek empires. Most of the dishes from this country are made with minimum number of…

Burma also known as Myanmar has a long coastline and neighbors with India, China and Thailand. Due to this long coastline, sea food and specially fish forms one of the…

Canada just like the US, saw settlers from different regions come together over a period of time bringing in a confluence of ingredients and dishes which together forms Canadian cuisine.…

I wrote about Iranian cuisine few weeks back as one of the most traditional ones. A lots of recipes originated long ago and are still made in many homes. Most…

Iran is one of the middle east countries, also known as Persia and as one of the oldest civilizations that existed centuries ago. The land has seen many big empires come and…

Kenya is one of the countries in the central eastern Africa surrounded by Indian Ocean on the sea side and Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia & Uganda on the land side. Kenya is…

Different states and regions in India have their own native cuisines and in total create a large diversity of food cooked. Most of the regions use typical Indian spices in…

Mongolia landlocked between Russia and China, was greatly influenced by these countries. The cuisine of Mongolia still follows its traditional values, and people use most of the products from the…

Historians have always been fascinated by the Greek history and why not, it is one of the oldest known civilizations. The Greek cuisine itself dates back 4000 years when Archestratos…

Chinese cuisine is truly varied, besides a number of local traditions in one of the largest countries, it has spread all over the world adopting to local styles. Within China,…

  Mexico has played a fair part in the history of civilizations. In the pre Columbian era, it was home to famous Aztec and Mayan civilizations, the regional staple food…

Malaysia is a great example of different religions coexisting in the country, although the state religion is Islam. The major ethnic groups of Malay, Chinese & Indian practice their culture…

Russia has a large ethnic and cultural diversity due to its vast area which leads to different kinds of cooking traditions. Being one of the coldest countries the population uses…

Nepal is a land locked country with common borders between China and India. It is mostly a mountainous region with many of the highest peaks of the world. Although a…

Last three to four centuries saw the immigrants from Europe and other western cultures come to America and along with some small number of natives form what is today known…

Pakistan got independence from the British rule in 1947. The land area however has seen a number of big empires and has been under constant study by the historians. The…

Armenia lies in the Mediterranean region with its borders close to both Europe and Asia. The countries with common borders include Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Over hundreds of years…

Greece is another of the Mediterranean country and has been a big part of history. Greek cuisine dates back to more than 4000 years and has been a center point…

Afghanistan is surrounded all around by land and neighbors Pakistan on the south and east, Iran on the west. Historically it has been governed by big empires like the Indian…

Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean and also referred to as “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” for its shape. It has a long cultural history primarily…

The number of islands, small and large over the Pacific ocean form a part of culture called the Polynesian culture. These islands comprising of Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga and extending south…

Egypt developed as a settlement and culture ages ago along the fertile lands of river Nile. It has been a source of vast knowledge for archaeologists for its excavations and…

Thailand is one of the most sought after tourist destinations nowadays. If you talk to people who travel, they talk about various different aspects of the country. What comes in…

Morocco has a great place in the geography of Middle East, it has the Atlantic coastline moving into the Mediterranean Sea. Since the ancient times it has provided the world…

Nigeria is a fairly diverse country comprising of many number of tribes and ethnic groups. By some numbers these tribes and groups speak more than a couple of hundred dialects.…

France is a fairly dominant player in Europe and has been a center of influence for fashion, cuisine and movies. Paris has been known for its high street fashion shops…

Jerk is a traditional Jamaican way of marinating and cooking the meat. The process originated in Jamaica a few centuries back and has been taken to various parts of the…

Russia is the largest country of the world, in fact twice as large as the second in line. It is but obvious that the cuisine is diverse as well. It…

Italy’s history dates back to Greek and Roman empires and its cuisine has been perfected over ages. Pizza and Pasta originated in Italy and are famous the world over. The…

Turkey has a long history in its cuisine and has evolved with learning’s from Asia and Europe. Few of the main stream Turkish dishes include pilaf (rice preparation), kofte &…