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Our recipes reflect Euro/American practice of relatively few dishes served as separate courses. We expect most readers will adapt ethnic recipes to this service so we portion them that way.

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), ov=Ovo Lacto Vegetarian (eggs and/or dairy), fv=minor seafood, mv=Can be made Vegetarian.
Chili-hot codes:   0=none, 1=very mild, 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.
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• Breakfast & Brunch
• Appetizers & Snacks - French Hors d'Oeuvres, Russian Zakuski
• Salads
• Soups & Stews
• Pasta
• Sides
• Main Dishes
• Asian Dishes
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• Sandwiches
• Bakery
• Desserts
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• Ingredients
  • Miscellaneous
  • Sauces
  • Garnishes
  • Dressings, Condiments & Dips
  • Spreads
  • Pickles & Brines
  • Spice Mixes, Pastes & Seasonings
  • Stocks, Broths & Cooked Meats
  • Stuffings

• Acorn Squash, Baked - (N.America) simple and tasty.[ov]
• Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [ov]
• Boxty - (Ireland) fired slices of potato cake.[v]
• Buckwheat Kasha - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [ov]
• Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté [ov]
• Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]
• 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]
• Corn Bread - (USA) the bread of the American South.
• Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
• Egg Curry - (India) whole hard cooked eggs with sauce. [ov]
• Egg Curry with Peas - (Nepal) a fine breadfast of spiced scrambled eggs.[ov2]
• Eggs with Purslane - (Mexico) a very tasty jumbled eggs combination.[ov0+]
• French Toast - (Euro-Amer) a quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[ov]
• Golden Buck - (England) a Welsh Rabbit with a poached egg on it.[ov]
• Indonesian Corn Cakes - (Indonesia) an appetizer there, more like a breakfast here.
• Jackfruit Rag Pancakes - (US-Cal)serve for breakfast with lemon juice or sour cream.[v,ov]
• Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
• Lamb Fries - (Persia) a fine hot appetizer or breakfast patty.
• Nagaimo Pancakes - (Japan) similar to potato pancakes (latkes) but more delicate.
• Nopales & Eggs - (Mexico) a popular easy to make breakfast dish.[ov2]
• Omelet, Savory - (France) your basic French 3-egg omelet. [ov]
• One Eyed Jack - (Euro-Amer) an easy breakfast that's tasty too.
• Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
• Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
• Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[v]
• Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
• Swedish Hash - (Sweden) a substantial breakfast dish of meat, potatoes and egg.
• Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
• Welsh Rabbit - (England) a classic - cheese on toast.[ov]
• Welsh Rarebit - (England) a misnamed classic.[ov]
• Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]

I refuse to call them "starters" - a starter is a big greasy lump of iron with a gear on the end. They're "Appetizers" if served at the dinner table, Hors d'Oeuvres if presented on a silver platter by a young lady in a scanty French maid outfit (and Horse-overs if you can't afford the maid). If you're Russian they're Zakuska, Zakaski if you're Polish and Mezes if you're Greek. If they're served covering glasses of Spanish wine they're Tapas.

• Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [ov]
• Beef & Cucumber Salad - (France) a delightful and satisfying combination.
• Beef Dry Curry - (Indonesia) excellent at room temperature or warm.[2,3]
• Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty sliced and served cold.
• Beef Tongue - (Europe) a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
• Beef & Sesame Stir Fry - (Vietnam) highly flavored and flexible.[3]
• Beets, Pickled - (Finland) the most popular pickle in Finland.[v]
• Beets, Pickled - (Norway) tasty and mild, serve warm or cold.[v]
• Beet Vinaigrette - (Russia) A very nice beety appetizer sure to please.[v]
• Bell Peppers, Picante - (Italy) flavorful oil marinated bell pepper appetizer.[0mv]
• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) popular sliced with horseradish sauce.
• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) Emperor Franz Josef's favorite lunch.
• Bombay Duck, Fried - (India) "Fish Jerky", very popular around Mumbai.[1]
• Breadfruit Fries - (Carib) - an aromatic alternative to potato fries.[v]
• Buffalo Duck Wings - (USA) bigger and better than chicken wings.[4]
• Bull Balls - (Spain) a delightful tapas recipe, very tasty.[1]
• Carrots with Herbs - (Spain) a simple and popular appetizer.[1v]
• Cauliflower a la Grecque - (Italy) a light tart salad / appetizer to accompany heavier dishes,[v]
• Cauliflower with Mayo Sauce - (Russia) - impressive and delicious - it will get eaten.[ov]
• Celery à la Grecque - (France) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
• Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - A delicious appetizer salad with fish "cooked" in lime juice.[2].
• Chicherrónes - (the Americas) light and fluffy Pork Rinds.[0]
• Chicherrónes in Tomatillo Sauce - (Mexico) simple and popular.[2]
• Chicken Feet in Bean Sauce - (China) - a standard at dim sum tea houses [2].
• Chicken Gizzard Appetizer - (Africa E.) popular with beer and cocktails in Tanzania.[3]
• Chicken Wings, Braised - (China - Sichuan) simple and substantial - and very tasty.[1]
• Dilled Onion Appetizer - (Russia) - a fine appetizer you can make years ahead.[v]
• Duck Feet, Red Cooked - (China) popular in dim sum tea houses.[0]
• Eggplant Caviar - (Russia) a fine spread for black bread, crackers, etc.[v]
• Fish Cakes #1 - (Thai) popular and delicious appetizer.
• Fish Cakes #2 - (Thai) more practical than #1 outside Thailand.
• Fish Fried with Ginger - (Singapore) intense and delicious - an appetizer, side or main.[0].
• Frog Legs Provençale - (France) fresh, simple and tasty with flavors of Provence.
• Head Cheese - (Euro-American) - a great way to use those odd pig parts.
• Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
• Kashmire Fried Potatoes - (Kashmir) tiny potatoes with aromatic spicing.[v2]
• Kidneys in Madeira Sauce - (Russia) a famous zakuska dish, but suitable as a main dish too.
• Lamb Fries - (Persia) a fine hot appetizer or breakfast patty.
• Lamb Tongue Salad - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm salad/appetizer.
• Liver in Adobo Sauce - (Spain) an intensely flavored accent dish.[0]
• Mackerel Wine Pickle - (Euro-American) - a mild but intensly favorful appetizer.
• Marinaded Mushrooms - (Russia) a spectacularly tasty treat.[v]
• Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
• Octopus in Lemon & Oil - (Italy) delicious marinated octopus appetizer.
• Octopus with Wine & Fennel - (Greek) goes well with bread or crackers.
• Onions, Pickled - (Finland, etc) A popular appetizer everywhere.[v]
• Padron Peppers
• Padron Peppers - (Spain) a popular appetizer from Galacia.[v,1 to 3]
• Pickled Herring - (Russia) a Russian table is not complete without herring.
• Pickled Herring - (Scandinavia) very popular all through Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
• Pig Ear Snacks - (Cambodia) a sure hit with broad spectrum porkophiles.
• Pig Feet, Boiled - (Ireland) easy and delicious - good party dish.
• Pig Feet Loaf - (Poland) a sliceable appetizer to serve with mustard and horseradish.
• Pig Feet with Peppers - (China) - hot with sauce or cold with dips - yum!.[1+]
• Pig Feet Pickled - (Euro-American) - far superior to store bought.
• Pig Tail Appetizer - (China) an appetizer for real men, serve with beer.
• Pork Meatballs - (Thai) a delicious appetizer with Pacific Rim flavors.[1]
• Pork with Red Chili - (China) Shanghai street food, spicy and flavorful.[4]
• Pork Ribs with Coconut Water - (Vietnam) mildly sweet, tender and very moderate chili bite.[2]
• Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Vietnam?) a delicious and substantial appetizer.
• Pork Ribs, Marinated - (Thai style) Delicious! one of my favorites.[0-3]
• Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[v]
• Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgan) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]
• Sablefish with Miso Glaze - (Japanese) tricky, but totally delicious.
• Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]
• Smelts Fried with Dill - (Finland) a substantial appetizer or light meal.
• Snails in Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) very tasty, serve on toast.
• Spring Rolls #1 - (Thailand) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
• Stuffed Eggs Picante - (Italy) unusual tuna flavored stuffed egg appetizer.[0]
• Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular all over Northern Europe and North America.
• Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
• Yakko / Hiyayakko - (Japan) chilled tofu with toppings - very popular.[v]
• Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]

• Asparagus & Endive Salad - (Euro-American) intriguing and delicious.[v]
• Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
• Bean Sprouts, Celery & Cockles - (India - Andaman Islands) A fine cold vegetable salad or warm side dish.[2fv]
• Bean Sprout Salad - (Korea) an almost essential Korean side salad. [v]
• 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 & Cucumber Salad - (France) a delightful and satisfying combination.
• Beef & Herb Salad - (Thai) very popular salad or cool summer main dish.[2]
• Beef & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]
• Beef & Watercress Salad - (Vietnam) very flavorful warm or at room temperature.[0]
• Beet Salad - (Finland) highly rated by beet enthusiasts.[ov]
• Beet Salad - (Germany) no dairy in this one, and light horseradish.[v]
• Beet Vinaigrette - (Russia) a nice beety appetizer, less tart than pickled beets.[v]
• Cabbage & Watercress Salad - (Spain - Canary Islands) a fresh salad that deserves frequent serving.
• Cauliflower a la Grecque - (Italy) a light tart salad / appetizer to accompany heavier dishes,[v]
• Cauliflower Salad - (Spain) a light, refereshing salad served in tapas bars.[v1]
• Celery à la Grecque - (France) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
• Celery Root Salad - (German / Polish) a delicious cooked vegetable salad.[v]
• Celery Root Salad - (French) A very nice simple salad of raw celery root.[ov]
• Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - A delicious appetizer salad with fish "cooked" in lime juice.[2].
• Chicken Foot Green Mango Salad - (Malaysia) - a pleasant salad with textural contrasts.[1]
• Cucumber Dill Salad - (Euro-E) simple and refreshing.
• 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 with Ginger - (Eu/Am) a refreshing spring salad. [ov]
• Cucumber Herb Salad - (Eu/Am) simple, light and palet cleansing.[v]
• Cucumber & Purslane Salad - (California) a pleasant variation on the regular ingredients.[v]
• Cucumber Salad with Mustard - (German) fresh cucumbers in a very light sauce.[ov]
• Cucumbers in Sour Cream - (Russia) a cucumber salad that's less tart than vinegared cukes.[ov]
• Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying.[v1]
• Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
• Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (India) Kheera Rayta, a cooling side dish to moderate spicy food.[ov]
• Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
• Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[ov]
• Fern Fiddleheads - (Eu/Am) Two ways to serve fiddleheads.[v]
• Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
• Green Bean & Walnut Salad - (Georgia) an excellent buffet salad.[v]
• Green Papaya Salad - (Thai) a tart crunchy salad. [mv]
• Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
• Lamb Tongue Salad - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm salad.
• Lima Bean Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) A delicious salad substantial enough for a ligh lunch.[mv0]
• Malabar Spinach Raita - (India) a yogurt based spread or salad for roti, chapati, etc.[v2,3]
• Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]
• Palm Heart Salad - (Eu/Am) tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
• Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
• Pasta Salad with Ham - (France) this simple salad is astonishingly delicious.
• Cold Pasta Salad Pizzaiola - (Italy) a tasty attractive pasta salad for table or buffet.[mv]
• Pennywort Salad - (Burma) a pleasant green salad of interesting flavor. [v1]
• Pickled Herring - (Region) very popular all around the Baltic region.
• Pig Ear Salad - (China) a crunchy salad with interesting textures.
• Pig Skin Salad #1 - (Thai) lightly chewy and moderately spiced.[2]
• Pig Skin Salad #2 - (Thai) lightly chewy and chili spiced.[3+]
• Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta, a good side dish to tame spicy food.
• Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
• Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]
• Radicchio & Watercress Salad - (Eu/Am) bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.[v]
• Red Cabbage Salad - (Lithuania) incredibly simple and tasty too. [v]
• Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.
• Salade Niçoise - (France) a substantial salad suitable even as a light lunch.[v]
• Seven Bean Salad - (Med) Truly delcious - make plenty.
• Tabouleh - (Lebanon) the rightly famous bulhur and parsley salad.[v]
• Tomato & Purslane Salad - (Turkish) at home with a Western, Turkish or Middle Eastern meal.[1v]
• Watercress Salad - (Spain - North Coast) A simple but very flavorful dinner salsd.[v0]
• Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.
• White Cheese Salad - (Uzbek) feta, sour cream, radish & cucumbers. [ov]

• Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]
• Beef & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
• Beef & Fern Soup - (Korea) quick and simple with robust flavor.
• Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgia) popular in the former Soviet states.
• Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
• Beef Soup / Stew - (Swiss) easy to make and thoroughly enjoyable.
• Beet & Black Cumin Soup - (Morocco) interesting and intense flavors.[v]
• Borscht, Ukrainian - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
• Catfish Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup that exploits the unique flavor of catfish.
• Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
• Chestnut Soup - (Spain) a substantial, satisfying and easy to make soup.[0]
• Chicken Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Middle East.
• Chicken Noodle Soup - (China) a very popular and adaptable soup.
• Chicken Soup, Thai - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.
• Chicken Soup with Rice - (Brazil) a popular soup in Brazil, Portugaul and Cape Verde.[0 to 2]
• Clam Chowder - New England - (US Northeast) an American classic - delicious!
• Clam Chowder - Rhode Island - (US Northeast) use Rhode Island Quahogs.
• Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
• Fennel Bisque - (Euro-Amer) A light and exceptionally delightful soup. [ov]
• Fish Soup - (Indonesia) a great soup for any fish that stays firm [1].
• Fish Soup - (Sweden) a delightful light fish soup.
• Fish Soup Provençale - (France) a famous soup from southern France.
• Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
• Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
• Harira - (Morocco) soup with lamb & chickpeas - flavorful & substantial.
• 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]
• Lamb Stew with Pasta - (Italy) a fine substantial soup or light main course.
• Lamb Tongue "Salad" - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm soup/salad.
• Lamb Tripe Soup - (Algeria) long cooking but easy - and delicious![0]
• Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
• Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
• Miso Seafood Soup - (Japan) quick, simple, tasty and uses up small bits of seafood.
• Mock Turtle Soup - (USA) delicious and turtle safe.
• Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with pork and shrimp - very popular and rightly so.[0]
• Nettle Soup - (Ireland) elegant, attractive and tasty as soup course.
• Nettle Soup - (Sweden) a light soup with delightful herbal flavor.[v]
• Noodle & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]
• Oxtail Soup - (Scandinavie) a very popular, tasty and substantial soup.
• Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
• Pork, Liver & Kidney Soup - (Philippine) quick easy soup with interesting flavor contrasts.[0]
• Pork & Luffa Soup - (China) Light, simple and delicious.
• Pork Rib & Bitter Melon Soup - (Thai) popular throughout East and Southeast Asia.[0]
• Pork Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.
• Pork & Szechuan Vegetable Soup - (China) a light soup with fairly intense flavors.
• Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day.
• Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
• Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
• Pork & Water Spinach Soup - (Thailand) popular and traditional.[0]
• Potato, Leek & Squash Soup - (Italy) light but substantial cream soup.[mv]
• Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
• Rooster Nut Soup - (China) an interesting variation on chicken soup.
• Sauerkraut Soup - (Polish) Traditional
• Sauerkraut Soup - (from Polish) Vegetarian version. [ov]
• Sauerkraut Soup - (Hungary) with sausage and egg pasta.
• Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
• Seafood Stew di Rimini - (Italy) a rich and flavorful main dish seafood stew.
• Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
• Shrimp Soup - (France) and elegant but flavorful soup course.
• Shrimp, Pork & Bean Thread Soup - (Thai) An interesting, easy to make soup that holds well.[0]
• Sour Cherry Soup - Cold - (Hungary) a soup course in Hungary, a desert here.
• Spare Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.
• Tong Ho & Mushroom Soup - (China) a simple herb soup with straw mushrooms.[v]
• Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov3]
• Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
• Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.
• Turkey Chowder - (USA) a hearty, satisfying soup from leftover roast turkey.
• Wintermelon Soup - (China) a light soup with pork
• Wintermelon Soup - (Vietnam) a light soup with pork spare ribs.
• Wintermelon Soup - (Singapore) a medium light soup with chicken.
• Stocks
  • Beef Stock, Russian - (Russia) the base for many hearty soups.
  • Lamb Stock - (Turkey) a basic stock for Turkish, Armenian and Near Eastern dishes.

In Italy, with a few exceptions, pasta dishes are served as a separate course interchangeable with a soup course (never both at one meal) and is sauced fairly lightly. In North America pasta is generally served as a main course and sauced more heavily, often more heavily than it should be.

• Apple Snail Sauce & Pasta - (US Pacific) just tell your gests/family it's "shellfish sauce".
• Kale with Potatoes & Pasta - (Italy) a pasta dish with plenty of nutritious kale.[v]
• Pasta with Broccoli - (Italy) a Sicilian recipe showing North African influence.[v]
• Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]
• Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) a truly wonderful light main, side dish, or pasta course. [ov]
• Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
• Pasta with Mixed Seafood - (California) A fine light main for three or pasta course for five.[0]
• Pasta with Nettles - (Italy) pasta course or light main featuring flavorful herbs.[v]
• Pasta & Zuchini - (Italy) very simple and tasty too - a pasta course or light main.[ov]
• Sweetbreads with Pasta - (Italy) an interesting and flavorful pasta dish.
• Pasta Sauces
  • Bacon Sauce - (Italy) delightfully flavorful but not low calorie
  • Beef Stew, Georgian - (Georgia) Makes a delicious pasta sauce too.
  • Bolognese Sauce - (Italy) a major clasic meat sauce.
  • Chicken Shrimp Sauce - (Italy) delicate but nontheless substantial.
  • Crab Sauce - (Italy) a delightfully tasty light summer sauce.
  • Fegato Sauce - (Italy) a remarkably tasty meat sauce made from lamb liver.
  • Fennel Sauce - (Italy) a light, gently aromatic spring or summer pasta sauce. [ov]
  • Frankfurter Sauce - (Italy) interesting and tasty, and the kids will probably like it too.
  • Harlot Sauce - (Italy) quick to make and delicious.
  • Marinara Sauce - (Italy) a simple, quick but tasty tomato sauce.
  • Mussel Sauce - (Italy) a medium weight sauce with subdued seafood flavor.
  • Pesto - (Italy) a classic sauce for pasta. [ov]
  • Pork & Saffron Sauce - (Italy) a sophisticated sauce best with simple shapes.
  • Sausage Carrot Sauce - (Italy) a relatively light meat sauce.
  • Sausage Tomato Sauce - (Italy) a relatively light meat sauce good with simple shapes.
  • Tuna & Bell Pepper Sauce - (Italy) a tasty medium sauce for summer dinner or winter lunch.
  • Uncooked Sauce for Pasta - (Italy) especially good for hot summer days, very tasty.

Also check the Asian sections as many Asian dishes, particularly the vegetable ones, make good side dishes within a Western menu.

• Acorn Squash, Baked - (N.America) simple and tasty.[ov]
• Acorn Squash, Baked - (US) simple and tasty.[ov]
• Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
• Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
• Bean Sprouts, Celery & Cockles - (India - Andaman Islands) A fine cold vegetable salad or warm side dish.[2fv]
• Boxty - (Ireland) fired slices of potato cake.[v]
• Baked Potato - (Euro/American) an ever popular side dish.[v]
• Broccoli with Olives - (Italy) a delicious way to cook broccoli.[v]
• Buckwheat Kasha - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [ov]
• Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
• Cabbage Rolls - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
• Choy, Braised - (Thai) a tasty side of Asian greens.[0mv]
• Carrots with Herbs - (Spain) a simple and popular appetizer (or side dish).[1v]
• Cauliflower & Scallions - (India) a lightly spiced side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[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.
• Colcannon - Potatoes & Kale - (Irish) an excellent change from plain mashed potatoes.[ov]
• Spiced Chick Peas - (India) Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) A side of greens for Asian or Western dishes. [v]
• Corn Bread - (US) the bread of the American South.
• Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]
• Dill Potatoes - (Sweden) properly with new potatoes, but others can be used.
• Egg Curry - (India) whole hard cooked eggs with sauce. [ov]
• Eggplant with Tomatoes & Capers - (Italy) tasty vegetable side goes well with pasta, meat. [v]
• Fried Rice, Various - (China) flexible, quick and easy to make.[0].
• Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
• Green Beans & Radishes - an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
• Kidney Bean Curry - (India north) delicious side. [v]
• Kidneys Languedoc - (France) an excellent dish for anyone who like kidneys.
• Lentils with Pearl Onions - (France) a nice accompaniment for a hot dinner.[v]
• Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.
• Luffa Gourd (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash.[v2]
• Luffa with Shrimp (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light, delicate side with delightful flavors.[0]
• Malabar Spinach with Dal - (India) a light main dish or side for Indian or Western cuisine.[v2]
• Malabar Spinach & Shrimp - (China / Viet) a tasty side dish less acidic than regular spinach.
• Mung Beans, Split - (India) Moong Dal, a tasty foil to more complex dishes. [v]
• Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
• Pig Feet, Boiled - (Ireland) easy and delicious - good party dish.
• Pig Feet, Pickled - (Eu/Am) - far superior to store bought.
• Pilaf with Chick Peas and Lentils - (Turkish) a side dish for any meat or a vegetarian main. [v]
• Potatoes Fried - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side.[v2]
• Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in a sweet onion sauce. [v1]
• Smashed Potatoes - (US) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [ov].
• Potato Gratin - (Swiss) tasty but simple. You can prepare well ahead.[ov]
• Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (US) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].
• Potatoes with Rosemary - (France) delicious! Whole tiny potatoes or larger sliced.[ov]
• Potatoes with Sage & Rosemary - (Italy) these fried potatoes pack a lot of flavor.[0v]
• Potatoes & Spinach (or Chard) - (India - England) from India but most popular in England.[v2]
• Rice with Saffron and Pine Nuts - (Spain) interesting flavor but not so much as to interfere.[mv]
Rice & Vermicelli Pilaf - (Armenia) the basic Armenian pilaf - very easy.[mv]
• Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]
• Sauerkraut with Apples - (Germany) sauerkraut with bacon and onions, sweet and flavorful.
• Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) sauerkraut done right, perfect with sausages.
• Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, ligh main or breakfast.
• Shrimp with Mushrooms & Garlic - (Thai) a flavorful main dish or a side for American mains.
• Snake Gourd - (India) a light gourd dish suitable as a side on Western menus.[v2]
• Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India Konkani) Desicious a a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
• Succotash - (US) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
• Tamales, Blind - (Mexico) makes a pile, serve with heavily sauced main dishes.[0]
• Tindora (Ivy Gourd) - (India) a tiny cucumber popular all over India. [v]
• Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.
• Turnip Greens & Turnip - (US) a popular tradition in the American South.
• Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a simple but flavorful vegetable dish.[v]
• Zucchini with Tiny Onions - (France) an interesting and flavorful side or light main.[v]

These dishes are the featues in Euro/American style service. Consider also dishes from the Pasta and Asian Dishes sections. While they would be served differently in their native lands they are commonly served in larger portions as main dishes in North American practice.

• Aligator Stew - (U.S.South) - 'gators are good eating.
• Beef, Braised in Antique Style - (Spain) a recipe little changed from Medieval times.
• Beef Braised with Mushrooms - (Bhutan) tasty, easy and from available ingredients.[2+]
• Beef Chili #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Beef Goulash - (Hungary) the basic Hungarian beef goulash - delicous!
• Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
• Beef with Horseradish Sauce - (Russia) a substantial and intensely flavorful stew.
• Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
• Beef Pot Roast - (England - Midlands) delicious at home and popular at parties.
• Beef Pot Roast with Horseradish - (Lithuania) - A very flavorful pot roast for home or parties.
• Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty served hot or cold.
• Beef Stew, Cauldron - (Ireland) very tasty, good for parties.
• Beef Stew, Georgian - (Georgia) popular all over the former Soviet Union.
• Beef Stew, Hessian - (Germany - Hesse) substantial, and popular at parties.
• Blackened Redfish - (U.S. Cajun) a classic - very tasty. [3]
• Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
• Catfish Creole in Court Bouillon - (US Louisiana) poached in a vegetable stew.[1]
• Catfish Gumbo - (US Louisiana) traditional, delicious and easy to make.[1]
• Chicherrónes in Tomatillo Sauce - (Mexico) simple and popular.[2]
• Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
• Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]
• Chicken in Marsala Sauce - (Sicily) chicken in a delicous sauce - and easy to make.
• Chicken Nicoise - (France) a simple but delicious chicken stew from Provence.
• Chicken, Stewed - (France) awsome flavor!
• Chicken Stew with Shrimp - (Brazil) popular Afro-Brazilian dish from Bahia.[3]
• Chicken with Almonds - (Imperial Rome) delicious, intensely flavorful - the emperor smiles!
• Chicken Gizzard & Liver Adobo - (Philippine) savory and satisfying.[0]
• Chili, Beef #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]
• Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
• Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]
• Cozido - (Brazil) one-pot feast, similar to Portuguese Cozido.[0]
• Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.
• Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious sauce.
• Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
• Cornish Game Hen, Southwest - (USA) easy, impressive and delicious.[1]
• Country Captain - (US Southeast) a traditional chicken curry from Georgia.[1]
• Roasting a Duck - (France / China) complete procedure.
• Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
• Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
• Frog Legs Provençale - (France) fresh, simple and tasty with flavors of Provence.
• Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
• Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
• Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
• Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
• Kidneys Languedoc - (France) an excellent dish for anyone who like kidneys.
• Kidneys in Madeira Sauce - (Russia) a famous zakuska dish, but suitable as a main dish too.
• Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.
• Lamb Leg with Herbs - (Turkish) moist tender and delicious, with sauce.
• Lamb Shank Stew - (Persia) flavored with herbs and lemon juice.
• Lamb Stew with Pasta - (Italy) a fine light main course or substantial soup.
• Macaroni Pie - (England) makes American mac-and-cheese look pretty wimpy.
• Savory Mackerel - (Med) a simple fish dish with robust flavors.
• Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
• Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
• Mole Poblano de Guajolote - (Mexico) - the famous Turkey in Red Chili Sauce.[1]
• Mussel Stew - (Spain) a substantial and satisfying seafood stew.[0]
• Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
• Pig Tails with Beans - (Jamaica) flavorful and interesting textures.[1]
• Pork with Bok Choy & Daikon - (Bhutan) with rice, an entire tasty meal.[3]
• Pork with Coriander - (Cyprus) very simple but very flavorful too.
• Pork Kidney Stew - (Hungary) an intersting break from beef stew.
• Pork Loin, Stuffed - (Norway) a very popular dinner dish throughout Scandinavia.
• Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
• Pork Chops with Prunes - (France) chops served with a sweet fruit sauce.
• Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
• Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) tasty, satisfying and healthy too.[2]
• Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut - (Bavarian) pork ribs or chunks.
• Pork Roast with Blood Orange - (California) an easy to make pork roast with intensely flavorful sauce.
• Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast - (U.S. South) tender flavorful sholder roast with sauce.
• Pork Tokany Stew - (Hungary) "Cowboy Stew", very tasty and with plenty of pork.
• Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew - (Spain) a substantial and flavorful vegetable stew.[v1]
• Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
• Rabbit, Stewed - (France) awsome flavor!
• Braised Rabbit Syracuse - (Italy - Sicily) delicious with rabbit or chicken thighs.
• Sausage Stew, Bavarian - (Germany) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.
• Sefrina with Beef - (Jewish, Morocco) a traditional Sabbath stew.
• Sauerbraten - (Germany - Rhineland) traditional marinated beef.
• Seafood Stew di Rimini - (Italy) a rich and flavorful main dish seafood stew.
• Skate Wings with Capers - (France) an attractive and very flavorful fish course.
• Sole with Tomatoes & Sage - (US Cal) A light, easy to make summer meal.[1]
• Sweetbreads in Mushroom Sauce - (California) flavofully cooked in Chinese style.[0]
• Szekely Goulash - (Hungary) pork & sauerkraut stew, very popular for good reason.
• Tagine of Aromatic Vegetables - (Morocco) an aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.[v0]
• Tagine of Lamb Carrots & Celery - (Morocco) another aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.
• Toad in the Hole - (England) popular since 1860, tasty, filling and easy.
• Tuna / Bonito Canary Island - (Spain) from the Canary Islands - not for timid tastes.[1]
• 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 Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
• Roasting a Turkey - (USA) Detailed how-to with stuffing, gravy and the works.
• Turkish Bulgur - (Turkey) easy and always well received [v3].
• Variety Meat Stew - (Jewish - Morocco) a popular Passover dish.
• Veal Breast Roast - (Euro-Amer) delicious, economical and very easy.

These are dishes that in Asia would embelish rice, flat bread or noodles. There would be a number of such dishes to be selected from according to individual preference. Our recipes generally presume Western service where we more often have just one or two, in larger quantity, and equal in importance to the rice or bread - see Western Adoption of Asian Food.

Recipes are divided into three regions. In general dishes can be freely intermingled within a region but generally not across regions.

East Asia   (China, Korea, Japan, Himalayas)
• 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 Braised, Taiyuan - (China - Taiyuan) simply marinated beef in a sauce.
• Beef Braised with Mushrooms - (Bhutan) tasty, easy and from available ingredients.[2+]
• Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Szechuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
• Beef with Chilis - (Korea) a light meat dish with plenty of Korean flavor.
• Beef & Choy Five Spice - (China - North) interestingly flavored beef with crispy choy.
• Beef with Green Beans - (China) a delicious mix of flavors in a stir fry.[0]
• Beef with Dried Mushrooms - (Korea) simple to make and very flavorful.[1]
• Beef with Oyster Sauce - (China - Guangzhou) an intensely flavored beef stir fry.[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 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 & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry of interesting flavor and texture. [3]
• Beef with Zuchini - (Korea) a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
• Chicken with Black Mushrooms - (China) a satisfying dish with Yin Yang balance.[0]
• 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 Mustard Greens - (China) quick and simple but with plenty of flavor.[0]
• Silkie Chicken, Braised - (China) a unique chicken with deep color and flavor.[0]
• Chicken, Tangerine Peel - (China) very popular, very flavorful stir fry.[2+]
• Chicken with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
• Chicken Wings, Braised - (China - Sichuan) simple and substantial - and very tasty.[1]
• Chicken Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) very tasty, satisfying and easy to make.
• Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
• 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 Steamed Chinese Style - (China) completely delectable and easy to make [0].
• Fried Rice, Various - (China) flexible, quick and easy to make.[0].
• 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]
• Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
• Pig Feet with Peppers - (China) serve hot with sauce or cold with dips. Yum! [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 with Bok Choy & Daikon - (Bhutan) with rice, an entire tasty meal.[3]
• Pork Bung Stir Fry - (China) a street favorite from Korea through Malaysia.[1]
• 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 Liver with Cucumber - (China) An interesting contrast of textures and favors.
• Pork with Mustard Greens - (China) simple, quick and tasty.[0]
• Pork Ribs with Black Beans & Chili - (China) steamed ribs with a savory sauce.[2+]
• 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 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 Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
• 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.
• Pork with Scallions - China North) A simple stir-fry of pork and vegetables.
• Pork in Scallion Sauce - (China Fujian) simple but amazingly flavorful.
• 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]
• Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
• Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
• Water Spinach (Ong Choy) - (China) popular vegi side w/fermented tofu.[v1]

Southeast Asia   (including Philippines)
• Acacia Leaf Omelet - (Thai) popular in hot & sour soups and as a side.[0]
• Bean Sprout Salad with Salt Fish - (Malaysia) flavorful, light and easy to make.[2]
• Beef & Bean Sprouts - (Thai) easy and tasty 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 Dry Curry - (Indonesia) excellent at room temperature or warm.[2,3]
• Beef Curry Dry Fried - (Indonesia) an intensely flavored meaty side or Asian dish.[2]
• Beef Curry Mussamun - a (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 Green Curry - (Thai) a tasty light curry with plenty of beef.
• Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
• Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
• Beef with Long Beans - (Thai) a quick easy dish exploiting the dark flavor of long beans.
• Beef with Mixed Vegetables - (Thai) a simple dish in the Chinese style.
• Beef & Potato Curry - (Vietnam) Substantial and satisfying.[1]
• Beef Red Curry - (Thai) a light flavorful curry with interesting textures.[2]
• Beef & Sesame Stir Fry - (Vietnam) highly flavored and flexible.[3]
• Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
• Beef with Tomato - (Indonesia) Amazingly delicious and easy to make.[3+]
• Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
• Beef with Zucchini - (Thai) easy and satisfying.[2]
• Chicken Adobo - (Philippine) very flavorful stewed chicken, slightly tart.[0-1]
• Chicken with Asparagus, Bamboo & Shrooms - (Thai) stir fry in the Chinese style.
• Chicken with Basil - (Thai) a delicious dish with lots of Thai basil leaves.[3]
• Chicken Besegnek - (Indonesia) a very flaovful chicken curry.[1+]
• 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 Curry, Sumatra - (Indonesia) an outstandingly delicious curry, and easy.[2]
• Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
• Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
• Chicken Gizzard & Liver Adobo - (Philippine) savory and satisfying.[0]
• Chicken Gizzards & Livers - (Indonesia) a popular combination with sataw beans.[3]
• Chicken & Green Papaya Stew - (Philippine) a very popular dish.[0]
• Chicken with Holy Basil & Chilis - (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 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]
• 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 Asis.[mv1]
• Fish Coconut Curry - (Malay) A mild but flavorful curry for light colored fish.
• 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 with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai) an intensely flavorful main dish.
• Fish with Vinegar & Coconut - (Philippine) simple but very flavorful [1].
• Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish.
• Malabar Spinach - (Indonesia) a surprisingly satisfying light main dish.[1v]
• Noodles, Thai - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
• Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
• Pork Adobo - (Philippine) very popular, variously made.[0]
• Pork Belly Stew - (Malay-Nonya) a delicious side - but too rich for a main dish.
• Pork in Black Bean Sauce - (Philippine) a very popular stew in Philippine homes.[0]
• 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 & Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, any choy will do fine.
• Pork with Garlic & Pepper - (Thai) an example of Thai food from before chili peppers.
• 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 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 & Liver Stew - (Philippine) substantial with interesting textural contrasts.[0]
• Pork & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
• Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.
• Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
• Pork Red Curry with Zucchini - (Thai) light and tasty, but with a bit of chili bite.[3+]
• Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Khmer Kron?) A delicious and substantial appetizer.[1]
• Pork Ribs Stir Fried - (Vietnam) A Vietnamese take on Chinese spare ribs.
• Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
• Pork, Spicy Ground - (Thai) very popular in Thailand and California.[4]
• 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 & Vegetable Stew - (Philippine) an interesting stew emphasizing vegetables.[0].
• Pork & Water Spinach Adobo - (Philippine) Delicious! And legal in California.[0]
• Potato Curry, Sumatra - (California) a vegetarian version of a fine Indonesian chicken curry.[v2].
• Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.
• Shrimp with Mushrooms & Garlic - (Thai) a flavorful main dish or a side for American mains.
• Squid Adobo - (Philippine) Squid stew, mildly tart as an Adobo should be.[0]
• Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.
• Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
• Water Spinach (Pak Bung) - (Thai) a simple stir fried side with crunchy texture. [v3]
• Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.

India   (including Sri Lanka, Pakastan and Bangladesh)
• Bean Sprouts, Celery & Cockles - (India - Andaman Islands) A fine cold vegetable salad or warm side dish.[2fv]
• 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 Sambar - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]
• Cauliflower Sauté - (India - Kashmir) delicious side or light vegetarian main.[v/ov]
• Chicken Cauliflower Curry - (india) expensive in India, but still delicous here.[1-2]
• Chicken in Coconut Cream - (India north) - Softly spiced and cream color.
• Chicken Gizzard Curry - (Sri Lanka) a delicious, savory and mildly spiced curry.[2]
• Chicken Kotogari - (India - Tamilnadu) outstandingly flavorful and easy to make.[3]
• Chicken with Tamarind - (India Andhra) - Richly spiced and delicious.
• Chicken & Tomato curry - (India Andhra) Kodi Tomatar - a very tasty lightly spiced curry
• Chicken Tomato Onion curry - (India Punjab) Murgh Masala - a rich lightly spiced curry.
• Fish Curry Goa - (India - Goa) delicious and fiery! [3+]
• Fish - Mean Molly - (India - Karala) Deliciously spicy fish curry.[3]
• Fish & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[3]
• Fish & Potato Curry - (India east) a very popular dish, and delicious.[2]
• Fish in Tamarind Sauce - (India - Madras) easy to make and 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]
• Kashmire Fried Potatoes - (Kashmir) tiny potatoes with aromatic spicing.[v2]
• Lentils (Red) with Amaranth - (Sri Lanka) delicious blend of flavors.[mv2]
• Luffa Gourd (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash.[v2]
• Malabar Spinach with Dal - (India) a light main dish or side for Indian or Western cuisine.[v2]
• Malabar Spinach Raita - (India) a yogurt based spread or salad for roti, chapati, etc.[v2,3]
• Pork Curry - (Nepal) a simple but surprisingly tasty lightly spiced curry.[2]
• Pork with Shallots & Onions - (India) less sharp than Vindaloo
• Pork, Spiced with Orange - (India) intensely favored to liven up your menu.
• Pork Vindaloo - (India Goa) vinegar maranade and spicy hot.[4+]
• Potato Fried - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side.[v2]
• Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in an aromatic onion sauce.[v1]
• Potatoes & Peas - (India north) very popular in northern India.[v1]
• Potatoes & Spinach (or Chard) - (India - England) from India but most popular in England.[v2]
• Shrimp Masala - (India) scrumptious shrimp w/coconut curry
• Snake Gourd - (India) a light gourd dish suitable as a side on Western menus.[v2]
• Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India Konkani) Desicious a a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
• Spinach and Tomatoes - (India) Palak Tomatar, an outstaning blend of flavors.
• Tindora Fry #1 - (India) dry curry vegetable side dish.[v1]
• Tindora Fry #2 - (India) dry curry vegi side dish w/curry leaves & peanuts.[v2]
• Winter Melon with Moong Dal - (India - Madras) a light but spicy side dish.[v3,4]

• Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
• Reuben Sandwich - (USA) an American classic from Omaha.
• Turkey Sandwich - (USA) many builds make short work of leftover roast turkey.

• Barley Bread - (Finland) A substantial (and flavorful) bread.[ov]
• Irish Soda Bread - (Ireland) quick and easy bread.[ov]
• Sour Rye Bread - (Finland) Essential for any Finnish meal.[v]

• Sour Cherry Soup - Cold - (Hungary) a soup course in Hungary, a desert here.

• Pennywort Drink - (SE Asia) a refreshing chilled tonic drink. [v]

• Csipetke - (Hungary) egg pastas for soup.
• Galuska - (Hungary) dumplings for soup and stew.
• Schmaltz - (Jewish) rendered chicken fat for frying.
• Tarhonya - [Egg Barley] - (Hungary) tiny egg pastas for soup, etc.

• Béchamel Sauce - (Western World) a simple white sauce, and base for other sauces.
• Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) most famous sauce in the Basque region.[1mv]
• Lemon Butter Sauce - (Euro/American) especially for fish, avocados and asparagus.
• Mushroom Sauce - (Russia) made from dried black mushrooms.[v]
• Tomatillo Sauce #1, Cooked - (Mexico) Salsa Verdi for meat, etc.[3]
• Fresh Tomato Sauce - (Euro-Amer) made from fresh ripe tomatoes.[v]
• White Sauce - (Western World) a simple sauce, and base for other sauces.

• Dry Roasted Peanuts - (SE Asia / Africa) - Comon garnish or snack.[v]
• Whole Peanut Garnish - (Thai) a fancier garnish for noodles, etc.[v2]

• Aioli Lemon Dressing - (Italian) A dressing for asparagus or other spring vegetables.
• CG Crab Dip - (USA) a dip that won't overpower the crab.
• Chili Herb Sauce / Dip - (Thai) a delicious herbal sauce/dip.[3]
• Chili Vinegar Sauce - (Thai) an essential Thai table condiment.
• Chilis, Salt Pickled - (China - Hunan) an essential Hunan condiment.[4v]
• Cranberry Sauce - (USA) exceptionl flavor with greatly reduced sugar.
• Cucumber Relish - (Thai) Cucumber Salad #2 but chopped finer.[2v]
• Cucumber Sauce - (Finland) for cold sliced meats and the like. [ov]
• Cucumber Sauce - (Thai) essential with fish cakes, sa-teh and the like.[v2]
• Fish Sauce - (SE Asia) essential for dips, condiments and cooking.
• Fish Sauce, Vegetarian - (California) better than store bought.[0v]
• Guacamole - (Mexico) a popular avocado chip and vegetable dip. [v]
• Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Italian Dressing - (Euro/Amer) Two versions of the popular salad dressing.[v/ov]
• Joe's Mustard Sauce - (U.S. Florida) dip used with stone crab claws.
• Lemon Butter Sauce - (Euro/American) especially for fish, avocados and asparagus.
• Lemon Mint Dressing - (Lebanon) A popular (and highly variable) salad dressing.
• Lime Pickle - (Singapore) a sour condiment with intense flavor.
• Mimosa Sauce - A spring dressing particularly for Asparagus.
• Mustard Miso Sauce - (Japan) used with fried tofu, chicken, fish, etc.
• Nuoc Cham - (Vietnam) an essential sauce for for dipping and sprinkling.
• Nuoc Mam Me - (Vietnam) Tamarind sauce for fried fish and chicken.[2+]
• Preserved Lemon - (Morocco) essential for North African and Middle Eastern cooking.
• Rouille - (France) a popular sauce with raw vegetables, potatoes and fish.[v2]
• Russian Dressing - (US/Canada) An important salad and sandwich dressing.
• Sambal Cincalok - (Malay) a very flavorful shrimp/shallot sauce.[3+]
• Shallots, Fried - (Thai / Viet) very popular garnish and condiment.[0v]
• Sherry Vinaigrette - (Spain - Andalusia) an oil and sherry vinegar dressing with herbs.[v].
• Spanish Salad Dressing - (Spain - Catalunia) very flavorful and with substantial body.
• 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]
• Tahini Dressing - (Middle East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]
• Tartare Sauce - (Euro/Amer) traditional for seafood.[ov]
• Tik Marij - (Cambodia) the definitive Cambodian dipping sauce.
• Tomatillo Sauce #1, Cooked - (Mexico) Salsa Verdi for meat but usable as dip,[3]
• Tomatillo Sauce #2, Uncooked - (Mexico) Salsa verdi cruda for dips.[3]

• Eggplant Caviar - (Russia) a fine spread for black bread, crackers, etc.[v]
• Malabar Spinach Raita - (India) a yogurt based spread or salad for roti, chapati, etc.[v2,3]
• Mayonnaise - Home made is better.[ov]
• Mushroom Sauce - (Russia) made from dried black mushrooms.[v]
• Mustard, Spicy German - (Euro/Amer) easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
• Sardine Spread - (Norway) an excellent spread for bread, crackers or sandwiches.
• Smoked Herring Spread - (Denmark) salty smoked herring tempered with radishes and dairy.
• Tapenade - (France) popular spread / ingredient from Provence.

• Baharat - Mixed Spices - (Lebanon / Syria / Jordan / Palestine / Israel / Turkey).
• 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]
• Black Chili Paste - (Thai) spices up bland stir fries, noodles and salads.[4]
• Cajun Seasoning - (USA) a common condiment, seasoning and rub in the U.S. South.[v3]
• CG Bay Seasoning - (USA) "plug compatible" for Old Bay Seasoning^®.
• Chili-Tamarind Paste - (Thai) essential for popular soups, salada and stir frys.
• 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 - (Thai) a 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 - (Thai) the mildest of the popular curry pastes.
• Curry Powder - Madras - (Anglo-Indian) for American and British curry recipes.[v2]
• Curry Powder, Singapore - (Singapore) lighter and fruitier than Indian curry powders.
• Curry Powder - West Africa - (Africa, W) a relatively simple curry powder.[v3]
• Five Spices Powder - (China) a standard seasoning all over China. [v2]
• Fish Sauce - (SE Asia) essential for dips, condiments and cooking.
• Fish Sauce, Vegetarian - (California) better than store bought.[0v]
• Garam Masala #1 - (India) aromatic seasoning for the food of the North.
• Herbes de Provence - (France) a seasoning shortcut invented in the 1970s.[v0]
• Italian Seasoning - (Euro/American) called for in many recipes.[v]
• Kashmir Garam Masala - (Kashmir) darker and more aromatic than Punjab Garam Masala.[v0]
• Laser (Sylphium) Stem / Root / Juice - (Roman Empire) a useful fake for extinct ingredients.[v]
• Mixed Spices - Baharat - (Lebanon / Syria / Jordan / Palestine / Israel / Turkey).
• Pilau Masala - (Africa, E) used for rice pilaf in Tanzania and Kenya.
• Toasted Rice Powder - (Thai) a standard ingredient, especially for sprinkling on salads.
• Sambar Powder #2 - (India) seasoning for vegetarian dal dishes of the South.
• Sylphium (Laser) Stem / Root / Juice - (Roman Empire) a useful fake for extinct ingredients.[v]
• Yellow Bean Sauce - (Thai, Viet) a very common cooking ingredients.[0v].

• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) stock and meat in a single pass.
• Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) stock and meat in a single pass.
• Chicken, Simmered - (General) pre-cooked chicken plus broth.
• Lamb Stock - (Turkey) a basic stock for Turkish, Armenian and Near Eastern dishes.

• Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (US) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
• Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (US) for turkey stuffing or dressing.