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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 hotter. All levels are based on Southern California practice.
Bibliography

Alligator

• Alligator Stew - (U.S. South) - 'gators are good eatin'... if they don't eat you first.

Amaranth Greens

• Lentils (Red) with Amaranth - (Sri Lanka) delicious blend of flavors.[mv2]

Apples

• Sauerkraut with Apples - (Germany) sauerkraut with bacon and onions, sweet and flavorful.
• Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) sauerkraut done right, perfect with sausages.
• Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.

Apricot

• Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.

Arracacha

• Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - (see notes for Arracacha).

Asafoetida

• Chicken with Almonds - (Imperial Rome) delicious, intensely flavorful - the emperor smiles!
• Sylphium (Laser) Stem / Root / Juice - (Roman Empire) a useful fake for extinct ingredients.[v]

Asparagus

• Aioli Lemon Dressing - (Med) a dressing for asparagus or other spring vegetables.
• Asparagus & Endive Salad - (Euro-American) intriguing and delicious.
• Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
• Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [ov]
• 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]
• Chicken with Asparagus, Bamboo & Shrooms - (Thai) stir fry in the Chinese style.
• Mimosa Sauce - (Eu/Am) A spring dressing particularly for Asparagus.
• Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) an excellent cheesy pasta course or light main dish.[ov]
• Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.

Avocado

• Guacamole - (Mexico) a popular avocado chip and vegetable dip. [v]
• Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

  Bacon

  • Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.

  Bamboo Shoots

  • Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Szechuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
  • Beef Red Curry - (Thai) a light flavorful curry with interesting textures.[2]
  • Chicken Red Curry - (Thai) a delicious curry that's quick to make.[3]
  • Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
  • Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
  • Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]

  Banana

  • For cooking bananas see Plantain.

  Banana Blossom

  • Pork Hocks with Vinegar - (Philippine) a sweet-sour stew with a wide range of textures.[0]

  Barley

  • Cabbage Rolls - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
  • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.

  Basil, Holy

  • Chicken with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.

  Beans, (Green. Long, Sprouts)

  • Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]
  • 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]
  • Beef & Bean Sprouts - (Thai) easy and tasty with chili vinegar sauce. [2+]
  • Beef with Green Beans - (China) a delicious mix of flavors in a stir fry.[0]
  • Beef with Long Beans - (Thai) a quick easy dish exploiting the dark flavor of long beans.
  • Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
  • Chicken with Long Beans & Basil - (Thai) flavorful and easy to make stir fry.[2]
  • Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
  • Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • Green Beans & Radishes - (Eu/Am) an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
  • Green Bean & Walnut Salad - (Georgia) an excellent buffet salad.[v]
  • Pork with Vegetables & Chili - (Burma) a quick stir fry with mild chili.[2]

  Beans, shell (Fresh or Frozen)

  • Duck Gizzards - (China) very nice flavors - duck, edamame and bamboo shoots.[0]
  • Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.
  • Lima Bean Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) A delicious salad substantial enough for a ligh lunch.[mv0]
  • Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
  • Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India Konkani) Desicious a a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
  • Succotash - (USA) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.

  Beans, Peas, Lentils, Dal (Dry or Canned)

  • Spiced Chick Peas - (India) Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - (California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]
  • Harira - (Morocco) soup with chickpeas & lamb - flavorful, substantial.
  • Kidney Bean Curry - (India) delicious side.
  • Lentils (Red) with Amaranth - (Sri Lanka) delicious blend of flavors.[mv2]
  • Lentils with Pearl Onions - (France) a nice accompaniment for a hot dinner.[v]
  • Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with pork and shrimp - very popular and rightly so.[0]
  • Mung Beans, Split - (India) Moong Dal, tasty foil to more complex dishes
  • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
  • Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew - (Spain) a substantial and flavorful vegetable stew.[v1]
  • Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgan) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]
  • Seven Bean Salad - Truly delcious - make plenty.
  • Snake Gourd with Black-eyed Peas - (India Konkani) Desicious a a side or a light vegetarian main dish.[v3]
  • Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) cooked turkey with white beans.
  • Turkey Chili - Quick - (USA) with kidney beans - flavorful and moderately spicy.[3]
  • Winter Melon with Moong Dal - (India - Madras) a light but spicy side dish.[v3,4]

  Beans, Sataw

  • Chicken Gizzards & Livers - (Indonesia) a popular combination with sataw beans.[3]

  Beef & Veal

  • 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 & 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, 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 Braised, Taiyuan - (China - Taiyuan) simply marinated beef in a sauce.
  • 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 & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
  • Beef with Cashews - (Thai) a simple to prepare dish in the Chinese style.
  • Beef with Cauliflower - (Thai) simple and tasty stir fry.
  • Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Szechuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
  • Beef Chili #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
  • 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 & Cucumber Salad - (France) a delightful and satisfying combination.
  • 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 with Dried Mushrooms - (Korea) simple to make and very flavorful.[1]
  • Beef Dry Curry - (Indonesia) excellent at room temperature or warm.[2,3]
  • Beef and Eggplant Green Curry - (Thai) a fiery curry with plenty of Beef and Eggplant flavor.
  • Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
  • Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry - (Laos) simple but satisfying [1+].
  • Beef & Fern Soup - (Korea) quick and simple with robust flavor.
  • Beef with Fried Noodles - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
  • Beef Goulash - (Hungary) the basic Hungarian beef goulash - delicous!
  • Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
  • Beef with Green Beans - (China) a delicious mix of flavors in a stir fry.[0]
  • Beef Green Curry - (Thai) a tasty light curry with plenty of beef.
  • Beef & Herb Salad - (Thai) very popular salad or cool summer main dish.[2]
  • Beef with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Chicken, Squid, Shrimp.
  • Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
  • Beef with Horseradish Sauce - (Russia) a substantial and intensely flavorful stew.
  • 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 & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]
  • Beef with Mixed Vegetables - (Thai) a simple dish in the Chinese style.
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce - (China - Guangzhou) an intensely flavored beef stir fry.[0]
  • 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 & Potato Curry - (Vietnam) Substantial and satisfying.[1]
  • Beef Quick Fried - (China) you don't want to do this.
  • Beef Red Curry - (Thai) a light flavorful curry with interesting textures.[2]
  • Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgia) popular in the former Soviet states.
  • Beef & Scallions - (China) a simple meaty stir fry with very Chinese flavor.
  • Beef & Sesame Stir Fry - (Vietnam) highly flavored and flexible.[3]
  • Beef Slivers Dry Fried - (China - Sichuan) a simple, tasty and very versatile dish.[2]
  • Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty served hot or cold.
  • Beef Soup / Stew - (Swiss) easy to make and thoroughly enjoyable.
  • 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.
  • Beef Stock, Russian - (Russia) the base for many hearty soups.
  • Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
  • Beef Tendons with Pork - (China - Sichuan) flavorful with interesting contrasts.[1 or 3]
  • Beef with Tomato - (Indonesia) Amazingly delicious and easy to make.[3+]
  • Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
  • Beef & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture. [3]
  • Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
  • Beef & Watercress Salad - (Vietnam) very flavorful warm or at room temperature.[0]
  • Beef with Zuchini - (Korea) a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
  • Beef with Zucchini - (Thai) easy and satisfying.[2]
  • Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) popular sliced with horseradish sauce.
  • Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) Emperor Franz Josef's favorite lunch.
  • Borscht, Ukrainian - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
  • Bull Balls - (Spain) a delightful tapas recipe, very tasty.[1]
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
  • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
  • Cozido - (Brazil) one-pot feast, similar to Portuguese Cozido.[0]
  • Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
  • Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
  • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
  • Oxtail Soup - (Scandinavia) a very popular, tasty and substantial soup.
  • Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
  • Sauerbraten - (Germany - Rhineland) traditional marinated beef.
  • Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
  • Sweetbreads in Mushroom Sauce - (California) flavofully cooked in Chinese style.[0]
  • Sweetbreads with Pasta - (Italy) an interesting and flavorful pasta dish.
  • Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.
  • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
  • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
  • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
  • Reuben Sandwich - (US) an American classic from Omaha.
  • Swedish Hash - (Sweden) a substantial breakfast dish of meat, potatoes and egg.
  • Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.
  • Variety Meat Stew - (Jewish - Morocco) a popular Passover dish.
  • Veal Breast Roast - (Euro-Amer) delicious, economical and very easy.

  Beets

  • Beet & Black Cumin Soup - (Morocco) interesting and intense flavors.[v]
  • Beets, Pickled - (Finland) the most popular pickle in Finland.[v]
  • Beets, Pickled - (Norway) tasty and mild, serve warm or cold.[v]
  • 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 very nice beety appetizer less tart than pickled beets.[v]
  • Ukrainian Borscht - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.

  Bitter Melon

  • Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with bitter melon leaves, pork and shrimp.[0]
  • Pork & Bitter Melon Stir Fry - (China) a popular flavor combination in Asia.
  • Pork Rib & Bitter Melon Soup - (Thai) popular throughout East and Southeast Asia.[0]
  • Pork & Vegetable Stew - (Philippine) an interesting stew emphasizing vegetables.[0].

  Bok Choy - See Choy.

Bread

• French Toast - (Euro-Amer) a quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[ov]
• One Eyed Jack - (Euro-Amer) an easy breakfast that's tasty too.
• Welsh Rabbit - (England) a classic - cheese on toast.[ov]

Breadfruit

• Breadfruit Fries - (Carib) - an aromatic alternative to potato fries.[v]

Broccoli

• Broccoli - Western
  • Broccoli with Olives - (Italy) a delicious way to cook broccoli.[v]
  • Pasta with Broccoli - (Italy) a Sicilian recipe showing North African influence.[v]
• Broccoli - Chinese
  • Beef & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
  • 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.
  • Chicken with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai) marinaded for added flavor, worth the wait.
  • 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.
  • Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stir fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
  • Pork with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai Style) one of my favorite stir fries.[3+]
  • Broccoli, Italian (Rapini, Broccoli Rabe)
    • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.

  Brussels Sprouts

  • Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.

  Buckwheat

  • Buckwheat Kasha - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [ov]

  Bulgur - see Wheat

  Cabbage - Head

  • Beef & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]
  • Cabbage Leaves - (General) separating leaves from the head for rolls.
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
  • Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
  • Cabbage & Watercress Salad - (Spain - Canary Islands) a fresh salad that deserves frequent serving.[v0]
  • Colcannon - Potatoes & Kale - (Irish) an excellent change from plain mashed potatoes.[ov]
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
  • Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) tasty, satisfying and healthy too.[2]
  • Red Cabbage Salad - (Lithuania) incredibly simple and tasty too. [v]
  • Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.

  Cabbage - Napa

  • Noodle & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]

  Cactus

  • Nopales & Eggs - (Mexico) a popular easy to make breakfast dish.[ov2]

  Calf's Foot

  • Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
  • Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
  • Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.

  Capers

  • Tapenade - (France) famous spread / ingredient from Provence.

  Carrots

  • Beef, Tangy Braised - (Filipino) similar in principle to American beef stews.[0]
  • Carrots with Herbs - (Spain) a simple and popular appetizer.[1v]
  • Pork with Vegetables & Chili - (Burma) a quick stir fry with mild chili.[2]
  • Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
  • Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]

  Cashews

  • Beef with Cashews - (Thai) a simple to prepare dish in the Chinese style.
  • Chicken with Cashews & Chilis - (Thai) an extremely popular dish in California.

  Cauliflower

  • Beef with Cauliflower - (Thai) simple and tasty stir fry.
  • 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]
  • Cauliflower & Potato Curry - (India south) - A mildly spiced curry.[v1]
  • Cauliflower, Potato & Eggplant Korma - (India northwest) - delicious, and aromatically spiced.[v1]
  • Cauliflower, Potato & Pea Curry - (India north) - A delicious vegetable main course.[v1]
  • Cauliflower Salad - (Spain) a light, refereshing salad served in tapas bars.[v1]
  • Cauliflower & Scallions - (India) a lightly spiced side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • 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]
  • Fish & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[3]
  • Pork with Vegetables & Chili - (Burma) a quick stir fry with mild chili.[2]
  • Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]

  Celery

  • Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Szechuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
  • Celery à la Grecque - (France) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
  • Pork with Celery & Lemon Grass - (Singapore) Light, fresh and tasty with contrasting textures.[2]

  Celery Root

  • Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]
  • 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]

  Chard (Swiss Chard)

  • Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
  • Chicken Cauliflower Curry - (india) expensive in India, but still delicous here.[1-2]
  • Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
  • Noodle & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]
  • Potatoes & Spinach (or Chard) - (India - England) from India but most popular in England.[v2]
  • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.

  Cheese

  • Chedder
    • Welsh Rabbit - (England) a classic - cheese on toast.[ov]
  • Ementhaler / Swiss
    • Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[ov]
    • Reuben Sandwich - (US) an American classic from Omaha.
  • Feta
    • Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
    • White Cheese Salad - (Uzbek) feta, sour cream, radish & cucumbers. [ov]
    • Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]
  • Jack, Oaxaca, etc (melting cheeses)
    • Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (US) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
    • Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]
    • Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
  • Other
    • Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) an excellent cheesy pasta course or light main dish.[ov]

  Cherries

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

  Chestnuts

  • Chestnut Soup - (Spain) a substantial, satisfying and easy to make soup.[0]

  Chicken

  • Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
  • Chicken Adobo - (Philippine) very flavorful stewed chicken, slightly tart.[0-1]
  • Chicken with Almonds - (Imperial Rome) delicious, intensely flavorful - the emperor smiles!
  • 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 Black Mushrooms - (China) a satisfying dish with Yin Yang balance.[0]
  • Chicken with Cashews & Chilis - (Thai) an extremely popular dish in California.
  • Chicken Cauliflower Curry - (india) expensive in India, but still delicous here.[1-2]
  • 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 in Coconut Cream - (India north) - Softly spiced cream color curry.
  • Chicken Curry, Sumatra - (Indonesia) an outstandingly delicious curry, and easy.[2]
  • Chicken Dong'an - (China) a justly famous Hunan tangy chicken dish.[1]
  • Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
  • Chicken Feet in Bean Sauce - (China) - a standard at dim sum tea houses [2].
  • Chicken Foot Green Mango Salad - (Malaysia) - a pleasant salad with textural contrasts.[1]
  • Chicken Fu Yung Shandong - (China) rather different from American Egg Fu Yung.[0]
  • Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
  • Chicken Gizzard Appetizer - (Africa E.) popular with beer and cocktails in Tanzania.[3].
  • Chicken Gizzard Curry - (Sri Lanka) a delicious, savory and mildly spiced curry.[2]
  • 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 Kotogari - (India - Tamilnadu) outstandingly flavorful and easy to make.[3]
  • 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 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 Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Middle East.
  • Chicken with Mustard Greens - (China) quick and simple but with plenty of flavor.[0]
  • Chicken Nicoise - (France) a simple but delicious chicken stew from Provence.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup - (China) a very popular and adaptable soup.
  • Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
  • Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious 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]
  • Chicken, Silkie, Braised - (China) a unique chicken with deep color and flavor.[0]
  • Chicken Soup, Thai - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.[2]
  • Chicken Soup with Rice - (Brazil) a popular soup in Brazil, Portugaul and Cape Verde.[0 to 2]
  • Chicken, Stewed - (France) awsome flavor!
  • Chicken Stew with Shrimp - (Brazil) popular Afro-Brazilian dish from Bahia.[3]
  • Chicken with Tamarind - (India Andhra) - Richly spiced and delicious.
  • Chicken & Tomato curry - (India Andhra) Kodi Tomatar - a tasty lightly spiced curry
  • Chicken Tomato Onion curry - (India Punjab) Murgh Masala - a rich lightly spiced curry.
  • 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.
  • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
  • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
  • Cornish Game Hen, Southwest - (USA) easy, impressive and delicious.[1]
  • Country Captain - (US Southeast) a traditional chicken curry from Georgia.[1]
  • Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
  • Fried Noodles with (Chicken) - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
  • Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
  • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish.
  • Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup - (Thailand) extremely popular soup - can also be made with Chicken.
  • Macaroni Pie - (England) makes American mac-and-cheese look pretty wimpy.
  • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
  • Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
  • Braised Rabbit Syracuse - (Italy - Sicily) delicious with rabbit or chicken thighs.
  • Rooster Nut Soup - (China) an interesting variation on chicken soup.
  • Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.
  • Schmaltz - (Jewish) - rendered chicken fat for frying.
  • Simmered Chicken - (General) pre-cooked chicken plus broth.
  • Tangerine Peel Chicken - (China) very popular, very flavorful stir fry.[2+]
  • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
  • Wintermelon Soup - (Singapore) a medium light soup with chicken

  Chicory

  • Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]

  Chilis

  • Padron Peppers - (Spain) a popular appetizer from Galacia.[v,1 to 3]
  • Salt Pickled Chilis - (China - Hunan) an essential Hunan condiment.[4v]

  Chinese Okra - see Angled Luffa under Gourds

  Colocasia - see Taro

  Couscous

  • Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]

  Choy - a catch-all term for Asian Greens. Bok Choy, Yu Choy and Gai Lan can generally be interchanged with just a little difference in flavor and texture. For more information see my Cabbage Greens Page.

  • Choy, Various - Recipes adaptable to several choys
    • Beef & Choy Five Spice - (China - North) interestingly flavored beef with crispy choy.
    • Chicken with Choy - (Thai) delicous stir fry with bok choy or other choys.[2]
    • Chicken Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) very tasty, satisfying and easy to make.
    • Chicken with Mustard Greens - (China) quick and simple but with plenty of flavor.[0]
    • Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) A vegetarian main dish made with several kinds of choy.[v]
    • Choy, Braised - (Thai) a tasty side of Asian greens.[0mv]
    • Gluten Rolls with Choy - (China) An amazingly tasty vegetarian stir-fry.[v]
    • Pork & Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, most choys will work.
    • Pork with Mustard Greens - (China) simple, quick and tasty.[0]
    • Pork Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a tasty, easy to make main dish stir-fry.
    • Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a simple but flavorful vegetable dish.[v]
  • A Choy - (actually a lettuce)
  • Bok Choy
    • 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]
  • Chinese Broccoli - [Gai Lan] - See Broccoli.
  • Choy Sum - "Vegetable Heart" - may be central stems of Yu Choy (green stem) or Bok Choy (white stem).
  • Gai Choy - [Mustard Cabbage, Swatow Mustard]
  • Gi Lan - [Chinese Broccoli] - See Broccoli.
  • Ong Choy - [Water Spinach, Swamp Cabbage]
    • Beef & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
    • Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
    • Pork & Water Spinach Adobo - (Philippine) Delicious! And legal in California.[0]
    • Pork & Water Spinach Soup - (Thailand) popular and traditional.[0]
    • Water Spinach (Ong Choy) - (China) popular vegi side w/fermented tofu.[v1]
    • Water Spinach (Pak Bung) - (Thai) a simple stir fried side with crunchy texture. [v3]
    • Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.
  • Pak Choy - another name for Bok Choy.
  • Yu Choy - [Yau Choy, You Cai, Oilseed Rape]
    • Chicken Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) very tasty, satisfying and easy to make.
    • Pork Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a tasty, easy to make main dish stir-fry.
    • Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
    • Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a simple but flavorful vegetable dish.[v]

  Clams

  • Bean Sprouts, Celery & Cockles - (India - Andaman Islands) A fine cold vegetable salad or warm side dish.[2fv]
  • Clam Chowder - New England - (US Northeast) an American classic - delicious!
  • Clam Chowder - Rhode Island - (US Northeast) use Rhode Island Quahogs.

  Coconut

  • Coconut Milk - (Tropics) complete instructions for making.
  • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.

  Corn

  • Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]
  • Corn Bread - (US) the bread of the American South.
  • Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (US) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
  • Indonesian Corn Cakes - (Indonesia) an appetizer there, more like a breakfast here.
  • Succotash - (US) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
  • Tamales, Blind - (Mexico) makes a pile, serve with heavily sauced main dishes.[0]
  • Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

    Corn - Baby

    • Chicken Soup, Thai - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.[2]

    Cranberry

    • Cranberry Sauce - (US) exceptionl flavor with greatly reduced sugar.

    Crayfish

    • Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]

    Cucumber

    • 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 & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]
    • Cucumber Dill Salad - (Euro-E) simple and refreshing.
    • Cucumber Relish - (Thai) Cucumber Salad #2 but chopped finer.[2v]
    • 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 - 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]
    • Cucumber Sauce - (Finland) for cold sliced meats and the like. [ov]
    • Cucumber Sauce - (Thai) essential with fish cakes, sa-teh and the like.[v2]
    • 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. [ov]
    • Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
    • Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
    • Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
    • Palm Heart Salad - (Eu/Am) tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
    • Pork Liver with Cucumber - (China) an interesting contrast of flavors and textures.
    • Tomato & Purslane Salad - (Turkish) at home with a Western, Turkish or Middle Eastern meal.[1v]

    Daikon - see Radish, Daikon

    Dandelion

    • Acacia Leaf Omelet - (Thai) popular in hot & sour soups and as a side.[0]

    Dal

    • Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]

    Duck

    • Bombay Duck is not a bird - see Fish.
    • Buffalo Duck Wings - (USA) bigger and better than chicken wings.[4]
    • Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
    • Duck Feet, Red Cooked - (China) popular in dim sum tea houses.[0]
    • Duck Gizzards - (China) a very nice combination of flavors and lightly crunchy.[0]
    • Duck Green Curry - (Thai) rich and delicious![3]
    • Roasting a Duck - (France / China) complete procedure.

    Eggs

    • Acacia Leaf Omelet - (Thai) popular in hot & sour soups and as a side.[0]
    • Chakchouka - (Tunesia) - Eggs poached over vegi sauté. [ov]
    • 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]
    • 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+]
    • Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
    • French Toast - (Euro-Amer) a quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[ov]
    • Fried Rice, Various - (China) flexible, quick and easy to make.[0].
    • 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 Salad with Ham - (France) this simple salad is astonishingly delicious.
    • Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[v]
    • Stuffed Eggs Picante - (Italy) unusual tuna flavored stuffed egg appetizer.[0]

    Eggplant

    • Beef and Eggplant Green Curry - (Thai) a fiery curry with plenty of Beef and Eggplant flavor.
    • Beef & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
    • Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry - (Laos) simple but satisfying [1+].
    • Cauliflower, Potato & Eggplant Korma - (India northwest) - delicious, and aromatically spiced.[v1]
    • Chicken with Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
    • Eggplant Caviar - (Russia) a fine spread for black bread, crackers, etc.[v]
    • Eggplant Curry - (Cambodia) popular all over Southeast Asis.[mv1]
    • Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
    • Eggplant with Tomatoes & Capers - (Italy) tasty vegetable side goes well with pasta, meat. [v]
    • Fish & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[3]
    • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
    • Pork & Vegetable Stew - (Philippine) an interesting stew emphasizing vegetables.[0].

    Endive

    • Asparagus & Endive Salad - (Euro-American) intriguing and delicious. [ov]
    • Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]

    Escarole

    • Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]

    Fennel

    • Fennel Bisque - (Euro-Amer) A light and exceptionally delightful soup.[ov]
    • Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[ov]
    • Sylphium (Laser) Stem / Root / Juice - (Roman Empire) a useful fake for extinct ingredients.[v]

    Fenugreek

    • Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]

    Fern

    • Fern Fiddleheads - (USA) Two ways to serve fiddleheads.[v]
    • Beef & Fern Soup - (Korea) quick and simple with robust flavor.

    Fish

    • Blackened Redfish - (U.S. Cajun) a classic - very tasty. [3]
    • Bombay Duck, Fried - (India) "Fish Jerky", very popular around Mumbai.[1]
    • Catfish Creole in Court Bouillon - (US Louisiana) poached in a vegetable stew.[1]
    • Catfish Gumbo - (US Louisiana) traditional, delicious and easy to make.[1]
    • Catfish Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup that exploits the unique flavor of catfish.
    • Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - A delicious appetizer salad with fish "cooked" in lime juice.[2].
    • Chicken Fu Yung Shandong - (China) rather different from American Egg Fu Yung.[0]
    • Fish Cakes #1 - (Thai) popular and delicious appetizer.
    • Fish Cakes #2 - (Thai) more practical than #1 outside Thailand.
    • Fish Coconut Curry - (Malay) A mild but flavorful curry for light colored fish.
    • Fish Curry Goa - (India - Goa) delicious and fiery! [3+]
    • 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 & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[3]
    • Fish & Potato Curry - (India east) a very popular dish, and delicious.[2]
    • 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 Steamed Chinese Style - (China) completely delectable and easy to make [0].
    • Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
    • 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 with Vinegar & Coconut - (Philippine) simple but very flavorful [1].
    • Fish in Yogurt Sauce - (India - Bengal) slightly tart and softly spiced.[0]
    • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
    • Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup #2 - (Thai) with fish and omelet - flavorful and substantial.[3]
    • Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
    • Mackerel Wine Pickle - (Euro-American) - a mild but intensly favorful appetizer.
    • Mackerel, Savory - (Med) a simple fish dish with robust flavors.
    • Mean Molly - (India - Karala) Deliciously spicy fish curry.[3]
    • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
    • Pasta with Mixed Seafood - (California) A fine light main for three or pasta course for five.[0]
    • Pickled Herring - (Scandinavia) very popular all through Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
    • Pickled Herring - (Russia) a Russian table is not complete without herring.
    • Skate Wings with Capers - (France) an attractive and very flavorful fish course.
    • Smelts Fried with Dill - (Finland) a substantial appetizer or light meal.
    • Sablefish with Miso Glaze - (Japanese) tricky, but totally delicious.
    • Sardine Spread - (Norway) an excellent spread for bread, crackers or sandwiches.
    • Seafood Stew di Rimini - (Italy) a rich and flavorful main dish seafood stew.
    • Smoked Herring Spread - (Denmark) salty smoked herring tempered with radishes and dairy.
    • Sole with Tomatoes & Sage - (US Cal) A light, easy to make summer meal.[1]
    • Tuna / Bonito Canary Island - (Spain) from the Canary Islands - not for timid tastes.[1]
    • Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
    • Spicy Seared Tuna - (Viet) popular all over Vietnam, in restaurants and at street stalls.[2]
    • Stuffed Eggs Picante - (Italy) unusual tuna flavored stuffed egg appetizer.[0]

    Frogs

    • 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]

    Fungus - see also Mushrooms

    • Fungus - Black
      • Pork Liver with Cucumber - (China) an interesting contrast of flavors and textures.
      • Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
      • Shrimp, Pork & Bean Thread Soup - (Thai) An interesting, easy to make soup that holds well.[0]
    • Fungus - White

    Goat

    Gourds

    • See also Winter Melon / Ash Gourd.
    • Angled Luffa Gourd - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash.[v2]
    • Angled Luffa with Shrimp - (India) a light, delicate side with delightful flavors.[0]
    • Pork & Luffa Soup - (China) Light, simple and delicious.
    • Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with bitter melon leaf, pork and shrimp.[0]
    • 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]

    Greens

    Broccoli	Cabbage	Choy	Gai Lan	Herbs	Kale	Mustard
    Purslane	Radish	Rapini	Swamp Cabbage	Water Spinach

    Ham

    • Pasta Salad with Ham - (France) this simple salad is astonishingly delicious.
    • Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.
    • Swedish Hash - (Sweden) a substantial breakfast dish of meat, potatoes and egg.
    • Ukrainian Borscht - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.

    Herbs & misc. Greens

    • Herbs de Provence - (France) seasoning shortcut for Provence cuisine.[v]
    • Tong Ho & Mushroom Soup - (China) a simple herb soup with straw mushrooms.[v]

    Hominy

    • Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.

    Horseradish

    • Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]

    I

    Jackfruit

    • Jackfruit Rag Pancakes - (US-Cal) serve for breakfast with lemon juice or sour cream.[v,ov]

    Jersey Pork Roll

    • Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.

    Kale

    • Colcannon - Potatoes & Kale - (Irish) an excellent change from plain mashed potatoes.[ov]
    • Kale with Potatoes & Pasta - (Italy) a pasta dish with plenty of nutritious kale.[v]

    Kidneys

    • Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
    • 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.
    • Pork Kidney Stew - (Hungary) an intersting break from beef stew.
    • Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
    • Pork, Liver & Kidney Soup - (Philippine) quick easy soup with interesting flavor contrasts.[0]
    • Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
    • Variety Meat Stew - (Jewish - Morocco) a popular Passover dish.

    Krachai

    • Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.

    Lamb

    • Harira - (Morocco) soup with lamb - flavorful, substantial and easy.
    • Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.
    • Lamb Fries - (Persia) a fine hot appetizer or breakfast patty.
    • 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.
    • Lamb Stock - (Turkey) a basic stock for Turkish, Armenian and Near Eastern dishes.
    • Lamb Tongue "Salad" - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm appetizer/soup/salad.
    • Lamb Tripe Soup - (Algeria) long cooking but easy - and delicious![0]
    • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with meat and rice - aromatic and excellent!
    • Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
    • Tagine of Lamb Carrots & Celery - (Morocco) another aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.

    Laser - see Asafoetida for a substitute.

    Leeks

    • Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
    • Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day. [ov]
    • Pork Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
    • Potato, Leek & Squash Soup - (Italy) light but substantial cream soup.[mv]

    Lemons

    • Preserved Lemon - (Morocco) essential for North African and Middle Eastern cooking.
    • Tagine of Lamb Carrots & Celery - (Morocco) an aromatic stew with preserved lemon.

    Limes

    • Lime Pickle - (Singapore) a sour condiment with intense flavor.

    Liver

    • Calf Liver, cut appropriately, can be substituted for pork liver but with somewhat less delicate flavor.
    • Liver in Adobo Sauce - (Spain) an intensely flavored accent dish.[0]
    • 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 & Kidney Soup - (Philippine) quick easy soup with interesting flavor contrasts.[0]
    • Pork Liver with Long Beans - (Thai) quick and easy with complimentry flavors and textures.[3+]
    • Pork Liver Sauté - (Thai) tasty enough even for some liver haters.
    • Pork & Liver Stew - (Philippine) substantial with interesting textural contrasts.[0]
    • Variety Meat Stew - (Jewish - Morocco) a popular Passover dish.

    Liverwurst

    • Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]

    Luffa / Loofa see Gourds.

    Lotus

    • Pork Rib & Lotus Root Soup - (China) a simple, satisfying but exotic looking soup.
    • Pork & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.

    Malabar Spinach

    • Malabar Spinach - (Indonesia) a surprisingly satisfying light main dish.[1v]
    • 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, chapatis, etc.[v2,3]
    • Malabar Spinach & Shrimp - (China / Viet) a tasty side dish less acidic than regular spinach.

    Malanga

    • Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.

    Mango

    • Chicken Foot Green Mango Salad - (Malaysia) - a pleasant salad with textural contrasts.[1]

    Melons

    • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
    • Winter Melon - see Winter Melon (its actually a gourd).
    • Fuzzy Melon - see Winter Melon (it's actually an immature Winter Melon)

    Mint

    • Beef & Mint Salad - (Vietnam) substantial and absolutely delicious![2]

    Miso

    • Mustard Miso Sauce - (Japan) used with fried tofu, chicken, fish, etc.

    Molokhiya [Okra Leaf]

    • Chicken Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Middle East.

    Mushrooms - Fresh - see also Fungus

    • Beef Braised with Mushrooms - (Bhutan) tasty, easy and from available ingredients.[2+]
    • Celery à la Grecque - (Euro-American) - a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
    • Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
    • Chicken with Ginger & Mushrooms - (Thai) very tasty, especially made with fresh Shitakes.
    • Marinaded Mushrooms - (Russia) - a spectacularly tasty treat.[v]
    • Potato Curry, Sumatra - (California) a vegetarian version of a fine Indonesian chicken curry.[v2].
    • Rooster Nut Soup - (China) an interesting variation on chicken soup.
    • Tong Ho & Mushroom Soup - (China) a simple herb soup with straw mushrooms.[v]
    • Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.

    Mushrooms - Dried - see also Fungus

    • Beef with Dried Mushrooms - (Korea) simple to make and very flavorful.[1]
    • Chicken with Black Mushrooms - (China) a satisfying dish with Yin Yang balance.[0]
    • Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
    • Kidneys in Madeira Sauce - (Russia) a famous zakuska dish, but suitable as a main dish too.
    • Mushroom Sauce - (Russia) made from dried black mushrooms.[v]
    • Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.

    Mussels

    • Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
    • Mussel Stew - (Spain) a substantial and satisfying seafood stew.[0]

    Mustard Greens

    • Chicken with Mustard Greens - (China) quick and simple but with plenty of flavor.[0]
    • Pork with Mustard Greens - (China) simple, quick and tasty.[0]
    • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
    • Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]

    Mustard Seed & Powder

    • Mustard, Spicy German - (Euro/Amer) easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
    • Mustard Miso Sauce - (Japan) used with fried tofu, chicken, fish, etc.

    Mutton

    • For U.S., Europe, Australia Near East, Caucasus, Persia and the Stans, see Lamb. Mutton is a sheep over 1 year old and should be cooked longer than lamb.
    • For India, (except northwest) see Goat.

    Nagaimo (Chinese Yam)

    • Nagaimo Pancakes - (Japan) similar to potato pancakes (latkes) but more delicate.
    • Spare Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.

    Nettles

    • Nettle Soup - (Ireland) elegant, attractive and tasty as soup course.
    • Nettle Soup - (Sweden) a light soup with delightful herbal flavor.[v]
    • Pasta with Nettles - (Italy) pasta course or light main featuring flavorful herbs.[v]

    Noodles - European

    Noodles - Asian

    • 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 & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
    • 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 Green Beans - (China) a delicious mix of flavors in a stir fry.[0]
    • Chicken with Rice Noodles - (Thai) In the style of street food.[2]
    • Fried Noodles with Beef - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
    • Chicken Noodle Soup - (China) a very popular and adaptable soup.
    • Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
    • Pork with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stif fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
    • Shrimp, Pork & Bean Thread Soup - (Thai) An interesting, easy to make soup that holds well.[0]
    • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
    • Udon & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]

    Octopus

    • Octopus in Lemon & Oil - (Italy) delicious marinated octopus appetizer.
    • Octopus with Wine & Fennel - (Greek) goes well with bread or crackers.

    Okra

    • Pork & Vegetable Stew - (Philippine) an interesting stew emphasizing vegetables.[0].

    Okra, Chinese - See Gourds

    Okra Leaf - See Molokhiya

    Olives

    • Tapenade - (France) famous spread / ingredient from Provence.

    Onions

    • Beef Stew, Hessian - (Germany - Hesse) substantial, and popular at parties.
    • Celery à la Grecque - (France) a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
    • Dilled Onion Appetizer - (Russia) - a fine appetizer you can make years ahead.[v]
    • Lentils with Pearl Onions - (France) a nice accompaniment for a hot dinner.[v]
    • Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
    • Pickled Onions - (Finland, etc) A popular appetizer everywhere.[v]
    • Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in an aromatic onion sauce.[v1]
    • Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.
    • Zucchini with Tiny Onions - (France) an interesting and flavorful side or light main.[v]

    Orange

    • Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
    • Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[ov]
    • Pork Roast with Blood Orange - (California) an easy to make pork roast with intensely flavorful sauce.

    Ox Tails

    • Mock Turtle Soup - (U.S.) delicious and turtle safe.

    Palm Hearts

    • Palm Heart Salad - (Eu/Am) tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]

    Papaya

    • Chicken & Green Papaya Stew - (Philippine) a very popular dish.[0]
    • Green Papaya Salad - (Thai) a tart crunchy salad. [mv]

    Parsley & Parsley Root

    • Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]

    Pasta

    • See also Noodles, particularly for Asian noodles.
    • Pasta Sauces are indexed in the Recipes by Use page.
    • See also Couscous (North Africa, Middle East).
    • Cold Pasta Salad Pizzaiola - (Italy) a tasty attractive pasta salad for table or buffet.[mv]
    • Csipetke - (Hungary) egg pastas for soup.
    • Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
    • Kale with Potatoes & Pasta - (Italy) a pasta dish with plenty of nutritious kale.[v]
    • Lamb Stew with Pasta - (Italy) a fine light main course or substantial soup.
    • Macaroni Pie - (England) makes American mac-and-cheese look pretty wimpy.
    • Pasta with Asparagus & Cheese - (Italy) a truly wonderful light main, side dish, or pasta course. [ov]
    • Pasta with Broccoli - (Italy) a Sicilian recipe showing North African influence.[v]
    • Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
    • Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
    • 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]
    • Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
    • Salade Bagration - (Russia) a pasta version of the famous Russian Olivier Salad.
    • Pasta Salad with Ham - (France) this simple salad is astonishingly delicious.
    • Rabbit with Pasta - (Italy) meat and sauce made at once. Chicken thighs would work too.
    • Rice & Vermicelli Pilaf - (Armenia) the basic Armenian pilaf - very easy.[mv]
    • Tarhonya - (Hungary) tiny egg pastas for soup, etc.

    Pastries & Puddings

    • Toad in the Hole - (England) popular since 1860, tasty, filling and easy.

    Peas, dried - see Beans, Peas, Lentils (dry)

    Peas, (Shell, Pod & Frozen)

    • Cauliflower, Potato & Pea Curry - (India north) - A delicious vegetable main course.[v1]
    • Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
    • Egg Curry with Peas - (Nepal) a fine breadfast of spiced scrambled eggs.[ov2]
    • Potatoes & Peas - (India north) very popular in northern India.[v1]

    Peanuts

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

    Pennywort - Rau-ma, Gotu cola

    • Pennywort Drink - (SE Asia) a refreshing chilled tonic drink. [v]
    • Pennywort Salad - (Burma) a pleasant green salad of interesting flavor. [v1]

    Peppers, Bell (Sweet Peppers) - (See Chilis for not so sweet)

    • Beef with Bell Peppers - (Thai) simple and satisfying in the Chinese style.[1+]
    • Beef Stew, Hessian - (Germany - Hesse) substantial, and popular at parties.
    • Bell Peppers, Picante - (Italy) flavorful oil marinated bell pepper appetizer.[0mv]
    • Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
    • Pork Belly & Peppers - (China) Delicious! Vary richness by part of pig used.
    • Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce - (China) distinctly flavord, quick to cook, enough sauce for rice.
    • Pork Ribs Hunan with Peppers - (China) Mildly spicy and quick to cook.[2]

    Pine Nuts

    • Rice with Saffron and Pine Nuts - (Spain) interesting flavor but not so much as to interfere.[mv]

    Pineapple

    • Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.

    Plantain

    • Pork Hocks with Vinegar - (Philippine) a sweet-sour stew with a wide range of textures.[0]

    Pork

    • Beef Tendons with Pork - (China - Sichuan) flavorful with interesting contrasts.[1 or 3]
    • Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
    • Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
    • Chicherrónes - (the Americas) light and fluffy Pork Rinds.[0]
    • Chicherrónes in Tomatillo Sauce - (Mexico) simple and popular.[2]
    • Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious sauce.
    • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
    • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
    • Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
    • Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
    • Fried Noodles with (Pork) - (Vietnam) a popular standard of "street food" origin.
    • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
    • Head Cheese - (Euro-American) - a great way to use those odd pig parts.
    • Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
    • Jersey Breakfast Sandwich - (USA) very popular in New Jersy and Pennsylvania.
    • Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
    • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
    • Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with pork and shrimp - very popular and rightly so.[0]
    • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
    • Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
    • Pig Ear Snacks - (Cambodia) a sure hit with broad spectrum porkophiles.
    • Pig Ear Salad - (China) a crunchy salad with interesting textures.
    • 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 - (Eu/Am) - far superior to store bought.
    • Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
    • Pig Skin Salad #1 - (Thai) lightly chewy and moderately spiced.[2]
    • Pig Skin Salad #2 - (Thai) lightly chewy and chili spiced.[3+]
    • Pig Tail Appetizer - (China) an appetizer for real men, serve with beer.
    • Pig Tails with Beans - (Jamaica) flavorful and interesting textures.[1]
    • Pork Adobo - (Philippine) very popular, variously made.[0]
    • 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 Stew - (Malay-Nonya) a delicious side - but too rich for a main dish.
    • Pork Belly, Sweet & Sour - (China) flavorful and substantial, serve with rice.
    • Pork & Bitter Melon Stir Fry - (China) a popular flavor combination in Asia.
    • Pork in Black Bean Sauce - (Philippine) a very popular stew in Philippine homes.[0]
    • 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 with Broccoli & Rice Noodles - (Cambodia) a stir fry "hotted" with black pepper rather than chilis.
    • Pork with Chinese Broccoli - (Thai Style) one of my favorite stir fries.[3+]
    Pork Bung Stir Fry - (China) a street favorite from Korea through Malaysia.[1]
    • Pork with Celery & Lemon Grass - (Singapore) Light, fresh and tasty with contrasting textures.[2]
    • Pork Chops with Prunes - (France) chops served with a sweet fruit sauce.
    • Pork & Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) one of my favorite daily meals, any choy will do fine.
    • Pork with Coriander - (Cyprus) very simple but very flavorful too.
    • Pork Curry - (Nepal) a simple but surprisingly tasty lightly spiced curry.[2]
    • 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 with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Chicken, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
    • Pork Kidney with Celery - (China) A very interesting and attractive appetizer.
    • 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 & Kidney Soup - (Philippine) quick easy soup with interesting flavor contrasts.[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 Loin, Stuffed - (Norway) a very popular dinner dish throughout Scandinavia.
    • Pork & Luffa Soup - (China) Light, simple and delicious.
    • Pork Meatballs - (Thai) a delicious appetizer with Pacific Rim flavors.[1]
    • Pork with Mustard Greens - (China) simple, quick and tasty.[0]
    • Pork Picnic Sholder Roast - (U.S. South) tender flavorful sholder roast with sauce.
    • Pork with Pineapple - (Thai) an unusual dish made sweet-sour by pineapple.
    • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
    • Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
    • Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
    • Pork with Red Chili - (China) Shanghai street food, spicy and flavorful.[4]
    • Pork Red Curry with Zucchini - (Thai) light and tasty, but with a bit of chili bite.[3+]
    • Pork Rib & Bitter Melon Soup - (Thai) popular throughout East and Southeast Asia.[0]
    • Pork Ribs with Black Beans & Chili - (China) steamed ribs with a savory sauce.[2+]
    • Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) tasty, satisfying and healthy too.[2]
    • Pork Ribs with Coconut Water - (Vietnam) mildly sweet, tender and very moderate chili bite.[2]
    • Pork Ribs with Chili Bean Sauce - (China) a deeply flavorful appetizer or meat side dish.[1]
    • Pork Ribs Country Style with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
    • Pork Ribs Fried & Braised - (China) an exceptionally flavorful "sweet and sour" side dish.
    • Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce - (China) distinctly flavord, quick to cook, enough sauce for rice.
    • Pork Ribs Hunan with Peppers - (China) Mildly spicy and quick to cook.[2]
    • Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Khmer Krom?) a delicious and substantial appetizer.
    • 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 Ribs, Marinated - (Thai style) Delicious! one of my favorites.[0-3]
    • Pork Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.
    • Pork Ribs with Orange - (China) easy to make ribs exploiting complimentary flavors.
    • Pork Ribs & Sausage with Sauerkraut - (Bavarian) pork ribs or chunks.
    • 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 Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.
    • Pork Ribs Stir Fried - (Vietnam) A Vietnamese take on Chinese spare ribs.
    • Pork Roast with Blood Orange - (California) an easy to make pork roast with intensely flavorful sauce.
    • 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 Shallots & Onions - (India) less sharp than Vindaloo
    • Pork, Spiced with Orange - (India) intensely favored to liven up your menu.
    • Pork, Spicy Ground - (Thai) very popular in Thailand and California.[4]
    • Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
    • Pork Strips with Sauce - (China Sichuan) simple and simply delicious. [2]
    • Pork Sweet & Sour - (Thai) fresh, attractive, healthy and delectible.[1]
    • Pork & Szechuan Vegetable Soup - (China) a lite soupe with fairly intense flavors.
    • Pork Tokany Stew - (Hungary) "Cowboy Stew", very tasty and with plenty of pork.
    • Pork Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
    • 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 Vindaloo - (India Goa) vinegar maranade and spicy hot.[4+]
    • Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
    • Pork & Water Spinach Adobo - (Philippine) Delicious! And legal in California.[0]
    • Pork & Water Spinach Soup - (Thailand) popular and traditional.[0]
    • 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]
    • Shrimp, Pork & Bean Thread Soup - (Thai) An interesting, easy to make soup that holds well.[0]
    • Spring Rolls #1 - (Thai) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
    • Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.
    • Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.
    • Szekely Goulash - (Hungary) pork & sauerkraut stew, very popular for good reason.
    • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
    • 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.

    Potatoes

    • Baked Potato - (Euro/American) an ever popular side dish.[v]
    • Beef Curry Mussamun - a (Thai) take on the aromatic cuisine of Hyderabad, India.[2]
    • Beef Goulash - (Hungary) the basic Hungarian beef goulash - delicous!
    • Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
    • Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
    • Beef with Liver Sauce - (Filipino) an unusual but satisfying stew.[1]
    • Beef & Potato Curry - (Vietnam) Substantial and satisfying.[1]
    • Beef Soup / Stew - (Swiss) easy to make and thoroughly enjoyable.
    • Beet & Black Cumin Soup - (Morocco) interesting and intense flavors.[v]
    • Boxty - (Ireland) fired slices of potato cake.[v]
    • Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.
    • 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]
    • Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
    • Clam Chowder - New England - (US Northeast) an American classic - delicious!
    • Clam Chowder - Rhode Island - (US Northeast) use Rhode Island Quahogs.
    • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
    • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
    • Colcannon - Potatoes & Kale - (Irish) an excellent change from plain mashed potatoes.[ov]
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage - (US/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
    • Dill Potatoes - (Sweden) properly with new potatoes, but others can be used.
    • Fish & Mixed Vegetable Curry - (India Bengal) delicious, and just spicy enough.[3]
    • Fish & Potato Curry - (India east) a very popular dish, and delicious.[2]
    • Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
    • Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
    • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
    • Jansson's Temptation - (Sweden) extremely popular casserole in Sweden and Finland.
    • Kale with Potatoes & Pasta - (Italy) a pasta dish with plenty of nutritious kale.[v]
    • Kashmire Fried Potatoes - (Kashmir) tiny potatoes with aromatic spicing.[v2]
    • Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
    • Mussel Stew - (Spain) a substantial and satisfying seafood stew.[0]
    • Nettle Soup - (Ireland) elegant, attractive and tasty as soup course.
    • Pork Belly with Potatoes - (China) very flavorful, but less rich than many pork belly dishes.[0]
    • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
    • Pork & Potato Stew - (Philippine) substantial, tasty and with just a touch of chili. [1]
    • Potato Curry, Sumatra - (California) a vegetarian version of a fine Indonesian chicken curry.[v2].
    • Potatoes Fried - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side.[v]
    • Potato Gratin - (Swiss) tasty but simple. You can prepare well ahead.[ov]
    • Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day.
    • Potato, Leek & Squash Soup - (Italy) light but substantial cream soup.[mv]
    • Potato & Onion Curry - (India) Tari Aloo, chunks of potato in an aromatic onion sauce.[v1]
    • Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
    • Potatoes & Peas - (India north) very popular in northern India.[v1]
    • 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]
    • Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (USA) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].
    • Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[v]
    • Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta, a good side dish to tame spicy food.
    • Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew - (Spain) a substantial and flavorful vegetable stew.[v1]
    • Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
    • Sausage Stew, Bavarian - (Germany) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.
    • Smashed Potatoes - (USA) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [ov].
    • Swedish Hash - (Sweden) a substantial breakfast dish of meat, potatoes and egg.
    • 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]
    • Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.

    Prunes

    • Pork Chops with Prunes - (France) chops served with a sweet fruit sauce.

    Pumpkin - see Squash, Winter.

    Purslane

    • Cucumber & Purslane Salad - (California) a pleasant variation on the regular ingredients.[v]
    • Eggs with Purslane - (Mexico) a very tasty jumbled eggs combination.[ov0+]
    • Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
    • Tomato & Purslane Salad - (Turkish) at home with a Western, Turkish or Middle Eastern meal.[1v]

    Quince

    Rabbit
    Rabbit tastes similar to chicken thighs, so they can be interchanged.

    • 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.

    Radicchio

    • Radicchio & Watercress Salad - (Eu/Am) bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.[v]

    Radish

    • Green Beans & Radishes - (Eu/Am) an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
    • Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
    • Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
    • Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]

    Radish - Daikon

    • Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
    • Pig Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.
    • Pork with Bok Choy & Daikon - (Bhutan) with rice, an entire tasty meal.[3]
    • Watercress Salad - (Spain - North Coast) A simple but very flavorful dinner salsd.[v0]

    Rapini - see Broccoli, Italian

    Rice

    • Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgian) popular in the former Soviet states.
    • Chicken Soup with Rice - (Brazil) a popular soup in Brazil, Portugaul and Cape Verde.[0 to 2]
    • Fried Rice, Various - (China) flexible, quick and easy to make.[0].
    • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
    • 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]
    • Toasted Rice Powder - (Thai) a standard ingredient, especially for sprinkling on salads.

    Rutabaga

    • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.

    Sauerkraut

    • Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
    • Pork with Sauerkraut - (Bavarian) pork ribs or chunks.
    • Sauerkraut with Apples - (Germany) sauerkraut with bacon and onions, sweet and flavorful.
    • Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) sauerkraut done right, perfect with sausages.
    • Sauerkraut Soup - (Polish) Traditional
    • Sauerkraut Soup - (from Polish) Vegetarian version
    • Sauerkraut Soup - (Hungary) with sausage and egg pasta.
    • Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
    • Szekely Goulash - (Hungary) pork & sauerkraut stew, very popular for good reason.

    Sausages

    • 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]
    • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
    • Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
    • Cozido - (Brazil) one-pot feast, similar to Portuguese Cozido.[0]
    • Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
    • Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
    • Pork & Sauerkraut Stew - (Hungary) popular since 1846, for good reason.
    • Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) sauerkraut done right, easy and flavorful.
    • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
    • Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
    • Sausage Stew, Bavarian - (Germany) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.
    • Toad in the Hole - (England) popular since 1860, tasty, filling and easy.
    • Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) white beans and cooked turkey.

    Seaweed

    • Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
    • Pig Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.

    Seitan - see Wheat Gluten

    Sesame Seed - Tahini - Sesame Paste

    • Beef & Sesame Stir Fry - (Vietnam) highly flavored and flexible.[3]
    • Tahini Dressing - (Middle East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]

    Shallots

    • Shallots, Fried - (Thai / Viet) very popular garnish and condiment.[0v]

    Sheep - see Lamb

    Shellfish

    • Pasta with Mixed Seafood - (California) A fine light main for three or pasta course for five.[0]
    • Seafood Stew di Rimini - (Italy) a rich and flavorful main dish seafood stew.

    Shrimp

    • Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]
    • Chicken Stew with Shrimp - (Brazil) popular Afro-Brazilian dish from Bahia.[3]
    • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
    • Fish Stew - Cotriade - (France) a very flavorful and satisfying seafood stew or soup.
    • Sambal Cincalok - (Malay) a very flavorful shrimp/shallot sauce.[3+]
    • Shrimp with Asparagus & Mushrooms - (Thai) Delicious light main for asparagus season.
    • Shrimp with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Chicken.
    • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
    • Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup #1 - (Thailand) extremely popular soup - can also be made with Chicken.[3]
    • Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup #2 - (Thai) with omelet - flavorful and substantial.[3]
    • Angled Luffa with Shrimp - (India) a light, delicate side with delightful flavors.[0]
    • Malabar Spinach & Shrimp - (China / Viet) a tasty side dish less acidic than regular spinach.
    • Mung Bean Soup - (Philippine) with pork and shrimp - very popular and rightly so.[0]
    • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
    • Pasta with Mixed Seafood - (California) A fine light main for three or pasta course for five.[0]
    • Shrimp Masala - (India) scrumptious shrimp w/coconut curry
    • Shrimp with Mushrooms & Garlic - (Thai) a flavorful main dish or a side for American mains.
    • 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]
    • Spring Rolls #1 - (Thai) delicious pork and shrimp filled spring rolls
    • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
    • Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.
    • Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.

    Snails

    • Apple Snail Sauce & Pasta - (US Pacific) just tell your gests/family it's "shellfish sauce".
    • Snails in Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) very tasty, serve on toast.

    Spinach

    • Potatoes & Spinach (or Chard) - (India - England) from India but most popular in England.[v2]
    • Spinach and Tomatoes - (India) Palak Toomatar - an outstaning blend of flavors.
    • Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]

    Spinach - Malabar - See Malabar Spinach.

    Squash - Summer

    • Beef with Zucchini - (Korea) a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
    • Beef with Zucchini - (Thai) easy and satisfying.[2]
    • Chicken Red Curry - (Thai) a delicious curry that's quick to make.[3]
    • Pasta & Zuchini - (Italy) very simple and tasty too - a pasta course or light main.[ov]
    • Pork Red Curry with Zucchini - (Thai) light and tasty, but with a bit of chili bite.[3+]
    • Potato, Leek & Squash Soup - (Italy) light but substantial cream soup.[mv]
    • Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turkey) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]
    • Zucchini with Tiny Onions - (France) an interesting and flavorful side or light main.[v]

    Squash - Winter

    • 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]
    • Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew - (Spain) a substantial and flavorful vegetable stew.[v1]
    • Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.

    Squid

    • Pork with Squid - (Philippine) pork and squid with a delicious tangy sauce.
    • Squid with Holy Basil & Chilis - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Chicken, Shrimp.
    • Squid Adobo - (Philippine) Squid stew, mildly tart as an Adobo should be.[0]
    • Squid Stuffed with Pork - (Philippine) Flavorful and striking in appearance.

    Swamp Cabbage - see Choy - Ong Choy.

    Sweet Potatoes

    • Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (US) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].

    Swiss Chard - see Chard

    Sylphium - see Asafoetida for a substitute.

    Szechuan Vegetable

    • Pork & Szechuan Vegetable Soup - (China) a light soup with fairly intense flavors.

    Tahini - see Sesame Seeds

    Tamarind

    • Nuoc Mam Me - (Vietnam) Tamarind sauce for fried fish and chicken.[2+]

    Taro

    • Taro (or Potato) Fried - (India south) a flavorful fried potato (or taro) side.[v2]
    • Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
    • Yu Choy, Shrimp & Taro Soup - (Khmer Krom) An easy to make, attractive and tasty soup.

    Tindora

    • Tindora Fry #1 - (India) dry curry vegetable side dish.[v1]
    • Tindora Fry #2 - (India) dry curry vegi side dish w/curry leaves & peanuts.[v2]

    Tofu

    • Potato Curry, Sumatra - (California) a vegetarian version of a fine Indonesian chicken curry.[v2].
    • Yakko / Hiyayakko - (Japan) chilled tofu with toppings - very popular.[v]

    Tortillas

    • Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]

    Tomatillos

    • Chicherrónes in Tomatillo Sauce - (Mexico) simple and popular.[2]
    • Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
    • Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
    • 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]

    Tomatoes

    • Beef with Tomato - (Indonesia) Amazingly delicious and easy to make.[3+]
    • Cucumber & Purslane Salad - (California) a pleasant variation from the regular ingredients.[v]
    • Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying. [v1]
    • Greek Salad with Orzo - (Greek) a stunningly tasty salad that's more than just greens. [ov]
    • Spinach and Tomatoes - (India) Palak Toomatar - an outstaning blend of flavors.
    • Tomato & Purslane Salad - (Turkish) at home with a Western, Turkish or Middle Eastern meal.[1v]
    • Fresh Tomato Sauce - (Euro-Amer) made from fresh ripe tomatoes.[v]
    • Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

      Tongue

      • Beef Tongue - (Europe) a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.

      Tortillas

      • Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
      • Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

        Tripe

        • Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
        • Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
        • Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.
        • Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.
        • Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
        • Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.
        • Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.

        Turkey

        • Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
        • Mole Poblano de Guajolote - (Mexico) - the famous Turkey in Red Chili Sauce.[1]
        • Roasting a Turkey - (USA) Detailed how-to with stuffing, gravy and the works.
        • Turkey Cassoulet - (USA) cooked turkey with white beans.
        • Turkey Chili - Quick - (USA) with kidney beans - flavorful and moderately spicy.[3]
        • Turkey Chowder - (USA) a hearty, satisfying soup from leftover turkey.
        • Turkey Paprika - (USA) excellent with pasta or rice.
        • Turkey Quesadillas - (California) flavorful and substantial (see Note-1).[1+]
        • Turkey Sandwich - (USA) many builds make short work of leftover roast turkey.

        Turnips

        • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
        • Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.
        • Turnip Greens & Turnip - (US) a popular tradition in the American South.

        Turnip - Asian Recipes - See Radish - Daikon.

        Turnip Greens

        • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
        • Turnip Greens & Turnip - (US) a popular tradition in the American South.

        U

        Vegetables - Mixed - Vegetarian

        • Noodle & Vegetable Soup - (Japan) flavorful soup course or light main dish.[fv,mv]
        • Tagine of Aromatic Vegetables - (Morocco) an aromatic stew to serve with couscous or rice.[v0]

        Vegetables - Mixed - Non Vegetarian

        • Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.

        Walnuts

        • Chicken with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
        • Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgan) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]

        Watercress

        • Beef & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture.[3]
        • Beef & Watercress Salad - (Vietnam) very flavorful warm or at room temperature.[0]
        • Cabbage & Watercress Salad - (Spain - Canary Islands) a fresh salad that deserves frequent serving.[v0]
        • Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
        • Mixed Greens Salad - (Spain - Catalunya) An excelent light salad of fresh greens.[mv0]
        • Radicchio & Watercress Salad - (Eu/Am) bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.
        • Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
        • Watercress Salad - (Spain - North Coast) A simple but very flavorful dinner salsd.[v0]

        Water Spinach - see Choy - Ong Choy.

        Wheat

        • Tabouleh - (Lebanon) the rightly famous bulhur and parsley salad.[v]
        • Turkish Bulgur - (Turkey) easy and always well received. [v3]

        Wheat Gluten

        • Gluten Rolls with Choy - (China) An amazingly tasty vegetarian stir-fry.[v]

        Winter Melon / Fuzzy Melon - Ash Gourd

        • Fuzzy Melon with Bean Threads - (China) a light main or interesting side dish.
        • Winter Melon with Moong Dal - (India - Madras) a light but spicy side dish.[v3,4]
        • 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.

        X

        Yau Choy - see Choy - Yu Choy.

        Yogurt

        • Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (india) Kheera Rayta - a cooling side dish.
        • Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
        • Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta, a good side dish to tame spicy food.

        Yu Choy - see Choy.

        Zuchini - see Squash - Summer