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Interpretation Notes   -   See Interpreting Our Recipes for more detail.

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. Note that recipes attributed to Pacific Rim are placed here in the regional cuisine they most resemble.

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), mv=Can make Vegetarian, x=Pagan / Christian (not kosher or halal).
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.
Bibliography

• Asparagus & Endive Salad - intriguing and delicious. [olv]
• Baked Potato - an ever popular side dish.[v]
• Chicken, Simmered - pre-cooked chicken plus broth.
• Cucumber Salad with Ginger - a refreshing spring salad. [ov]
• Cucumber Herb Salad - simple, light and palet cleansing.[v]
• Cucumber Watercress Salad - an elegant and unusual salad, tasty too! [v]
• Fennel Bisque - A light and exceptionally delightful soup. [ov]
• French Toast - A quick easy breakfast, and quite satisfying too.[ov]
• Green Beans & Radishes - an unusual side dish or vegetable salad. [v]
• Head Cheese - a great way to use those odd pig parts.
• Horseradish & Sauces - popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
• Lemon Butter Sauce - especially for fish.
• Mackerel Wine Pickle - a mild but intensly favorful appetizer.
• Mimosa Sauce - A spring dressing particularly for Asparagus. [ov]
• Mustard, Spicy German - easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
• One Eyed Jack - (Euro-Amer) an easy breakfast that's tasty too.
• Palm Heart Salad - tart, tasty and a bit different.[v]
• Pickled Pig's Feet - far superior to store bought.
• Radicchio & Watercress Salad - bitter lettuce and bitter herb with sweet dressing.[v]
• Fresh Tomato Sauce - (Euro-Amer) made from fresh ripe tomatoes.[v]
• Veal Breast Roast - (Euro-Amer) delicious, economical and very easy.

• Chicken Gizzard Appetizer - (Africa E.) popular with beer and cocktails in Tanzania.[3].
• Curry Powder - West Africa - (Africa, W) a relatively simple curry powder.[v3]
• Frog Legs with Sesame Coconut - (Africa) easy and tasty stew, can use for chicken wings too.[1]
• Pilau Masala - (Africa, E) used for rice pilaf in Tanzania and Kenya.
• Pork Ribs with Cabbage - (Africa) tasty, satisfying and healthy too.[2]

• Beet & Black Cumin Soup - (Morocco) interesting and intense flavors.[v]
• Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté
• Chicken Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Middle East.
• Couscous - Moroccan - the signiture dish of North Africa.[v]
• Harira - (Morocco) soup with lamb - flavorful, substantial and easy.
• Preserved Lemon - (Morocco) essential for North African and Middle Eastern cooking.
• 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.
• Tahini Dressing - (Middle East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]

• Acorn Squash, Baked - (USA) simple and tasty.[ov]
• Acorn Squash w/Chard & Cheese - (USA) a nice side for roasts or as a vegetarian main. [ov]
• Aligator Stew - (U.S.Southeast) - 'gators are good eating.
• Apple Snail Sauce & Pasta - (US Pacific) just tell your gests/family it's "shellfish sauce".
• Beef Chili #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Beef Short Ribs - (USA) very tasty served hot or cold.
• Blackened Redfish - (USA Cajun) a classic - very tasty. [3]
• Buffalo Duck Wings - (USA) bigger and better than chicken wings.[4]
• Cajun Seasoning - a common condiment, seasoning and rub in the U.S. South.[v3]
• Catfish Creole in Court Bouillon - (US Louisiana) poached in a vegetable stew.[1]
• Catfish Gumbo - (US Louisiana) traditional, delicious and easy to make.[1]
• Bonnie's Tortilla Chili - California) tasty, filling and vegetarian (or not).[v2]
• Clam Chowder - New England - (US Northeast) an American classic - delicious!
• Clam Chowder - Rhode Island - (US Northeast) use Rhode Island Quahogs.
• Cornish Game Hen, Southwest - (USA) easy, impressive and delicious.[1]
• Country Style Ribs with Orange - (U.S. South) sweet and sour pork, southern style.
• Chard with Mushrooms - (USA) A flavorful side of greens particularly good with meats.[v2]
• Chili, Beef #1 - (USA) the real thing - no beans.
• Corn Bread - (USA) the bread of the American South.
• Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
• Corned Beef and Cabbage - (USA/Canada) not really Irish, but a St. Patrick's day standard.
• Country Captain - (US Southeast) a traditional chicken curry from Georgia.[1]
• Cranberry Sauce - (USA) exceptionl flavor with greatly reduced sugar.
• Cucumber & Purslane Salad - (California) a pleasant variation from the regular ingredients.[v]
• Fern Fiddleheads - (USA) Two ways to serve fiddleheads.[v]
• 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.
• Lima Beans with Bacon - (USA) Wonderfully complimentary flavors - and dead easy.
• Mock Turtle Soup - (USA) delicious and turtle safe.
• Pasta, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts - (California) Absurdly simplistic but quick and very satisfying.
• Pork Roast with Blood Orange - (California) an easy to make pork roast with intensely flavorful sauce.
• Pork Picnic Sholder Roast - (USA South) tender flavorful sholder roast with sauce.
• Smashed Potatoes - (USA) better than mashed if you don't have gravy. [lv].
• Potato Sweet Potato Gratin - (USA) an easy dish for when you've go a lot else going. [ov].
• Reuben Sandwich - (USA) an American classic from Omaha.
• Russian Dressing - (USA/Canada) An important salad and sandwich dressing.
• Sausage Sauerkraut Stuffing - (USA) for turkey stuffing or dressing.
• Sole with Tomatoes & Sage - (USA Calif.) A light, easy to make summer meal.[1]
• Succotash - (USA) traditional mixed vegetable side dish.
• 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 roast turkey.
• 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.
• Turkey Sandwich - (USA) many builds make short work of leftover roast turkey.
• Turnip Greens & Turnip - (US) a popular tradition in the American South.

• Breadfruit Fries - (Carib) - an aromatic alternative to potato fries.[v]
• Pig Tails with Beans - (Jamaica) flavorful and interesting textures.[1]
• Tripe a la Criolla - (Puerto Rico) - intensely flavorful and substantial, but not heavy.

• Ceviche #1 - (Mexico) - A delicious appetizer salad with fish "cooked" in lime juice.[2].
• Chorizo & Eggs #1 - (Mexico) a quick and simple but tasty breakfast [1]
• Chorizo & Eggs #2 - (Mexico) a quick tasty breakfast with a mild chili bite.[2]
• Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs - (Mexico) a substantial and satisfying breakfast dish.[2]
• Eggs with Purslane - (Mexico) a very tasty jumbled eggs combination.[ov0+]
• Enchiladas, Green #1 - (Mexico) tortillas with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce.[3]
• Guacamole - (Mexico) a popular avocado chip and vegetable dip. [v]
• Menudo - (Mexico) famous as a hangover cure, it's also a good soup.
• Mole Poblano de Guajolote - (Mexico) - the famous Turkey in Red Chili Sauce.[1]
• Nopales & Eggs - (Mexico) a popular easy to make breakfast dish.[ov2]
• Pork & Purslane Stew - (Mexico) tart, tasty, easy to make and healthy.[1]
• Tamales, Blind - (Mexico) makes a pile, serve with heavily sauced main dishes.[0]
• 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]
• Tortilla Soup - (Mexico) one of the tastiest soups in the whole world! [ov]

  Americas - South America

  • Caucau - Tripe & Potatoes - (Peru) a traditional dish.

  Asia

  Asia - China

  • 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 & Broccoli Soup - (China) with noodles - easy and stisfying.
  • Beef with Celery & Bamboo - (China, Szechuan) Deep flavor with contrasting textures.[2]
  • 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 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 & Watercress - (China) a simple stir fry with interesting flavor and texture. [3]
  • Black Bean Sauce - (China) often made on the fly, but also made ahead.
  • Black Bean Chili Sauce - (China) Black bean sauce Hunan / Sichuan style.[v3]
  • Chicken 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 with Walnuts - (China) interesting and unusual mix of flavors and textures.
  • Chicken Feet in Bean Sauce - (China) a standard in dim sum tea houses.[2]
  • Chicken Noodle Soup - (China) a very popular and adaptable soup.
  • Silkie Chicken, Braised - (China) a unique chicken with deep color and flavor.[0]
  • 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.
  • Chilis, Salt Pickled - (China - Hunan) an essential Hunan condiment.[4v]
  • 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.
  • Diced Duck - (China) a flavorful but relatively low fat duck recipe.[0]
  • Roasting a Duck - (France / China) complete procedure.
  • 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]
  • Eggplant Stuffed with Pork - (China) mildly flavored and sophisticated, side or main.
  • Five Spices Powder - (China) a standard seasoning all over China.[v2]
  • 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.
  • Hot & Sour Pork Soup - Sichuan - (China) Easy to make, it uses pepper rather than chilis.
  • Malabar Spinach & Shrimp - (China / Viet) a tasty side dish less acidic than regular spinach.
  • Pig Feet with Peppers - (China) - hot with sauce or cold with dips - yum!.[1+]
  • Pig Ear Salad - (China) a crunchy salad with interesting textures.
  • Pork Belly & Peppers - (China) Delicious! Vary richness by part of pig used.
  • Pork Belly Red-Braised - (China) said to be a favorite of Chairman Mao.[1]
  • Pork Belly, Sweet & Sour - (China) flavorful and substantial, serve with rice.
  • Pork & Bitter Melon Stir Fry - (China) a popular flavor combination in Asia.
  • Pork, Black Fungus & Bamboo - (China) a quick stir fry with interesting textures.[1]
  • Pork & Bok Choy - (China) a simple stir fry with good flavor and interesting texture.
  • Pork Bung Stir Fry - (China) a street favorite from Korea through Malaysia.[1]
  • Pork Liver with Cucumber - (China) an interesting contrast of flavors and textures.
  • Pork Liver & Kidneys, Sichuan - (China) Complimentary flavors with mildly spicy sauce.[2]
  • 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 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 Twice Cooked - Sichuan - (China Sichuan) Tasty, rich and satisfying.[2]
  • Pork with Water Spinach - (China) stir fry with a popular Asian vegetable.
  • Pork Strips with Sauce - (China Sichuan) simple and simply delicious. [2]
  • Pork & Szechuan Vegetable Soup - (China) a light soup with fairly intense flavors.
  • Pork Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a tasty, easy to make main dish stir-fry.
  • Rooster Nut Soup - (China) an interesting variation on chicken soup.
  • Taro & Watercress Soup - (China - Hunan) a creamy textured intro or side dish soup.
  • Tong Ho & Mushroom Soup - (China) a simple herb soup with straw mushrooms.[v]
  • 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]
  • Wintermelon Soup - with pork
  • Yu Choy Stir-fry - (China) a simple but flavorful vegetable dish.[v]

  Asia - Japan

  • Asparagus Raft Omelet - (Japan) a supurb breakfast warm or hors d'oeuvre cold. [ov]
  • Mustard Miso Sauce - (Japan) used with fried tofu, chicken, fish, etc.
  • Miso Seafood Soup - (Japan) quick, simple, tasty and uses up small bits of seafood.
  • Nagaimo Pancakes - (Japan) similar to potato pancakes (latkes) but more delicate.
  • Pig Feet Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) one of the signature dishs of Okinawa.
  • Pig Rib Soup - (Okinawa - Japan) a delicious and substantial soup.
  • Sablefish with Miso Glaze - (Japanese) tricky, but totally delicious.
  • Spare Rib & Nagaimo Soup - (Japan) extremely simple but suprisingly satisfying.
  • Yakko / Hiyayakko - (Japan) chilled tofu with toppings - very popular.[v]

  Asia - Korea

  • Bean Sprout Salad - (Korea) an almost essential Korean side salad. [v]
  • Beef with Chilis - Soegogochubokkum, a light meat dish with plenty of Korean flavor.
  • Tripe with Black Mushrooms - (China) a treat for those who enjoy less common delicacies.
  • Beef with Zuchini - Hobakmuchim, a light meat/vegi dish with Korean flavor.
  • Beef & Fern Soup - quick and simple with robust flavor.

  Asia - South - India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

  • Cauliflower & Potato Curry - (south) - A mildly spiced curry. [v]
  • Cauliflower, Potato & Eggplant Korma - (India northwest) - delicious, and aromatically spiced.[v1]
  • Cauliflower, Potato & Pea Curry - (India north) - A delicious vegetable main course.[v1]
  • Cauliflower Sauté - (India - Kashmir) delicious side or light vegetarian main.[v/ov]
  • Cauliflower & Scallions - Gobhi Kari, a lightly spiced side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • Chicken in Coconut Cream - (north) - Softly spiced and cream color.
  • Chicken Gizzard Curry - (Sri Lanka) a delicious, savory and mildly spiced curry.[2]
  • Chicken with Tamarind - (Andhra) - Richly spiced and delicious.
  • Chicken & Tomato curry - (Andhra) Kodi Tomatar - a very tasty lightly spiced curry
  • Chicken Tomato Onion curry - (India Punjab) Murgh Masala - a rich lightly spiced curry.
  • Spiced Chick Peas - Kabuli Chana, a tasty side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • Cucumber Yogurt Salad - Kheera Rayta, a cooling side dish to tame spicy food.
  • Egg Curry - (India) whole hard cooked eggs with sauce. [ov]
  • Egg Curry with Peas - (Nepal) a fine breadfast of spiced scrambled eggs.[ov2]
  • 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 with Tomato - (India) a rich, mildly spiced curry from the north.[1]
  • Green Beans & Potatoes - (India Bengal) an excellent side for Indian or Western dishes. [v]
  • Kashmire Fried Potatoes - (Kashmir) tiny potatoes with aromatic spicing.[v2]
  • Kidney Bean Curry - (India - Punjab) delicious side.[v2]
  • Lentils (Red) with Amaranth - (Sri Lanka) delicious blend of flavors.[mv2]
  • Luffa Gourd - (India) a light and delicate side of Chinese Okra that isn't mushy like squash. [v]
  • Mung Beans, Split - Moong Dal - (India) a tasty vegetarian main dish, or a side dish.[v1]
  • Pork Curry - (Nepal) a simple but surprisingly tasty lightly spiced curry.[2]
  • Pork Vindaloo - (India, Goa) vinegar maranade and spicy hot.
  • Pork with Shallots & Onions - (India, Madras) less sharp than Vindaloo
  • Pork, Spiced with Orange - (India) intensely favored to liven up your menu.
  • 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]
  • Potato Yogurt Salad - (India) Aloo Rayta - a good side dish to moderate spicy food.
  • Sambar with Cauliflower - (India) A delicious toor dal stew served with rice.[v2]
  • Sarson Ka Saag - (India - Punjab) a very popular purée of greens.[v2]
  • Shrimp Masala - (India, south) scrumptious shrimp w/coconut curry
  • Snake Gourd - (India) a light gourd dish suitable as a side on Western menus.[2]
  • Spinach and Tomatoes - (India, north) Palak Toomatar, 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]
  • Ingredients
    • Garam Masala #1 - seasoning for the food of Northern India.[v1]
    • Kashmir Garam Masala - (Kashmir) darker and more aromatic than Punjab Garam Masala.[v0]
    • Madras Curry Powder - (Anglo-Indian) for American and British curry recipes.[v2]
    • Sambar Powder #2 - seasoning for vegetarian dal dishes of Southern India.[v2]

  Asia - Southeast

  • 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]
  • 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 & 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 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 & Eggplant Soup - (Cambodia) aromaticly flavorful and satisfying. [1]
  • 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 & Herb Salad - (Thai) very popular salad or cool summer main dish.[2]
  • Beef with Krachai - (Thai) a dish that uses red curry paste but isn't a curry.
  • Beef with 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 & 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 & Water Spinach - (Thai) a tasty easy to make stir fry. [3]
  • Beef & Watercress Salad - (Vietnam) very flavorful warm or at room temperature.[0]
  • Cabbage Soup with Pork - (Laos) a light and tasty (depending on your pork stock) soup.
  • Catfish Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup that exploits the unique flavor of catfish.
  • 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 Eggplant - (Thai) simple but surprisingly satisfying.
  • Chicken Foot Green Mango Salad - (Malaysia) - a pleasant salad with textural contrasts.[1]
  • 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 - (Thai) very popular with Thais - also Pork, Beef, Squid, Shrimp.
  • Chicken with Lemon Grass - (Viet) popular in Vietnam, tasty chicken with some bite.[3+]
  • Chicken with Long Beans & Basil - (Thai) flavorful and easy to make stir fry.[2]
  • Chicken with Noodles - (Burma) Chicken and noodles in a rich but mild curry sauce.
  • Chicken with Sauce - (Thai) an amazing palette of flavors and textures.[0]
  • Chicken Soup, Thai - (Thai) a soup popular with Thais of Chinese descent.[2]
  • Choy with Bean Sauce - (Thai) A vegetarian main dish made with any kind of choy. [v]
  • Choy, Braised - (Thai) a tasty side of Asian greens.[0mv]
  • Coconut Potato Soup - (Thai) a substantial soup with potatoes and shrimp chicken or pork.
  • Indonesian Corn Cakes - (Indonesia) an appetizer there, more like a breakfast here.
  • 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]
  • Duck Green Curry - (Thai) rich and delicious![3]
  • Eggplant Curry - (Cambodia) popular all over Southeast Asia.[mv1]
  • Fish Cakes - (Thai) popular and delicious appetizer.
  • 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].
  • Fried Fish 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 Soup - (Indonesia) a great soup for any fish that stays firm [1].
  • Fish with Vinegar & Coconut - (Philippine) simple but very flavorful [1].
  • Green Curry (various) - (Thai) a classic for chicken, beef, potatoes, shrimp or fish;
  • Green Papaya Salad - (Thai) a tart crunchy salad. [mv]
  • 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]
  • Lime Pickle - (Singapore) a sour condiment with intense flavor.
  • Luffa Gourd (Chinese Okra) - (India) a light and delicate side that isn't mushy like squash.[v2]
  • Malabar Spinach - (Indonesia) a surprisingly satisfying light main dish.[1v]
  • Thai Noodles - (Thai) a classic "fast food" in Thailand with shrimp or various meats
  • Panang Curry (various) - (Thai) a popular moderately spicy curry in Malaysian style.
  • Pennywort Drink - (SE Asia) a refreshing chilled tonic drink. [v]
  • Pennywort Salad - (Burma) a pleasant green salad of interesting flavor. [v1]
  • Pig Ear Snacks - (Cambodia) a sure hit with broad spectrum porkophiles.
  • Pig Skin Salad #1 - (Thai) lightly chewy and moderately spiced.[2]
  • Pig Skin Salad #2 - (Thai) lightly chewy and chili spiced.[3+]
  • Pork Belly Stew - (Malay-Nonya) a delicious side - but too rich for a main dish.
  • 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 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 & Lotus Root Soup - (Vietnam) an unusual and attractive soup.
  • Pork Meatballs - (Thai) a delicious appetizer with Pacific Rim flavors.[1]
  • 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 Rib & Bitter Melon Soup - (Thai) popular throughout East and Southeast Asia.[0]
  • Pork Ribs with Lemon Grass - (Khmer Kron?) A delicious and substantial appetizer.[1]
  • Pork Ribs, Marinated - (Thai style) Delicious! one of my favorites.[0-3]
  • 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].
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Tuna with Mushrooms & Ginger - (Thai style) an intensely flavorful dish.
  • Tuna - Spicy Seared - (Viet) popular all over Vietnam, in restaurants and at street stalls.[2]
  • 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.
  • Water Spinach & Shrimp Salad - (Vietnam) a delicious salad and easy to make.
  • Wintermelon Soup - (Vietnam) a light soup with pork spare ribs.
  • Wintermelon Soup - (Singapore) a medium light soup with chicken.
  • Basics
    • Black Chili Paste - (Thai) spices up bland stir fries, noodles and salads.[4]
    • Chili Herb Sauce / Dip - (Thai) a delicious herbal sauce/dip.[3]
    • Chili-Tamarind Paste - (Thailand) essential for popular soups, salada and stir frys.
    • Chili Vinegar Sauce - (Thai) an essential sprinkling sauce for Thai food.
    • Cucumber Relish - (Thai) Cucumber Salad #2 but chopped finer.[2v]
    • Curry Paste Green - (Thailand) the hottest of the Thai curry pastes.
    • Curry Paste, Hot Sour - (Thai) for hot & sour soups.[4]
    • Curry Paste, Kroeung - (Cambodia) the base flavoring for many soups and stir frys. [v1]
    • Curry Paste, Mussamun - a (Thai) take on the aromatic cuisine of Hyderabad.[2]
    • Curry Paste Panang - (Thailand) a popular medium heat curry paste.
    • Curry Paste Red - (Thailand) a very popular medium heat curry paste.
    • Curry Paste Yellow - (Thailand) the mildest of the popular curry pastes.
    • Curry Powder, Singapore - (Singapore) lighter and fruitier than Indian curry powders.
    • Nuoc Cham - (Vietnam) an essential sauce for for dipping and sprinkling.
    • Nuoc Mam Me - (Vietnam) Tamarind sauce for fried fish and chicken.[2+]
    • Sambal Cincalok - (Malay) a very flavorful shrimp/shallot sauce.[3+]
    • Shallots, Fried - (Thai / Viet) very popular garnish and condiment.[0v]
    • Spring Roll Sauce #1 - (Thai) a sweet/sour dipping sauce for spring rolls.[3]
    • Spring Roll Sauce #2 - (Vietnam) a robust dipping sauce for spring rolls.[3]
    • Toasted Rice Powder - (Thai) a standard ingredient, especially for sprinkling on salads.
    • Tik Marij - (Cambodia) the definitive Cambodian dipping sauce.

  Asia - Central - Persia and the "Stans"

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad - (Uzbek) simple and satisfying. [v1]
  • Green Salad - (Uzbek) lettuce, cucumbers & radish. [ov]
  • Lamb Fries - (Persia) a fine hot appetizer or breakfast patty.
  • Lamb Shank Stew - (Persia) flavored with herbs and lemon juice.
  • Radish Carrot Salad - (Uzbek) similar to coleslaw - but no cabbage. [ov]
  • White Cheese Salad - (Uzbek) feta, sour cream, radish & cucumbers. [ov]

  Asia - Central - Himalayas & Stepplands

  • Beef Braised with Mushrooms - (Bhutan) tasty, easy and from available ingredients.[2+]
  • Pork with Bok Choy & Daikon - (Bhutan) with rice, an entire tasty meal.[3]

  Asia - Middle East

  • Baharat - Mixed Spices - (Lebanon / Syria / Jordan / Palestine / Israel / Turkey).
  • Chakchouka - (Tunisia) eggs poached over vegi sauté
  • Chicken Molokhiya Soup - (Egypt) a very popular soup in Egypt and the Middle East.
  • Lamb Tongue "Salad" - (Lebanon) an absolutely delicious warm appetizer/soup/salad.
  • Lamb Tripe Soup - (Algeria) long cooking but easy - and delicious![0]
  • Lemon Mint Dressing - (Lebanon) A popular (and highly variable) salad dressing.
  • Pasta Casserole with Meat - (Lebanon) in a European style with Lebanese spicing.
  • Tabouleh - (Lebanon) the rightly famous bulhur and parsley salad.[v]
  • Tahini Dressing - (Middle East - North Africa) - essential sesame dressing.[v]

  Europe

  Europe - Scandanavia Norway, Sweeden, Denmark

  • Swedish Meatballs - (Sweden) popular throughout Scandinavia - and the USA.

  Europe - Baltic - Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Finland

  • Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
  • Beets, Pickled - (Finland) the most popular pickle in Finland.[v]
  • Beet Salad - (Finland) highly rated by beet enthusiasts.[ov]
  • Bread, Barley - (Finland) A substantial (and flavorful) bread.[ov]
  • Bread, Sour Rye - (Finland) Essential for any Finnish meal.[v]
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Finland) tasty, and rather different from Polish rolls.
  • Cucumber Sauce - (Finland) for cold sliced meats and the like. [ov]
  • Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
  • Onions, Pickled - (Finland, etc) A popular appetizer everywhere.[v]
  • Pork Pot - Karelian - (Finland) a delicious stew with lots of vegies.
  • Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
  • Red Cabbage Salad - (Lithuania) incredibly simple and tasty too. [v]
  • Smelts Fried with Dill - (Finland) a substantial appetizer or light meal.

  Europe - British Isles:   (England, Ireland, Scotland)

  • Beef Stew, Cauldron - (Ireland) very tasty, good for parties.
  • Boxty - (Ireland) fired slices of potato cake.[v]
  • 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.
  • Golden Buck - (England) a Welsh Rabbit with a poached egg on it.[ov]
  • Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
  • Irish Soda Bread - (Ireland) quick and easy bread.[ov]
  • Nettle Soup - (Ireland) elegant, attractive and tasty as soup course.
  • Pig Feet, Boiled - (Ireland) easy and delicious - good party dish.
  • Potato Leek Soup - (Irish) for authenticity on St. Patrick's day. [ov]
  • Toad in the Hole - (England) popular since 1860, tasty, filling and easy.
  • Tripe with Onions, Wexford - (Irish) a tasty side or even main dish for two.
  • Welsh Rabbit - (England) a classic - cheese on toast.[ov]

  Europe - Western - France and the Waloon half of Belgium

  • Celery à la Grecque - (France) a refreshing lemony salad or appetizer.[v]
  • Chicken Marengo - (France) a great brunch or main dish for dinner.[0]
  • Duck, Roasting - (France / China) complete procedure.
  • Fish Soup Provençale - (France) a famous soup from southern France.
  • Frog Legs Provençale - (France) fresh, simple and tasty with flavors of Provence.
  • Pork Chops with Prunes - (France) chops served with a sweet fruit sauce.
  • Salade Niçoise - (France) a substantial salad suitable even as a light lunch.[v]
  • Shrimp Soup - (France) and elegant but flavorful soup course.
  • Omelet, Savory - (France) your basic French 3-egg omelet. [ov]
  • Potatoes with Rosemary - (France) delicious! Whole tiny potatoes or larger sliced.[ov]
  • Rouille - (France) a popular sauce with raw vegetables, potatoes and fish.[v2]
  • Zucchini with Tiny Onions - (France) an interesting and flavorful side or light main.[v]

  Europe - Central - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Flemish hald of Belgium

  • Bean Soup - (German) substantial, satisfying and easy to make.[mv]
  • Beef Stew, Hessian - (Germany - Hesse) substantial, and popular at parties.
  • Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer or sandwich meat.
  • Beet Salad - (Germany) no dairy in this one, and light horseradish.[v]
  • Boiled Beef & Stock - (Austria) Emperor Franz Josef's favorite lunch.
  • Celery Root Salad - (German / Polish) a delicious cooked vegetable salad.[v]
  • Cucumber Salad with Mustard - (German) fresh cucumbers in a very light sauce.[ov]
  • Fennel Salad - (Germany) a light salad with intereting flavor contrasts.[ov]
  • Goulash Soup - (Germany) delicious soup, main course or party dish.[0]
  • Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
  • Leek, Potato & Sausage Soup - (Germany) substantial and satisfying, with bockwurst or knackwurst.
  • Meat Dumplings, Prussian - (Germany) tender and tasty meat balls in sauce.
  • Mustard, Spicy German - (Euro/Amer) easy, and costs much less than those tiny jars.
  • Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut - (Bavaria) pork ribs or chunks.
  • Potato Gratin - (Swiss) tasty but simple. You can prepare well ahead.[ov]
  • Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
  • Sauerbraten - (Germany - Rhineland) traditional marinated beef.
  • Sauerkraut with Apples - (Germany) sauerkraut with bacon and onions, sweet and flavorful.
  • Sauerkraut with Apples & Wine - (Germany) sauerkraut done right, perfect with sausages.
  • Schmaltz - (Jewish) rendered chicken fat for frying.
  • Tripe & Vegetable Soup - (Swiss) substantial but not heavy, suited to all seasons.

  Europe - Eastern - Poland, Russia, Ukraine

  • Beef Kidneys & Potatoes - (Russia) flavorful and substantial.
  • Beef Tongue - (Europe) - a popular appetizer and sandwich meat.
  • Boiled Beef & Stock - (Russia) popular sliced with horseradish sauce.
  • Borscht, Ukrainian - (Ukraine) a soup of worldwide fame.
  • Buckwheat - (Russia) a flavorful easy to make "cereal" dish. [ov]
  • Cabbage Rolls - (Poland) cabbage leaves with an all meat stuffing and sauce.
  • Cauliflower with Mayo Sauce - (Russia) impressive and delicious - it will get eaten.[ov]
  • Celery Root Salad - (German / Polish) a delicious cooked vegetable salad.[v]
  • Cucumber Dill Salad - (Euro-E) simple and refreshing.
  • Horseradish & Sauces - (Euro) popular condiments throughout Europe.[v]
  • Marinaded Mushrooms - (Russia) a spectacularly tasty treat.[v]
  • Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
  • Rassol'nik - Kidney Soup - (Russia) "different", but really tasty.
  • Sauerkraut Soup - (Polish) Traditional
  • Sauerkraut Soup - (from Polish) Vegetarian version
  • Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup - (Russia) the most traditional Russian soup.

  Europe - Iberia - Spain, Portugal

  • Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) most famous sauce in the Basque region.[1mv]
  • Carrots with Herbs - (Spain) a simple and popular appetizer.[1v]
  • Cauliflower Salad - (Spain) a light, refereshing salad served in tapas bars.[v1]
  • Cocido - (Spain) the signature one pot feast of Spain.
  • Potato Tortilla - (Spain) a thick tasty Spanish omelet.[ov]
  • Snails in Biscayne Sauce - (Spain - Basque) very tasty, serve on toast.

  Europe - Mediterranean - Greece, Italy, Provance

  • Aioli Lemon Dressing - A dressing for asparagus or other spring vegetables.
  • Asparagus with Lettuce Sauce - (Italy) an unusual combination that works well.
  • Broccoli with Olives - (Italy) a delicious way to cook broccoli.[v]
  • Chicken & Pork with Port - (Italy) a simple meat dish with a delicious sauce.
  • Eggplant with Tomatoes & Capers - (Italy) tasty vegetable side goes well with pasta, meat. [v]
  • 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.
  • Savory Mackerel - (Med) a simple fish dish with robust flavors.
  • Octopus in Lemon & Oil - (Italy) delicious marinated octopus appetizer.
  • Octopus with Wine & Fennel - (Greek) goes well with bread or crackers.
  • Pasta, Fava and Feta Salad - (Greek) a flavorful salad or light spring meal. [ov]
  • Pasta Sauces are indexed in the Recipes by Use page.
  • 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 & Zuchini - (Italy) very simple and tasty too - a pasta course or light main.[ov]
  • Pesto - (Italy) a classic sauce for pasta.
  • 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.
  • Sausages & Greens - (Italy) a delicious combination for a side, light main or breakfast.
  • Seven Bean Salad - (Med) Truly delcious - make plenty.
  • Sweetbreads with Pasta - (Italy) an interesting and flavorful pasta dish.

  Europe - South Central - Hungary, Transylvania, Romainia

  • Beef Goulash - (Hungary) the basic Hungarian beef goulash - delicous!
  • Beef Goulash with Sauerkraut - (Hungary) a light stew good for warmer days.
  • Csipetke - (Hungary) egg pastas for soup and stew.
  • Galuska - (Hungary) dumplings for soup and stew.
  • Pork Kidney Stew - (Hungary) an intersting break from beef stew.
  • Pork Tokany Stew - (Hungary) "Cowboy Stew", very tasty and with plenty of pork.
  • Sauerkraut Soup - (Hungary) with sausage and egg pasta.
  • Sour Cherry Soup - Cold - (Hungary) a soup course in Hungary, a desert here.
  • Szekely Goulash - (Hungary) pork & sauerkraut stew, very popular for good reason.
  • Tarhonya - [Egg Barley] - (Hungary) tiny egg pastas for soup, etc.

  Europe - Balkan

  Europe - Anatolia and Caucasus - Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan

  • Red Beans & Walnuts - (Georgia) a real hit every time, but filling.[v]
  • Beef & Rice Soup - (Georgia) popular in the former Soviet states.
  • Beef Stew, Georgian - (Georgia) popular all over the former Soviet Union.
  • Bulgur, Turkish - (Turk) easy and always well received. [v3]
  • Cucumber Yogurt Salad - (Armenia / Turkey) refreshing, popular and easy to make.[ov]
  • Eggs & Soujuk Sausage - (Turk) a quick egg dish with intensely flavored sausage.
  • Green Bean & Walnut Salad - (Georgia) an excellent buffet salad.[v]
  • Khash - (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) Breakfast of Heros.
  • Lamb & Apricot Stew - (Armenia) very flavorful, easy and reheats well.
  • Lamb Leg with Herbs - (Turk) moist tender and delicious, with sauce.
  • Lamb Stock - (Turk a basic stock for Turkish, Armenian and Near Eastern dishes.
  • Melon Dolma - (Armenia) stuffed with beef and rice - aromatic and excellent!
  • Pilaf with Chick Peas and Lentils - (Turk a side dish for any meat or a vegetarian main.[v]
  • Radish Carrot Salad - (Turkey) often served with meat dishes.[v]
  • Rice & Vermicelli Pilaf - (Armenia) the basic Armenian pilaf - very easy.[mv]
  • Tomato & Purslane Salad - (Turkish) at home with a Western, Turkish or Middle Eastern meal.[1v]
  • Zucchini Patties with Feta - (Turk) a flavorful warm appetizer or breakfast dish.[ov]

  Oceana

  Oceana - Australia & New Zealand

  Oceana - Pacific Islands

  Jewish

  Wide dispersal of Jewish communities has caused them to adapt local cuisines to their strict dietary laws. Some recipes that are typically associated with Jews in America are identical to regional versions and will also appear under that region.

  • Cucumber Dill Salad - (Euro-E) simple and refreshing.
  • Potato Pancakes / Latkes - (Euro East) a popular breakfast / appetizer / meatless meal.[v]
  • Sefrina with Beef - (Jewish, Morocco) a traditional Sabbath stew.