Category: Cuisines of the World

Kenya Inspired Coconut Chicken – Kuka Paka

This East African coconut chicken or Kuku Paka, with its Swahili, Indian and Arabic influences, is a must-try. The word kuku means chicken in Swahili and many believe that paka refers to a dish made with coconut milk. However, paka is also the Punjabi word for delicious. According to, Chef’s Pencil, an international food magazine that was launched in […]

Instant Pot Pozole Rojo – Red Pozole

Pozole has a deep history in Mexico, dating back to pre-Hispanic times. It was considered a sacred dish by the Aztecs and other indigenous groups in Mexico, as corn was a crop of great importance. The dish has evolved over the centuries, with different regions of Mexico creating their own variations. Pozole is a meal mainly […]

Pouched Eggs With Portuguese Sausage And Peas

A traditional Portuguese dish, ervilhas guisadas com ovos or in English, stewed peas and eggs. This dish is a comfort food for the Portuguese. A very simple meal, but deliciously mouthwatering, and full of flavor. This dish has layers of flavor. And each one does not cancel out the other, but rather they complement each […]

Instant Pot – Spicy Braised Chicken With Coconut Milk Turmeric & Cashews

Due to international influence from Portuguese, British, Dutch, and other European traders in the early days of spice trading, the Nigerian food culture of today incorporates spices such as thyme, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and including habanero and scotch bonnet peppers into their cooking. Read More Here About Cooking With Chilies Cashews lend their creamy […]

Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf With Spiced Beef And Green Beans

An Iranian dish called “Loobia polo,” and in the Persian language, loobia means bean while polo is a style of cooked rice, known in English as pilaf. Like this simple Fried Rice Pilaf with Peas Carrots & Almonds. But this Loobia polo is no ordinary or simple rice pilaf, as it is a complete meal, […]

Ramen Noodles Sheet Pan Baked With Broccoli And Sweet Peppers

Since the introduction of ramen noodles in the early 20th century, Asian chefs have customized the noodles with homemade sauces, broths, various vegetables and with or without meat. This recipe calls for baking ramen noodles in the oven, which is an easy technique that will provide you an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy. […]

Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs

A Turkish dish called Braised Leeks in Olive Oil, known in Turkey as “zeytinyagli pirasa,” is what inspired this Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs. Culinarily speaking, when you hear the term “braising,” your first thought is meat. But did you know you can also braise vegetables? For those who may not know, […]

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Making a traditional Indian and Pakistani Chicken Biryani can be time consuming with a long list of ingredients. Using the Instant Pot can help simplify making the dish and be on your dinner table in under 40 minutes. The ingredients used to make this Chicken Biryani produce flavors that are deliciously complex but balanced. Enjoy […]

Japchae – Korean Stir-Fried Beef Vegetables and Sweet Potato Glass Noodles

This savory and slightly sweet dish of stir-fried sweet potato glass noodles with beef and vegetables is popular in Korean cuisine. And the sweet potato noodles are the star of the show of this classic Korean dish, Japchae. But it wasn’t always that way. How so? Japchae was first made in the 17th century and […]