Cooking is a fun task that the entire family can enjoy! If you're searching for a fun and flavorful way to get out of a recipe rut, then we have just the article for you. While you may have a list of favorite recipes at home, there's always a bit of space on your menu for something new. Try out an original recipe from a cuisine you don't enjoy as often to spice up your weekly dishes.Most countries worldwide have a particular cuisine that is popular in that region, and each cuisine involves different cooking techniques that make it unique. Besides the various cooking techniques, local ingredients, spices and traditions significantly impact the food's flavor, making it taste different from anything you've tried before.While there are countless different cuisines to try, some of the most loved are Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese and Indian. Each country has a handful of famous dishes, and there are several varieties of each, some of which can vary from region to region.In this article, we'll discuss a few of the most loved cuisines around and how to make them! Spice up your family's mealtime and take a flavor trip around the world by simply trying out some of our most loved recipes below!
French Cuisine
Topping our list of the most popular types of cuisines is French cuisine! Loved by many worldwide, French cuisine has a distinct taste flavored by key ingredients like butter, wine, chocolate, bread, herbs and olive oil. When discussing French cuisine, there is not one specific meal that shines above the rest. The French are famous for many breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes! Additionally, the food culture in France is believed to be much better for you than most. This is because French food is known for being fresh, full of local ingredients and is often free of additives and preservatives.If you're new to French cuisine or looking to expand your French recipe list, start by trying out this classic French dessert recipe.
Traditional French Apple Cake
The perfect dessert to warm up your dinner table at fall, one of our favorite French recipes is this Traditional French Apple Cake. Delicious when served plain or when topped with a dollop of jam, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, it's a warm treat everyone will enjoy!
Chinese Cuisine
Another incredibly popular cuisine is Chinese. One of the most diverse cultures globally, especially when it comes to food, Chinese cuisine is full of flavor. Primarily based on noodles and rice, this cuisine is anything but boring. It's so diverse that several different sub-cuisines stem from it, including Sichuan, Cantonese and Fujian. Alongside rice, Chinese cuisine is heavily based on vegetables that are often combined with local spices and herbs. While orange chicken, chow mein, and chop suey might be the first meals that come to mind, there are countless popular Chinese dishes that you can add to your recipe routine. Here are a couple of our favorites.
Chinese Crullers
Making a big bowl of congee and looking for something traditional to add to it? Make these Chinese Crullers, a.k.a. Youtiao. A traditional fried Chinese doughnut, similar to that of an American churro, they're the perfect recipe to begin your Chinese cuisine journey.
Veggie Chinese Dumplings
There's nothing better than a bowl full of warm, homemade Chinese dumplings. With the perfect recipe, making Chinese dumplings can be an easy and fun task. Don't believe us? Try it out yourself with this Veggie Chinese Dumplings recipe.
Italian Cuisine
We couldn't make a list of popular worldly cuisines without including Italian food! In fact, many people choose to visit Italy just for the food! Pasta, spaghetti and sweet Italian ice cream are some of the most loved Italian dishes. And when it comes to the food, much of it is created around key ingredients like meat, seafood, sauces and fresh herbs. Like France, in Italy, there is a significant variation in food culture between the regions. This means that the pasta you try in Bologna will taste different from the same dish you may indulge in, in Paris. That being said, whether you choose to make homemade pasta or a fresh Italian pizza, if it's based on an Italian recipe, it's sure to turn out delicious!
Homemade Pasta
In Italy, the art of pasta making is taken very seriously, as it should be. Not only is fresh pasta delicious, but it's also a great skill to add to your cooking repertoire. Though it may seem challenging at first, fresh pasta is quite simple to make. Prepped and cooked in under fifteen minutes, try out our favorite Homemade Pasta recipe.And there you have it! We hope that this snapshot of a few of the most popular types of cuisines inspires you to try something new in the kitchen. From fresh Italian pasta to homemade Chinese dumplings, we're confident that you'll love the recipes listed above. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy cooking!