Websites to support the study of Ethnic cooking
Asia Recipe.com
Features a map of Asia from which all the information can be accessed by clicking on a specific country. Includes basic information on the countries, plus recipes from each area. Has a large section on the use of herbs in cooking and in natural medicines.
Recipe Source
Features over 70000 searchable recipes. Can be browsed by geographic region (Africa & Middle East, Asia & Pacific Ocean, Europe, North & South America) or by type of dish (main, soups, baked goods, fruits, grains & vegetables, sweets & desserts, side dishes, snacks & appetizers, holdiay foods, restricted & specialty diets (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, etc.)
All Recipes.com
Provides recipes, menu ideas, meal preparation tips, cooking terms, etc. Includes ethnic and holiday recipes, recipes for special diets, vegan recipes, and nutrition facts for each recipe. Searchable.
Marilee’s International Food Links
Provides extensive links to foods from many countries, sorted by geographical area. Includes links to multi-country recipe sits.
Culinary World Tour
Recipes from many countries as well as information about creole and cajun food. (03/05)
A List of Food & Cooking Sites
Provides links to general recipes, ethnic recipes, vegetarian recipes and nutritional information, beverages (including alcoholic), restaurants, and commercial sites.
Epicurious Food & Travel
An online magazine drawing from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazine recipe files. Features a “Greatest Hits” section that is categorized. Includes technqiue videos, cookbook reviews, and many daily features.
Fabulous Foods
Provides access to recipes, cookbook reviews and seasonal kitchen feature stories. Includes special sections for low fat, low carbohydrates, vegetarian, etc.
Chef Ashbell’s Food Stop
Features a mix of recipes, travel information, cultural cooking tips and celebrities presenting cultural food traditions from around the world. Includes special occasion meal ideas (e.g. Chinese New Year, Valentines, Super Bowl, etc.
Food Network’s Cyber Kitchen
Provides recipe and menu searches for international cuisine. Includes cooking tips, terms, and ingredients, special occasion meals, and video demonstrations.
Agropolis Museum - Food & Agriculture of the World
This site shows that farmers around the world have a lot in common. Learn the history of food and agriculture. (03/05)
International Vegetarian Union
Provides resources for vegetarians and vegans. Includes recipes, societies, and articles on the history, science, and religious aspects of vegetarianism. Also has links to youth pages, famous vegetarians, and a discussion forum.
Soup of the Evening ... Beautiful Soup
Provides information on the history of soup and food in all cultures, with over 400 pages of recipes, quotations, stories, traditions, literary references, news stories, etc.
Adventures in Armenian Cooking
Recipes are written using available substitutes for traditional Armenian ingredients.
Cuisine of Ancient Armenia
Includes recipes for traditional Armenian foods and information about the historical context of Armenian food. Includes some Armenian folk music.
French Food and Cook
Provides detailed information about the French dining experience and culture of food. Includes typical menus and recipes, some in French.
Vive Bastille Day! French food
Provides recipes for French foods that are appropriate to eat on Bastille Day (July 14).
Epicurious
Contains thousands of recipes, cooking tips, holiday features, cocktails, wine advice, travel suggestions, and more. Many recipes feature helpful (and mouth-watering) photographs. Though the site is somewhat commercialized, the quality of the recipes--several notches above the average Web collection--makes Epicurious a first stop for many cooks. Searchable and browsable.
* Food * Beverages * Cookery
Tiramisu: Heaven in Your Mouth
A mature, comprehensive site offering exhaustive information about this Italian dessert. Recipes include classic versions as well as dozens of variations on a theme, including low-fat, eggless, and other embellishments. Readers may submit recipes, rate versions of tiramisu from their local restaurants, and contribute thoughts to a guest book. Maintained by a knowledgeable hobbyist; many recipes personally verified by LII leadership.
* Desserts * Cookery * Cookery, Italian
Chinese Traditional New Year's Food
This page has a short explanation of the traditional food eaten for China's New Year celebration. (03/05)
A Brief Introduction to British food
This site has a brief introduction to British daily food, including a glossary of typical English food. Find out what is in "bangers and mash." (03/05)
Native American Foods
This is an extensive list of traditional Native American recipes organized by food groups. (03/05)
African cookbook
This is a good site that introduces nine African countries and then provides information on the country, meal preparation tips, customs, shopping lists, and recipes. (03/05)
Greek Cuisine
Provides access to Greek recipes, categorized from appetizers to preserves to desserts.
Mexican Cookery
This site has information about food and the eating rituals in Mexico. There are simple recipes at the bottom. (03/05)
Menudo
Find more about this popular Mexican soup that includes tripe. (03/05)
Japanese Food Page
The page has information on some popular Japanese dishes. Includes photos and recipes. (03/05)
Tokyo Food Page
A complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Tokyo, with recipes, culinary travel tips, restaurant listing, etc. Includes Japanese specialty cuisines. Articles are updated monthly.
Strange Food in Japan
Read about some Japanese foods that Americans might find strange. (03/05)
Jewish recipes
Features kosher recipes and cultural background information. Includes stories and recipes for Chanukah and other special Jewish occasions, and many links to related sites.
Various Hot Pots
Introduce various hot pots around the world. (03/05)
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