Exploring global flavors involves analyzing the nutritional profiles of island diets, Thai staples, and East Asian dietary frameworks.
Like other ethnic cuisines, Indian food can be heavy on the calories if you don’t order wisely. Learn more about the basics of this cuisine to pick an Indian restaurant dish that won’t destroy your diet.
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If you like Indian food and you have fresh chicken or cooked leftover chicken on hand, you can make chicken tikka masala. This savory Indian dish has a tomato-based sauce and traditional Indian spices and spice blends such as coriander, cumin and garam masala.
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Tacos are delicious and versatile -- and make a winner for an easy-to-fix dinner whether traditionally Mexican or not-so-traditional.
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Not sure what to order at the Mexican restaurant nearby your work or home? Try these nutritionists' tips and tricks for what healthy dishes to order and what to avoid.
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How do you make carne asada? Step one, purchase skirt steak or flank steak. They're not the most tender cuts, but they're brimming with rich flavor that holds its own even in light of the flavorful marinade.
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Thankfully, if you're following keto, there's no need to give up your favorite Mexican foods. So whether you're serving up a Mexican feast for Cinco de Mayo (or let's be honest, anytime), these meals and side dishes won't kick you out of ketosis.
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Avocaderia, the self-proclaimed "world's first avocado bar," will be opening soon in Brooklyn, New York.
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Move over, sushi -- there’s a new raw fish in town. What was once a niche seafood dish, poke bowls are now having their moment in the spotlight. So what is poke exactly? Traditionally, a poke bowl is raw fish -- usually ahi -- over white rice.
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Kelp is a type of brown seaweed high in iodine, protein, calcium and iron. It is commonly sold dried, as kelp will rehydrate quickly with a number of cooking processes. You can either steam, saute or boil dried kelp to serve as a side dish or use in a recipe.
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In most areas of the Philippines -- particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, two of the three main island groups -- the word "tinola" refers to a clear ginger- and onion-based soup, stew or broth. One of its variations is fish tinola, also known as tinolang isda.
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As the world's oldest and third-largest religion, Hinduism promotes natural, simple living as a path to physical and spiritual purity. The Hindu diet varies by region -- some adherents are strict vegetarians, while others eat meat hunted locally.
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Packed with fresh fish, crunchy vegetables and fiber-filled rice, sushi can be a nutrient-packed, healthy meal. One wrong step, however, can add an abundance of fat, calories or sodium. Learn the ins and outs of what makes a healthy sushi roll to ensure that your Japanese meal stays on the right path.
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Jainism is an Indian religion that has existed since ancient times. At the heart of the Jain religion is the belief that in order to save one's soul, one must protect other souls, a principle known as "ahimsa," or nonviolence.
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Sold under the brand name Nutrela, soya chunks are a high-protein meat substitute. Soya chunks are derived from soy flour, according to food-interest website Sunshine and Smile, and are technically classified as a textured-vegetable protein. Nutrela sells the produce as packaged chunks or nuggets around the world.
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Longanisa's striking crimson color stops you in your tracks when you first come across it, but its spicy, complex taste, pungent aroma and ease-of-cooking hook you and keep you coming back for more.
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Feeding a large crowd can seem overwhelming, but choosing the right recipe can make it simpler. Tacos are a meal that can feed 85 people without a huge amount of extra work.
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For the best taco, follow directions to heat up prepackaged taco shells. Heat them in the oven if you want crisp shells to hold your ingredients. Use the microwave -- which is quicker and more energy-efficient -- if you like the shells to be more pliable.
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The secret to tender, pliable corn or flour tortillas, says The Kitchn recipe editor Emma Christensen, is to gently heat the tortillas, then keep them warm with moist heat. This can be a challenge if you're serving a crowd for a dinner party or buffet.
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Traditional Chinese cuisine is rife with fresh vegetables, lean proteins and aromatic herbs, but when you order takeout in America, you’re also likely to get an excess of sodium, plenty of fat and oversized portions.
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Even if you don't know how to make Chinese food yourself, you're likely not far away from a Chinese restaurant that provides take-out menus -- and delivery service.
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