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Cuisines from around the World
Tapas
Tapas: A Delightful Culinary Tradition from Spain!
A little History
Tapas are a Spanish meal of lots of little dishes to pick and choose from as you are enjoying a glass of ice-cold dry sherry. There are lots of different things you can use in a tapas selection and some are similar to the Italian antipasti. All of them are quick and easy to prepare and are mor
Read MoreChilean
Generally, Chilean food, like so many other cultures, focuses on meat as the main dish, especially beef, chicken, fish and shellfish. Typical seasonings include salt, oregano, cumin, fresh coriander, and special spices.
Salads are the common accompaniment to entrees. However, they are usually made with only one or two ingredients, in contrast to the American salad that includes virtually ever
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American cuisine varies with region, and it is quite naturally influenced by the many ethnic groups who immigrated here. The popular food in the southwest U.S. is Tex-Mex, which includes a lot of tortillas, hot salsas, beans, and burritos. In the southern United States, popular dishes include catfish, barbecue, cornbreads, vegetables, gravies, and pork. The New Orleans area is noted for its Cajun
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