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Cuisines from around the World

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Chilean

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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South African

Rainbow Cuisine defines the food style in South Africa. It's a term that reflects the cultural depth, creative spectrum, and spiritual unity of a diverse people. With 40 million inhabitants speaking 11 different languages, the country offers a fascinating potpourri of fresh, delectable, eclectic fare.

The food depicts a blend of many cultural societies -- European, Asian, and African -- with a

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Philippine

Though the Philippines have an abundance of fresh seafood and a wide array of succulent tropical fruit, the daily food of the common people tends to be uninspiring. With a few exceptions, such as Bicol and the Muslim areas of the south, the seasoning isn't spicy. Native cooks have, however, devised some tasty recipes using ingredients such as coconut milk, jackfruit, garlic, and ginger. An unusual

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