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A collection of dishes from around the world to inspire your culinary adventures. Japanese, American, Filipino, Italian, and many more global cuisines are represented here. As people move around the world, they share their cooking and incorporate new ingredients and techniques into their food, so expect some mashups as well, like Japanese Curry, California Roll, and Lomo Saltado. Here you'll find excellent, easy-to-follow instructions on how to bring fusion flavors to your table.

  • How to make Chirashi Sushi with tuna, shrimp, egg, carrots and snap peas.
    Seafood Chirashi Sushi (海鮮ちらし寿司)
  • Best Hamburger
  • Closeup of a plate of homemade California rolls filled with crab, avocado and cucumber wrapped in tangy sushi rice and nori.
    California Roll
  • Crisp on top and saucy on the bottom you'd never guess this easy Chicken Parmesan recipe was baked.
    Parmesan Chicken Thighs
  • The best lemon chicken recipe with juicy chunks of savory chicken glazed in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce.
    Lemon Chicken
  • Gimbap
  • Japanese rice sandwich with Spam and Eggs.
    Spam Onigiri
  • Larb Mu (ลาบหมู)
  • Crisp juicy fried chicken glazed in a sweet and sour orange sauce that's redolent of fresh citrus thanks to a triple dose of orange.
    Orange Chicken
  • Okonomiyaki
  • Close up of whisper thin strands of chilled somen noodles being lifted from a bowl of ice water set against a backdrop of vibrant condiments.
    Cold Somen Noodles & Sauce
  • With spicy savoy curry and molten cheese stuffed between two buttery slices of crisp sandwich bread, this mashup of Japanese Curry Bread and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich is irresistibly good.
    Curry Bread (Karépan)
  • Doenjang Jjigae
  • Omurice is a mashup of savory sweet chicken fried rice with a creamy omelette.
    Omurice (オムライス)
  • This easy teriyaki chicken sandwich with a fried egg comes together from just a few ingredients in a matter of minutes.
    Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
  • This delicious green bean stir-fry comes together in just mimnutes and yet it's loaded with tender green beans and ground pork seasoend with garlic, black beans and chili paste.
    Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry
  • Kimchi Jjigae
  • Tacos al Pastor with a lime wedge.
    Tacos al Pastor
  • Crispy panko chicken tenders served with lemon wedges and lettuce in a basket.
    Panko Chicken Tenders
  • A plate of Tonkatsu, or Japanese pork cutlet with thick slices of tender pork encrusted in a golden layer of crispy panko and served with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce and fluffy cabbage salad.
    Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
  • Gochujang Braised Pork Belly
  • Beef Tacos
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
  • Simple and flavorful this pan-roasted cod is served with an easy pan-sauce made from white wine, tomatoes and basil.
    Pan-Roasted Cod with Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce
  • Samgyetang (삼계탕)
  • Cabbage Rolls
  • This frugal bento costs just $1.80 to make, and is loaded with fresh vegetables and fruit, along with Ginger Chicken and Rice.
    Ginger Chicken Bento
  • Pork Tamales
  • With fall-off-the-bone tender chicken stewed in a paprika and sour cream sauce, Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) is a Hungarian classic that comes together from just a handful of ingredients.
    Chicken Paprikash
  • Closeup of beef negimaki rolls filled with green onions and glazed with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
    Beef Negimaki (Scallion Roll-Ups)
  • This savory Japanese cabbage pancake is called Okonomiyaki and can be made with whatever fillings and toppings you like.
    Okonomiyaki (Osaka Style)
  • This tender, juicy Japanese pork steak, or Tonteki, is glazed in a savory sweet sauce and topped with crispy fried garlic.
    Tonteki (Japanese Pork Steak)
  • A juicy roll of chicken seasoned and steamed.
    Chicken Chashu
  • Temaki sushi is an easy hand-rolled sushi that you can fill with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for parties.
    Temaki Sushi Hand Rolls
  • Fish & Chips with Curry Sauce
  • With tender seasoned hamburger patties smothered in pan-gravy, topped with a fried egg and crispy fried onions, Loco Moco is a mouthwatering Hawaiian classic that's easy to make and satisfying.
    Loco Moco
  • Kitsune Udon is the most popular udon noodle soup in Japan and with this easy vegan recipe you can make it at home in about 12 minutes.
    Kitsune Udon
  • Buta Udon (Udon with braised pork)
  • Tonkotsu Ramen
  • Vegan-friendly poke made from tender carrots, sweet onions, limu and inamona.
    Vegan Poke Bowl
  • This easy stir-fry recipe makes a mouthwatering bowl of spicy chicken with black pepper sauce in a matter of minutes.
    Black Pepper Chicken
  • Beef wrapped onigiri or Nikumaki Onigiri is a mouthwatering Japanese rice dish that's flavorful and satisfying.
    Meat Wrapped Onigiri (Nikumaki Onigiri)

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