Regional-cuisine/30 recipes

Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries. Most of the western world knows this dish by its' Middle Eastern version called, "Shish Kabob." But on the Crimean peninsula and the steps of south Russia, Shashlik is a unique variant of the Shish Kabob dish most Americans know. It's a sweet/tart version of shish-kebab.

Sauteed onions and mushrooms are tossed with penne, fresh arugula, and parmesan. An easy yet tasty meal is on one plate within less than 30 minutes. Using whole wheat penne makes it even healthier.

Instant pot pressure cooker beef stew. Deliver rich "slow-cooker" flavor in just 30 minutes.

Easy and quick chicken and brocolli with noodles all made in a single pot all in less than 30 minutes.

Quite good and pretty spicy. I left out the mushrooms and cooked in a Dutch oven rather than the crockpot. I simmered it, covered, for about 1 hour 30 minutes. Would make this again. Thanks for sharing.

This desert, a cross between cake and sweet bread, is often baked for Easter.

This version of the classic Jewish passover potato dish is much lighter and fluffier than the old fashioned variety.

Scrumptious little sweet tarts that are simply filled with a bit of brown sugar and dates. No "pork" involved, just old-fashioned Acadian simple goodness.

Soft fresh German egg noodles. Spätzle, literally translasted means "little sparrows". This style of of noodle is also called Spätzli or Chnöpfli in Switzerland or Knöpfle or Hungarian Nokedli, Csipetke or Galuska. These type of noodles are commonly found side-dish from the cuisines of southern Germany and Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Alsace, Moselle and South Tyrol.

Fried rice should be definitely one of the easiest and most versatile recipes to make, you can throw in whatever you have on hand, add garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil... these delicious Chinese stir-fry seasoning ingredients. An easy yet tasty one-pan meal is ready within less than 30 minutes.

The stromboli is like a giant Spanakopita. Instead of phyllo dough, make a Italian bread dough stuffed with this yummy cheese and spinach mixture. It's cheesy, oozy, and delicious.

Pflaumenkuchen (Plum Cake) recipe

Regional Acadian recipe from Saint Mary's Bay Nova Scotia Canada,made of meat and potatoes

A quick and easy way to make pickled beets, you don't have to wait for days, or do the canning process. Within 30 minutes, you will be able to enjoy these delicious picked beets.

Try this scrumptious side dish made with pistachio nuts, cinnamon and rosewater syrup.

Snow peas, carrots and water chestnuts give this stir-fry the very crunchy texture, and the Asian sauce adds the sweetness, sourness and spiciness. A quick, easy and tasty stir-fry is great for a weeknight.