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Creole or red jambalaya includes tomatoes while the Cajun style does not. Either way, it is a spicy and robust dish that epitomizes the soul of New Orleans. Here's my recipe for Cajun style jambalaya.

Hush puppy is an old Southern term that originated after the Civil War. People didn't have enough for themselves to eat let alone feed their dogs, so when the old hounds started barking from hunger, they would throw pieces of fried corn bread to them, yelling, 'Shut up, dog! Hush puppy!"

Here is the all-purpose southwestern favorite. This simple salsa is unbeatable when tomatoes are at their brilliant best.

This delicious spread made with cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers is a great way to spice up your sandwiches or burgers.

Cold green vegetable soup with poached fish. Source: Olga Gorechev, St. Petersburg, Russia

A quick and easy Asian inspired dish. Scallops and snow peas stir-fried with classic Asian flavours.

Szechuan (Sichuan) Beef Stew recipe