Smoked pork chops take on Vietnamese flair with a brushing of fish sauce marinade in this recipe. Serve with rice and quick-pickled carrots for some zing.
For a nuttier and richer risotto, try steel-cut oats instead. Then prepare this dish just as you would the classic Italian version. Serve topped with roasted cauliflower.
Coconut makes an appearance in two different forms here — coconut milk and coconut butter, a very versatile cooking fat. This Southeast Asian-inspired curry also includes tofu, zucchini and a crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs.
Frozen chicken fingers find new life as airy dumplings in this Mexican-inspired stew. A quick blitz in the food processor is all you need to reinvent them.
Though traditionally vegetarian, Middle Eastern falafel gets a meaty makeover with turkey sausage. Serve the meatballs atop chopped romaine and drizzle with the yogurt sauce and hot sauce.
Smoked salmon on bagels inspired these Japanese sushi rolls, which are rolled in everything-bagel seasoning. They make a great meal or party appetizer.
This recipe puts an East Asian twist on beef tip cap to create a hot pot. Serve the steak in bowls with broth and rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cucumbers, scallions, chiles and kimchi.
Mostly used in salads and Italian fare, escarole (along with black beans) becomes a filling for cheesy Mexican quesadillas in this recipe. Serve with salsa and lime wedges on the side.
Acai juice adds an earthy flavor and dyes the red cabbage a deeper shade of purple in this German-inspired sausage dish. A bit of apple cider vinegar provides a nice zing.
These chalupas, which are simply open-faced Mexican tacos, are easy to make. Use an inexpensive cube steak, but be sure to sear it in a hot skillet for just 1 to 2 minutes to keep it from overcooking. Serve with black beans and mango salsa.
Crispy baked lavash bread makes the perfect croutons in this Middle Eastern-inspired chicken salad. The spice sumac, along with lemon juice and zest, adds a bright flavor to the dressing.
Almond butter replaces peanut butter in this rendition of Southeast Asian chicken satay, which includes coconut milk, snap peas, hot chiles and cilantro. Serve over rice noodles.
Heighten the Caribbean appeal of these pork chops with a coating of pulverized banana chips mixed with panko breadcrumbs and jerk seasoning. Serve the chops with rice and black beans.
This isn't your average Russian stroganoff. Chicken livers, along with mushrooms, add an earthy flavor that surpasses the classic. Use Greek yogurt to thicken the sauce, and serve over egg noodles.
