AZ Cuisines

Discover global diverse cuisines with us. From national to fusion or street food, traditional to popular dishes and beverages, our extensive, detailed culinary guide from A to Z covers a wide range of cooking methods, dish types, drink varieties, main ingredients, and more.

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Recipes

  • Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

    Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe: Sweet & Savory Bliss
  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

    Zesty Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe to Wow Guests
  • Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos Recipe

    Quick & Zesty Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos Recipe – Dinner Fusion Fun
  • Funnel Cake Bites Recipe

    Heavenly Funnel Cake Bites Recipe: Crispy Carnival Joy at Home
  • Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe

    The Creamiest Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe You’ll Ever Try
  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

    Homemade Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
  • Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe

    The Best Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe: Cheesy Pull-Apart Fun
  • French Onion Soup Rice Recipe

    The Coziest French Onion Soup Rice Recipe for Comfort Meals
  • Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake Recipe

    Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake Recipe for Sweet Lovers
  • Philly Steak Cheese Fries Recipe

    Juicy Philly Steak Cheese Fries Recipe for Cozy Gatherings
  • Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

    The Best Walking Taco Casserole Recipe for Fiesta Night Fun
  • Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Crispy Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Recipe: Sweet & Savory
  • Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta Recipe

    The Creamiest Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta Recipe Ever
  • Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak With Onions Recipe

    Try This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak With Onions Recipe Today
  • Homemade Reuben Bake Recipe

    The Ultimate Homemade Reuben Bake Recipe That Wows Every Time
  • Garlic Butter Steak Bites And Mash Recipe

    Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mash Recipe for Dinner Joy
  • Orange Dreamsicle Salad Recipe

    Zesty Orange Dreamsicle Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Summer Treat
  • Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps Recipe

    Quick & Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps Recipe That Kids Adore
  • Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap Recipe

    Zesty Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap Recipe for Lunch Joy
  • Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe

    The Perfect Tangy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe for Any Occasion
  • Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

    Heavenly Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe for Sweet Bliss
  • Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

    The Best Baked Mostaccioli Recipe for Family Dinner Magic
  • Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Recipe

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

    Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe for Sweet Smiles

Latest Dishes

  • Shivit Oshi

    Shivit Oshi

    Shivit oshi is a traditional Uzbek dish featuring bright green noodles infused with dill, served with a tangy white sour milk sauce and a meat-vegetable ‘Vaju’ sauce.

  • Morkovcha

    Morkovcha

    Morkovcha is a carrot salad of the Koryo-saram Korean communities created in Russia.

  • Koktal

    Koktal

    Koktal is a Kazakh fish dish featuring smoked carp, traditionally cooked over charcoal and served in a cocktail bowl.

  • Yarma

    Yarma

    Smooth and creamy yarma for a simple meal.

  • Zhent

    Zhent

    Zhent is a sweet dessert usually prepared for special occasions in Kazakhstan.

  • Irimshik

    Irimshik

    Irimshik is a type of Kazakh cottage cheese that is often dried and stored for later.

  • Zhaya

    Zhaya

    Zhaya is a Kazakh dish made from horse meat cuts from the rump and hind legs.

  • Chechil

    Chechil

    Chechil is a variety of salty string cheese in Armenia.

  • Kazan Kebab

    Kazan Kebab

    Kazan kebab is a traditional Uzbek dish involving meat cooked in a pot with potatoes and various spices.

  • Lamb Tandoori

    Lamb Tandoori

    Lamb Tandoori is a Turkish grilled dish featuring slow-cooked lamb with vegetables, often served with bread.

Latest Beverages

  • Tea in Central Asia

    Tea in Central Asia

    Tea in Central Asia is a respected hospitality symbol, traditionally served in a “piala,” with regionally varied preferences in types.

  • Jarma

    Jarma

    Jarma is a Kyrgyz beverage made by cooking ground and fried cereals in water and adding liquid yogurt.

  • Maksym

    Maksym

    Maksym is a Kyrgyz beverage made by boiling cereals in water and letting them ferment for a short time.

  • Vodka

    Vodka

    Vodka is a clear distilled spirit, primarily made from water and ethanol, with origins in Russia, Sweden, and Poland.

  • Kompot

    Kompot

    Kompot is a popular European drink made by simmering fruits in sweetened water.

  • Kumis

    Kumis

    Kumis is a fermented beverage made from mare milk in Mongolia and Central Asia.

  • Kazakh Wine

    Kazakh Wine

    Kazakh wine refers to wine in Kazakhstan.

  • Chal

    Chal

    Chal is a Central Asian beverage made by fermenting camel milk.

  • Shirchoy

    Shirchoy

    Shirchoy is a type of milk tea in Uzbekistan that is often featured as a part of a breakfast meal.

  • Chalap

    Chalap

    Chalap is a traditional drink made from local yogurt in Central Asia.

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