Cookbooks from Around the World Collection

Asian Cuisine also known as the "Oriental Cuisine" is one of the most diverse cuisine styles that can be categorized into several regions which deep rooted from its own people and culture. Among its major types are composed of East Asia (China, Japan, North & South Korea and Taiwan), South & Southeast Asian Cuisine (Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Filipino, Indonesian, Cambodian, Laotian, Burmese), and finally the Middle Eastern Cuisine.

The Middle Eastern, or West Asian cuisine is the cuisine of the various countries and peoples of the Middle East (Western Asia). The cuisine of the region is diverse while having a degree of homogeneity. Many Middle Eastern dishes are made with a paste called tahini. Tahini is a sesame paste made with hulled seeds, unlike its Asian counterpart.

European cuisine style refers to the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries. European cuisine or Western cuisine includes that of Europe including (depending on the definition) that of Russia as well as non-indigenous cuisines of North America, Australasia, Oceania, and Latin America, which derive substantial influence from European settlers in those regions. The term is used by East Asians to contrast with Asian styles of cooking.

North American cuisine is a term used for foods native to or popular in countries of North America, such as Canadian cuisine, American cuisine, Mexican cuisine and Central American cuisine. North American cuisines display influence from many international cuisines, including Native American cuisine, Jewish cuisine, Asian cuisine, and especially European cuisine.

Australian cuisine style is influenced by the tastes of settlers of Australia. During the British colonial period the early settlers established a strong base of interest in Anglo-Celtic style recipes and methods. Later influences developed out of multicultural immigration and cuisines from other countries.

The South American cuisine style particularly located in the Amazonian region provides a lavish tropical fruits and fresh fish. Since it is situated near the Pacific Ocean, provides a large amount of seafood. Many plains also are on this continent, which are rich for growing food in abundance.