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A cuisine is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. Each cuisine involves food preparation in a particular style, of food and drink of particular types, to produce individually consumed items or distinct meals. A cuisine is frequently named after the region or place where it originated. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Religious food laws can also exercise a strong influence on such culinary practices.

Regional and ethnic cuisines

Global cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific region, country or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional or national cuisine must spread around the world with its food served worldwide.

Regional cuisine is based upon national, state or local regions. Regional cuisines may vary based upon food availability and trade, varying climates, cooking traditions and practices, and cultural differences. One noteworthy definition is based upon traditional cuisine: "A traditional cuisine is a coherent tradition of food preparation that rises from the daily lives and kitchens of a people over an extended period in a specific region of a country, or a specific country, and which, when localized, has notable distinctions from the cuisine of the country as a whole."

African cuisine

Main article: List of African cuisines

Central African cuisine

Ndolé camerounais
Ndolé, the national dish of Cameroon

East African cuisine

Alicha 1
Meal consisting of injera and several kinds of wat or tsebhi (stew), typical of Ethiopian cuisine

North African cuisine

See also: Maghrebi cuisine
Kelaa-des-Mgouna (rosino-02)
Cooking tajine, a typical North African dish

Southern African cuisine

West African cuisine

Main article: West African cuisine
Jollof Rice with Stew
Jollof rice, a famous West African dish

Cuisine of the Americas

Main article: List of cuisines of the Americas

North American cuisine

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Red pozole, a common Mexican stew, with various accompaniments
American cuisine
Main article: American cuisine
Soul Food at Powell's Place
A meal typical of soul food: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and cornbread

Central American cuisine

Main article: Central American cuisine

South American cuisine

Main article: South American cuisine
Cebiche de corvina
Ceviche, one of the most famous South American dishes

Caribbean cuisine

Main article: Caribbean cuisine
Ackee and Saltfish
Ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica

Asian cuisine

Main article: List of Asian cuisines

Central Asian cuisine

Main article: Central Asian cuisine

East Asian cuisine

Korean cuisine-Banchan-11
A spread of various Korean banchan
Chinese cuisine
Main article: Chinese cuisine
Hot and sour noodles with pork intestines
Hot and sour noodles topped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popular Sichuan street snack
Xiaolongbao-breakfast
Xiaolongbao served in a traditional steaming basket

North Asian cuisine

Dish Stroganina
Stroganina, an Asian Russian dish of raw, thin, long-sliced frozen fish.

South Asian cuisine

Main article: South Asian cuisine
Indian cuisine
Main article: Indian cuisine
Vegetarian Curry
Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with naan, rice, daal, raita, shahi paneer, and salad
Dosa at Sri Ganesha Restauran, Bangkok (44570742744)
Dosa, a South Indian flatbread, with sambar and chutney
Pakistani cuisine
Pakistani gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi
A variety of Pakistani dinner dishes – Starting from the left: gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi
Main article: Pakistani cuisine

Mainland Southeast Asian cuisine

Lap pet
Lao-style larb ped with duck

Maritime Southeast Asian cuisine

Indonesian cuisine
Nasi Goreng Udang Istimewa
Nasi goreng with shrimp and egg, a typical Indonesian breakfast
Main article: Indonesian cuisine

West Asian cuisine

Main article: West Asian cuisine
See also: Arab cuisine
Meze Lido Restaurant Adalar
A spread of various meze, one of the distinctive aspects of Levantine cuisine

European cuisine

Main article: List of European cuisines

Central European cuisine

Main article: Central European cuisine
See also: Alpine cuisine
German cuisine
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Bratwurst, a traditional German sausage
Main article: German cuisine

Eastern European cuisine

Main article: Eastern European cuisine
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Borscht, a common Eastern European soup, with a side of pampushky

Northern European cuisine

Haggis neeps and tatties
A traditional Scottish meal: haggis, neeps and tatties

South Eastern European cuisine

Southern European cuisine

See also: Mediterranean cuisine
See also: Mediterranean diet
Tagliatelle ragù bolognese 01
Tagliatelle al ragù, a typical Italian dish of the city of Bologna
Paella de marisco 01
Seafood paella, one of the best-known Spanish dishes

Western European cuisine

Baguettes, Paris, France - panoramio
Baguettes, a symbol of French cuisine and culture

British Isles cuisine

Oceanic cuisine

Main article: Oceanic cuisine
Bowl of poi
Poi, a staple Polynesian food

Cuisine Styles

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A Jacques Lameloise (a three-star Michelin Guide chef) nouvelle cuisine presentation

Religious cuisines

A Seder table setting
A table set for Seder, a Jewish feast

Historical cuisines

Main article: List of historical cuisines

See also

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