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Biryani in the South Asian Culture
Zainab Shahzadi
Biryani is a staple of South Asian culture...
Oct 08, 2025
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Biryani in the South Asian Culture

Biryani is a staple of South Asian culture...

Pirohy, O, Pirohy

If I had to choose my favorite sweet dish in Slovak cooking...

Everything a Slovak Grandma can do with Cherries

Once a Slovak grandma and grandpa plant a cherry tree...

Palates of Durga Puja

One of the holidays I look forward to most is Durga Puja...

American vs South Korean School Lunches

As September comes to an end and fall officially begins...

Dumplings: An International Food

Dumplings are a beloved food found all around the world...

Cooking Crisis: The Key to Survival in Hardship

Throughout history, hardships such as famine...

Medovníky: The Honeyed Slovak Christmas Classic

Once the air gets colder and snow begins to fall...

Experiencing New York City Through Food

I grew up in a community filled with Chinese and Hispanic cultures...

Isabelle's Spaghetti Alla Bolognese

Coming home from elementary and middle school had always been a treat for me...

Pineapple Buns for Breakfast

When I was younger, my parents would often drop me off at my grandparents' place...

Sugary Bites: Mithai

Mithai, collectively, refers to decadent confectionaries that are primarily...

The Timeless Appeals of Comfort Food

Comfort food is a common trend across various cultures, societies...

The Expectations of Dim Sum

In many cultures around the world, there is a particular way...

A Hidden Fortune

As the giant trees bend and dance outside, and as the wind shivers...

Cookies of Luck & Prosperity

My family bakes a lot of cookies for Christmas. It's become a tradition...

A Comforting Hug Inside and Out

Apart from its usual understanding of providing us with enough nutrients...

A Pinch of Comfort

I grabbed the fragile and crispy shell between my fingertips as the sour sauce dripped...

Cookie Comforts

The scent of chocolate chip cookies always seemed to put me in a trance...

The Dazzling Tastes of Eid

One of my favorite times of the year is Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that marks...

The Most Stressful Time of the Year

There is nothing more stressful than hearing my mom yell, “Grab the baking soda!...

Examples of Culinary Diffusion in Kenya

Kenya has several distinct ethnic groups living within it...

Aesthetics and Presentation in Korean Cuisine

Many dishes in traditional Korean cuisine feature connections...

Flavors of Southeast Asia

Let's take a trip around the globe, to a place so rich in culture...

My Holiday Traditions

As time moves forward, things seem to change so rapidly...

Say YUM to Tom Yum! A Taste of South East Asian Cuisine

Tom Yum is a soup that originated...

The Best of Asian Holidays

When many people think of Asian holidays, the first that comes...

The Snowstorm Purim Party

A holiday I enjoy celebrating with my family is the...

Fish Amok: The National Dish of Cambodia

Fish Amok is an extremely popular dish within Southeast Asia...

Traditional Brazilian Cuisines with Culturally Rich Origins

In Brazil, feijoada is a traditional...

The Unique Flavors of Burma

If you like spicy and savory foods, look no further than the cuisine...