Recipes from Around the World

Exchange cultures and recipes with the AFS community

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Food is an intrinsic part of culture. Trying unfamiliar cuisines and sharing meals with others can help us understand the significance of cultures’ family dynamics, styles of interaction, social priorities, manners, history, holidays, and much more. Similar dishes or flavors can reveal how cultures have spread, influenced, and mixed with others across regions and oceans. If we can learn to eat together, we can learn to live together.

While most of us are staying at home, we can still exchange our cultures by sharing our favorite recipes! We know you’re eager to explore the world. We are, too. Luckily, this can start in our kitchens.

Search Recipes by Region

It can be tricky to define where a recipe originated, as cultures go beyond borders. These categories just give individual perspectives, help others search for dishes to try, and are not meant to be exclusive.

European & Mediterranean Recipes

  1. turkish-lentil-soup

    Mercimek Çorbası

    There are a few secret steps in this recipe that come from the owner of a Turkish restaurant! Not using a hand-blender makes all the difference!
  2. phoca_thumb_l_Macedonia-2102

    Тавче гравче – Tavche bean

    Tavche bean is a traditional Macedonian specialty. It carries the spirit and history of our country.
  3. Gefüllte Pfannkuchen

    German Gefüllte Pfannkuchen (filled pancakes)

    A fabulous dish you will enjoy making and eating it. It is an authentic taste of Bavaria! Guten Appetit!
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American, Latin & Caribbean Recipes

  1. Dulce

    Dulce de Leche

    Dulce de leche was everywhere in Argentina! My host family always had it at home. It is a very popular ice cream flavor, and is common to eat any time.

  2. Veggie/Shrimp Tacos

    I love this recipe because it's simple, and also because it can be vegetarian.
  3. chochipcookie

    Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    They are the yummiest chocolate chip cookies I have ever had. The orange zest and nuts are optional based on your taste preferences.
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Asian & Pacific Recipes

  1. Yakisoba

    Yakisoba

    Fried noodles with meat and vegetables on it. “Yakisoba” is a very easy food to make, so it has been part of Japanese everyday meals.
  2. fried-rice-with-chicken-and-egg

    Fried Rice with Grilled Chicken and Fried Egg

    Easy fried rice with chicken and egg recipe.

  3. Submit a Recipe

    Share your favorite recipes from around the world. We’re eager to explore new cultures and new dishes with our AFS community!
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African & Middle Eastern Recipes

  1. Avocado

    Salade d’avocats

    This recipe is special in the sense that it makes you eat healthy and at the same time it is tasteful
  2. Ghouriba-Bahla

    Ghouriba Bahla

    Moroccan Almond Cookies (means silly cookie in English). This is the kind of Moroccan pastries I like the most, and makes me remember home. We enjoyed cooking together and the cookies are very tasty.

  3. Submit a Recipe

    Share your favorite recipes from around the world. We’re eager to explore new cultures and new dishes with our AFS community!
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AFS student in Thailand with Thai host mother

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