
This Italian pasta dish features layers of noodles, cheese, and sauce baked together.
lasagna
Pierogi, stuffed dumplings, are commonly associated with this European country.
Poland
This herb gives pesto its distinctive flavor.
basil
Boiling pasta until it is firm to the bite is known by this Italian term.
al dente

This French dessert consists of a custard base topped with a hardened sugar crust.
crème brûlée

This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice often served with raw fish.
sushi
Pho, a noodle soup flavored with herbs and broth, comes from this country.
Vietnam
Curry powder often contains this bright yellow spice.
turmeric
This cooking method uses hot oil to quickly cook food in a pan or wok.
stir-frying
Baklava is a flaky pastry dessert popular in Greece and this neighboring country.
Turkey

This Mexican favorite is a folded tortilla filled with meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables.
taco
Moussaka, made with eggplant and meat, is a traditional dish from this country.
Greece
Guacamole is traditionally made using this fruit.
avocado
When a recipe says to reduce a liquid, it means to cook it until this happens.
thickens and becomes more flavorful
Tres leches cake is soaked in three kinds of milk and originated in this region.
Latin America

This Indian dish is made with chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
butter chicken
Tagine is both a cooking vessel and a famous dish from this North African country.
Morocco
Hummus is primarily made from these legumes.
chickpeas
When a recipe says to julienne vegetables, it means to cut them into these shapes.
thin strips
Mochi is a chewy dessert made from pounded rice in this country.
Japan

This Spanish rice dish often contains seafood, chicken, and saffron.
paella
Kimchi is a staple side dish in this East Asian country.
South Korea
Saffron comes from the flower of this plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices.
crocus
Tempering eggs in a recipe helps prevent this from happening.
curdling or scrambling
Gulab jamun, made from milk solids and soaked in syrup, is a popular dessert in this country.
India