Barbecue is meat, poultry or fish grilled slowly over fire or coals until smoky and tender, often brushed with sauce.
Couscous is fluffy steamed semolina from North Africa, served with spiced meat or vegetable stews and made for sharing.
Dim sum is a Cantonese spread of small bites, from steamed dumplings and fluffy buns to rice rolls, enjoyed with tea.
Hamburgers are juicy grilled meat patties in soft buns, stacked with toppings from melted cheese to crisp bacon.
Hot pot is a shared East Asian meal where everyone cooks thin-sliced meats, seafood and vegetables in a simmering pot of broth at the table.
Paella is saffron-scented rice from Valencia, cooked in a wide pan with seafood, chicken or vegetables until the bottom turns crisp.
Pasta comes in hundreds of shapes, tossed with sauces from slow-cooked ragu and basil pesto to creamy carbonara.
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup with springy wheat noodles in rich broth, topped with sliced pork, a soft egg and vegetables.
Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish, stirred slowly with broth until rich and silky, often with mushrooms, seafood or saffron.
Seafood covers fish and shellfish like shrimp, crab, squid and clams, grilled, steamed or fried while fresh.
A steak is a thick cut of beef grilled or seared to your preferred doneness, served juicy with simple sides.
Sushi and maki are vinegared rice paired with fresh raw fish or other fillings, shaped into bites or rolled in seaweed.