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Indonesian cuisine
* is known as one of the best kind of cuisines in the world.
* varies greatly by region and has many different influences.

Japanese cuisine
* includes shrimp, lobster, chicken, steak and sushi.
* is cheap nowhere in the world
  - one of simplicity bordering on the austere
* uses a lot of seafood.

Persian cuisine
* relatively new taste to American palates.
* uses chives and garlic chives lavishly in herb salads, meat sauces and soups.

Portuguese cuisine
* hearty fare, originally prepared to satisfy hard working peasants.
* is simple, characterized by a rich variety of regional dishes.

Spanish cuisine
* has a few standard procedures to prepare meats.
* uses the most oil among all Western and Central European cuisines.

Swiss cuisine
* is considered among the finest in the world.
* varies from German cuisine.

Thai cuisine
* is different from Chinese because it's cooked different
  - one of the world's most delicious, enhanced by fresh, explosive tastes
  - rich and spicy and seafood is considered a national speciality
  - structured so that cool flavors temper heat and sweetness cuts acidity
* offer an enormous variety of vegetarian entrees.
* varies in different regions of the country.

Turkish cuisine
* is considered to be among the best in the world.
* is one of the best in the world
  - richest in the world
  - similar to that of surrounding countries and is rich in vegetables and meat

Vietnamese cuisine
* balance of all the different influences.
* emphasizes the harmony of sweet, sour, bitter and salty.
* has a particular genius when it comes to wrapping foods.
* is much richer and more varied than many cultures.

Culinary art
* is an hands on profession.
* wide field open to many exciting areas of specialization.

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Haute cuisine
* enjoys the reputation of being considered the finest cuisine in the world.
* is culinary art

Ethnic cooking
* is alive and well throughout the United States, even in the country's heartland.
* represents both a source of sustenance and a complex form of communication.

Fijian cooking
* draws heavily on seafood, often cooked in lolo, or coconut cream.
* is usually prepared in a lovo.

Home cooking
* catalyst that helps to bring people together at the table.
* is no longer the primary source of meals for many people.

Indian cooking
* has many health benefits.
* is considered as spicy, hot, complex and elaborate.
* relies on it heavily, especially in bean and lentil dishes.

Interrupted cooking
* can actually increase the possibility of bacteria growth.
* increases the chance of bacterial growth to infectious levels.

Italian cooking
* celebrates the true essence of ingredients.
* has a great influence on the younger generation.
* is about family, love, and abundance.

Mexican cooking
* blends the worlds of Indian and Hispanic.
* classic cuisine that combines numerous cultural traditions.
* mixture of both native and Spanish styles.
* uses ingredients that are easy to find and quick to prepare.

Microwave cooking
* can leave cold spots where bacteria can grow.
* is an great way to retain vitamins and color in vegetables
  - as possible with bison as it is with beef or any other red meat
  - safe to use for defrosting, reheating, and cooking
* requires very little water so that vegetables retain vitamins and minerals.
* uses much less energy than conventional cooking.

Partial cooking
* allows for bacteria to grow rapidly.
* can promote the growth of spoilage and food poisoning bacteria.

Proper cooking
* can destroy bacteria which are present in retailed meat.
* is one of the main ways to avoid contamination, since heat kills bacteria.

Slow cooking
* is the secret to the texture along with enough oil
  - way to achieve a juicy jerk chicken that is browned to perfection
* more feminine way of cooking.