Blonde jokes may or may not be a universal phenomenon, but craving delicious new flavors to excite the palate certainly is. Have you ever gone out on a limb trying something new at an ethnic restaurant, and absolutely loved it? I have. Have you wished you could relive the magic of that dish at home, as often as you wanted, but had no idea where to begin? I’ve been there, too.

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In the recipes below, I've tried to capture authentic flavors while keeping the ingredients and preparation accessible, both to Americans and anyone else who may find it difficult to acquire exotic ingredients. Scroll down to search recipes by location - continent and country.