cuisines

plural of cuisine
as in cookeries
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) spent several years in Tuscany mastering Italian cuisine

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Recent Examples of cuisines For caregivers who need to make dietary modifications to traditional, non-Western cuisines, resources such as Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization, can provide global culinary examples that meet specific nutritional needs. Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Kasandra Kachakji grew up at the inflection point of these two cuisines. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Naturally, on a continent the size of Asia, the flavors of its ultra-exclusive stays are as varied as its cuisines. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 There, her family created Chinese dishes to the tastes of Puerto Rico, fusing the two cuisines. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 Rice is a staple food in many cuisines and is often prepared in large batches for convenient meals throughout the week. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 Suitable to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, the potential dining options encompass Korean, Mexican, Caribbean, Southern, Italian and a scad of other cuisines. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Whether they're tucked into a Greek salad, layered onto sandwiches, arranged on charcuterie boards, scattered over pizza or mixed into summer pasta salad, olives are a staple in countless cuisines. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026 In addition to dessert, dinner was served buffet style, and people could choose from pasta, sushi, chicken, salads, filet mignon, and an array of different cuisines, including Chinese, Italian, and American, per TMZ. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 July 2026

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“Cuisines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisines. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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