cuisines

Definition of cuisinesnext
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 These foodie tours dive deeper into the cuisines of each region, with hands-on experiences and a look at the local food culture from sourcing to preparation to table. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 The aesthetics for every vendor vary to subtly evoke landscapes or cuisines or moods. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 The festival highlights the diversity of Asian cultures with more than 200 dishes from over 80 food vendors, representing cuisines from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and beyond, ranging from street food to fusion bites. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 In cozy suburban Roseville, a wide diversity of cuisines and unique dining concepts is also present. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Our love of food and travel has inspired many delicious adventures together, traveling far and wide to explore different cuisines. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 Rice, beans, and protein form the base of both cuisines. Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 This space is reserved solely for hotel guests and members, and the dishes mix of Mediterranean cuisines. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 The maritime trade routes of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean allowed pickling traditions to travel across vast regions, influencing cuisines from the Malay Archipelago to the Arabian Peninsula. Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Cuisines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisines. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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