Yuca is a starchy staple vegetable in Latin America and the Caribbean that is used in much the same way as potatoes. In this tasty recipe it is deep fried like French fries.
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Yuca Frita
Yum Pla Muk
(Thai spicy squid salad)
Serve spicy yum pla muk salad as part of a larger Thai meal. Make sure not to overcook the squid or it will become rubbery.
Zaatar
(Middle Eastern spice blend)
Homemade spice mixtures have flavored the food of the Middle East for millenia. Foremost among these is the blend called zaatar, a mix of local herbs, sumac berries and sesame seeds.
Zaru Soba
(Japanese cold buckwheat noodles with dipping sauce)
Cold buckwheat (soba) noodles are a favorite Japanese summer dish. Traditionally served on a bamboo tray, zaru soba are dosed in a dipping sauce before they are slurped down.
Zarzuela de Mariscos
(Spanish seafood stew)
Zarzuela de mariscos is an excellent seafood stew from the Catalan coast of northeast Spain.
Zhajiang Mian
(Chinese pork and noodles in brown bean sauce)
Zhajiang mian is a popular, rib-sticking noodle dish from Northern China. It has been compared to the Italian spaghetti bolognese.
Zucchini con Salvia
(Italian sautéed zucchini and sage)
Zucchini con salvia is a simple dish and a great way to use up a late summer abundance of summer squashes.
Zuiji
(Chinese drunken chicken)
Chinese drunken chicken, or zuiji (醉雞), is a great dish of poached chicken in a boozy rice wine marinade. It makes a delicious addition to any buffet table or party spread.
Zuppa di Lenticchie
(Italian lentil soup)
Lentil soup is an easy dish to throw together and hearty enough to make a full meal. Perfect for vegetarians, zuppa di lenticchie is the Italian version.
Rumtopf
(German rum-soaked fruit dessert)
Begun in the spring, boozy Rumtopf, or "rum pot," is a German Christmastime favorite. Fresh seasonal fruits are sweetened with sugar, layered in a pot and soaked with rum.