Outline of cuisines

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cuisines: Cuisine – specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture.

It is frequently named after the region or place where its underlining culture is present.

A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade.

Religious food laws can also exercise a strong influence on culinary practices.

A meal is an eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food, or the food eaten on that occasion.