Every year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism's birth by enjoying free meals at temples.

Known in Mexico as "fake guacamole", guacachile is a silky, delicious sauce made with just four ingredients – not including avocados. Can diners tell the difference?

The baba is often served at Easter in Poland, with the most extraordinary version – the muslin baba – made from a rich dough of flour, yeast, butter and quite a lot of egg yolks.

In The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island's "Blue Zone" diet into their lives.

The annual celebration to honour the patron Saint of Wales includes cawl, an easy and succulent lamb stew with potatoes and vegetables.

Godawan whisky was created as part of corporate conservation efforts for the endangered Great Indian Bustard. It’s also championed by the king of the Jaisalmer royal family.

Plump, spicy and juicy, these chorizo dumplings from the cookbook, Double Awesome Chinese Food, are accompanied by a white bean puree and coriander-infused oil.

From sweet-soy chicken wings to flaky curry puffs, here are five recipes to give your Super Bowl party snacks an intercontinental edge.