the following is a list of cuisines. a cuisine is specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. each cuisine involves food preparation in a particular style, of food and drink of particular types, to produce individually consumed items or distinct meals. a cuisine is frequently named after the region or place where it originated. 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 such culinary practices.