kzafarullah2 days ago2 minRed pepper and walnut dip (Yogurtlu kozlenmis biber)Turkish cuisine is dominated by meze food, and the star of these tables are the dips. There are literally 100's of dips across the...
kzafarullah3 days ago3 minAsparagus tacos with cilantro salsaTacos are usually associated with meat, dripping pork or tender lamb, but today's dietary changes have required chefs to get creative and...
kzafarullah5 days ago2 minTurkish mutton chops from GaziantepGaziantep is in the South Eastern region of Turkey near the Mediterranean cost. It is known to be an ancient city, controlled initially...
kzafarullahJun 193 minTelangana stuffed green chilies in spicy gravy (Telangana mirchi ka salan)The city of Hyderabad is a melting pot of numerous cuisines, Nawabi, Marathwadi, and the Rayalseema styles of cooking. These diverse...
kzafarullahJun 142 minAvocado sandwich with lemon ricottaI look for a sandwich that is amazing, packed with flavors that are brought together by the bread. For me, every component of a sandwich...
kzafarullahJun 122 minVietnamese spicy shrimp in tamarind sauceI was looking for a simple pan-sautéed prawn dish that I could serve as a small bite to a friend that was dropping by. Looking through my...
kzafarullahJun 102 minFried anchovies with spicy rémoulade (Pritong dilis)My love affair with small fried fish started in Chicago with smelts. These seasonal fish would appear briefly in some of the better...
kzafarullahJun 82 minCanapé with cream cheese, curried arugula with raisins, and Manchego cheese on spinach sourdoughI had bought this wonderful spinach sourdough bread from Zuci and immediately fell in love with the beautiful flavors and tartness. This...
kzafarullahJun 43 minSilken warm tofu, fresh soybeans cooked in salted French butter, celery seed gastriqueTo be honest I am not a big fan of tofu due to its blandness. However, I am acutely aware of its wonderful nutritional health benefits,...
kzafarullahJun 13 minThai chicken wings with hot-and-sour sauce and salted mangoOne of my favorite snacks are chicken wings, and I have about 200 recipes for them from around the world. As I slowly cook through these...
kzafarullahMay 142 minHimachali walnut chutneyI would walk by Akasa Boutique Homestay every morning and eventually got to know the young couple that owned the property. Karan and...
kzafarullahMay 113 minEggplant stacks with tomato jamBasque cuisine is full of dishes that have unusual flavor combinations. This is one of those dishes that stand out and sets the tone for...
kzafarullahMay 42 minTiny meatballs in saffron sauce (Albondiguitas al azafran)This very traditional tapas is quite common all over Spain, and bars compete for the best version of this dish. The dish is the perfect...
kzafarullahApr 272 minGarlic shrimp (Gambas al ajillo)This is a recipe from the famed José Andrés of El Buli restaurant. It is a very simple recipe but the simplicity does belie its wonderful...
kzafarullahApr 242 minZhanyi chili chickenThe science of chili has shown us that eating very spicy food causes people to sweat, a body reaction that helps us cool down. It is the...
kzafarullahApr 84 minShrimp crêpes with chili pasilla sauceI have been playing with savory crêpes these last few weeks, and they are providing me with an infinite gastronomic flavor palate. This...
kzafarullahMar 292 minPeanut poha or flaked rice masalaPoha, or flaked rice is used extensively in Indian cuisine, from dishes like this one to desserts and dosas. It is a thin dried...
kzafarullahMar 272 minSticky glazed spareribsI do love pork ribs, there is something about them that make them the perfect finger food. I also love the fall-off-the-bone tender fatty...
kzafarullahMar 112 minPineapple hot sauce chilaquiles with black beans and eggChilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish of nacho chips slathered with salsa of any kind. There are a multitude of variations of this...
kzafarullahFeb 262 minPotato kookoo (Kookoo-ye-sabzamini)A kookoo (also spelled kuku) is a very traditional Persian egg based dish, their version of a frittata. These dishes are ever present in...