This is such a simple recipe that has such a tremendous impact on my guests. It is unusual and pops with spicy and tart flavors. Although...

Harissa is the most well know Moroccan and North African spice mix, that is used on everything, soups, stews, grilled meats and here in a...

I wanted to wish all of you Eid Mubarak. I have made this very old and traditional Indonesian Muslim dish to celebrate this festival. I...

The most common dish with fresh fenugreek leaves is with potatoes or meat. But you all know I tend to stray away from the standard. This...

Appetizers are the most critical part of the meal. It sets the tone for the evening and always has to be outstanding. This appetizer is...

Rasam, literally means pepper water is the originator of the famed mulligatawny soup, but that history is for another blog. Rasams are...

Canapés are amongst my favorite hors d'oeuvres, always packed with flavor, infinite varieties and fun. Canapés are an open canvas for a...

I love chicken wings, it is something about the spicy sauce, getting your fingers dirty and the crispy skin that is just so good. Red...

I will admit to being a fan of eggplant, both grilled or broiled are my favorite. The combination of soft charred flesh and nutty-tart...

A canapé is a decorative, savory open faced sandwich served on either bread, crackers or pastry. They are almost always served as an hors...

I have been getting frustrated by the abundance of highly processed and crappy flavored cream cheese spreads that are flooding the...

Pan con tomat, means bread with tomato, is a traditional Spanish tapas, made to highlight flavorful tomatoes and built for the hot...

Lettuce wraps are a family favorite, adults turn into little kids when they arrive on the table. I love them, but we usually are stuck...

Here is another fabulous spread or dip from Greece. This spread is common throughout the Greece with small variations based on local...

Here is a wonderful and unusual recipe. The season for fresh chickpeas just got over, but I had enough for this recipe and the amazing...

I grew up in Mumbai having this street snack, one of my favorites, but it was nowhere as refined as this recipe. It was cheap white...

The city of Hyderabad is flooded with carts selling fresh green chickpeas during the month of January. This seasonal crop is in high...

A kibbeh is the characteristic dish across the Middle East. Every Middle East country has its unique version, one they are proud of and...

I love paneer, especially grilled paneer. I have over the years tried a number of recipes and this one is my favorite by far. This recipe...

Shakshuka is a slow cooked pepper and tomato sauce with eggs from North Africa, Middle East and the Mediterranean. Every region has its...