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...

This is a super simple, light and fresh stew from Venice. The Venetian word "acquapazza" means crazy water as the stew is loaded with a...

Some stews are easy, the flavors come together effortlessly with slow cooking. This super simple stew is one of those. Nothing gets...

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 was looking for a recipe that uses mozzarella but not tomatoes. I found this recipe in from one of my favorite cookbook. Peperonata is...

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...

Andhra cuisine is characterized by spicy and complex flavors. This curry is a typical example of the cuisine, one that is very spicy from...

If you have ever had Ethiopian or Eritrean cuisine and wondered about that amazing aroma that envelopes you as your enter the restaurant...

Let's start with the difference between a sorbet and a granita. Both are purées of fruit and sugar, with or without water. A sorbet...

I was very excited to open my door and find a large jackfruit presented by a very kind neighbor. Of course, I looked up my cookbook...

African cuisine is dependent on plantains and yams (and other root tubers) for nutrition because they are also easy to grow in some of...

This super simple salad is bold, crunchy, spicy and always well received. It is perfect for any Asian themed meal, or during the hot...

Pesto has become such a common sauce and you can get bottled varieties at almost any store. These sauces are generally submerged under a...

This is a super simple salad that is refreshing and delicious. It is based on the Arab like for the contrasting flavors of sweet...

Ices are a form of frozen desert with mini ice crystals in them. They differ from sorbets where the churning process does not allow the...

I love eggplant, especially if it is grilled or broiled. The process of broiling them, instead of deep frying them, makes them lighter...

For me a Mac ‘n cheese is absolute comfort food. But over the years I have grown to recognise what makes a good Mac ‘n cheese. Here are...

Schug (also called zhug) is now considered a Middle Eastern spicy condiment. However, it’s origins have been traced back to Yemen. I...