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...

Tacos are usually associated with meat, dripping pork or tender lamb, but today's dietary changes have required chefs to get creative and...

Gaziantep is in the South Eastern region of Turkey near the Mediterranean cost. It is known to be an ancient city, controlled initially...

Zucchini is one of those hit-or-miss vegetables with guests. I have myself recently learned to love them, preferably raw, lightly cooked...

I am partial to egg curries, the combination of a spiced gravy and the creamy yolk makes it special. I have been experimenting with them...

I will admit that I am not a fan of creamy dressings but I so love this cookbook and every recipe that I have made from it. This was a...

Joojeh kebab is a staple barbecued dish of Iran, and unofficially the national dish of the country. Joojeh literally means grilled...

A salad can be super simple and super delicious. This is a salad that is essentially an assembly job, but the flavors are bright and...

Baharat spice is a mixture of sweet spices that is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and found in almost every home. Baharat literally...

I look for a sandwich that is amazing, packed with flavors that are brought together by the bread. For me, every component of a sandwich...

I 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...

Summer calls for light pasta dishes, non-greasy, flavorful but, oh so delicious. This is one of those dishes. You can use any small...

My love affair with small fried fish started in Chicago with smelts. These seasonal fish would appear briefly in some of the better...

I had bought this wonderful spinach sourdough bread from Zuci and immediately fell in love with the beautiful flavors and tartness. This...

To 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,...

Baltic cuisine loves milk and dairy, it is an essential part of their culture. They use milk from cows, sheep and goats. The region is...

I love light pasta sauces during the summer months. These sauces are fresh, barely cooked and packed with flavor from the tomatoes in...

This salad shouts summer and is loaded with tropical fruit! The sweet mangoes and papayas should be in full season and at their peak of...

It is mango season and I am gorging on the different varieties. This season I bring you a variety of unique dishes from around the world...

I would walk by Akasa Boutique Homestay every morning and eventually got to know the young couple that owned the property. Karan and...