The city of Hyderabad is a melting pot of numerous cuisines, Nawabi, Marathwadi, and the Rayalseema styles of cooking. These diverse...

One 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...

I would walk by Akasa Boutique Homestay every morning in lovely Manali, Himachal Pardesh, and eventually got to know the young couple who...

Basque cuisine is full of dishes that have unusual flavor combinations. This is one of those dishes that stand out and sets the tone for...

I was thrilled to find rainbow trout frequently on the menus in Manali,Himachal Pradesh. Trout is one of my favorite fish, and it is...

I have been playing with savory crêpes these last few weeks, and they are providing me with an infinite gastronomic flavor palate. This...

Bangladeshi cuisine is defined by complex spice mixes and bold and spicy flavors. It is quite similar to Indian cuisine, more like the...

The Badagas are one of the original aboriginal tribes who have lived in the Nilgiris for close to 5000 years. These tribes have a unique...

The art of stuffing vegetables, or meats and whole animals is very old. It derives from the concept that the stuffed item imparts its...

I have recently been making a number of rasam recipes, see my blog, and it has opened my mind to the different textures and flavors that...

The history of this Sicilian pasta dish is quite interesting. For Lent, Sicilians are not allowed to eat eggs, and on Good Friday, they...

I love colorful food. From a scientific (and nerdy) perspective, your brain is attracted to bright colors, and it automatically...

Afghan cuisine has a very delicate profile, it uses a bit more spice than the Persian origins of the cuisine but less than the Indian...

Bibimbap, sometimes referred to as "Beauty in a bowl" is one of the most traditional and well known Korean dishes. The word literally...

I was staying at the fabulous Kaav Safari Lodge at Kabini in absolute luxury, with wonderful sightings of tigers at Nagarhole Park and,...

I do love hummus but am tired of the highly processed commercial hummus varieties in the grocery store with their repetitive boring...

Hot and sour soups are very popular in any Chinese restaurant, it is that perfect combination of chili and sour that make us like this...

Grandma's chicken noodle soup is, and always will be, the best. Chicken noodle soup because it is tied deeply to emotions, family and...

Although I love meatballs, I dont cook them often enough, I have always wondered why. The first recipe that I posted on this blog was for...

This is the most traditional dal from West Bengal, especially Calcutta. This dal is particularly served during Hindu festivals and during...