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

Dates are a symbol of the Arab world and the cultivation of dates goes back to centuries to probably the 6000-8000 BC and are considered...

I have been making this absolutely delightful soup for the last 10 years or so, it is one of my favorites. This is a super healthy soup,...

Paneer was introduced to India, and the neighboring countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh, by the Afghan and Persian invaders. Today is is...

Tacos have now become famous all over the world, from the basic street-side tacos to gourmet offerings in some of the best restaurants in...

One of my favorite cuisines is Vietnamese, I love the complexity of flavors and the combinations of sweet, sour and spicy. Most folks are...

The history of a chowder goes back centuries and is derived from the corrupton of the French word "chaudiere" which translates to soup...

Mille-fueilles have been though to have originated in France with the famed gateaux dre mille-feuille or 1000 layered cake. It has...

We are all quite familiar with baba ghanoush, but its cousin mutabal is it richer and more flavorful cousin. Mutabals, like their cousin,...

This relatively simple recipe is one of those that is over the top good. In India I am limited to mutton chops, but you can use lamb...

There is ice cream and then there is ice cream with alcohol! Boozy ice creams are becoming the rage now. We are used to desserts with...

Ali Nazik literally means "gentle hand" in Turkish. As the story goes, this dish was made for a Sultan in the Gazientip Region of Turkey...

There is a world of bean dips that span across most cultures and cuisines that are relatively unknown but amazing. These bean dips are...

I was very happy to finally find kale in Hyderabad, it is a green I love. This salad is one that I enjoyed very much. It is super simple...

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...

This is not one of those boring, yet another chicken soup, recipe. This one is just so good! In addition, this is really quite a simple...

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...

One of the joys of having a cookbook library is that you have access to lots of recipes, yes I still like the hard copy cookbooks, and...

Peanut stew is traditionally West African with every nation having their own version and claiming to be the originator of the recipe....

I do enjoy bitter foods (arugula, dandelion greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, to name a few) and try and get them as part of my diet...