A seasonal peach is a wonder, juicy, sweet, tart and beautiful fruit. I first had a delicious peach while I lived in North Carolina. They...

I was staying at the fabulous Amata Boutique Resort and had the opportunity to try this sambal on the elaborate breakfast buffet. I love...

Jackfruit is a species of Artocarpus heterophyllus tree, which is also a member of the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit families . The...

The art of mole is complex and old. Mole is originally thought to have been created in Mexico's Oaxaca or Puebla regions. The actual...

Frittatas are the Italian answer to the French omelette. There are some differences, though. A frittata is never folded. It is simmered,...

The variety of chutneys in India is mind-boggling; it can be a book by itself. The varieties change from household to household, with the...

No visit to a Burmese restaurant is complete without digging into Burmese tea leaf salad. The large platter arrives with the tea leaves...

I've developed a fondness for ripe mango curries. They are a lovely combination of sweet and spicy flavours that play beautifully on your...

Most folks think pumpkins or squashes are boring, but I adore them. They are healthy, and I love their earthy, sweet flavour. This is a...

This is a simple ice cream that plays with flavours of the Middle East, sesame seeds and figs. Simple ingredients that are paired...

Sometimes, a dish shines because of its simplicity. The flavours are elegant, and the dish is subtle. This is one of these extremely...

Chillies are omnipresent in India and are found in fresh and dried forms. About 100 varieties of chillies are used, each local to a...

This is a simple summer salad with a few flavours, such as bitter, sweet, and spicy. It is stunning and a crowd-pleaser on the table....

I remember eating these ribs for the first time in Ho Chi Min City over 30 years ago in a small barbecue restaurant off one of the main...

I travelled with the cookbook author and authority on Chinese cuisine, Fuschia Dunlop, in the village of Dali in the Yunnan province. I...

Potatoes are the backbone of Indian cuisine, cheap, rich in energy and omnipresent. They are used in every type of dish, and every...

I had my first preserved lemons, also called "dhoop Limboo" as a child when my grandmother would make it during the sunny winter months....

This is a canapè that is all about the flavours of Italy. It brings together some favourite flavours beautifully. The base is a lightly...

Soup is usually considered a wind=ter dish, warming and a source of comfort. However, for some reason, driven by my body's needs, I am...

India is a land of chutneys. They are made from everything, including meat. Chutneys can be spicy, mild, or sweet and are essential to...