This is a Mughal dish that has been attributed back to the reign of Babur in the 16th century. This version is slightly different from...

This is an unusual dish, a very contemporary Greek dish. Halloumi is a cheese from Cyprus, made from sheep's or goat's milk, or a mix of...

"Devilled" comes from the late 18th century and usually refers to foods cooked with spicy ingredients, mostly chillies or mustard. The...

I was looking for an easy chicken recipe for a last-minute lunch and this was the recipe that seemed to pop out in terms of flavour and...

Yam in Thai means "mix" and is generally used as a term for a salad. The term is appropriate as the salad is usually a mix of vegetables...

Beets are usually a hit-or-miss vegetable. Folks either love them or will not touch them. I learned to love beets after roasting them in...

This soup is a lovely variation on the French pepper soup. It is magical with the silky smooth texture on the palate. The soup is a...

Coconut and pineapple are tropical flavours that remind me of the beach, islands, and tall fruity drinks. This is a lovely spin on the...

I love chicken wings. It comes from the wasted days of youth when we used to meet at the Irish Bar in Philadelphia, drink pitchers of...

This is a super simple salad—essentially an assembly job. Its fresh, light summer flavour is irresistible. The greens are crisp, with a...

Okra is a common vegetable in Persian cuisine. It is usually cooked in stews or with a light tomato sauce. Here is a novel twist on this...

Kuku is a type of Persian omelette or frittata traced back to the Gajar dynasty in the 18th century. Eggs are an important part of...

Chilaquiles are Mexico's gift to the world of breakfast, and they are one of my favourite breakfast and brunch dishes. Essentially, it is...

Zucchini is one of those vegetables that is considered boring and bland. This soup will change your opinion. The ancestors of zucchini...

Slow cooking and stews are an art form and Middle Eastern culture excels in it. The process of slow cooking allows flavours to come...

As soon as chicken soup is mentioned I think of a nourishing light soup that is both nutritious and healthy. The soup brings back...

Single vegetable salads usually tend to be avoided, unless the preparation is spectacular and the vegetable is at the peak of the season....

This is a simple salad, but don't let the simplicity fool you. It is the perfect combination of seasonal fresh figs and beets that is so...

The dish chili, also called chili con carne with meat, goes back many years. There are reports of chilli being served by the Aztecs and...

The hot island weather calls for dishes that cool the soul. Cucumbers, because of their high water and mineral content, are naturally...