The concept is sometimes the genius in a recipe. This is a simple recipe, and its elegance lies in the surprise factor. Chaat masala is a...

This is a simple stir-fry that is both easy and delicious. The flavour is a combination of gingery spice, hot chilli and sweetness from...

Miss Kay is the chef's mentor and teacher who introduced her to the lovely combination of celery and blue cheese. This is a combination...

Kerala's long coastline allows the cuisine to have a vibrant seafood menu. There are a number of classic fish curries, Moilee,...

About 15 years ago, I was introduced to this dish at Kabul Restaurant in San Carlos, California. It was located in a strip mall near my...

Sicilian cuisine is about light flavours that reflect the life of the island. Fresh, wonderful ingredients and seasonal cooking highlight...

Horseradish has been grown in Eastern European and Baltic states for over 2000 years, and the cuisine has embraced its sharp spiciness....

Sometimes curries are simple, with a few ingredients that go together well. This is one of those curries. This coconut milk-based curry...

Okra is a favourite in Persian cuisine and through the Ottoman Empire, it has found its way across the region, including Turkey. Okra is...

Every now and again I have a craving for mashed potatoes, especially with a steak or other grilled meat. It is comfort food at its core,...

Eggplant is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine because of how well it grows in the region. The diversity of dishes based on eggplant is...

I love a good panna cotta. I was introduced to this dish at Delphina's restaurant in San Francisco and have yet to find a better panna...

Basque cuisine is unique; it arises from the clean cooking of the best local ingredients. The food is relatively simple but delightful....

Tapioca, or cassava, is a staple in hKerala. Tapioca has a long and bloody history. Its origins can be traced back to Brazil, where it...

I love tofu, but before this dish, I had never had it as a dessert. Usually, tofu is served as a side dish or as part of the main course,...

Cluster beans, also called Gypsy beans or gavar or guar locally, are thought to have originated in India or West Africa. They are a...

Pumpkin is a lovely vegetable if it is treated right. It is loaded with nutrition and serves as a cheap and healthy alternative to...

Farro is an ancient grain; it is a collection of classified grains. There are three distinct grains, emmer, einkorn and spelt, that are...

My favourite way of enjoying eggs is fried. However, plain fried eggs, though satisfying, get boring after a while. Here is a lovely...

This is a traditional hot wok fried rice that has some religious significance. The Buddhist statues that are scattered across Thailand...