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...

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....