Green bananas, also called plantains, are a staple starch in India, especially in the south. But they are also shared across Africa....

Pita pockets are most commonly filled with meat shwarmas or felafels. But there is a world of pita pockets in numerous cuisines across...

Squash and pumpkin are generally used as fillers in curries and stews. They gain prominence on the table only occasionally, especially...

Ice cream is my sugar treat. I can eat it every day! While marketing has given Italian gelatos the prime spot in the ice cream world, I...

This is a subtle dish that shines on the table. Dried rose petals are typical in the cuisine of the Northwest frontier states, including...

Tofu is one of the wonder foods; it is packed full of healthy nutrition and health benefits. The Chinese made tofu over 2000 years ago...

Greek cuisine is all about island life, fresh ingredients, loads of seafood, and light flavours. However, Greek cuisine also has a myriad...

Lentils are critical in cuisine on the sub-continent as a source of protein for the largely vegetarian diet. There are a large number of...

This is a contemporary hummus from Northwest America. It is a lovely spring hummus when peas have just appeared in the market and are...

While we think of Vietnamese cuisine in terms of soups (pho), satay and grilled meats, it is also loaded with delicious salads. The...

A vichyssoise is a traditional French purèed vegetable soup made with potatoes, onions, and cream. The original recipe preferred leeks,...

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 the Northern "Shahi Tukda" (meaning royal pieces), where the bread is also seasoned with other spices, particularly cardamom, and topped with cream or rabdi (sweetened cream), making it a much richer dessert. Both of these desserts are of Mughul origin and seemed to take on regional variations as they travelled across the sub-continent. The n

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...