Avocadoes came into Italian cuisine later in history but have been readily accepted. They are used in appetizers like this one, salads...

Amaranth is one of the healthiest greens available, and I try to use it in my cuisine as much as possible. I love the earthy flavour of...

Frittatas are the Italian answer to an Omelette or crustless quiche. However, the cooking of a frittata is unique; it is both cooked on...

The art of tapas is old and very delicate. Some consider tapas the ultimate in dining, as the chef has one bite to wow the guest....

Pesto if made well is lovely. There is a flood of commercial varieties on the shelves in India and the few that I have tried are greasy...

Lebanese cuisine is characterised by slow-cooked stews rich in large chunks of meat, often including lamb and goat. The stews are rich in...

While everyone loves gelatos, I have fallen head-over-heels with Persian ice cream. I find them delightful, creamier, and non-eggy and...

A kootu, also spelt as kutu, is a South Indian dish from Tamil Nadu and Kerala that is composed of a vegetable, lentils, and coconut...

Bangalore is hot, and it is difficult for me to be in the kitchen over a stove, even though I cook very early in the morning. You will...

Growing up, I was constantly at one of my best friends' houses, feasting on the heaped plates of Akoori that were served. Akoori, also...

Thai cuisine is characterised by curries in their myriad of colours and flavours. These curries tend to transition from pungent to light...

A stew is so much more than a pot full of vegetables and meat cooked together for a long time. Most folks think of Western stews as...

Payasam is the South Indian version of Kheer, the famed rice pudding of India. Payasam is an ancient dish with a history recorded for...

This is a classic dish from Mexico, perfect for those late mornings when you cannot shake off the heavy head from all the tequila from...

When we think of Hyderabadi cuisine, Biryani pops to mind. But several other dishes are also iconic, coming to this blog soon, and...

Almost everyone loves fried eggs. For me, the runny yolk and soft whites are amongst my favourite breakfast dishes. However, I like some...

I grew up enjoying this dish prepared by my grandmother, and then my mother. It was a dish cooked on special occasions, and you will see...

When you think of Moroccan cuisine, tagines spring to mind, These slow-cooked dishes are iconic and can be found in limitless varieties...

Core to Georgian cuisine is khmeli-suneli, an aromatic spice blend that brings beautiful aromas and flavour to any dish it is added to....

Stuffing leaves are traditional in the Middle East with the most common leaf being grape leaves and cabbage. The stuffing is usually meat...