A chowder is a seafarer's dish that was brought to the US via sailors. This dish is always a thickened soup with onions, celery and cream...

My first bite of a bastilla was in Marakesh over 30 years ago but I remember the moment vividly. It was a traditional pigeon bastilla...

There is a lovely restaurant in the town of Signagi, Georgia, the Pheasant's Tears . It is run by a fantastic woman, Ketevan...

Dessert can sometimes be straightforward, especially when the ingredients are excellent. This is one of those sugar-free desserts that...

I was asked to make a Thanksgiving-style dish without turkey. I came across a recipe in my library that substituted turkey for chicken...

Folks either love or hate Brussels sprouts. I believe that folks first introduced to the brassica in boiled or steamed form always hate...

Crème fraîche is from the milk-producing regions of France and was created by leaving fresh milk outside overnight for the cream could...

Fish is an essential ingredient in the Baltic states. It is used fresh, dried, canned and smoked. This soup is core to the region with...

Indonesia is known for fried rice, with nasi goreng being the most well-known dish (recipe coming soon). However, several other fried...

Fried fish in its infinite variations exists all along the large coast of India. The recipes and fish change depending on the local...

This is the perfect Thanksgiving soup; it highlights the change in season and everything good about fall. It is also a sophisticated...

I was in Gurgaon recently, and my brother introduced me to Dal Muradabadi. I was not aware of this dal, but I loved it. So, of course, I...

I was craving Asian flavours and wanted to make a quick recipe. This dish popped out of my library. It brings forward the essence of...

My recent trip to Georgia opened my eyes, and palate to both Svanetian salt and adjika powder. These are freely available in the...

Morocco is known for its variety of tagines, a lovely meaty stew that usually, but not always, contains dried fruits. These slow-cooked...

Black stone flower, also called kalpasi or dagad phool, is a lichen that grows on rocks and trees. It is common in South Indian cuisine...

Banana alkali is one of the magic ingredients from the Northeast it is a mild liquid derived from the stems of specific banan tree stems...

These kebabs, originating from the city of Adana, where they are incidentally referred to as "kiyma", are a favourite all over Turkey....

Okra is a favourite vegetable in India, it is cooked using multiple methods based on the region and the spices used. Indian cooking has...

Bread is at the core of Syrian food and culture. Every morning, bakeries light up their ovens as early as 3 AM, and by early morning, the...