Summer calls for light pasta dishes, non-greasy, flavorful but, oh so delicious. This is one of those dishes. You can use any small...

My love affair with small fried fish started in Chicago with smelts. These seasonal fish would appear briefly in some of the better...

I bought this wonderful spinach sourdough bread from Zuci and immediately fell in love with the beautiful flavours and tartness. This...

This soup is a light and nutritious summer dish, perfect for a delicious meal. This variation, unlike those seen in traditional Chinese...

Village cooking all over India usually means that the dishes are made with relatively fewer ingredients and are more straightforward....

To be honest, I am not a big fan of tofu because of its blandness. However, I am acutely aware of its excellent nutritional health...

Pongal literally means "to bubble over or to overflow." This dish is made during the festival of Pongal (also celebrated in other parts...

One of my favorite snacks are chicken wings, and I have about 200 recipes for them from around the world. As I slowly cook through these...

I have to admit to loving serving canapés. These open-faced sandwiches are a delight and, if made well, set an elegant tone for the rest...

Burma stands at the crossroads of trade between India and the Far East. Ancient trade routes have allowed for the influence of Indian...

This is a wonderful dish from Kerala in South India. The dish uses fresh and sweet mangoes at the peak of the season, celebrating this...

Baltic cuisine loves milk and dairy, it is an essential part of their culture. They use milk from cows, sheep and goats. The region is...

I love light pasta sauces during the summer months. These sauces are fresh, barely cooked, and packed with flavour from the tomatoes in...

This salad shouts summer and is loaded with tropical fruit! The sweet mangoes and papayas should be in full season and at their peak of...

I would walk by Akasa Boutique Homestay every morning in lovely Manali, Himachal Pardesh, and eventually got to know the young couple who...

It is mango season and I am gorging on the different varieties. This season I bring you a variety of unique dishes from around the world...

Laal maas is the most iconic of Rajasthani dishes, but it is also the most abused dish in the state. Its popularity, served in every...

I would walk by Akasa Boutique Homestay every morning and eventually got to know the young couple that owned the property. Karan and...

The cuisine of Himachal is new to me. This northern mountain state is filled with spectacular natural beauty, the enormous snow capped...

Basque cuisine is full of dishes that have unusual flavour combinations. This is one of those dishes that stand out and set the tone for...