I was thrilled to find rainbow trout frequently on the menus in Manali,Himachal Pradesh. Trout is one of my favorite fish, and it is...

I am currently visiting my sister-in-law in Gurgoan. The neighbors in the condominium are constantly asking her for this dish, and I was...

This is a simple pasta dish from Naples, Italy, with a fascinating history. "Puttana" in Italian means whore, and the dish literally...

This very traditional tapas is quite common all over Spain, and bars compete for the best version of this dish. The dish is the perfect...

I love it when a salad comes together beautifully. This tart green mango salad, with fresh greens and a light dressing with caramelized...

The world of biryani, layered rice, though originally from India, crosses out of its borders in today world of migration and trade. This...

This is a loaded chilled yogurt soup. Usually yogurt soups are subtle and tend to be plain, not in this case. Yogurt is one of the most...

This is a recipe from the famed José Andrés of El Buli restaurant. It is a very simple recipe but the simplicity does belie its wonderful...

This is a Tropical salad, fresh, light and full of fun flavours. It is a super simple salad to make, too. This Maldivian salad is about...

The science of chili has shown us that eating very spicy food causes people to sweat, a body reaction that helps us cool down. It is the...

Making a great potato salad is an art. Most commercial potato salads are drenched in mayo, bland and mushy, completely lacking character....

A vichyssoise is a very traditional French summer soup made with potatoes, allums (onions, leeks), and a touch of cream for smoothness....

Zaru soba is a traditional Japanese side dish made during the summer months. It is typically paired with lightly grilled fish for a light...

Hot days call for cold foods, fresh, light and with subtle flavor. This is just the type of cold meal that is perfect for the hot...

Chettinad, the land of the Chettiar community, is a collection of 76 villages and 2 towns in Tamilnadu, in Southern India. The Chettiars...

I do love mulberries; the light tart-sweet flavour is beautiful. The wild-grown mulberries we get here are small, delicate and delicious....

A salad should be spectacular, the ingredients highlighting the produce on the plate. This salad is a combination of flavours that...

Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, Ptitim, or Moghrabieh in the Arab world, differs from traditional couscous. It is a small...

Hotcakes belong to the family of griddle pancakes but tend to be slightly thicker and tend to take longer to cook. These hotcakes are...

I was introduced to this dish in my cousin's home in Mumbai, a dish that was entirely new to me. He explained that it comes from his...