Pasta salads are built for summers, they are light and easy to have on hot days. Here is a lovely recipe that is simple to make and...

This is a Shan dish that is very popular in Burma. It is part of the vegan Buddhist diet and serves as a nutritious meal for the monks....

I was like a kid in a candy store at the fish market in Sapporo. There were all kinds of products, canned, dried, frozen and dehydrated,...

Everyone loves a Wagyu steak, and it is prized all over the world. I was quite ignorant of this meat, other than enjoying it in...

This is a simple Turkish meze plate, but one that was so surprisingly good. The start of every meal in Turkey is with a traditional meze...

When we think of a kebab, we usually visualise a skewer of meat that has been grilled, or a patty that has been fried. Here is a very...

Pancakes, called jeon or buchimgae, are typical in Korean cuisine. They grew in prominence during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), where...

Rojas means "red sauce" in Spanish and is the most common variety of sauce seen in Mexican cuisine. However, there are am almost...

Farro is a family of ancient wheat that includes Einkorn, Emmer, and spelt. It was first farmed in modern Turkey and Syria and became one...

Pol sambal is ubiquitous in Sri Lanka and can be found on almost every table. It is spicy, creamy, and a must-have. This is a simple...

I am a big fan of sashimi, but I recently travelled to Japan and the freshness of the seafood there is phenomenal. I had the opportunity...

THis is one of the classic soups of Turkey. There are a few fables on how it got its name. The fort states that a woman, Ezo, from...

Burmese cuisine has been tremendously influenced by Indian cuisine. The reason for this is proximity and trade. Indian traders have...

Muchim literally means "seasoned" and is part of the Korean table every day. It can be served as part of the Banchan spread, or...

To me, a taco is the perfect finger food. Small, packed with flavour, unlimited varieties and always delicious, I always crave a good...

Kerabu is a style of Malay salad that is made with fresh vegetables and/or fruits. They are usually seasonal and are essential on any...

Jaffna yellow rice is symbolic of Sri Lankan cuisine, symbolising auspiciousness and prosperity. It is served on special occasions like...

Sri Lanka is known for its punchy curries, and this goat curry is one of the classics. This is a curry that is steeped in tradition. It...

One of the most common snacks in India is potato fritters, aloo tikki, as they are lovingly called. They are available at every street...

Biryani has a long history in Hyderabad. Some dishes were made of rice with spices before the Mughals arrived. The oldest traces are to...