Slow-cooked meats are an art form. Juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender, and beautifully spiced, they are absolutely delicious. Leg of lamb,...

The Chinese invented the cooking technique of "chao" or quick stir-fry centuries ago. Every one of us has enjoyed a fried rice, or a...

It is almost impossible to count the number of different chutneys, which are very different from pickles, in India. They vary with...

I made this recipe for the first time a few years ago and was immediately in love with the dressing and its wonderful flavors. It has...

Okra is a very common vegetable in Bangladesh and India. It is prepared in several ways, the most common being stir-fried, but it is also...

Red curry is one of the classic Thai curries (along with yellow, green, masaman, jungle, and other curries) and is usually used to make...

I love sorbets for their fresh fruit flavours, and compared to ice creams, they are effortless to make. However, making the perfect...

The Saraswathi community is a group of Brahmins who lived along the Saraswati River in Kashmir and migrated across India. This community...

Hot and sour soups are very popular in any Chinese restaurant, it is that perfect combination of chili and sour that make us like this...

I have recently discovered a passion for making pickles (See Mango and Gooseberry pickles on this blog). I like the fact that I can...

I always associated Vietnamese food with spicy cuisine, but this dish is completely mild and ever so flavorful. I have been eyeing this...

Simple is always good, and this great recipe cannot get simpler. It is a very traditional recipe that has been given a contemporary twist...

This dish is not for the faint of heart. Very spicy and bold, it will make your lips tingle and set your tongue on fire. It is perfect as...

Grandma's chicken noodle soup is, and always will be, the best. Chicken noodle soup because it is tied deeply to emotions, family and...

I occasionally look at a recipe and imagine what it will taste like, I thought this one would be bland and subdued. However, I was...

Although I love meatballs, I don't cook them often enough. I have always wondered why. The first recipe I posted on this blog was for ...

This salad is a melange of flavours, colours and textures. Making a small bowl of this salad is impossible, but you will be glad with the...

The first time I remember eating an Appam, and the accompanying ishtoo, was in Cochin as a child. Being very familiar with dosas, I was...

Lentils are at the core of all Indian meals. They are ever-present and are an important source of vegetable protein and nutrition,...

Tomato soup is everyone's favourite soup; it reigns supreme as a comfort food. Everyone grew up with tomato soup, made by mom or grandma,...