Occasionally a recipe is so unique that I have to make it just to experience the flavors. This is that recipe. Here grilled pineapple, in...

Any social occasion is special when the host serves a shrimp cocktail. This appetizer sets the tone for the evening, luxury, elegance and...

Mishkaki is derived from the Swahili word for meat grilled over charcoal. It could be beef. lamb or chicken, as in this case. Mishkaki is...

An upkari is a type of stir-fry, and this Konkan version, from the region of Goa, is almost always topped with shredded, fried, or...

This is a super simple dish that looks beautiful and tastes wonderful. The appetiser usually sets the tone for the rest of the dinner and...

This is a super simple salad based on flavorful tomatoes and lots of herbs. Like most Middle Eastern salads, the flavour comes from fresh...

I love hummus but am tired of the highly processed commercial varieties in the grocery store with their repetitive, boring flavours. For...

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...