Let's start with what hoja santa is. It is a large leaf used in Latin, Mexican, and South American cooking but is relatively unknown...

There are 1000's of types of tacos all across Mexico, but cochinita pibil always ranks at the top. The name derives from both Mayan and...

Two of my neighbours independently gave me kale and cream cheese. I looked through my recipes and found this recipe that uses both. I...

Snake beans, also called yard-long or long beans, originated in Asia and are used in many Asian cuisines. These beans are now being seen...

Sri Lankan food includes curries, sambals, and a host of other dishes unique to this beautiful island. In recent years, we have seen the...

Korean noodle dishes, and their cuisine have evolved over time with their history. This dish was originally created in the 17th century...

This iconic dish from Korea is just too darned delicious. They use a thin cut of beef spare ribs that are cut across the ribs called the...

To understand Korean dining, we need to understand "banchan"or those little side thingies in the centre of the table. Banchan literally...

This is the perfect cooling summer dish. Eaten as an antipasti, or appetiser, this dish pops with flavour. I further marinated this dish...

During summer, you can find this sheet cake on the dessert menus of cafés, restaurant, and at private garden parties or at...

I love mushrooms but do not get to cook them as much because my daughter cannot stand them. I order them in restaurants anytime they are...

This is the perfect summer pasta: light, flavorful, and fresh. The recipe literally lists all the ingredients. It does not take much to...

Indians are dependent on a large variety of lentils in their diet. This is because it the primary source of protein for a majority of the...

Barberries are little red jewels, tart and delicious. They are most often used in Persian cuisine and have cultural significance in...

Because of the fires here, it has been hot and very smoky, so I was looking for a cooling, hearty recipe that could serve as a light...

The Portuguese were the first European nation to arrive in India when Vasco de Gama reached the Malabar coast in 1498 AD. They proceeded...

This recipe intrigued me, so I had to try it! First, I wanted to try the raw sambal. Usually, sambals are cooked, but this one is raw....

Omani cuisine is complex, diverse, and wonderful. Historically, Oman played a critical role in the spice trade from Zanzibar to India;...

I love food cooked in banana leaves, whether they are steamed, grilled, baked, or broiled. Something about opening this package on the...

To understand a "korma," we need to first delve into the history of what it is NOT. When Indians travelled abroad, mainly to the UK and...