A fruit sorbet highlights the fruit, it’s ripeness, it’s nuances and everything that is fresh and delicious. Most folks tend to shy away...

A good mole is a work of art, it is complex, perfectly balanced with herbs, chillies and spices, takes hours to make and a lifetime to...

This is a wonderful, hearty salad loaded with lots of grains and herbs. It can serve as a light meal for lunch or dinner. I love Iranian...

Another beautiful recipe cooked with kale that is not commonly used in Indian cuisine. I was given a large bunch of kale and sought an...

I sometimes have to create a new dish for my clients, and this is one of those dishes that I have decided to put together as a small...

I first had harira at the Jemaa el-fnaa over 20 years ago, and I fell in love with everything Moroccan. A market that comes alive in the...

A Caprese salad is an all-time favourite. Simple, elegant and flavorful, everyone loves this classic. The dish has a fascinating history. On the island of Capri, they wanted a dish that highlighted the island's produce: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. But this salad also highlights the colours of the Italian flag, red, green and white. It is reported to have been created at the Hotel Quisisana in the 1920s, when a guest asked for a light dish without meat. This salad was cr

I love paneer, especially grilled paneer. I have over the years tried a number of recipes and this one is my favourite by far. This...

This is an excellent spiced soup that will keep your soul warm during the winter months. I used a local squash aptly referred to as the...

Stir fries are always a hit, no matter what kind. The aroma of flash-fried meat with spices is something I cannot resist. Stir-fries are...

I have a penchant for fruit salads. I enjoy the combination of earthy vegetables, herbs, and spices layered with the sweetness of fruit....

Sometimes, a salad can be the whole meal by itself. These hearty salads are full of grains or pasta, hearty vegetables like mushrooms,...

Today is Pongal, also called Sankranti, Lohri and Bihu, in different parts of India, a significant festival in our culture, the end of...

Custard apples, called sitaphal, dominate the Indian market in October and November. We had been gorging on these fruit here. These fruit...

Sometimes, a salad stands out as spectacular, and this is that salad. It pops with bright flavours and hints of Moroccan elements. This...

This soup is luxury in a bowl. Rich beets pair beautifully with creamy and mild burrata, and the toasted fennel adds a perfect nuance of...

Every traveller to Morocco or diner in a Moroccan restaurant has to try a tagine, usually to tick a box. Most tagines are hastily put...

This salad is named after the chef and co-owner, Eder Monterey, of several renowned restaurants in New York that specialise in Spanish...

I was super excited to receive this cookbook finally. The book is packed with recipes and beautiful Photographs. Most recipes are...

I occasionally like reconfiguring traditional recipes and turning them into something new while maintaining the old flavours. In this...