Raita is a traditional Indian yoghurt-based dish that is always on the dining table. It is most often used to cool the spices in biryanis...

Every culture has a special rice dish: paella for the Spanish, risotto for the Italians, fried rice for most of Asia, pilafs for the...

This Spanish recipe from the Andalucia region is influenced by the Moors. The lamb is coated in warm North African spices and grilled...

I love to try new ingredients. I read about rose harissa on a chef's blog, and I absolutely had to try it. Harissa is a blend of spices...

I love making frittatas! It is the perfect meal for the hot summer months. This is a Mexican influenced version, packed with herbs,...

I wanted to create a tartare dish that was finger food. After looking through my books I finally decided to adapt this recipe from Cindy...

This is a bold Thai dip, one that pops with all the flavours, sweet, spicy and sour all at the same time. The vegetables serve as a...

This Laotian dish is so simple! It's a subtle-flavoured chicken that comes alive in a sweet and spicy sauce. I loved the contrast of...

This is a creamy, wonderful dish with lots of flavor. I have always loved creamed spinach and the Western versions are bland to me. This...

A gazpacho is the perfect summer soup, cold, refreshing and a beautiful balance of flavours. This soup is thought to be of Spanish...

This is a very traditional dish from Tamil Nadu in South India. South India was historically one of the first places to cultivate rice,...

I grew up in Mumbai eating corn grilled this way. We would wait for the cart to come by in the evening, run up to him screaming and wait...

Stone fruit signifies summer, and apricots are amongst our favourites. We are so happy to live where we get them from small farms, where...

I love sorrel; it has a wonderful tartness that I adore. It is unfortunate that I cannot find it easily enough. Thank you to my...

Drumstick vegetables, also called moringa, are very traditional in South India. During the season, the tree is laden with delicious, long...

Raw mangoes are important as they precede the Indian obsession with the mango season. Most cultures have curries or dry vegetables cooked...

I love mole, and love making mole even more. Yes, they are complex, take time, but every time I invest the time to make one, I am so...

We look forward to having fresh figs during the season. Other than eating it as fruit, I put it is salads, fig tart tatins (see recipe on...

I love uppuma; it has so many variations and flavours, something to suit every mood and season. This recipe is with cabbage and peas....

I love this salad. It is absolutely stunning to present, super easy to make and always a hit. It is perfect for any summer BBQ. For more...