Smoked tomato sauce: My way I wanted a tomato-based sauce that was above the norm, with a bit of “oomph.” At this point, I was very into paprika and its use in Spanish cuisine, and this is one of the dishes that I created. The addition of the two paprika powders adds unique notes to the sauce; it is mildly spicy and has a depth of smokiness. One of my favourite ways to serve this sauce is with Italian meatballs; they are a perfect pairing. It is quite simple to make and will

These are amazing meatballs from my favourite Italian chef and cookbook author Marcella Hazan. These meatballs are soft, juicy and packed...

I love the delicate flavour of this soup, and the delicate roux makes it silky smooth. It is a wonderful soup to start any dinner with. I...

This is a delicious cauliflower soup. It's light and smooth, not like the thick, goopy soups you usually get. This is also an excellent...

One of my favourite dishes is mole, complex, a dish with almost infinite variations and always delicious. Mole is originally thought to...

This Indian salad is an excellent side with spicy food. This was among the first cookbooks I purchased. Over the years we have cooked a...

This is an extremely simple salad, but it has amazing flavour. It is best in early spring, when we get those tender baby carrots. I love...

Kohlrabi is not a common vegetable in a salad. The tender and baby kohlrabi are sweet and have a wonderfully subtle flavour. This is a...

A wonderful summer stuffed vegetable recipe. We love the freshness of the tomatoes in contrast to the herb stuffing. This cookbook was...

I love deviled eggs. I have to order them if they are on the menu. I wanted to create my own version, one that included more flavour,...

This recipe is from Ottolenghi. It is outstanding and packed with flavour. Summer here we come. This cookbook was the first one in my...

When I think of healthy food I think of this soup. It is a super simple soup to make but has great flavour. Buddhist cooking has always...

Another spectacular recipe from saveur. Light and delicious, this recipe is perfect for summer or a light bite with crackers and wine....

I was in Singapore when i tried Laksa for the first time. This, and risotto, are probably the two most significant dishes that made me...

This recipe made me love this dish. A bit of effort to amke but so delicious. The presentation is spectacular. I occasionally add...

A wonderful light stew with pork ribs seasoned with rosemary. I occasionally add spinach to this soup too. wonderful on a fall evening...

This is my favorite flavor! I love ice cream, everyone in this house does, but this ice cream stands out. Labor intensive but so worth...

I grew up in Mumbai enjoying this curry. After i moved to the US, i craved this curry for many years. I finally came across this recipe...

My favorite food magazine is Saveur. The variety of cuisines, the photographs and the stories take me across the globe and make me want...

A wonderfully spiced recipe from Benaras, the Michellin starred restaurant. This chutney can be used everywhere you use ketchup, or as a...