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5 Lunch Ideas»

I’m trying to return to the kitchen, and coming back home to cook every afternoon is one of the ways in which I’m trying to get back to cooking. These were our lunches for this past week.

Quick Fish Stew»

Working lunches are probably one of the toughest to plan. They need to be simple, nourishing, filling, fortifying, easy to make and yet not be heavy or too elaborate.

Karam’s French Cassoulet, Indo-African Style»

Karam relates his first exposure to French Cassoulet and goes on to give us a sure recipe for seduction via culinary means. Who says only the route to a *man’s* heart is through his stomach? Apparently it applies to women too!

Whip Up Some Herbal Cocktails»

Summer’s about to enter full screen mode and it’s time to get our weapons out. Even perhaps cheat a bit with unconventional ingredients in our drinks. Kathy Hester tells us how she makes herbal cocktails.

Pesto for Beginners»

I used to like the bottled variety of Pesto, until I made my own from scratch and never bought another bottle! Kathy Hester narrates her thoughts on Pesto – a delicious accompaniment or enhancement to any dish.

Drunken Goat Meat Pulao»

Karam gives equal importance to the cook and the cooked in this pulao recipe, which builds on the same flavors he used previously for his Drunken Goat Meat Curry.

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Homemade Salsa Recipe And Then Some»

Ann Martin shares her Salsa recipes and some variations to make the basic salsa much more interesting. This really is one underrated dish and a fresh batch should be in every fridge, just in case.

Tips and Tricks to Help You with Portion Control While Dining Out»

Always overeat when at restaurants and can never figure out a system of eating sanely when out? Ann Martin shares her thoughts on this very common situation all of us find ourselves in from time to time.

Photofeature: Karam’s BBQ»

A photofeature with photographs of Karam’s BBQ’s and a short narration in his own unique style. It’s BBQ season and we can’t wait to have our annual booze & BBQ party!

Cooking for Entertainment – Flavor Experiments»

Indian food as so many undiscovered flavors and textures. Why do we seek them on foreign shores? Here’s a short piece that includes some food from the North East of India.

Which Wines Best Accompany Indian Food»

Ann Martin tries to answer the very in-vogue question of what wines go well with Indian food. What’s your take on this?

Cooking for Entertainment – The Table Cluster»

A very enjoyable format that affords intimate conversation and long hours of fun and chatter, the table cluster is easy to implement and a delight to the senses.