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.

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.

Pawan Soni checks out the Independence Day festival at Coriander Leaf, Gurgaon where they have 64 dishes from all over the country to commemorate 64 years of independence. Predictable or great?

Pawan called us over for a lovely and very enjoyable evening and even took the time to review the food at Chin Chin. It does have one of the nicest home delivery menus I’ve seen BTW.

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.

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!

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

Abhilash Balan’s first contribution to Chef at Large; he visits Mahesh Lunch Home and tries out their fabled seafood menu. Keep it going Mr. Balan!

We really don’t need to eat out for entertaiment, when we can do such a great job in our own kitchens! Given a bleak culinary scenario, such as that in NOIDA, why settle for second best, when the best is right at home?

Amit had a little food adventure at Khan Market when he went to buy a copy of the Larousse Gastronomique. Apparently, things aren’t quite as great at Khan Market as they used to be.