This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Nothing goes better with a cold rainy day or snowy afternoon than  the warm goodness of a well-made chilli. Tender chicken, chilies, white...

This sweet-and-spicy squash recipe blends bold Indian flavors with the heartiness of an American fall favorite – the butternut squash. A few carrots tossed in competes the picture. The vegetables...

For green bean enthusiasts who don’t want their legumes drenched in a heavy sauce or baked, here is a simply South-Indian stir-fry. Adds a touch of variation to any Thanksgiving...

Here is an all-time party favorite – the juicy, perfectly seasoned mini-burger. You can keep this recipe as American as you’d like or boldly spice it up with paprika and cilantro...

Some may not realize that the Greek empire under Alexander from Macedonia had stretched all the way to India. Well, here is a dish that commemorates the influence that both cultures had...

Pasta with ground beef is my ultimate comfort food. It cooks really fast and is perfect when you want the satisfaction of a home cooked meal, but don’t have too...

This is where the Nile meets the Ganges! Indian spices greet an Egyptian recipe in which a savory, rich tomato sauce smothers succulent pieces of eggplant. This is a perfect...

Nestled among coconut palms, along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai boasts some amazing seafood and the locals savor their shrimp (or prawns as they refer to them). Mostly accustomed to...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about  the south Asian interest in other cuisines, it is that they love Chinese food. In fact, they enjoy it so much that they...

Traditionally served to royalty in Ancient India, but now known across the world, butter chicken is one of the most popular dishes from Indian cuisine. Every time I visit an...