Recipes
This simple everyday stir-fry uses bitter melon and is a classic starter on the Bengali table.
This super-addictive snack is not for the faint of tastebuds, all that chili creates some serious heat.
You can use canned pumpkin puree in this recipe but you might need to increase the cooking timing to account for the extra moisture content.
This makes a great side to any Mexican meal, or you can mix in a protein of your choice for a one-dish dinner.
Serve this soup over rice for a comforting dinner or pour it into a mug for a warming snack anytime.
Try these sweet, subtle cookies that are perfect for pairing with afternoon tea.
Temperatures may be cooling off but the unique flavor combo of peach, coconut and lavender can be enjoyed all year round, just store some peaches in the freezer.
Try this versatile salad that makes a great side dish with Indian breads or it can be used as a stuffing in wraps and sandwiches.
It’s officially Fall but in most places it’s still warm enough to find good corn and tomatoes at the market. This simple pasta dish lets the produce shine.
Learn to make the famous Viennese culinary specialty that will satisfy even the most intense chocolate cravings.
These unfussy cupcakes are based on the black and white cookies that are a New York City classic.
Try adding fresh blueberries to the batter or for a more indulgent treat, some chocolate chips.
Because figs have relatively high water content, they release a lot of juice as they cook, resulting in a moist, delicate crumb.
Adding to a basic basil pesto is a great introduction to the “superfood” of the moment: kale.
These pretzels are dense and chewy like classic Philadelphia soft pretzels, which pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy beer mustard.
This broiled fish and roasted veggies meal makes for a quick and nutritious dinner that can be whipped up without firing up the grill.
This coconut caramel syrup is super simple to make and while it’s delicious drizzled over fluffy banana pancakes, the possibilities are truly endless.
The traditional dish uses small roulades of beef round, but this recipe uses a whole flank steak because it is easier to stuff and roll one large cut of meat.
This Thai-style soup gets its luxurious texture from coconut milk, negating the need for any cream or butter.
Toss kale, frisée and fennel with this guilt-free dressing for a salad you can serve at your next dinner party.
Butternut squash makes for a dense, moist cake and a single teaspoon of cinnamon goes a long way in adding flavor and fragrance.
This gratin is a great side dish to any protein for dinner and the leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day.
Makhane, or Phool Makhane as they’re sometimes called, are the popped seeds or nuts of the lotus plant and they make a great popcorn-replacement snack.
Try this recipe for good old, basic potato bread — the kind that serves as the framework for an array of sandwiches.
Ground turkey is an often-overlooked source of healthy protein and these meatballs come full of vegetables for added nutritional value.
This super-sweet confection is almost a cross between fudge and bark, with a texture on the pumpkin layer that remains slightly chewy.
The maple glaze is particularly seasonal with these apple cider donuts but you could also skip it and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
Add this vibrant dish to your favorite pasta to take it from vegetable side dish to healthy main course.
Calvados, an apple brandy, adds another dimension of apple flavor to the cake and makes for for extra-special whipped cream.
Mint adds brightness to an otherwise earthy stew for a meal that’s hearty and filling but still fresh tasting.
This hybrid dessert combines the flaky, buttery crust of a pie and the the crispy, caramelized oat topping of a crumble.
A classic flavor combo for when you need to celebrate someone special, or for when you just want some really good cupcakes.
Serve this recipe a la mode with your favorite ice cream for a delicious dessert.
If you haven’t tried the combo of blue cheese and pear before you owe it to yourself to make this salad, which will be in season for months to come.
Peruvian flavors are one of the hottest trends in food right now and this roast chicken is a popular entry point that will appeal to almost everyone.
These wraps are perfect for back-to-school because they can be made ahead of time, ready to go for lunches, after-school snacks and busy weeknight dinners.
Haybox cooking involves heating up what one wants to cook, then placing the hot pot into a box packed with hay, putting a lid on things and then letting the food cook slowly.
Your meat, beans and veggies all cook up in the same pot which means fewer dishes to wash after indulging in this hearty Italian-inspired dinner.
This savory take on a tarte tatin makes a comforting dinner all on its own or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next dinner party.
These alternatives to traditional burgers are full of seasonal flavors like dried thyme and grilled apples.
These scrambled eggs, known locally as anda bhurji, are a common street food in Mumbai served on a bun with raw onion.
Serve this vibrant soup with a bung hunk of crusty bread for a simple and refreshing lunch.
Wild apples are often too tart to eat straight from the tree, but quick-pickling is one way to balance this tartness.
If ‘coziness’ had a smell, the sweet and spicy aroma baking these cakes will fill your home with would probably be it.
This is the perfect dish for anyone going apple picking this season — more apples than cake. Even if you don’t, it makes a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert.
Use these peppers as a veggie-heavy side dish or to satisfy non-meat eaters in your life in a totally non-boring way.
Vada Pav is a popular street food from Maharashtra, India that consists of a spicy, deep-fried potato mixture served on a roll with chutney.
This retro one-pot dinner consists of shredded chicken cooked with mushrooms, carrots and tender green peas in a cream sauce.
There’s just four ingredients in this cake but with the right chocolate, and the right chocolate lover, that’s all you need.
Basic baked potatoes can’t compare to the array of flavors — cheesy, citrusy, herbaceous — packed into crispy potato skins in this dish.
Use Damson plum jam if you can find it as the tartness will cut through the richness of the pork belly.
Serve this chicken with brown rice for a healthy mid-week meal full of unexpected flavors.