“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Sweet potatoes are just the kind of comfort food we want at a chilly time of year, but it might be hard to think of them as a main dish if you’re used to simply roasting them as a side. In addition, ...

These simple, savory chili recipes are ready in three steps or less, and will surely be a welcome addition to your winter menu.

An Indian take on cranberry chutney uses mango (Indians are obsessed with them) and cumin powder, used in almost every recipe on the subcontinent. In India, mangoes are only available in summer and ...

Though we often prefer the flavor and texture of dried beans, canned beans have a leg up besides convenience - the super-starchy liquid in which the beans are packed is like an ingredient itself.

Cumin lamb is one of my favorite dishes to order at Sichuan restaurants. The spicy, earthy flavor of the cumin perfectly complements the slight gaminess of the lamb. I’ve taken these flavors as ...

Instructions: Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 1 teaspoon salt and turmeric. Drop the spaghetti and cook it until done (unlike the Italian penchant for al dente pasta, I like my pasta ...