This very quick weeknight meal is full of rich and bright spices, that warm up a cool spring day. Not yet barbecue season and not a stew type of night. Turmeric and Paprika pair beautifully with chicken and cream.

Curry leaves or powder may be included in a curry dish or not. “Curry” by definition is a sauce with seasoned spices, associated with South Asia and India. The spices in the curry are many, and not only vary from region to region, but from…

When you aren’t quite ready to give up the fall bounty, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours and…

This adapted recipe from Epicurious can be served over rice or Naan and as a side dish with grilled lamb chops. Ghurma is a type of stew with a thick sauce and Aloo; derived from Sanskrit means the root.

Rice Pilaf involves cooking with stock, spices, and vegetables vs. water. Use any type of long grain rice you prefer and your imagination. In some countries Rice Pilaf is the main course, in others a side dish. Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice work equally well…

Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch then yellow and are creamy when cooked down. Red lentils are not the ones to choose…

The other Butter Chicken recipe on our site is very approachable, tomato sauce based; mild and child friendly. This version has more complex flavours and spices; marinating in yogurt for several hours. Delicious, creamy and adapted from The New York Times. Every family has a…

Coconut milk, curry and chicken simply fo together on hot day! We called this dish “Mellow Yellow” because fresh sweet corn from the market is a perfect match. Putting the chicken on skewers lightens up the meal on summer days. Thai curries rely more on…

There’s lots of discussion about where Tikka Masala originated. In British restaurants, a Pakistani Chef in Scotland, or India……..regardless it is delicious and one of Britain’s most popular foods.