IN summertime, a barbecuer’s heart lightly turns to creating -- or stealing; who cares? -- dynamite grill recipes. That’s why we have barbecue books. The current crop shows the magnificent vitality of ...

“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 ...

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.

Refreshing jaljeera recipe with cumin, mint, and lemon that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and works as a natural ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Ground cumin does double duty in this super quick weeknight dinner. First, you’ll whisk the spice with grated garlic and olive oil to make a flavorful rub for skirt steak, which cooks perfectly in ...

Stocking and organizing your spice rack is an important part of building up a good pantry — and an important part of making sure your food tastes as good as it can. After all, your base ingredients ...