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Biryani – Uzbek style

Like pilaf, pulao and biryani, plov is a mixture of rice, vegetables, spices and/or meat, cooked together in the same pot. However, Plov’s distinct flavor is in the animal fat used to cook it.

It’s raw fish but it isn’t sushi

Here is a fish recipe that does not involve frying, baking or simmering. This preparation from the Peruvian Andes is “cooked” in lime juice with no heat involved.

Community cookbooks: A treasure chest of family secrets

Your mother probably had one: a battered, much-loved copy that passed on the baton of traditional recipes to a new generation. Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi takes a peek into the delightful world of community cookbooks and offers her must-have list.

Don't like broccoli? This soup will change your mind

George HW Bush famously hated broccoli. Perhaps he should have tried this delicious (and simple) soup.

When life gives you lemons, make a lemon bar

Lemon bars make a great little dessert requiring very little effort and no fancy ingredients. They are sweet, buttery, lemony, and creamy – all good things to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Mezze mazaa in Greece

The Greeks have an innate appetite for a good party, and there is always mezze to go with it. Here are some appetisersrecipes.

The East Indian Kitchen: Capsicum foogath

The East Indian Kitchen: Apricot chicken

The East Indian Kitchen: Chinchoni fish curry

The East Indian Kitchen: Guava cheese