This tart and spicy condiment is always served with a Sadhya feast. It is especially nice mixed with plain rice and yogurt as a palate cleanser. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast....

This coconut curry adds a tangy note to a South Indian menu. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast.

This aromatic mixture of split peas and vegetables is a staple in the South Indian diet. It always accompanies favorite snacks such as dosas (lentil crêpes) and idlis (lentil dumplings). A traditional...

Bones are what you want on Halloween night, and your best bet for plenty of them—along with generous amounts of succulent meat—is beef short ribs.

To compensate for not browning the meat, add “power” ingredients that produce a similar depth—cocoa powder, canned chipotles in adobo, and Worcestershire sauce....

The inspiration for these burritos came from those at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, in New Mexico, where they are truly the early birds reward.

When lacquered with a rich, complex sauce and roasted, chicken becomes a delicious crowd-pleaser.

The slow cooker releases the juices of chicken legs and vegetables to make a savory stew.

Comfort food, Peruvian style. The chile sauce’s brilliant yellow hue comes from a pinch of turmeric, and bottled aji amarillo paste.

This lively salad is full of celery, parsley, olives, and lemon zest. Using canned octopus allows the whole thing to come together in a flash.