This South Indian dish—also known as xec-xec—is full of tamarind, cumin, coriander, and roasted coconut. The spices meld with the tomato to form a flavorful sauce that clings to the shrimp....

The gutsy contrast of assertive greens with pears, Manchego, and pumpkin seeds lets guests know that this meal will be full of personality.

Eating liver and onions is not a trial when you use grilled red onion wedges and tender chicken livers glazed with a Spanish-influenced sweet-and-sour sauce.

This dish takes its name from the moist, velvety texture the chicken gets from being poached at a low temperature.

A Spanish pumpkin soup gets a kick from red pepper mousse.

In Tokyo, these savory skewers are made with Japanese leeks, called negi, which are thinner and more tender than Western leeks. We’ve substituted scallions, since they have a similar sweetness and are more readily available here....