

The smell of garlic slowly cooking in butter is only improved by the addition of shrimp, lemon and parsley.

Herbs are, at least for me, a crucial component of summer’s bounty.

Basmati Rice with Mushrooms; Green Beans with Mushrooms Whoever thought that putting mushrooms in a can was a good idea ought to be beaten severely about the head and shoulders with a soggy pizza.

Skillet Pork and Asparagus, finished with Feta and Olives and served over Brown Basmati

Lemon and Green Garlic Shrimp, with fresh Chives, Marjoram and Snow Peas, served on Basmati Rice

Main course salad of Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado with Basmati Rice and an easy Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Moroccan Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs, fragrant and slightly spicy, serve over fragrant Basmati Rice or couscous

Stir-fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Green Garlic on Basmati Rice; a stir-fry for spring

Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli and Peppers, served over quick-cooking brown Basmati.

Stir-Fried Beef and Asparagus, over Basmati Rice for a first taste of spring

Prawn biryani is a dish that can be found in the coastal regions of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

How to freeze and reheat rice so that it is still light, fluffy, moist, and as delicious as when it was first cooked! This is an amazing option for when you want to make some rice ahead of time.

Aar macher kalia or fish kalia is an inimitable Bengali recipe of fish which is immensely popular in Bengal and the subcontinents of East India.

Appam, a delicacy in South India, is a fermented rice flour pancake with a soft, spongy, fluffy centre and a crispy golden lacy rim - so delicious!

This masala lamb is a quick and easy, delicious dish made in the Instant Pot with whole spices and a yogurt based seasoning without any onions or tomatoes.
CORN METHI PULAO Pulao is often made in Indian homes for which we usually use long grained Basmati rice.
PANEER PULAO In India, we make a wide variety of pulaos which are usually made with Basmati rice.

PEAS PULAO In most urban households in India, pulaos made with long grained Basmati rice are prepared from time to time for either lunch.