Crispy fried samosas using egg roll wrappers filled with spiced potatoes, peas, cumin, coriander, and fresh cilantro. A shortcut Indian appetizer fried golden in minutes.
Quick taco salad with lean ground beef, bell peppers, and salsa over romaine lettuce with roma tomatoes, cheddar, crushed tortilla chips, and green onions. A 20-minute weeknight Tex-Mex dinner.
Slow-simmered Indian chicken curry built on 30 minutes of caramelized onions, whole cinnamon, cardamom, and a rich tomato gravy. Rested for maximum depth, this is weekend cooking that rewards your patience.
I sauteed the shrimp with the spices and it turned out wonderful.Really a big hit!
Homemade jalapeno pasta made with pureed peppers in the dough, topped with seared sea scallops in a white wine sauce with cilantro, tarragon, and garlic.
Crisp cucumber, slivered fennel, and tart Granny Smith apple tossed in an orange-mint walnut oil vinaigrette. A refreshing no-cook salad ready in 15 minutes.
Simple lentil soup pureed with a full bunch of fresh cilantro and topped with yogurt. Six ingredients, one pot, and 50 minutes for a high-fiber, protein-rich bowl.
Cilantro Waffle Chips with Chunky Guacamole recipe
Kathi rolls: soft Indian flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, green chiles, and cilantro. The classic Kolkata-style street food, originally from the Nizam restaurant.
Punjabi besan kofta curry with crispy chickpea flour dumplings stuffed with dried plums, simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy with garam masala and ghee. A show-stopping vegetarian main dish from North Indian kitchens.
Enchiladas Nortenas with Grilled Chicken and Queso Quesadilla recipe
Tacos de requeson: corn tortillas stuffed with ricotta cheese, fried golden and crisp, then filled with a tangy lime-radish-cilantro salsa. A traditional Mexican street food you can make at home.
Chilled pasta salad with flaked salmon, avocado, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime-mayonnaise dressing: creamy, fresh, served on lettuce with paprika garnish.
Light Asian fish rolls wrapped in rice paper with sea bass, bean sprouts, napa cabbage, and snow peas. Served with a tangy tomato-ginger dipping sauce for a fresh, low-calorie appetizer.
"There are many versions of this stew-soup in Central and South America. Scented with cumin, it makes a hearty supper on a chilly winter night."
Bangladeshi chicken korma with saffron, yogurt, double cream, and ground almonds. A rich, mildly spiced curry garnished with roasted almonds and fresh cilantro.