Cultural Plates

Chicken rules our homes. Not the kind that clucks in pastoral idylls or the kind that stars in children’s books,...

The Dish That Feels Like Home Let’s start with a question: What’s the one meal that makes you feel like...

  By Som Dasgupta Winter in Punjab: Where Food Becomes a Necessity Let’s get one thing straight: winter in Punjab...

The Galette des Rois, or "King Cake," is a beloved French pastry traditionally enjoyed during Epiphany (celebrated on January 6th) and...

My First Encounter with Foie Gras My first brush with foie gras wasn’t in a Parisian bistro or a Michelin-starred...

Torrijas, the Spanish cousin of French toast, is a dish steeped in history and practicality. Its origins date back to...

Introduction: Where the Pav Rules Supreme Maharashtra, that sprawling, bustling state on India’s western coast, is where food isn’t just...

Let’s get one thing straight: cheese is not just food. It’s a lifestyle. It is why I’ve spent more money...

In Spain, food is never just food. It’s tradition, a way of life, a story told over generations. That’s especially...

Oven roasted peppers are a valuable addition to any cook's collection of recipes. It is full of sweet and smoky...