Kitchen Conversations

Kheer is a generic name for dessert where carrots, rice, sago or other accompaniments are cooked in milk. Here, we discuss the recipe for carrot kheer. When carrots are replaced by sago, it becomes a fasting dish used in Gujarati homes.

This cake is made with three fruits which represent the three Magi, and which includes a coin or hazelnut inside and is associated with the feast of the Epiphany. Traditionally, whoever finds the coin or nut baked inside their slice of cake, will ...

Crepes are very popular in Poland and are served with different fillings, both sweet and savoury. It is a quick dish, often served by mums to their kids after school, stuffed with farm cheese and covered with strawberries or raspberry sauce.

From cookbook author Karmen Tedesco comes this festive log made with nuts, dates, apricots and whisky. It's covered with dark chocolate for a guilt-free slice of sweetness.

This is a traditional Uruguayan recipe. Lamb was chosen as Uruguay is one of the leading global producers of high-quality lamb. Tradition says it should be done on the barbecue with coals of a wood fire, not coal.

Tim Teng from Taiwan's Chef Teng Restaurant Group shares the story and history behind the famous Dongpo pork dish. He offers simple tips for making this mouth-watering dish in your own kitchen.