Warm, aromatic cumin seeds have been used as a spice for thousands of years. They're thought to have originated in Asia or the Mediterranean and were brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese ...

Cumin lamb is one of my favorite dishes to order at Sichuan restaurants. The spicy, earthy flavor of the cumin perfectly complements the slight gaminess of the lamb. I’ve taken these flavors as ...

IN summertime, a barbecuer’s heart lightly turns to creating -- or stealing; who cares? -- dynamite grill recipes. That’s why we have barbecue books. The current crop shows the magnificent vitality of ...

Like many Americans, I have fond memories of family dinners that began with a savory bowl of steaming chicken noodle soup. There’s no mystery to its preparation; the chicken does all the work as it ...

Shakshuka is a popular breakfast dish enjoyed widely across North Africa and the Middle East, with endless variations that ...

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds and peppercorns until fragrant, one to two minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, and crush lightly. 2. Slice meat across the grain into ...

Add this to your list of things to do with leftover rotisserie or roast chicken. The recipe is from Jennifer Perillo’s new cookbook, “Homemade With Love: Simple Scratch Cooking From In Jennie’s ...

I often advocate putting vegetables at the center of the plate, making them the culinary focal point of the meal while giving protein more of a supporting role. But there is more than one way to ...

NEW YORK — When it comes to cooking lamb, I lean European. I dream of a Provencal-style roasted leg scented with herbs, or the seared little Italian lamb chops that scorch your fingers when you pick ...