Hotel makhani gravy in a bowl from above - closeup

makhani gravy – hotel style

Bagara baingan in a kadai from above.

bagara baingan – indian hotel style eggplant curry

Table scene with serving bowls containing green chili chana achari, devilled potatoes, chicken dopiaza and rice from above.

green chili chana achari

Bowl of turmeric coloured Indian restaurant style rice pilau from above.

pilau rice – indian restaurant style

Indian restaurant curry gravy with a spoon sitting in it. Surrounded by tomatoes on the vine, onions, green chilies and spices. From the front.

hotel style indian curry gravy

Mountain of som tam - papaya salad on a bed of greens from the front.

papaya salad – som tam thai

Tandoori paste in a clear bowl surrounded by ginger root and red chilies.

tandoori paste – Patak’s copycat

Spoonful of Thai sweet chili sauce next to a mason jar full on a cutting board.

thai sweet chili sauce

Tall stack of papadum from the front.

papadum with red onion chutney and mint raita

Eggplant curry in an iron bowl with rice and chana masala from the front.

eggplant curry – baingan masala restaurant style

Closeup of a bowl of mint raita from above.

easy mint raita – indian mint sauce

Thai cucumber salad in a large clear serving bowl from above.

thai cucumber salad

Dal tadka in a bowl with parathas in the background. From the front.

dal tadka restaurant style

Table scene of chilies and nam prik pao from above.

nam prik pao – thai chili paste

Bowl of garam masala surrounded by whole spices.

garam masala – india’s most famous spice mix

nuoc cham – vietnamese dipping sauce

Saag aloo in an Indian copper bowl with spoon.

saag aloo – Indian restaurant style

Chana chaat in a serving bowl with spoon from above.

chana chaat – indian chickpea salad

Chaat masala in a dark bowl with spoon from above.

chaat masala – indian street food spice mix

Bowl of vindaloo paste from the front.

vindaloo paste – the secret ingredient in great restaurant vindaloo

Dal palak close-up in a copper bowl.

dal palak – indian spinach and lentil curry

Bombay potatoes in a copper Indian bowl with spoon and fork.

bombay potatoes – restaurant style bombay aloo

South Indian sambar in a metal bowl from above.

sambar – south indian lentil and vegetable stew

Neapolitan pepperoni and fior di latte pizza from above.

neapolitan pizza dough

Punjabi chole masala in an Indian iron dish from the front.

chole masala – punjabi chickpea curry

Mexican charro beans in a white bowl. View from above.

charro beans – frioles charros

Bengali masoor dal in Indian bowl from the front.

bengali masoor dal

Korean bulgogi sauce in a white bowl on black background.

korean bulgogi sauce

Homemade curry powder in a mason jar with the recipe on the jar.

homemade curry powder

Gochujang mayonnaise in a white bowl with dripping spoon.

gochujang mayonnaise

Punjabi dal makhani in a small copper pot garnished with a red chili.

punjabi dal makhani

Vietnamese sate sauce in a white bowl with red chilies.

vietnamese sate sauce

mint coriander chutney

Roasted cauliflower gratin with browned melted cheese and olives front view.

roasted cauliflower gratin

Balsamic roasted carrots in a clay bowl.

balsamic roasted carrots

Make your turkey gravy the one they talk about for years. Concentrated homemade turkey stock - it's a game changer.

ultimate homemade turkey stock

Easy chana masala in an Indian bowl from the front.

easy chana masala

This super easy quick Mexican slaw goes with any type of taco or grilled meat.

quick mexican slaw

Ridiculously simple, the warm corn bacon salad is sure to be a hit.

warm corn bacon salad

Carolina mustard sauce is the perfect complement to real pulled pork.

carolina mustard sauce

Chorizo potatoes with Spanish garlic sauce are tapas times ten.

chorizo potatoes

Kachumber is a great Indian tomato, cucumber and onion salad.

kachumber – indian tomato and cucumber salad

Warm potato salad with bacon makes a great side any time you grill.

Warm potato salad with bacon and coarse mustard

Chickpea salad with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette is the perfect summer side dish.

chickpea salad with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Gunpowder potatoes are India's super tasty, spicy answer to chili cheese fries.

gunpowder potatoes

Mediterranean quinoa salad explodes with big flavours of feta, olives, lemon and tomatoes.

mediterranean quinoa salad

Sag aloo or spinach and potato curry is a delicious vegetarian meal.

spinach and potato curry

This may be the best potato salad you've ever tasted. Heavy on the eggs with pickle juice as the secret ingredient this potato salad is sure to please.

best potato salad

The ultimate tonkotsu ramen broth at home.

tonkotsu ramen broth at home

Mixing bowl of tarka dal with tarka mixed in partially from above.

tarka dhal

Two simple tricks to make a better pico de gallo.

a better way to make pico de gallo

French demi glace makes just about any meat dish it's used with spectacular. Use it wisely - it's a flavour grenade.

demi-glace

This Thai dipping sauce adds explosive flavour to anything it's paired with.

thai dipping sauce

Spoonful of lentil curry with spinach with parathas and egg curry in the background.

indian lentil curry with spinach

Dutch oven no-knead bread is a great way to get into making bread at home.

no-knead bread

Chana masala in a copper bowl from the front.

chana masala – indian chickpea curry

These Mexican pinto beans are better than you will get in restaurants. Rich, savoury and oh so satisfying, they go with anything and everything.

mexican pinto beans

Use these Yucatan pickled onions on tacos, burgers, sandwiches or just eat them out of the jar.

yucatan pickled onions

Indian restaurant curry techniques revealed.

indian restaurant curry at home

Potato galettes are a great addition to your side dish repertoire.

muffin tin potato galettes

Individual spices on a plate with recipe card and measuring spoons.

indian restaurant spice mix

Bacon jam is a salty, sweet, savoury bacon flavour bomb. Serve it along with baguette or use it in the ultimate bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich.

bacon jam

Braised leeks sprinkled with parmesan and flash broiled.

braised leeks with parmesan

Indian restaurant curry base is at the heart of indian restaurant curry

indian restaurant curry base

Bowl of fresh garlic ginger paste on a board with raw garlic and ginger from above.

garlic ginger paste

Tandoori marinade in a white bowl.

tandoori marinade

Foolproof shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce.

classic cocktail sauce

Concentrated veal stock is a wonderful, wonderful thing. Any veal stock is good and you should use it in your cooking but concentrated veal stock is magic.

concentrated veal stock

This tomatillo salsa or salsa verde is awesome on its own or with roasted chicken or pork.

tomatillo salsa

Roasted beets and carrots with goat cheese. This dish is brightened by a balsamic glaze to bring out the sweetness of the root vegetables.

roasted beets and carrots with goat cheese and balsamic glaze

Homemade turkey dressing done right. You won't miss stuffing ever again.

homemade turkey dressing – zuni cafe style

turkey gravy

best holiday turkey gravy

A simple, low salt creole seasoning that spices up everything!

creole seasoning

chipotle in adobo puree

chipotle in adobo puree

This mac and cheese is so good it will outshine your main courses. Loaded with gruyere and cheddar, it does away with breadcrumbs and other distractions.

killer mac and cheese

Fried gnocchi is a quick and easy side that pairs well with saucy dishes. Using store-bought gnocchi to make this a no brainer weeknight side.

fried gnocchi

roasted brussel sprouts

roasted brussels sprouts

Simple French Vinaigrette

simple french vinaigrette

Duck fat roasted potatoes with duck leg confit.

duck fat roasted potatoes

concentrated chicken stock

super concentrated chicken stock