It feels like a lifetime ago that I was in Malaysia for the first time and spent every spare moment I could wandering New Lane in Penang. For anyone who loves food, it is pure magic—an endless procession of sizzling woks, charcoal grills, aromatic broths, and generations-old recipes served from humble stalls. It remains, in my view, one of the greatest street-food walks anywhere in the world. Among the hundreds of vendors, I found myself returning night after night to the stalls serving...

Many of you have likely heard of London chef Yotam Ottolenghi. His restaurants and cookbooks have become culinary landmarks, not just in London but across the food world. In this recipe, you’ll find a very clever now-famous technique for removing the seeds from a pomegranate. And if you ever find yourself in London (high on my own culinary wish list), make a point of visiting one of their bakeries and ordering the orange polenta cake. I’ve heard from very reliable food lovers that it can be...

Batata Vada is a Mumbai staple. This is one Maharashtrian treat that crosses all cultural and socio-economic boundaries. From the broke...