My favorite Texas dish is chili-it’s a fantastic one pot dish that’s easy on a weeknight. The secret ingredient, Mexican chocolate, makes this dish really special.

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I made this soup for President Barack Obama and the First Lady at the first state dinner for India’s Prime Minister, Mammohan Singh. The coconut milk adds a special sweetness to the dish. Read More

Chocolate Pancakes

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Chocolate pancakes are my top-secret breakfast recipe-I’ve made them all over the world. I like to serve them with a light fruit salad. Read More

White Bean Soup

(Video) This chunky vegetable soup is a great recipe to have in your repertoire. I like serving it with focaccia. Read More

If you feel like a fancy dinner, duck is a wonderful choice. I love this nutty, exotic dish spiked with an Indian spice blend, garam masala.

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(Video) Braising clams with white wine and butternut squash fills your house with wonderful smells. I love adding roughly chopped peanuts to clams, too! It adds something special to the dish, and makes it completely different from other braised clams you might have tasted. Read More

Photographer: Adam Macchia

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Complex and hearty, my chicken curry is one of my favorite dishes, and it only take about 25 minutes to make. I add Asian pears for a refreshing, sweet surprise. You can make it as spicy or mild as you like. Read More

Ethiopian-style stir fry is an easy dinner during hectic weeks. Spiced with chilies and African spice, this stir fry gets extra depth from red wine. I like to serve it with bread or couscous. Read More

Cold days call for hot beverages, and my Spiked Hot Chocolate is a great way to start or end the day. For adults, I add a little rum to the rich chocolate mix. Beverages don’t get much better than this. Read More