Even former culinary dogmatists like myself are now dabbling in recipes that combine, say, French fundamentals with Asian spices.

Almost all the worst-performing funds of 2000 were in technology, sprinkled with some Asian spices.

With their bright Asian spices, the tartars make vivid, elegant first courses and are fresh tasting and light.

Although a little nutmeg is traditional in Italian recipes, I wanted to add a touch of Asian spice, too.

Fried chicken wings ($5), marinated in what the waiters call Asian spices and served without ceremony, would do well at the bar.

Many of the seafood dishes are done with Asian spices, such as ginger, and presented with artistic flair.

This is not French food with Asian spices.

Thetis lost almost 600 drachms and was now relying on Asian spices coming in through Macedonia to keep her profits high.

Next to it sits a quail breast, coated in Asian spices with a dusting of dried orange peel.

They relish the notion of adding Asian spices to a South American recipe.