Ilove airports; I don’t even mind if I get a long layover.

I’m fascinated by how the choices of food have broadened during the past 47-plus years that I’ve been travelling.

I love nothing more than popping into airport eateries to see what they have to offer. While there will be plenty of choices featuring the cuisine of that country, there’s often a global selection.

I had a particularly long layover at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris recently and treated myself to a meal

This chicken pasta dish is based on one I had at an airport restaurant called I Love Paris by Guy Martin. It is simple but elegant.

Indian-inspired Chicken Pasta with Cashews

2 tbsp. (25 ml) butter

4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into quarters

1 onion, finely diced

2 tsp. (10 ml) minced fresh gi

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