The veggies are chopped. The spices are ground. Lets fire up the stove!
In order to understand chilaquiles, think tortilla casserole or lasagna. Layers and layers of tortilla chips with sauce and toppings sandwiched in between. Just like any sandwich, lasagna or casserole, chilaquiles are susceptible to variations depending on taste and/or preferences. The Chips You have two options: Buy tortillas from your local grocery store and make […]
One bite of this Vegetarian Soft Tofu Stew is enough to impess upon your mind the meaning of the elusive word Umami. What is Umami? There’s Salt & Sweet & Sour & Spicy & Bitter. But then there’s the not-so-easy-to-define sixth flavor–Umami. It rolls off the tongue with ease, but what does it actually mean? […]
What is Vermicelli? Super thin noodles that can be made from semolina-wheat, durum-wheat, rice flour, or some combination of these flours. They cook very very swiftly. Why This Recipe? The a.m. hours can be a stressful time–getting ready for work, packing lunches, juggling the demands of toddlers preparing the morning meal. This 10 Min. Indian […]
Chinese Fried Rice or Chinese Fried Rice? Which one? I love my Chinese take-out. But it wasn’t until I stepped away from it that I started appreciating the depth and complexity of Chinese cuisine. There was Chinese Fried Rice at Spicytown and there was Chinese Fried Rice at Szchewan Gourmet. It was there at Little […]
As the mother of a 4-year old, I love pestos, particularly this Walnut-Arugula Pesto. Pestos require minimal prep work or cooking, are incredibly nutritious, and they freeze really well. So when my mini-mo suddenly says at 3 p.m. “Mama, my tummy is hungry”, I spring into action, Boil kettle Toss the boiling water & pasta […]
The ribollita (white bean soup) I fell in love with at a small Italian enoteca near Chelsea Market was clear and uncluttered, infused with kale and veggies and a light smattering of beans. There was no bread. Since, then I’ve had many versions of this beloved dish–with breadcrumbs, with chunks of sourdough, with large slices […]
My Eggplant Bourekas are part of a long tradition of savory pastries or pies that can be found in many parts of the world. Argentina has Empanadas, India has Samosas & Veggie Puffs, Greece has Spanakopitas, Ethiopia has Sambusas and Israel has Bourekas. Some pies are baked in the oven, others are fried. Some are […]
What is Hariyali Paneer? There is an abundance of leafy green curry recipes amongst the regional cuisines of India. Hariyali Paneer borrows differe elements from cuisines and brings it all together harmoniously in one dish. Shades of palak and saag panner (spinach & mustard greens curry) can be seen in the way the leafy greens […]
On April 2, 2010, The Economic Times published an article with a title that loudly asked “an [i[conic Indian cabbage dish likely?” My answer? Every desi family, in almost every region in India, has a cabbage curry that’s mouth-watering. It’s an embarrasment of riches. The question is not whether there is an iconic Indian cabbage […]
