The veggies are chopped. The spices are ground. Lets fire up the stove!
Encountering Sichuan Cuisine Eating Spicy Sichuan Cabbage at a restaurant called Spicytown challenged my conception of Chinese cuisine. It took me beyond the aisles of soy sauce and rice vinegar into a world where different kinds of chili peppers sat side by side with sesame paste, garlic, peppercorns, fermented black beans and more, so much […]
The white bean ribollita 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 of […]
The Many Variations of Vegan Spinach Curry There are many different regional cuisines in India and each one has their own version of a vegan spinach curry. You have Palakchi Paatal Bhaaji in Maharashtra, Gujarat’s Paalak Nu Shaak, Bengal’s Palong Shaak Bhaja, Kerala’s Cheera Thoran…. just to name a few. This recipe, Kerai Masiyal, is […]
Tomato Pesto With Olives, Instead of Olive Oil? Why Not Most pestos depend on 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil in order to keep the sauce fragrant and emulsified. Olives & Tomato Pesto does not. The tomatoes are a great emulsifying agent on their own and fresh olives bring the same flavors as olive oil, while cutting […]
It’s easy. It’s restaurant style. It’s none other than Easy Restaurant Style Palak Paneer–a creamy concotion of spinach, spices and Indian cheese. It’s a classic yet unlike a lot of other curries, you will find that no two restaurants serve a palak parneer that tastes the same. This is because there is no standard spice […]
There’s nothing like making soft, pillowy gnocchi at home. It takes a bit of work and practice but I assure you it’s totally worth it. Once you master how to do it, not only can you make melt-in-your mouth gnocchis to order, you’ ll enjoy creating variations to suit your taste and temperament. Carrot and […]
A classic upma contains tons of onions, simmered in ghee (butter) and spices, cooked with semolina (sooji) and water and topped with cashews. It has a polenta-like texture and melts in the mouth if eaten warm. It also requires minimal prep. time and can be prepared in 15-20 mins. It’s the first recipe my mom […]