I’ve recently started ordering organic produce from Misfits Market and so far it’s been great! Last week, I got a taste of summer in my order with zucchini and yellow squash along with sweet potatoes. Usually I make my quinoa salad in the summer when my garden produces more zucchini than I know what to …
Month: January 2021
Fajita Al Guajillo
I am always surprised and amazed by the intensity of true Tex-Mex cuisine. I have been to Texas many many times in my life (went to graduate school in Austin) and yet, each time I am there, sampling the fantastic food, it takes me by surprise. Everything is more (then again, it is Texas!) – …
Butternut Squash Soup
Starting in fall and all through winter, it’s soup season in my kitchen! It’s so healthy, easy to eat and the perfect make ahead meal – not to mention an easy way to finish up the random veggies in the fridge. What could be more delightful than a warm bowl of butternut squash soup on …
Pappardelle with mushroom and black garlic sauce
When we were in New York City earlier this month, we braved the cold and ate in a “bubble” at Suprema Provisions. There, my husband ordered a pasta dish with mushrooms and black garlic that was so delicious (custom made with no salt added), that I knew we had to try and replicate it. Here …
Rajma Chawal and Bhindi Masala
Rice and beans is a classic combination found in many cultures from the Caribbean islands to the South American continent and South Asia. Growing up in India, my favorite dinner was Rajma (Red kidney beans) with Chawal (Rice). Added bonus if my mom made Bhindi Masala (Stir fried okra with spices) with that. Heads up, …
Some Like It Hot!
Hot sauce has been an go-to condiment for anyone that needs a little extra zing in their food. A few drops on breakfast eggs, a chipotle mayo on burgers, or even on fried rice that feels a bit bland – the possibilities are endless! In fact, I know of people (including some celebs) that carry …
Enchiladas Verdes
Nothing beats the comfort of a warm, melty enchilada that also makes all your taste buds dance! My personal favorite is enchiladas verdes, that uses a tangy and spicy green sauce made with tomatillos. It may seem like a lot of work but with some planning ahead, it can become an easy weeknight dinner or …
Pongal
The Festival This week we celebrated Pongal – the traditional South Indian Hindu festival that is celebrated to give thanks for a successful harvest. This is the time to make my annual Pongal dishes of the same name. The word Pongal literally means “to boil over,” which connotes abundance. The Dishes There are two dishes …
Happy Hour (the no-ABV edition)
No more trivializing the poor “mocktail” – the word itself implying a mocking and derisive attitude towards the virgin cocktail. Today, bartenders everywhere are paying attention to the growing trend of the non-alcoholic cocktail that serves up sophisticated flavors for the discerning palette. In my previous post Happy Hours, I focused on a few cocktail …
Three Day Getaway in NYC
With the holidays behind us and the January lull in full force, we decided to brave a quick three day break in the city. The goal was to get out of the house for a change of scene. Yes, it was a challenge to plan things out with the pandemic, the cold, as well as …