Thursday, January 30, 2014
When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such things as chili, nachos, and pizza. I’m no different, so last year I jumped on the bandwagon with a round-up of a few of my personal favorites here. But no matter what you’re serving, I’ll go out on a limb and say chips are on the…
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.) Now, while I love the spicy, flavorful dishes of the Asian subcontinent as much as anyone—adore it, really—any cuisine gets old after a month in my humble opinion. That’s probably why my own kitchen creations include dishes from all the world over, Mexican to Moroccan, to keep my taste…
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
With its covertly packaged ruby red seeds that yield a surprising crunch, a burst of sweet-tart juice dancing on your tongue, Punica granatum is a fruit unlike any other. It’s been cultivated since ancient times, a favorite in both Greece and Egypt, and is used in many different cuisines. It also has spiritual symbolism in numerous religions thus finds a special…
Monday, December 23, 2013
Looking for traditional dairy-based nog? Click here. — With the growing awareness of the environmental challenges associated with beef and dairy production, among other concerns, does nog need the dairy? That is the question I sought to answer this holiday season. Don’t get me wrong: I believe in moderation when it comes to most things, and indulging in a cup (or four)…
Monday, December 16, 2013
Even the most progressive and modern of cooks will admit to having a recipe for deviled (or “stuffed”) eggs up their sleeve. Just about everyone enjoys this lovely hors d’oeuvre, all the world over. They’re a perennial crowd-pleaser that will be consumed happily by both your forward-thinking foodie friends as well as those with a more traditional palate. To be clear, there is…
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Because how often can you see William Shatner rap and burn? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2dwPTnsyA&feature=youtu.be Aye, Captain. Have a happy, healthy, fire-free Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
A few years back I fell in love with this sublime soup I first experienced at a restaurant serving up modern Indian cuisine in Harvard Square. “Tomato and coconut?” I mused to myself when my (Indian) father-in-law ordered the dish as an appetizer. “Hmmmm … I’m not sure about that.” Of course, what do I know? And it’s unclear why…
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Today’s recipe is one of my “best dishes ever” according to my husband. Hardly a scientific study, this sample size of one. Though, for the record, he doesn’t say that for everything I make, in case you were wondering. Anecdotes aside, this super savory supper simmers tender chunks of swordfish in a bold Indian-scented tomato sauce and tops it with coconut chutney for a…
Thursday, November 7, 2013
I whipped up this sauce one day on a whim during the heart of tomato season. It could certainly be made just as easily with canned tomatoes; no doubt that’s exactly what I’ll do when an Indian food craving strikes during the wintertime. I can’t even tell you how pleased I am with this sauce’s big, bold flavors. I love making…
Monday, October 28, 2013
Olive lovers, this one’s for you. Or, if you think you don’t like olives—I get it, as I never used to, either—perhaps it’s time to give them a shot? While energy dense, olives are highly rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and add texture and flavor to all kinds of food, pasta sauce to salads and beyond. Not to mention on…
