Lime Coconut Chicken Curry with Mangoes is a healthy, fast dish that makes the most of seasonal citrus and mangoes, while brightening up a winter day. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. This past fall two interesting citrus cookbooks were released. Being the huge citrus freak that I am, I…
Kerala-Style Chicken and Cauliflower Stew: Review of The Café Spice Cookbook
This Kerala-Style Chicken and Cauliflower Stew looks and tastes like the perfect spring curry! I received a copy of The Café Spice Cookbook from the publishers for the purpose of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Is it just me or is this…
Moroccan Inspired Couscous Bowl with Ground Beef, Veggies and Caramelized Onions (redux)
This Moroccan Inspired Couscous Bowl filled with Ground Beef, Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Dried Tart Cherries, topped with Caramelized Onions, is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Let’s just get the elephant in the room out of the way for you Moroccan food purists. Yes I used Israeli couscous. It was a whim, just what jumped…
Biryani Gosht
Rich, savory and fragrant Biryani Gosht is fit for a celebration and can be made with any red meat. I know it is kind of lame to resort to bitching about discussing the weather, but you guys know those classic scenes in various movies and tv shows where the violence increases as the heat index…
Indian Burrito Bowl
This Indian Burrito Bowl with ground turkey, cauliflower, chickpeas, peas and caramelized onions (among other goodies) is the best kind of weeknight cooking! This post has me thinking… or more to the point, getting the pictures ready for this post has me thinking. About the different ways of viewing a blog, and especially a food…
Farro and Corn Bowl with Indian Accented Veggies
I never got on the quinoa bandwagon. That is probably apparent to anyone who reads this blog regularly. I find it bitter, and even when rinsed enough to get rid of the bitterness, I then find it difficult to cook exactly the way I want it (not soggy or super soft). But this is not…
Green Mint Chutney on Corn & Cauliflower Chaat
Green Mint Chutney on Corn & Cauliflower Chaat explodes with flavors and textures that anyone who enjoys Indian food will love. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I am so excited to share this dish with you guys! It requires a little background though–plus it is a twofer and…
Broiled Chicken in Green Masala Paste with Saffron Mashed Cauliflower, Potatoes and Peas
First I wanted to say thanks to everyone who expressed concern about Sammy! She is doing wonderfully, despite all the swinging that first day after the surgery at recess. School is finally here and she is too over the moon about that to worry about any bruising around her teeth.
Spanish Inspired Soup of Cauliflower, Peas and Shrimp with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
I have this recurring dilemma about summer food. I realize that for many people a soup or stew does not sound great during the summer. But a lot of soups and stews are traditionally made all over the world in hot climates. Sometimes I feel like it is only those of us who live in…