Post Tagged with: "garlic"
Quinoa Cakes Part One: Spicy South Indian
Recently, a friend told me about these vegan sweet potato burgers she had made for a small dinner party. She used cannellini beans, sweet potatoes, and tahini, among a few other ingredients. She topped off her burgers with marinated tofu, sprouts, and tomatoes. They sounded so delicious, I became inspired to try my own. I […]
Parsley Quinoa Salad with Variation
I can tell I’m getting in the mood for spring when I start craving fresh salads. After I saw some gorgeous parsley at the store, I decided to make a variation on tabbouleh. I substituted the bulgur wheat with red quinoa and added olives and scallions. It turned out so well, that I became a […]
Idli Sambar with Jeera Chutney
I’ll just go ahead and say it, Idli Sambar is the best South Indian meal of all time. When coupled with Jeera (cumin) chutney, the meal is transcendent. I know I’m a little biased. I’ve grown up with these flavors and each bite pulls me into a powerful a sense memory: the warmth and sun […]
Sautéed Garlic with Balsamic Reduction
I love garlic. Every time I mince or crush garlic, you’ll most likely find me licking the knife or eating stray bits of the raw, spicy goodness. So it’s no surprise to me that my favorite new snack is, well, garlic. My cousin Kirtana shared this recipe with my mom and my mom put her […]
Cold Fighting Teas
As someone who hates getting sick, I approach cold season very actively, jumping on anything that bolsters my immune system, ie. a good night’s sleep, lots of fluids, no alcohol, and hearty meals with vitamin-rich winter veggies. If I do catch a cold, I prefer to use food as medicine. Most over the counter remedies […]
Besan Brussels Sprouts
This is my mom’s favorite brussels sprouts dish. She uses chickpea flour, called besan, to give the sprouts added texture and substance. In her words: INGREDIENTS 2 cups of cut fresh Brussel sprouts ( small ones cut into 4 pieces and larger ones into 6-8 pieces) 1 large Onion chopped 3-4 cloves of Garlic peeled […]
Kabocha Squash Menaskai with Paratha
It’s finally squash season! And right now my local co-op is filled to the brim with winter squash of all sizes and colors. Spaghetti, butternut, acorn, delicata and my absolute favorite Kabocha. Winter squash is an amazing source of carotenoids, which are organic pigments found in some plants’ cells responsible for photosynthesis, and they’re found […]
Leek and Egg Scramble
I made this for breakfast this morning. It’s somewhat similar to my breakfast taco recipe, already on this site. However, I enjoyed these eggs so much, I had to share. Leeks are of the onion family and have a more subtle flavor than scallions but are just as powerful in their anti-cancer properties, maintaining blood […]
100% Buckwheat Soba with Pesto and Cilantro Salad
When cooking for a family, sometimes the simplest foods satisfy the most. Then again, that seems to be my style. This dish doesn’t require a lot of explanation. The salad is Greek inspired and the noodles combine my new favorite blend of pesto and buckwheat. I went with Eden’s 100% buckwheat soba that is gluten […]
Brown Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce
The obsession with peanut sauce continues. This dish is basically Pad Thai. However, I can’t really call my dish traditional Pad Thai as I’ve made it up. I tend to redesign recipes based on my favorite dishes simply because I believe that experimentation empowers. I want to encourage you to experiment because you’ll discover your […]
