Happy “Meatless Monday!” Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients. There are so many things you can do with this humble (and cheap!) ingredient, that I always have a stash on hand. As I’m still not feeling all that well, I’m going to keep this post short.
Recipes
Cantaloupe, Arugula and Mint Salad
I haven’t felt so good the past week. In fact, I’ve felt completely crumby for the past week and a half. 4 days ago I noticed a few little red “bug bites” near my left eye. I figured I got bit when I was out tending to my (struggling) garden, so I didn’t really think […]
Gulab Jamuns and Kala Jamuns: Indian Sweet Success!
Whoa! I haven’t blogged for over a week! I had quite a few posts started, but I just couldn’t find the motivation (or the time!) to complete them. But really, if I’m being honest, it’s probably mostly because I just wanted a break from the computer…and the kitchen. If you’re a regular reader of my […]
Raspberry Risotto with Herbes de Provence and Chevre
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When Driscoll’s Berries contacts you and asks if you’d like to try their raspberries, you tell them yes; and then make a risotto! The truth is, I’ve been buying Driscoll’s berries for years. Even when the berries aren’t in season, they’re usually pretty good. But during the […]
Chicken Chapli Kabab: Pakistani Style
We, Americans, eat a lot of burgers. Hamburgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers…they’re all an important part of our culture. We love pretty much anything if it’s formed into a patty, placed on a bun, and slathered with toppings. …and who can blame us? Burgers are good! We also love kababs. Meat, veggies, fruit–it doesn’t […]
Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Since knowing Piyush and his family, I have eaten–and grown to love–foods I swore I didn’t like. Foods I absolutely, positively hated. Foods like: cucumbers, chilies,tomatoes (unless they were served in a bottle clearly marked HEINZ–I love ketchup) and the oh-so-dreaded cauliflower! On the (very) rare occasions that my mom prepared this unpopular–at least in my […]
Home-Style Chicken Masala (Indian-Spiced Chicken Stew)
It’s no secret that I love Indian food. Love may even be an understatement. Truthfully, I am obsessed with the cuisine! Sure, I enjoy the typical restaurant fare: chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and even heaps of naan slathered with ghee (clarified butter). Yes, I admitted it. I love ghee. But, that’s not the point…(**quickly […]
Pan Seared Scallops With Sweet Pea, Tarragon and Lemon Risotto
**POST UPDATED JULY 2021 to include new photos as well as a few small updates. This was a post about the very first time I cooked risotto and scallops–well before my time on MasterChef. I left my observations the same since I think it’s really fun to see how much I’ve learned** Sometimes figuring out […]
The Easiest (& Best!) Banana Bread Recipe
I’m so excited to share with you my recipe for the Easiest Banana Bread Ever! It’s so simple and basically fool-proof. I’ve been making this recipe for at least 25 years now and for good reason! Not only is it really, really tasty but it’s also forgiving and comes together quickly. This is the perfect […]
Bengali-Inspired Raw Vegetable Salad
My days have been quite busy, and my nights have been so short; I feel like time just flies! For this reason, I’ve not been blogging quite so much; and instead I’ve been relying on quick, easy and nutritious dinners. Mostly vegetarian. The other night I made this incredible salad: It is very similar to […]