This post has been a long time coming. I’ve started writing it (what seems like) a million times, but no matter how hard I’ve tried to finish…it just wasn’t happening. The phone would ring. A time sensitive email would show up in my inbox. Piyush would want the laptop to practice Chess–he’s a competitive player, […]
Tag: Nuts/Dried Fruits
Pohe: A Maharashtrian Rice Snack (Vegan!)
Allow me to introduce you to one of my absolute favorite Indian dishes, Pohe! Since Pohe is traditionally made and served in the west of India–specifically around Maharashtra– it’s not something most Bengali families would grow up eating. Luckily for me (and you all!), Maa (my mother-in-law) learned to cook Pohe while Baba (father-in-law) worked […]
The Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever (and it’s Vegan)
I have a “thing” for chocolate. I love everything about it. It’s smell, it’s taste and–most especially (at the risk of sounding like some sort of chocolate obsessed crazy lady who is in clear need of psychological assistance)–it’s ability to “pick me up” when I’m feeling down. The only thing I might love more than chocolate is […]
Indian Snack Bars (Indian-Inspired Rice Krispie Treats)
Traditional American rice krispie bars have always been one of my favorite snacks. Especially if they’re of the peanut butter variety! Some of my earliest memories center around the simple–yet delicious–rice krispie bar. It’s true. I remember stirring the pot of melting marshmallows on my grandmother’s stove-top while my aunt, Patty, supervised–well over 20 years ago! (Man, […]
Mushroom, Pea and Fenugreek Korma (Khumb, Matar and Methi Korma)
I love mushrooms and would have no trouble eating them everyday. They’re a great substitute for meat, a wonderful “filler” for all sorts of vegetarian recipes, but mushrooms are especially good if they’re drenched in a smooth, fragrant, spiced masala. That brings me to my newest “creation”: Mushroom, Pea and Fenugreek Korma. In Hindi it […]
Fig, Prosciutto, and Caramelized Onion Pizza with Pistachios, Chevre, and Honey
This weekend was a whirlwind of events; and I’m glad it’s over. My gorgeous niece, Madelyn, was very sick and was admitted into the hospital. She was full of bruises and her blood counts were not normal. It was incredibly scary, but hopefully everything is figured out now (fingers crossed!). Her counts are still not normal, […]
Lamb Curry with Apricots and Almonds
I love lamb. Although we don’t eat it often, it probably is my favorite meat–if it’s cooked right. Lamb is one of those meats that can be a little tricky to cook. Sure, you can toss it in a pressure cooker and cook it that way…but I just don’t think the taste is the same. […]
Macarons for My Husband
I love macarons! I’m not talking about those coconut things people always make for Christmas either. Those are Macaroons, and they are okay, sure, but they don’t even hold a candle to the French Macaron! The french macaron is a dainty, chewy little piece of heaven. After one bite your life will be changed. You […]