Growing up, one of my favorite appetizers was Kashk-e bademjan, an eggplant dip. This simple dip has many ways of being cooked based on family and regionally. As a child, I remember my mom frying Italian eggplants or bademjan. As the plate of eggplants slowly developed into a mountain, I Read more…
Like many things I purchase, sometimes it feels like it would be much harder to make at home. Whenever I go out, I always like to have ginger ale in the house. The only challenge with some canned versions of ginger ale is that it is nothing but sugar, and Read more…
Daal is one of my favorite dishes to make, and it is possibly the easiest. This simple dish gets elevated with the addition of two ingredients: coconut milk and butternut squash. The coconut milk turns this dish into a savory and creamy dish with the butternut squash that gives the Read more…
With summer being in full swing, there is an exceptional variety of fresh local produce that tastes amazing. This is also the time of the year, that I love to grab things from the garden and make some great snacks for the day. One of my favorite simple salads to Read more…
This dish was a delightful accident. I have been experimenting with ways to make tofu more crunchy and pack a little more flavor. The challenge with tofu is that it tends not to fry nicely, and it has a subtle taste that can be a deterrent. So let’s get started… Read more…
One of the easiest and most delicious Persian dishes is Khoresh Karafs. Karafs or celery is the primary component of this tarty dish. So if you are looking for a filling dish that will give you a lot of energy but keeps your waistline in check, look no further. Ingredients: Read more…
On my last trip to India, I had the joy and pleasure of heading to Britannia to try a wide variety of dishes and meet Boman Kohinoor. Not only was Boman an incredible chef, but he was also an amazing person. Having a moment to speak with him I learned Read more…
Growing up in the south, having a piece of cornbread on the side of a dish or even along made me happy. Still to this day, I find a piece of cornbread as a delectable treat that can be had with brown sugar butter as a nice snack. With that Read more…
Growing up in the south, my favorite thing was always red beans and rice with a piece of sweet cornbread. Not only is it comforting, it feels like home for me at times. Traditionally, this Louisiana-style dish has very central flavors to the region. Where the spice typically comes from Read more…