Weekend warriors take on many forms. In my case, I used to reserve the weekends for cooking projects. There will be a batch of Morado Jam in my near future as soon as the first Concord grapes hit the farmer’s market. Even if my once prodigious-to-me preserving has taken a bit of a backseat, can… Continue reading Pomegranate Chicken with Eggplant and Figs
Recipe Category: multicultural recipes
Creamy Chickpea and Yogurt Casserole
Let’s talk about hummus. It’s a good place to start. When most people think about Mediterranean food, this dip perfectly scooped up by pita comes to mind. You could say it would be on the top five list for a Family Feud quiz. And who would disagree? The creaminess of chickpeas blending with garlic, just… Continue reading Creamy Chickpea and Yogurt Casserole
Saag Tofu
[print_this] SAAG TOFU From “The Inspired Vegan” by Bryant Terry Bryant Terry figured out a way to make a Palak Paneer or Saag Paneer that’s flavorful and not as heavy as the version I enjoyed in India. I’m a sucker for Indian food. The creamy and complex flavors coalesce into something that transports me… Continue reading Saag Tofu
Mee Goreng
Who says the street food craze can’t be brought home? This recipe while it may look daunting requires time for prepping the ingredients and is easy to make for a weeknight alternative to take-out. I give you the insanely good Mee Goreng recipe. Yotam Ottolenghi has really outdone himself with this recipe. I made it… Continue reading Mee Goreng
Gallos
On this particular day, we decided to head to Playa Guiones. The sun felt like it had been high in the sky for hours as it poked through the slats of the wooden shutters at 8:30 a.m. Outside, the chitter and chirp of birds filtered in with the sunlight, letting us know morning had descended.… Continue reading Gallos
Tita’s Carne con Salsa
“My memories of Tita are unfortunately fuzzy.” I made this comment to Mom as she drove me to the airport last weekend. “I don’t think it’s that you’ve forgotten them completely, but you went through a lot early on in your life and sometimes that’s the body’s way of living through the difficulties. The memories… Continue reading Tita’s Carne con Salsa
Chilaquiles
International travel is a great way to delve head first into understanding a person better. As one of our first major outings as a newly dating couple, Nathan and I headed down south to Mexico. I popped the question a few weeks into dating, not thinking it was a terribly big deal. The backstory is… Continue reading Chilaquiles
Homemade Tortilla Chips- Baked & Fried Variations
Who doesn’t like tortilla chips? Okay, maybe people who are allergic to corn or just avoiding it. In our household pantry, they are a staple. In our refrigerator, you can always find tortillas. Recently, Nathan stocked up on some from Chavez in the East Bay. The tortilla chip is humble and yet crunches and crackles… Continue reading Homemade Tortilla Chips- Baked & Fried Variations
Jose Maria’s Gallo Pinto
Have you ever stalked an ingredient before? This is what it must feel like to be the hunter: to crane your ear toward the direction of the prey and listen for a rustling- to look with eyes that see beyond the veneer of branches and blades of grass for what moves among that which doesn’t… Continue reading Jose Maria’s Gallo Pinto
Spiced Moroccan Chicken
The air was thick and moist. As Raju, our rickshaw driver pedaled onward, the slight breeze felt recompense to the Indian summer. On this day, my translator Vinay was unavailable and my study partner Todd, back at the hotel with digestive distress. Today, my pregnant friend Laura and I arrived by my usual escort the… Continue reading Spiced Moroccan Chicken
Lagarta Lodge Ensalada de Palmito
A former roommate of mine, Lisa, first introduced me to hearts of palm years ago. Picking my way through eating all during childhood, I missed a lot. When I first caught sight of the heart of palm in one of her salads (Lisa has the gift of salad-making), I was skeptical. Perhaps downright dubious. I… Continue reading Lagarta Lodge Ensalada de Palmito
Casados
Casados. It’s what someone might say of a couple replete with smooches and rings on the left hand. They’re casado. Married. Nathan and I said our vows in a rustic church filled to the hilt with family and friends from all over the globe. When planning the wedding, it was important that it feel like… Continue reading Casados