I have an affinity for big, bold flavors. This Indian-spiced roasted cauliflower checks both boxes and has been a mainstay in my kitchen for years. Herbs and spices are the keys to heightening flavor. Take cauliflower, it’s rather bland on its own. Who likes raw cauliflower? Blah. But add some herbs and spices, roast it … Continue Reading
Hope you had an enjoyable (and delectable) Thanksgiving. After ample amounts of turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, and all the other usual suspects, how about something vegetarian? I made this easy Indian dal, a combination of chana dal (split chickpeas) and toor/toovar dal (split pigeon peas) for dinner the other night; and then I made it again the … Continue Reading
A year ago at this time I was preparing to set off on a journey. Three months in Ireland. One of the best three months of my life. Can’t believe an entire year has gone flown by. Once again, I’m getting that urge. My inner travel bug is nipping at me. Long to escape, to feel … Continue Reading
We bypassed all the snow here in D.C. (for now), but it’s still pretty cold out there. Something warm and comforting is most definitely called for. I love vegetables. I love greens. However, from a vegetable standpoint, winter is tough. Not a whole lot of variety this time of year when it comes to greens. … Continue Reading
Received a new cookbook for my birthday back in November (one can never have too many cookbooks; for me, cookbooks are better than shoes). This one. After perusing it, I bookmarked several recipes; the vadouvan spice mix was at the top of my list. Vadouvan appears to be en vogue at the moment. A few … Continue Reading
