Ughh. Been under the weather this past week. Just a bad cold, but I’m finally getting my tastebuds (and strength) back. Something kind of light and warming sounded like a good remedy. I’ve had an assortment of winter squash sitting on my counter for the past few weeks. I’m a little late to the annual … Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love a one-pot dish? This fish curry (samaki wa nazi), I learned, is popular among the coastal dwellers of Tanzania and Zanzibar, the ‘Island of Spices.’ Am always on the hunt for new and interesting flavor combinations. Spices and herbs are essential. I like a balanced profile — a bit spicy, a bit … Continue Reading
Sunday is my day of cooking. Usually head to the farmers’ market first thing in the morning and see what inspires me. It’s that perfect time of year to find lots of goodies at the market. Spring is in full bloom — peas and asparagus, squash blossoms, fresh fava beans, and strawberries galore, oh my; … Continue Reading
Soup, stews, and more soup, that’s all I want this time of year. Pozole verde is a delicious, comforting Mexican stew with, in this case, shredded chicken (pork is also common) and hominy in a warm, mildly spicy, tangy green chile-tomatillo broth. This chicken pozole verde has many levels of flavor… First off, the tomatillo-chile … Continue Reading
I love a good Massaman goat curry. You? Don’t let goat scare you off. Given that goat is in fact the most consumed meat in the world — it accounts for 70% of the world’s red meat consumption — are we as Americans being too closed-minded? With fewer calories and less fat than chicken, beef, lamb … Continue Reading
