If you haven’t noticed, I have a love affair with homemade pasta. I wish I had discovered this new found affinity earlier in life, so that I was more proficient at the art of pasta making. Better late than never. Pasta is truly an art. Love the entire process. I day dream when I’m at … Continue Reading
With the change in season and drop in temperature, been thinking about simple, fall-inspired vegetarian sides. Cauliflower is a bit of a blank canvas. Not a whole lot of flavor on its own. Roasting it in the oven with Lebanese spices adds a layer of flavor. Layering the roasted cauliflower over a bed of spiced … Continue Reading
Always on the hunt for unusual vegetables, I scooped up these Chinese long beans (aka yardlong beans, long-podded cowpeas, snake beans or asparagus beans) last weekend at my local farmers’ market. They hold up well to cooking, that is, the beans don’t get soft and mushy, and retain a good amount of al dente-ness, which … 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
Been craving pasta and thinking about making it all week long. I just wanted to take a day off and have a fun day at home, alone, just me and the cats, making homemade pasta. Perhaps, not everybody’s idea of fun, but cooking is my happy escape. Finally had some free time this past Sunday. … Continue Reading
