I want to give a big THANKS to Mindy over at Too Many Jars In My Kitchen for posting her Chile Relleno Egg Casserole recipe and reminding me that chile rellenos exist! I used to love these back when I actually ate out at restaurants that serve them. But it had been soooo long since…
Frank and I first had carrot halva as part of an Indian buffet, and we immediately knew we had found nirvana. Who knew such a simple dessert—made with carrots!—even existed! That was over two years ago, and it’s still one of our favorites. Last year, Frank and I took a road trip, and we ate…
These cupcakes are a wonderful incarnation of autumn flavors and comfort. The butternut squash cake is reminiscent of a lighter pumpkin bread—moist and lightly sweetened. The cardamom buttercream takes this simple muffin to out-of-this-world heights. Every bite is full of richness and depth of flavor. I ended up making these cupcakes for my sister-in-law’s birthday…
I have never been very creative with greens. I’m usually at a loss for what to do with the bitter greens: kale, chard, Bussells sprouts—things like that. But this week, I mustered some inspiration from the things in my pantry, and I whipped up a meal that could be eaten for both dinner or breakfast.…
Aloo Gobi is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It’s a classic and must-have for any Indian repertoire, and it’s a total comfort food. It is made with cauliflower, potatoes, and turmeric, and is wonderful as a side dish to any curry you can think of. To make aloo gobi, you’ll need the following: 3…
Quick and easy to prepare, and spiced with ginger, asafoetida, and fennel seeds, this urad dal dish is as comforting as it is aromatic. It can be eaten as either a side dish or a stew, and for all its simplicity, is incredibly flavorful—a treat for the senses. Now, technically, this should be made with…