Quinoa Cakes Part One: Spicy South Indian
Recently, a friend told me about these vegan sweet potato burgers she had made for a small dinner party. She used cannellini beans, sweet potatoes, and tahini, among a few other ingredients. She topped...
View ArticleRagi Dosa with Coconut Kadipatha Chutney
I’m home for the holidays and I couldn’t be happier. During these blissfully slow days, you’ll find me doing one of three things: reading, resting or cooking. When I was younger I would watch my mom’s...
View ArticleKabocha Squash Soup
It’s the time of year when squash soup is all I want to eat. It’s soothing and comforting, and I can make a pot that lasts for days. The beautiful secret with squash soup is that you don’t need to add...
View ArticleCold Fighting Teas
As someone who hates getting sick, I approach cold season very actively, jumping on anything that bolsters my immune system, ie. a good night’s sleep, lots of fluids, no alcohol, and hearty meals with...
View ArticleGinger Cabbage with Coconut
My mother and I tend to think similarly when it comes to food, but there are times when it’s uncanny. This recipe comes from one of those moments. Recently, on a particularly hot day, I was craving a...
View ArticleCherry Chutney
Cherry chutney is sweet, sour, spicy, versatile and absolutely delicious. My roommate and I came up with this recipe after she bought a bad bag of sour cherries. After momentarily wallowing in the...
View ArticleMiso Eggplant & Tempeh Saute
I came up with this dish when I found some gorgeous Thai basil at my local food co-op. The basil was fresh and fragrant with beautiful deep purple florets. Admittedly, I made this dish up as I went...
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