My dad recently bought 38 pounds of honey tangerines. Yep, that’s right, 38 pounds! What does one do with that many tangerines? Give them away to family of course! So when we went to visit my parents, we came home with several pounds of the most deliciously sweet tangerines. I love to eat tangerines on… Continue reading Roasted Squash with Bay, Cumin, and Tangerine
Although many people probably haven’t heard of it, Fenugreek (known as methi in Hindi) is a very common ingredient in Indian food. Fenugreek imparts a very characteristic savory flavor that is slightly bitter but very delicious. Fenugreek doesn’t really taste a lot like maple, but it is used by many companies to give artificial maple… Continue reading Sweet Potato Fenugreek Saute (Shakariya Methi nu Shaak)
Cold is relative and this week has been freezing in San Diego! Hot soup has been on my mind since my brother came down to visit with his new girlfriend and we went all went out for Mongolian Hot Pot. Even though the weather’s been warmer in San Diego lately, the evenings are still pretty… Continue reading Carrot Ginger Soup with Pea Dumplings
Many of the ingredients and techniques in this recipe seem a little unusual. I mean, what the heck is a hyacinth bean? And what! You want me to use a pressure cooker? And, yes I’ll admit this does take a little time to make. But I know if you make it, you won’t be sorry! This mixed… Continue reading Mixed Veggie Casserole with Dumplings (Undhiyu)
