I tend to write a lot about my husband on here. I can’t help it. He’s such a part of the magic that happens in the kitchen. When we started dating, I was just learning how to really cook and appreciate good food. He’d grown up eating foods I’d never heard of or would have […]
Spaghetti with Radicchio and Chevre
Years and years ago before I was married even, I ripped out a recipe card from my Martha Stewart Living magazine. On it was the recipe for Spaghetti with Radicchio and Ricotta. I had never even tried radicchio. I didn’t even know what it was. But the picture looked beautiful and I tucked it away […]
Provencal Winter Squash with White Beans
One of my family’s favorite recipes (ever) is one that I made from In The Small Kitchen, a cookbook I reviewed last year–Baked Provencal Chicken. It combines dates, vinegar, herbs, tomatoes and lots of garlic. The sauce is intoxicating. I didn’t want to try it with tofu. It didn’t seem quite right. I had this […]
How To: Making Authentic Swedish Meatballs
I originally published this four years ago. (!) And it remains one of the most popular posts on this site. Also, it’s still one of my family’s favorite recipes. I still make the meatballs the same way. The kids eat them as fast I put them on their plates. Love all around. I’ve kept the […]
Potato Chickpea Masala Rava Dosas with Hot Cilantro Chutney
Dosas with Potato Chickpea Masala, Palak Daal, Basmati Rice This is my new favorite condiment–Hot Cilantro Chutney from Bollywood Chutneys. The Johar family began packaging and selling the Hot Cilanto Chutney last year and have plans for five other chutneys. (I can’t wait!) They sent me an e-mail wondering if I’d be interested in trying […]
Fast Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
A friend in need is a friend indeed. And sometimes you have friends who need a good meal brought to them. Furthermore, if you bring these enchiladas to a friend in need, they will be your friend indeed. These are pretty special. (Come closer–they are super easy to make. Don’t tell though. Tell everyone you […]
Chicken Poached with Cumin, Laurel and Oregano
I like poaching chicken because it’s super easy. I’m busy, you’re busy. We’re all busy. Poaching the chicken in a flavorful broth is the way to go because it only takes a few minutes to do. And bonus points because it also works well if you forgot to thaw out the chicken overnight or during […]
Marinated Tofu with Tahini Asparagus and Pearl Oyster Mushrooms
Have you been curious about the fate of the pearl oyster mushrooms from the Back To The Roots kit? (They were delicious.) Nikhil e-mailed me and said something like our crop was record-breaking. :) What else could you expect from me? (I’m sure it was beginner’s luck.) I took a few more pics to show […]
In The Small Kitchen (Review and Giveaway)
A few weeks ago I was feeling majorly under the weather. Downright ill actually.. The mail came and my husband brought me a package with my name on it. I’d forgotten I was expecting a new cookbook to review. And I got excited. Phoebe and Cara, the gals from Big Girls, Small Kitchen just published […]
Biscuit-Topped Chicken Pot Pie with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Leeks
My darling friends, Kelly and Cecily, treated me to a fabulous dinner at Communal a few days ago in honor of my 30th birthday. They know how much I love it. (We had the best time. Thanks, ladies!) My husband felt a little left out, I think. He teased that I always get to eat there […]
