Cool as a Coconut
Mint & Coconut Milk Komal Lassi or chaas is a big part of Indian cuisine, rooted in Ayurveda, these yogurt drinks are cooling and work as a digestive aid, a fact that we now know as being rich in probiotics that support a healthy gut. When I’m in India, every meal is accompanied with the Gujarati version of lassi – Chaas is […]
Be a Peach – Salad
Grilled Peach & Kale Salad + Blueberry Mustard Dressing When the season is peaking with fruit and vegetables, it’s inevitable that I want to showcase more than just one ingredient in the recipe at the market. Farmer Dave’s juicy peaches and dark lacinto kale make an interesting pair this week, and to jumpstart that party, […]
Romanesque Bisque
Romanesco & Parsnip Soup This soup was something I threw together quickly one Saturday evening after an exceptionally cold and blustery farmer’s market in Wakefield this last Fall. I had hauled home a head of romanesco from Farmer Dave’s. I almost didn’t have the heart to cut the chartreuse charmer with its fairylike turrets. Since […]
Winter Gold – Lentil & Squash Soup
Winter Gold – Lentil & Squash Soup with Turmeric, Cardamom and Nutmeg This is one of the simplest lentil soups I’ve ever made on the fly with ingredients I already had at home. The crowning flavor in this soup comes from my grandmother and mother’s recipe of a turmeric blend (Grandma’s Gold) that I use in sweet […]
Sunday Sheet-Pan Sabzi
Sheet-Pan Sabzi – Roasted Vegetables, Indian Style When I want comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is dal, chawal and sabzi; or what is a spiced lentil stew served with basmati rice laced with home-made ghee, vegetables cooked with spices, and a crunchy chopped salad, kachombar, much like an Israeli salad. Most folks think that Indian food is complicated, […]
Jackfruit & Coconut Curry
Jackfruit & Coconut Curry with Sundays in Malabar I wanted to call this recipe Malabar Jack for all the swagger and flavor it brings to the table. When home for summer vacation, Mummy would make a spicy jackfruit curry that I’d look forward to, scooped up with warm rotis or over fragrant basmati rice and pickled onions, […]
Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi with Sundays in Malabar Traditionally khao-soi or khao-suey is made across Burma, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. Our family was introduced to this Burmese recipe after my sister married into an Indian family who had emigrated to Calcutta after the Burmese nationalization of private industries and businesses. And like […]
Peach Shrikhand
Peach Shrikhand – Greek Yogurt, Fresh Peaches and Spices One of the simplest desserts made across Western India, in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat just needs some hung yogurt, sugar, spices, and nuts. The simplicity belies the punch of flavor, freshness, and comfort each bite brings when eaten with hot puris or like I […]
Fennel & Pear Stuffed Delicata
Fennel, Pear & Bulgur Salad in Warm Delicata Squash Boats The best part of each season is the celebration of the flavors that you can create using the seasonal fruits and veggies. This recipe is inspired by the Stone Fruit Tabouli Kit (seasonal-low stock) and by the variety of ingredients available in the Fall. The Herb de Melrose blend […]
Gajar Halva – Rooted in Love
Gajar Halva – Carrots with Cardamom, Saffron, Spices & Nuts Indian celebrations like all other cultures are never without its sweets and desserts. What you may not know is that the food traditions also have sweets that play a seasonal role in our diets. Rooted in the philosophy of Ayurvedic living, eating with and for […]
