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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Running always puts me in a good frame of mind. It clears out negative thoughts and replaces it with energy. On the days that those benefits aren’t enough – I always have a post-run smoothie to look forward to. For recovery, it’s hard to beat bananas and peanut butter. My smoothie is easy: It uses […]
Amaranth Spinach Recipe (Tandaljo)
I’d eaten spinach a million times and tried amaranth a few ways but never amaranth spinach leaves. Purchased in the frozen section of the venerable Indian American grocery chain, Patel Brothers, it was only $1.29 for the 12 ounce packet. The contents were frozen into multiple mini bricks giving them a futuristic look but I […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce Via Serious Eats
This recipe via Serious Eats is probably my favorite way to cook cauliflower. The roasting, tahini and cumin gives it a smoky and creamy flavor. My only suggested change to this side dish is to roast the vegetable for 30-40 minutes for a softer texture than the recommended 15-20. Try it. No don’t thank me. […]
Coconut Rice and Pigeon Peas Recipe (Gandules Con Coco)
Pigeon peas are popular in tropical areas like the Caribbean and parts of India. A great source of protein and iron, they have the creaminess of a black eyed pea but are a touch more meaty. This coconut rice and peas recipe is a variant of the Caribbean style gandules con coco. I skipped the […]
FastSnack: Indian Potato Pancake (Aloo Tikki Recipe)
The Aloo Tikki is a like a midly spicy Indian cousin to the potato pancake. My version uses jowan also called ajwain, carom seeds or bishop weed. It’s a filling snack and can be easily customized. The recipe uses the traditional chickpea flour for the light coating and is naturally gluten free and vegan. If […]
Sweet and Tangy Tofu Recipe
As I’ve ramped up non-meat proteins in my diet, one of my favorites has become extra firm tofu. This recipe was inspired by some delicious sticky chicken wings I’d had in celebration of the beginning of the NFL football season. They accidently marinated for an extra day and were probably the better for it. (Between […]
Nachos Recipe: Indian Style (Rajmaa Meets Nachos)
This simple recipe marries two of my favorite types of food: Indian and Mexican (well, Tex-Mex). This homemade rajmaa refried bean recipe works great as a dip or as part of nachos. To save time: Use cans of red kidney beans. To save money: Used dried beans and rehydrate. They’re ready after an hour of […]
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats via The Lemon Bowl
I’ve seen so many recipes for overnight oats in the last two weeks that it makes me wonder if Quaker and Bob’s Red Mill have hired the mob to ensure daily posts. This luckily is a comfortable, nutritious bandwagon to leap on to and it makes breakfast a little easier too. The version I made […]
Serbian Food from Cevabdzinica Sarajevo: Food Adventures in Astoria, Queens
As documented in Food Adventures, I enjoy checking out foods originating from different countries. Some favorites over the years include Georgian, Slovakian and Jamaican. When a friend of central European descent inquired about Bosnian/Serbian food I jumped at the chance. The majority in New York City are in Queens, specifically Astoria and Long Island City. […]
Welcome to Chili’s: Please Look At the Screen
Chili’s plans to install tablet style computers at most of their locations. The casual dining chain says the devices, which allow guests to order and pay online, saw an up tick of overall sales than those without: According to Krista Gibson, VP of Strategy “Pictures of desserts pop up on the screen midway through the […]
