Recipes
Fesenjan, A Pomegrante and Walnut Stew Recipe
Fesenjan is a Persian dish made with pomegranate molasses and walnuts often served on special occasions such as weddings. I had a chance to try the dish at an area restaurant and wrote about it in this post. While Ravagh’s version overpowered me with it’s authenticity, I found myself craving that tangy combination soon after. […]
Chickoo Banana Smoothie Recipe
Chickoo is an excellent source of iron, fiber and calcium. Found in mostly warm, tropical climates it’s popular throughout South Asia and Latin America. They have a circular shape with a rough feeling skin. The fruit’s color on the inside varies from orange to near brown. The flavor can range from very mild and creamy […]
FastSnack: Potato Pancake Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Potato pancakes are a fun, very customizable snack and a great to use leftover mashed potatoes. The recipe below is non-traditional but very tasty. They’re enjoyable served with ketchup, apple sauce, or chutney. I’ll post up a cousin to this, the Aloo Tikki very soon as well. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes […]
Sage and Fennel Chicken Recipe
This is a nice simple, aromatic chicken recipe that is great for the summer. The fennel provides a refreshing aftertaste and the vinegar really helps to moisten the meat. This version is oven-baked but the grill works well too. Side Note: After seeing the documentary Food Inc, I’m still a meat eater but only non-hormone/non-factory […]
Indian TVP with Potato Recipe (Soy Chunks)
TVP is one of the “meatier” vegetarian options. Available in powder form from brands like Nutrela and Bob’s or as pre-made “soya chunks” at Indian stores, they provide a welcome variation in texture from meat, tofu, beans and lentils. If you appreciate “meat” and potatoes, this dish might be appealing to you. With the addition […]
White Sangria Recipe: It’s That Time of Year
Sangria has been haunting me lately. During a weekend run in Prospect Park I got to catch the weekly drum circle. It’s an informal gathering of people mostly from Caribbean countries playing percussion instruments and dancing. Hearing that type of music will relax even the most high strung person. In fact, seeing it last weekend […]
Banana Muffins Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-12 minutes (whoopie size; 20-25 minutes standard muffin size) These mini muffins are perfect fresh out of the oven, especially on a crisp spring or fall day. Bananas bring health benefits like fiber and potassium in addition to moisture to GF recipes, and this one, adapted from Book of […]
Black Beans and Rice with Avocado (Vegan, Gluten Free)
A blog a couple weeks ago posted a picture of simple beans and rice. It looked especially appealing because prior to that I saw a bunch of pics of high end foods with instagram used disturbingly often. In my book very little tops beans and rice as one of the cheapest and healthiest foods around […]
Ma’s Kitchen: Indian Eggplant Recipe (Begun Bhartha, Vegan, Gluten Free)
My Ma being the magician she is, knows a few ways to make begun bartha. This recipe is one of those variations. It’s an Indian eggplant mash which if done well gets a nice smoky flavor and works great with naan. See notes below method about alternate ways depending on preference. Ingredients 2 medium size […]
Cowpeas and Corn Succotash Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Falling under the “field pea” umbrella, cowpeas are small but mighty. Like their more famous cousins, they have a “black eye” but are darker and rounder in overall appearance. Note that these legumes like other field peas are meatier and fuller tasting. Goya among other brands sells them in dry bags and cans. I used […]
