Recipes
Indian Spinach and Vegetable Medley (Palang Shaag-er Ghanto)
When I was young, meat was always the highlight of the meal. From lamb to fish to chicken curry, Ma knew how to whip it up. Now during visits home, my cravings shift towards the greener end of the spectrum. As the second course of traditional meals, leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the […]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter, everyone. I was confused to learn that people don’t solely subsist on candy on Easter Sunday. While it sounds like a strange decision to not be eating confectionery eggs, I’ll be respectful. In keeping with these “meals” my menu consists of ham with pineapple chutney glaze, red cabbage salad, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus […]
Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter
A few months ago I picked up a book called Eating on the Wildside by Jo Robinson. Based on 10 years of research, the author covers the best ways to consume fruits and vegetables. One of the points she makes about corn is that white and yellow are bred for sweetness but aren’t as nutritious […]
Chilaquiles Verdes or Nachos in Green Tomatillo Sauce
Chilaquiles Verdes is another food like Sopa de Lima I came across in Mexico. It’s a pretty way of saying soggy nachos in green sauce. Which name sounds better to you? Despite the unappetizing translation it’s a very tasty breakfast or snack. With breakfast, the dish will often include a sunny side egg on top. […]
Chicken Soup with Lime or Sopa De Lima Recipe
I first tried sopa de lima at Paradisus resort in Cancun, Mexico. While I had misgivings about the selection of foods (no tacos?), they did have a few options I’d never seen including this one. On initial glance this Yucatan specialty looks like standard chicken soup until you taste the generous squeeze of lime that […]
Korean Chicken Stew (DakDoriTang) Recipe and Love of the Winter
Based on all the complaints on Facebook, winter has few fans. Maybe it’s the icy roads and stir craziness but most people want this season, one of the snowiest ever, to be done. As a runner I’ve started to enjoy cold weather runs. I had to adjust to multiple layers of clothes and occasionally a […]
Chicken Curry and a Bit of History
The label “curry” is often used to describe dishes from the Indian subcontinent. The word may be derived from the Tamil kari which means sauce according to Slate.com. Unsure of how to describe the dishes they encountered, British traders in the 17th century referred to all savory dishes as curry. A curry, as the Brits defined […]
RoodonFood: 2nd Anniversary
Dear RoodonFooders, The blog just celebrated its 2nd anniversary. Thank you very much for stopping by. And if you’re a regular visitor, thank you for the continued support. Over this period it has grown from a snack focused site to including recipes, articles and interviews. Hopefully it will continue to grow. Inexplicably, one of the most […]
Bigos Recipe AKA Hunter’s Stew
The first time I had bigos, it was at a great little diner in the East Village called Little Poland who served it with potato dumplings in mushroom sauce. It was one of those amazing meals where you feel like you could either build a house afterward or take a carb-induced nap. In a future […]
Refried Beans Recipe
Refried beans are a simple dish made from mashed beans, most often black or red. The name is somewhat of a misnomer however as the beans are usually simmered (if dried), cooked in a pan, and then mashed. According to Snopes.com, the name comes from the Spanish words frijoles refritos which translates to “fried beans” […]
