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The memories of of my parents making shrikhand for parties is vivid. They would line our dining table with layers of newspaper followed by layers of freshly washed cotton cloth, a thick layer of plain yogurt and then more cloth followed by paper. This set … read more
Weeknight spring dinner – asparagus quesadilla with homemade ranch dressing
I adore the herbaceous, zingy quality of chimichurri. This Argentinian/Uruguayan condiment is traditionally served on steak but as a life-long vegetarian, I’ve found plenty of other uses. When making a traditional chimichurri, finely chopped parsley, either fresh/dried oregano, finely chopped garlic, salt and crushed red … read more
Everyone in my family loves spinach parathas. These are lightly pan-fried whole wheat flatbreads flavored with spinach puree and spices. My mother-in-law’s spinach parathas are the best and she always makes them hot for my son when we go to visit. To our delight, there’s … read more
Whoever said Maui was a special place was spot on. In my opinion, it’s one of the most relaxing places in the world. I love spending time both at the beach but also on the verdant mountainside of Haleakala. As a vegetarian, it can be … read more
How do you make a hot summer soup that is hearty enough to be a meal but not siesta inducing? This question and a picture of a chef shaving off kernels of corn in Ottolenghi’s Plenty serve as the inspirations of this soup. I wanted the soup … read more
One of my favorite part of the summer are all the tomatoes at the farmer’s markets. Living in San Francisco, I’m incredibly spoiled — I have a small farmer’s market 3 blocks from my house and a larger market only a 5 min drive away. … read more
If you have been searching for liquid essence of the summer sun, this is the soup for you. The yellow gazpacho recipe from Ana Sortun’s Spice cookbook has a vibrant tomato flavor and a velvety texture from bread and good extra virgin olive oil. Since … read more
Do you ever have days that unexpectedly keep getting better? The other day, a good friend texted me to ask if we could grab dinner that night since he had to bail on my birthday dinner for a most awesome reason – his girlfriend was surprising him … read more
This is a simple dessert that is the perfect finish to a meal on the grill. I wouldn’t fire up a grill just to make these but if you’re already making veggie burgers, halloumi kebabs or soft tacos stuffed with grilled veggies, this is a … read more