Really!!! The Telegraph reports that Chef Alain Ducasse, one who has several Michelin stars to his name, has decided to keep meat out of his menu. France may be the land of steak frites and boeuf bourgignon, but the Gallic superchef with myriad Michelin stars to his name has decided to keep “viande” out of … Continue reading
What do you do when you have some fabulous vine ripe tomatoes, wonderful vegetarian Mozzarella, and a big bunch of garlicscapes? Those of you who are farmers market groupies like me, probably already know what garlicscapes are. For those of you who don’t here goes — The scapes are the flower stems that garlic plants … Continue reading
Deborah Madison‘s cookbooks are no stranger to anyone who loves food! Her books have been celebrated and awarded the greatest honors that a cookbook can receive. IACP James Beard, name it and she’s gotten it! She is also published is every prestigious magazine and newspaper and has been featured on some of the most prominent … Continue reading
I have just discovered black lentils and I am loving it. Here is one of the first recipes I tried with it… Ingredients – 3 cups cooked black lentils 2 cups water 2 cups freshly blended roma tomatoes 5-6 pods garlic, finely chopped 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots … Continue reading
This is a dish my mom always makes for us. It is simple, easy to make, very nutritious and absolutely delicious. This is like those bars that are made with dry fruits and nuts… One can make so many versions of these. Over the next few weeks I plan to try out several versions and … Continue reading
Michael Pollan has a beautiful video telling us how to eat healthy… To put it simply just cook your own meals. You know what goes into it, it is made from the best ingredients and is nutritious and delish! Happy cooking!
I grew up in a traditional South Indian home, and dosa’s would be served every other day, and I mean the most fabulous dosa’s ever! Did not get the value of it then. Now, I live for it… We make plain dosas, masala dosa’s, quinoa dosa’s, rava dosas, tomato dosa’s, Mysore dosa’s, sweet jaggery dosa’s. … Continue reading
They are here, Heirloom tomatoes are peeking through some produce sections at grocery stores. Heirloom tomatoes can be eaten raw like an apple, needs no condiments or dressings. I make a quick 5 minute meal out of it by chopping a colorful variety into a bowl. I then drizzle a high quality garlic flavored olive oil … Continue reading
This is an article I wrote several years ago for The Boston Globe. The Hakka Noodles recipe is forever young though, and will remain one of my all time favorties. I modify it using locally sourced young spring veggies with this dish. Enjoy! WORLD TABLE Indian spices meet Chinese techniques At the popular Ashland restaurant … Continue reading
In honor of the Chinese New Year, here is an article I wrote for the Boston Globe a while ago! This is about one of my favorite cuisines, Indian Chinese. Read on… Document Text Indian-Chinese food is one of the most popular styles of cooking in India. When I was growing up, that’s what … Continue reading
The Worldly Vegetarian 