I used to eat plantains only once in a blue moon, but these days I enjoy them as part of my dinner on a weekly basis. Unripe, green plantain slices are delicious fried up in coconut oil, and while I … Continue reading
This recipe was inspired by two of my favorite Mexican foods: elotes, the legendary Mexican street snack of corn on the cob slathered in mayonnaise and crumbled cheese, and cebollitas, grilled spring onions that are often served as a simple … Continue reading
Last month, I blogged a gratin of sweet potatoes in coconut milk. I was so enamored with the flavor of sweet potato and cardamom together that I had to create a recipe that paired up these two lovebirds again. Cardamom, … Continue reading
While visiting my in-laws in Wisconsin over the weekend, we took a trip to an Amish grocery store, which featured an entire aisle of pickled foods. As soon as I saw the Brussel sprouts, my eyes popped out of my … Continue reading
Admittedly, I consider Indian food one of my weakest areas as a chef. There is something intimidating about combining spices that don’t show up frequently in your day to day cooking. A few years ago, I checked out half a … Continue reading
Too often, collard greens get overlooked in the produce department. Their enormous, almost prehistoric looking leaves can be intimidating, not to mention difficult to cram into a produce bag. And do we really know what to do with collards other … Continue reading
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