Experiments in Cooking
Mung dal is the perfect lentil for beginners to Indian food. It is forgiving, delicious, and oh so nutritious. It can be cooked easily on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, and in the IP, it takes 10ish minutes- time to heat up and then […]
Sundal is a traditional Tamil snack made with a variety of legumes during the festival season of Navarathri (Nine Nights) which occurs in late fall. It is most often made with chick peas, and occasionally with black eyed peas or boiled peanuts. I love black […]
Since starting my detox diet, I have been on the hunt for a good snack that gave me a boost of energy. I love the little bite sized protein bar snacks for ease of use, and went on a hunt for the right recipe. I […]
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly runny poached egg in your salmon benedict? I think not! We started with a slice of my home made seeded bread Next, we whipped up some truffle mayo with this truffle salt that’s a huge hit in […]
I am experimenting with soups and cuisines I don’t normally make. Enter the Cuban Plantain Soup, which I made exactly as described in this recipe. Changes: Season the oil with 1/2 tsp cumin seeds before sauteeing. Cook in IP (High Pressure for 12 mins) instead […]
I wanted to make a batch of soup that was light yet filling enough to use for weekday lunches. I settled on a White bean soup. We ate it topped with both pesto and homemade spinach pistou, and it turned out to be a delicious meal […]
I made lemon rosemary rice as a side for my Milk Braised Pork, and it was a delicious accompaniment. The rice was incredibly easy to make! Recipe: Ingredients: 2-3″ piece fresh rosemary 1 tsp minced lemon zest half an onion, diced 4 tbsp olive oil […]
I offered to bring a veggie side for a party, and then got completely stumped trying to fridge-dive and avoid a grocery run. Finally I settled on roasted veggies with a fun dip/sauce. I chopped up one head of cauliflower, half a head of broccoli, […]
There is a time and a place for a well made batch of masala oats, cooked lovingly with onions, spices, and veggies. Other days, you want a kitchen hack. This is one of those days. There is nothing that inspires laziness in me quite like […]
The process started in the morning, soaking 1/2 lb of beans in 4 cups of water, with 1 tsp baking soda (optional). The soaking itself is optional – you can simply pressure cook for 60 minutes instead of 40. Oil seasoned with cumin. Garlic bits […]