The recipe for this basil-walnut spread (pictured in the middle of the three dips above) kind of came from here, but mostly it came from the inspiration of my mother's kitchen, which is happily filled with special vinegars from the "O" Farm, the organic farm in Newfoundland where … [Read more...] about “Raw” Basil Walnut Spread
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Raw Macadamia Nut Ricotta
You take some macadamia nuts, and you take some lemon juice... The macadamia nut dip is the one on the left. I garnished them all with green onions and did a little design with a spoon to make it look a bit fancy, but the recipe -- very, very simple. Lemon and macadamia nuts … [Read more...] about Raw Macadamia Nut Ricotta
What Else Do You Put On Dosa?
Better question: What DON'T you put on dosa? Well, if you followed last year's Christmas party, you know I enjoy layers. So in a twisted kind of canapé style I'm a big fan of dosa + gloopy thing + cheese-like thing + meat-like thing + sauce-like thing. That doesn't sounds … [Read more...] about What Else Do You Put On Dosa?
3rd Annual Christmas Extravaganza: South Indian Dosa to Scoop Up Your Pork Vindaloo or Saag
Dosa is the easiest wrap to make ever. I don't know why more people don't eat it. It's a little coarse from the ground lentils, a little tangy, and deliciously sponge-like. Lots of people buy tortillas at the grocery store that come with so many preservatives and things you … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Christmas Extravaganza: South Indian Dosa to Scoop Up Your Pork Vindaloo or Saag
Saag Again
I make a lot of saag, and so it's not really necessary for me to re-post the recipe I don't think. I'll just explain that this time I quadrupled the recipe, added some grated asoefetida for digestion, mustard seeds to make it more South Indian than North, (and also digestion), … [Read more...] about Saag Again
Slow-Cooked Pork Vindaloo: More Than My Dad’s Heaven
Of course pork vindaloo was going to be a popular dish at the 3rd Annual Christmas Extravaganza. You take a bunch of pork and slow-cook it until it basically turns into the Indian version of pulled pork. Anything "pork" and "slow-cooked" will be amazing. You don't even need to … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooked Pork Vindaloo: More Than My Dad’s Heaven
Sourdough Disaster and Killing Little Bettie Sue Rice Culture Watson
Well, I tried. I gave it my all. I even used two different recipes: One for a no-knead sourdough (Figured I couldn't mess that one up...right...), and one for a traditional kneaded sourdough. Despite the fact that this is loaf-ish thing is obviously burned (why do I keep burning … [Read more...] about Sourdough Disaster and Killing Little Bettie Sue Rice Culture Watson
Grow, Rice Babies! Grow! (Part 2)
I know what it feels like to be a mother. I watch them grow up a little each day. I feed them regularly. One is currently in the fridge and is only being fed once a week (adolescence, says my mother. Step 2. It has matured past infancy and is making itself useful.) Tomorrow it … [Read more...] about Grow, Rice Babies! Grow! (Part 2)
Grow, Rice Babies! Grow! (Part 1): Adventures in Gluten-Free Sourdough
I currently have 7 sourdough cultures started in my kitchen. Yes, 7 (you just can't see the 7th in the picture...). The basic recipe for sourdough culture is 1 cup of warm water and 1 cup of flour left for 24 hours uncovered in a warm place in a jar. Every 24 hours you throw out … [Read more...] about Grow, Rice Babies! Grow! (Part 1): Adventures in Gluten-Free Sourdough
Slow-Cooker Chicken Barley Risotto with Thyme
Another lunch date with my aunt pushed me to make some soul food. That means something creamy that fills you up from the inside out. Basically that means risotto. Risotto is one of those things I rarely have because I don't usually order it at restaurants and I rarely make it at … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooker Chicken Barley Risotto with Thyme