March 3, 2024

Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa

Roasted cauliflower with harissa is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that combines tender cauliflower florets with the bold flavors of Moroccan harissa sauce. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, achieving a…

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November 5, 2023

Ridged Gourd (turai) vegetable

Turai, also known as ridge gourd or Chinese gourd, is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a green, ridged skin. It is commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisines and has…

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October 9, 2023

Couscous

Pearled couscous,  also known as maftoul, is round and made from whole wheat flour and bulgur flour, giving it a delicious, nutty flavor. It cooks up to a wonderful, chewy…

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August 31, 2023

Green Peas (vatana) chaat

An Indian street food that is perfect as a snack, or a side. It's also a healthy appetizer, full of protein and is low fat. It's always been a hit…

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March 4, 2023

Tofu bowls

Vegan, and deliciously flavorful, this tofu bowl is worth skipping takeout for. Servings: 4 bowls Ingredients 14 ounce package extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil Marinade: 1/2 cup tamari (or soy sauce…

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February 27, 2023

Butternut Squash Mash (Bharta)

Washington DC has some great restaurants but it almost seems like if you don't make a reservation, you are out of luck. Having been told our wait times were closer…

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November 13, 2022

Cluster beans (gawar)

A simple, healthy dish made with cluster beans or gawar phali as it's commonly known in India. Cluster Beans are a legume, also known as gavar, gawar, or guvar beans,…

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April 13, 2022

Sesame Garlic Bok Choy

A delicious, crisp vegetable that comes together in minutes. Bok Choy, a Chinese cabbage, can be braised, stir-fried or roasted. You can eat all of it, which reduces prep work.…

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