Enjoy this homemade cilantro chutney alongside any Indian meal! It’s delicious with snacks like samosas and pakoras, and great with any dal, subzi, or curry. I’ve always loved cilantro chutney. It’s spicy, fresh tasting, herbaceous, citrusy, gingery, and garlicky. And it’s often a touch creamy and sour to balance all those flavors out. It’s probably …
These cilantro and cumin seasoned black beans are easy to make and so flavorful. Enjoy them on their own, in bowls, tacos, burritos, enchiladas or more! So often beans are relegated to the side show of a meal, a spoonful or two of beans alongside other main events. But with these beans, oh boy, I …
Enjoy these mouth watering pesto smashed potato pizzas as an appetizer or snack! They’re perfect for serving to company as they are as good room temperature as they are hot out of the oven! As far as I’m concerned, one can never tire of the humble potato. It’s delicious in all it’s forms, but we’d …
These Baja tofu tacos are a delightful and delicious vegan version of the popular fish tacos from Southern California. Enjoy the battered tofu cutlets in a soft corn tortilla with a creamy white sauce and crisp cabbage slaw. A bit of lime juice and some hot sauce drizzled on top makes for taco perfection! There …
Homemade salsa verde is made with tomatillos, a cute husk-covered relative of the tomato. They make a flavorful and complex tasting salsa with just a handful of other ingredients, and lend themselves well to spicy and bold flavors. It’s smoky, tangy, spicy, and just the right amount of sweet–perfect for topping tacos, burritos, or dipping …
This roasted jalapeño and cilantro hummus is light and creamy and full of delicious smoky, spicy, peppery flavor. It’s quick and easy to make, and the perfect dip for snacks, appetizers, or to incorporate into a meal! If you enjoy hummus, are looking to switch up your normal hummus routine, or have never made hummus …
There’s nothing quite like the pairing of cool sweet mango and curry-spiced cream. Throw in some chickpeas, minced red onion, and baby greens and you have a delicious protein-packed salad. It’s perfect for stuffing in a wrap, or layering with some fresh summer tomatoes to make a sandwich, or having as a side to your …
You know those theoretical questions that ask you what cuisine you’d choose if you could only eat one for the rest of your life? They’re along the lines of “what 3 things would you bring to a desert island-“type questions. Mostly I eschew these types of questions, because what crazy dystopian world would have to …
Every good cook needs an arsenal of sauce recipes to take their dishes to that next level in terms of flavor. Every culture has their own versions, from mole and salsa in Mexico, to Europe’s mustard and America’s ketchup. There’s Korean gochujang and Chinese hoisin. Greek tzatziki, Japanese ponzu, and seemingly endless versions of hot sauce …
Making your own salsa is super easy to do, and the results are so incredible. It’s so much more flavorful than the bottled stuff, and you can adjust it to meet your exact tastes. There’s no better time to make it than at the end of summer, when tomatoes are ripe, juicy, and bursting with …