Pachdi is a South Indian Tamil salad in which raw vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and carrots are seasoned with mustard seeds, asafetida, and curry leaves that are toasted in oil. Pachdi is typically served as a side dish along with the main meal. Here is a recipe for a very simple tomato kosumalli. Continue reading Tomato Pachdi. Tomato Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds
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Tacos Verduras. Soft Tacos with Wilted Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts & Shishito Pepper Hash
These delicious tacos will have you singing the praises of the humble cabbage and brussels sprouts.
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Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts & Shishito Pepper Hash
It’s the shishito peppers that makes the vegetable hash taste so good. These peppers add a little heat while also providing a nice green chili pepper flavor.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
I’ve been making this broccoli rice casserole for over 28 years, and is one of those dishes that always reminds me of my kid brother 🥰. Same recipe with no changes for over two decades! Not even by substituting my usual quinoa for rice.
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Mango, Papaya and Avocado Salad
Gorgeous sunny colored mango and papaya all tossed together with vibrant salad greens and a tangy mustard dressing makes this salad look rich and colorful while tasting delicious as well. Continue reading Mango, Papaya and Avocado Salad
Rose Petal Ice Cream
With the heady fragrance of rose petals, sweet and creamy rose petal ice cream is an exotic flavor that will transport you to the bazars of the Middle East.
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Cauliflower and Caramelized Onion Quiche
I do love caramelized onions, and in this recipe it’s added to tender cauliflower to make an outstanding quiche.
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Ratatouille
I had just received a batch of garden fresh zucchinis from my neighbor Jim and I was wondering what to make with them – something different you know. I’ve made soup, curries, cakes, and even zuccchini fritters but I was in the mood for something I haven’t made before. Ratatouille is the dish that came to mind because my friend Iya had been talking to me about how she made ratatouille recently and how her husband absolutely loved it. Continue reading Ratatouille
Feta Mozzarella Caprese Salad
This caprese salad is the kind where one gets a surprise with the first bite and maybe even the second bite – like a surprise in the palate.
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Kossumali. Tamil Mixed Veggie Salad with Cannelloni Beans
Here is a salad with a south Indian Tamil twist just by adding mustard seeds and asafetida oil. These two spices along with a few lentils can transform any salad into a traditional Tamil salad called kosumalli.
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