I had this black bean soup for the first time at my friend Rose’s place a while back. I was expecting something thick and heavy when I heard she was making Black Bean Soup, but this soup is surprisingly light and thin and delicious. With some chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, this variation of black bean soup is outstanding.
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Rajma. North Indian Spiced Kidney Beans
Rajma is a North Indian kidney-bean curry that is usually eaten with white rice. Rajma is one of those dishes I make when I’ve run out of fresh veggies or don’t feel like cutting a bunch of veggies. It’s quick and easy yet nutritious and delicious all at the same time. If you are like me and always have a few non-perishable goods on hand like a selection of canned beans and tomato sauce, rajma will become one of those go-to meals to make in an instant.
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Homemade Ravioli with Caramelized Shallots and Spinach
This is a recipe for made from scratch pillowy ravioli stuffed with caramelized shallots, spinach and ricotta cheese.
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Tiramisu
A dessert in 15 minutes? I couldn’t believe how fast we made this classic Italian dessert- tiramisu. This tiramisu recipe is from our friends Dave and Rose’s cooking lesson in Tuscany, Italy last Fall. The recipe surprised me with how easy it was to make a delicious and decadent classic Italian dessert.
Fresh Homemade Pasta
This is an awesome recipe that I got from my friend Rose who actually got this recipe first hand from a local chef in Tuscany, Italy.
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Stuffed Peppers with Indian Spiced Quinoa
Stuffed peppers are colorful, healthy, and satisfying, and I make them often for dinner. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice or quinoa.
Chole. North Indian Spiced Chickpeas
Chole, which is a North Indian chickpea dish from the Punjab region is made of chickpeas cooked with onions, garlic and spices. It is one of the most popular dishes among Indians.
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The World in Your Soup Curried Chickpea Soup
First of all let me say I’d never had pureed chick pea soup until this one. My friend Rose made this soup and I call it The World in Your Soup Curried Chick Pea Soup. Why? Because when I saw the recipe, it had a little bit of something from all corners of the world!
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New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Growing up in the South in Texas and Louisiana, one of the New Year’s customs I became familiar with is having black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck in the coming year. There are many dishes that one can add black-eyed peas to from stews to soups, tacos and burritos to salads and appetizers. For my New Years Day black-eyed pea dish I have chosen to make Black Eyed Pea Fritters. Continue reading New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Roasted Hazelnuts & Cashew Granola
This is the perfect granola to have as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee and it’s the easiest to make. With simple ingredients you already have in your pantry this granola can be made in a jiffy.
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