Kale Caesar salad is a clever riff of the traditional Caesar salad recipe. This recipe is adapted from one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s kale salad recipes that I came across during a deep dive into the Youtube abyss. It includes kale, quinoa, parsley, crunchy lettuce, chopped cucumber & tomatoes, topped with roasted chickpeas instead of croutons and a delicious tahini-based dressing.
A popular, traditional lamb curry from Pakistan. Easy to make, garnish with ginger and chilies. Serve over rice or with flatbread. An easy, one-pot stew.
Haleem is a popular stew from India, the Middle East and Central Asia. Traditionally made with grains, meat and pulses, each region and family add their own signature touches to the dish. Bold flavors come from popular spices and aromatics. The stew is mashed or blended, releasing the starches and then simmered into a thick, rich stew. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for both beginner and seasoned home cooks.
An easy chicken salad recipe spiced up with chili powder and made simple with ingredients I already had on hand. This is a perfect last minute recipe.
A traditional Russian meat turnover, Chebureki is made with beef and gets its flavors from onions, garlic and parsley. The crunchy, chewy dough gives way to the savory meat filling. This easy adaptation utilizes the food processor for all of its pre-fry prep. The ingredients are easy to find and all you need is a food processor and a large skillet or pot for frying.
Kani means crab in Japanese so Kani Salad is a cold crab salad, usually made with cucumber but any crunchy vegetable will suffice. Daikon radish, shredded crunchy lettuce or cabbage, and julienned carrots work really well in this type of crab salad.
A savory, flavor packed soup that is both comforting and filling. This healthy soup is made with smoked ham and flavored with aromatics, curry powder and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. It is super easy to make and freezes really well for future weeknight meals.
Pakistani Chicken Karahi is a spicy curry traditionally eaten with flatbread. This easy curry only has a handful of ingredients and can be made on a busy weeknight.Garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices perfectly season this easy chicken dish.
This week on the podcast, I interview a friend and learn about her experiences escaping from Romania during a dangerous revolution. We also reminisce about childhood memories centered around food.
Khoresh Bademjan is a classic Persian stew that is easy to make. This traditional dish celebrates the flavor and texture of roasted eggplants, tomatoes and stewed lamb. The simple flavor profile is deceptive as this rich stew layers flavors in each step of the cooking process.