Spicy Mango Salad with Shichimi Togarashi The seasoning for this mango salad was inspired by shichimi togarashi (or the very similar nanami togarashi), a spicy…
Thai tofu salad (yam taohu) Thai salads (yam) are tremendously refreshing, full of the bright flavors of herbs, citrus and chili peppers, balanced with…
Eggplant in a kaffir-lime scented coconut-milk curry Today's dish is a coconut milk-based curry, with some, but not all of the same ingredients you would…
Vegetarian tamales with a red chile portabella filling Tamales have got to be one of my favorite things to make and eat. Sure, they are…
Roasted cauliflower salad with white beans Roasted cauliflower is a staple side-dish in my house. We all love that caramelized flavor. And because cauliflower keeps…
Tiny eggplant, rubbed with spices and ready to roast I didn’t have a definite plan when I picked up these gorgeous little eggplants, I…
Creamy Grits with Crispy Leeks, Leek Jus, and Cilantro-Epazote Pesto Breakfast for dinner doesn't have to be just pancakes or eggs and toast. I…
Grapes four ways Never stop playing with your food! This is one of my favorite kitchen creativity games. Take a single ingredient, and cut it…
Black bean soup with orange-jalapeno salsa Years ago I used to make a (supposedly Cuban) black bean soup that included a fair amount of…
Caramelized Cauliflower Frittata Cauliflower has a split personality. Boiled or steamed, it is kind of cabbagey, bland and slightly bitter. But roasted or sauteed…