Recipes
Mejadra- Israeli Rice with Lentils
If this Israeli mejadra was in a one-on-one competition with my go-to Indian lentil rice pilaf, it might lose if judged as a one-item meal. The Indian version’s...
Recipes
Jerusalem Mixed Grill
Think you’re not an offal fan? This recipe might just convert you. Chicken livers and chicken breast cooked in a baharat spice mixture, drizzled with tahini sauce and served on flatbread with...
Main Dishes
Pad Thai Noodles
If I’m going to make Thai noodles, nine times out of ten it’ll be a simpler spicy noodle with garlic and Chinese cabbage. But...
Dessert
Thai Chile Jam
For those of you who have already tried nam prik pow, I certainly don’t need to sell you on its virtues… you’re likely already...
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Spicy Eggplant with Red Bell Pepper and Thai Basil
Every so often I stumble upon a food blog post in which the author is trying to persuade his or her readers into “trying...
Recipes
Gluten-Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Is it just me, or is getting sick in the middle of summer just plain cruel? Sometimes in the rainy season I half hope...
Recipes
Indian Yellow Dal
I”m in the middle of a massive fridge, freezer and pantry clean-out, which means that all of my dried beans and legumes have got...
Recipes
Curried Tuna Salad
Even though we’ve got pretty great weather year-round here in Honolulu, I’m certainly not immune to a little spring fever. The longer, warmer days...
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Tart and Garlicky Tamarind Sauce
I’ve decided that I don’t pay enough attention to sauces, often considering them nothing more than an afterthought. Bad call on my part.
Because without...
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Indian Spiced Cucumber, Peas and Mint
For a girl who is constantly cooking new recipes from all types of cuisines, I’ll admit I’ve been in something of a rut when...