Kashmiri culture and ways of preparing the food lends to its exquisite and unique taste. An art form which is then accented by how the food is served….in copper dishes, with flavorful white rice, rich yogurt and tart chutneys. Rogan Josh is a signature dish of the Kashmiri cuisine usually cooked with lamb. This particular…
Category: Meat Dishes
Koftas in tomato sauce
Something about a tender juicy meatball is so comforting and satisfying. There is a meatball or Kofta dish in just about every culture using a variety of different meats and spices. This recipe has been inspired by the Lebanese style of cooking similar to Dawood Basha and uses a combination of ground chicken and beef…
Tajine: Chicken with Harissa and Apricots
Moroccan flavors favor the spices used in Indian cooking like coriander, saffron, and cumin. I love these aromatic spices and the heavenly aroma. I own a beautiful clay tagine bought from a friend who carried it from Morocco, It makes such a beautiful presentation and keeps the dish juicy and moist. A tajine or tagine…
Za’atar Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower
We are waiting for spring on the east coast so patiently but it keeps testing our patience. The first day of spring has come and gone bringing beautiful snow with it…..cold days, blossoms annoyed to be out in this cold and leaves struggling to show their faces.. I am trying to brighten up the “almost…
Meatballs with Eggplant puree and Radish pesto
After a hectic week I unwind with experimentation of ingredients and spices. Weekends that have nothing to do with my technology work are a way to meditate, unwind and reconnect with living a simple life with natural clean organic cooking. The weekend is always a time for me to center my energy. Some music, some…
Tagine: Chicken and Zucchini
Moroccan flavors favor the spices used in Indian cooking like coriander, saffron and cumin. I love these aromatic spices and the heavenly aroma. I own a beautiful clay tagine bought from a friend who carried it from Morocco, It makes such a beautiful presentation and keeps the dish juicy and moist. A tajine or tagine…
saffron infused lamb meatballs and cabbage
This is a true fusion dish blending the flavors of Kashmir with Persian cooking. The fennel and dried ginger in the meatballs is so delicate yet intense. Good minced lamb is best but you can use any combination of lamb, beef and veal. I added a 1/2 amount ground turkey to make it lighter but…
Coconut Flour Tostadas with Cilantro Steak
Spicy tangy flavors seem to make everything better for me….the sense of the spice, the heat and the sour is a dance on the taste buds. In a quest to make gluten free tostadas I have experimented with flours quite a bit which have resulted in as many fails as successes. A combination of coconut…
Lemon Grass Chicken with Jicama Salad
Thai cooking has always been a passion, with fresh aromatic ingredients like lemon grass, cilantro, chilies and ginger, the possibilities of creating dishes is endless. This cuisine brings to the world the 5 flavors of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and hot. The subtle variation in proportions of ingredients used highlights these flavors. I am fortunate…
Molokhia – Cooking Egyptian
On a cold windy winter day nothing like a soul warming chicken soup with Molokhia;) What is that you say? Molokhia also known as Jute, or Jews Mallow is the name of both a plant and a dish. A nutrient powerhouse, it has three times the calcium and phosphorous as Kale, and four times the…
