Faith asked wine broker Alex Province to bring in one of his favorite white wines this summer, and it’s a beauty! This white burgundy has a lovely rich feel in the mouth, yet it tastes both lush and crisp. Great with a buttery fish like flounder or lobster, chicken, light pasta sauce and for dreamy sipping […]
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Sunday Morning Masala Omelet
This dish always reminds me of my days as a young college student when I often traveled overnight on Indian Railways to visit far-off cities. When the trains pulled into stations at dawn, vendors ran up and down the tracks shouting out the names of the foods they were hawking: “Vada pao!” “Garam chai!” and […]
Shrimp Curry with Cauliflower
When I was growing up in Bombay, this was a very common lunch dish at our house. Once Barkha and I had kids and I began to serve it in our own home, I quickly realized why it’s such a great family meal. Adults appreciate the excellent taste of the mild, tender cauliflower and sweet, […]
Grilled Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins
I tip my hat to New Orleans–based chef Alon Shaya, who provided me with the inspiration for this recipe. On a trip down to NOLA, I found his simply grilled cauliflower so delicious and transforming that when I returned home, this dish was one of the first things I came up with. If you or […]
Stay the Course – Anthony’s Spin on a Espresso Martini
This cocktail is a take on the late Dick Bradsell’s 1980’s classic Vodka Espresso or what is now known as the Espresso Martini. Of course, Anthony incorporated a drastic twist. Photo: Tracy Benjamin/flickr, creative commons
Savory Coffee Glaze for Chicken or Steak
This savory coffee glaze by Chris Prosperi certainly perked up a perfectly grilled steak during our pre-show meal. Coffee rubs for meat are ubiquitous on the web, but Chris found that really good coffee glazes for chicken, steak or pork are few and far between. This one is a purist’s version: it’s all about the coffee. But if […]
