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 […]
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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, […]
Blood Orange Old-Fashioned Donuts
Old-fashioned donuts are humble and unassuming, craggy and cracked. But the addition of a blanket of pink blood orange glaze turns these old-fashioneds into beauty queens. If you’ve never made fried donuts before, this style is a great place to start because the dough comes together a lot like cookie dough. The dough can also be prepared the day before frying if you want to surprise your friends with donuts for breakfast next time you host brunch at your place.
Vegetarian Chili So Good You Won’t Miss the Meat
Seconds, please! It’s the chunky butternut squash and beer that give this fantastic meatless chili its richness and appeal. Add in tomatoes, beans and the perfect mix of spices, and you’ve got an enormous crowd-pleaser. Add whatever you’d like on the side — cheese, cilantro, sliced avocado, or olives to turn this into the one-pot […]
Quick White Wine Pan Sauce
Chris Prosperi loves home cooks, and that’s one reason why we love him. Both Faith and Chris like making a quick pan sauce after searing a chicken breast on the stove-top. Follow these simple instructions to make it Chris’ way. Faith makes her chicken breasts the same way, but sometimes adds a squeeze of fresh […]
Go Light… Be Happy… Spicy Fresh Tuna Tartare
Having calorie-light food doesn’t mean you have to be unhappy; that’s why we’ve chosen this mouth-watering fresh tuna tartare featured in the Slanted Door cookbook by owner and chef Charles Phan. One of the leading lights of San Francisco’s culinary scene, The Slanted Door is a must-go restaurant. (When she led a food tour of […]
