Turrón is a Spanish nougat and comes in various forms. The two classics are turron de Alicante, which has whole nuts in a kind of honey candy. It’s hard and brittle and while tasty, I always worried I was about to break a tooth on it. The other main […]
Vitel toné, also called ternera atunada, is a Christmas classic recipe that is originally from Italy where it’s called vitello tonnato. It is composed of slices of veal that are served with a creamy anchovy and tuna-based creamy sauce. Vitello tonnato started to appear in cookbooks in the northern […]
Roasted Brussels sprouts are a revelation! The best roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. They’re full of irresistible caramelized flavor, which is both sweet and nutty. I love to eat them straight off the pan. Roasted Brussels sprouts really don’t […]
If you like having sweet potatoes to your Thanksgiving table, but you want to bring a new way of serving them, try this Thanksgiving recipe – twice baked stuffed potatoes and everybody will be delighted. Sweet and savory, with a soft and cheesy interior and a crispy shell, enriched […]
For everyone who can’t get enough pumpkin desserts, who loves a cute, mini cake, and who adore everything autumn, these individual treats are for you. They’re sure to become a fall favorite and are perfect addition to a Halloween dessert table. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to put together. What […]
Galouti kebab is a traditional Indian kebab that’s especially popular in Lucknow. The dish consists of ground lamb or mutton that’s marinated in a combination of ground ginger, garlic, cloves, papaya, black cardamom, poppy seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon, coconut, mace, cardamom, chili powder, and nutmeg. After a few hours, the […]
Avial is an Indian dish with origins in the Kerala region, although it is equally popular in Tamil Nadu and Udupi. Its name means to be cooked, and the dish consists of a combination of vegetables, coconut, and curry leaves. Avial is an integral part of the Indian vegetarian […]
Visually similar to a pizza, uttapam is a South Indian dish consisting of a batter (based on rice and lentils) that is fried and topped with chopped vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, chiles, and corn. There is also a version of the dish called mini uttapam, usually served […]
These crispy Indian fritters consist of a combination of soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, roasted and crushed peanuts, and a variety of spices such as turmeric, chili, ginger, and fresh coriander. Sabudana vada fritters can be found at many stalls throughout Maharashtra and are especially popular in Mumbai. Since […]
Aloo methi is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with a combination of potatoes, fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is very common in numerous North Indian homes, where it is prepared as a type of dry curry. One […]
