So I got the idea for eggs with kecap manis from a friend of mine who is Indonesian. Kecap manis is this Indonesian sweet thick soy sauce which is soooo good! When she said she would have it with fried … Continue reading
I was reading an article in Men’s Journal that talked about how good fresh juice is for you, so I picked up spinach this morning thinking that maybe my husband could add some greens to his protein shakes. I thought I … Continue reading
I am a huge fan of tacos. Any kind really. Today I made black bean tacos and topped them with homemade tomatillo salsa and the leftover smokey tomato salsa I made last week. I haven’t posted any unusual or fushion tacos yet, but … Continue reading
I felt like it was time to make homemade tomatillo salsa. The can is fine in a pinch, but nothing beats fresh. This recipe is adapted from the easier version of Gimme Some Oven’s Tomatillo Salsa Verde (see Ali’s tip near … Continue reading
It has been a while since I’ve made a Thai curry, so I decided to make vegetarian Thai green curry the other night. I mostly followed this recipe for Thai green curry on Rasamalaysia, just changing out the chicken for … Continue reading
Ever since I tried US Masala’s recipe for Kashmiri Dahi Baingan/Eggplant in Yogurt Fennel Gravy (my version here), I have been wanting to try more of her recipes since it was so good! So the other night I tried out her Kashmiri … Continue reading
These three little cans I usually try to keep on hand. The chipotle peppers are fantastic in dishes like spanish rice, chili, etc. and they last forever in the fridge. I have also read that they are easy to store … Continue reading
I decided to pick up some Soyrizo a couple of weeks ago for a different breakfast and it was quite good! Spicy and flavorful and great with eggs. We had the Soyrizo eggs with flour tortillas and homemade Smokey Tomato … Continue reading
Upma is a South Indian breakfast made with semolina (suji) and is kind of like an Indian version of cream of wheat. The first time I had it I loved it! And I think it must have been an instant … Continue reading
Here is an American classic that tastes even better the next day. Baked spaghetti! I think the key to this dish is a fairly thick and rich sauce. A lovely fresh tomato sauce, while delicious, just doesn’t work here. Prego … Continue reading