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November 21, 2011 Gluten-Free or modifiable

Beet Curry - Recipe

As unlikely as it may sound, the first time I ever ate beet curry was over a campfire in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I was dubious, but my girlfriend at the time had lived in Tamil Nadu for a year and knew what she was …

November 18, 2011 Recipes

Indian Fry Bread Tacos - Recipe

Navajo Fry Bread, and the Indian Tacos made with it, have a sad and storied past. They originated in Native American internment camps set up by the US government in the 1860s, as a way to use the very limited rations …

October 31, 2011 Gluten-Free or modifiable

Polenta with Pan Roasted Porcini, Tomato Confit and Chevre - Recipe

Polenta with Pan Roasted Porcini, Tomato Confit and Chevre Fresh porcini are one of nature's great treats. They are rather expensive unless you know how to forage for them, which I swear I'm going to learn someday ... …

October 30, 2011 Recipes

Bocoles with Spicy Sweet Potatoes - Recipe

Bocoloes are little pan-fried cake of masa and mashed black beans, typically served as anantojito (appetizer). I learned about them from Diana Kennedy's magnificient opus, My Mexico. For my version, I’ve replaced the …

October 23, 2011 Recipes

Stuffed & Baked Polenta - Recipe

I love baked dishes when I’m entertaining or busy with kids, because they mind their own business in the oven while I take care of other things. This polenta is filled with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms and kale in a …

October 18, 2011 Recipes

Spanish Lentil and Mushroom Stew - Recipe

Have you ever noticed how mushrooms that are cut thickly and browned are a completely different experience to eat than when sliced thin and sauteed as normal? Instead of cooking all of the water out of them, the …