Tiny eggplant, rubbed with spices and ready to roast I didn't have a definite plan when I picked up these gorgeous little eggplants, I just knew they had to come home with me. I ended up rubbing them with spices and …
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Creamy Grits with Crispy Leeks, Leek Jus, and Cilantro-Epazote Pesto Breakfast for dinner doesn't have to be just pancakes or eggs and toast. I grew up in the South, and was always appalled to watch folks mix …
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Caramelized Cauliflower Frittata Cauliflower has a split personality. Boiled or steamed, it is kind of cabbagey, bland and slightly bitter. But roasted or sauteed until it has lots of dark brown caramelized spots all …
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Red curry fried rice with seared pineapple So let's say you made this red curry squash, and had lots of leftover red curry paste. One of the most delicious ways to use it up is in a quick fried rice. Chunks of seared …
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Bocoles (Masa and Black Bean Cakes) with Spicy Yams Bocoloes are little pan-fried cake of masa and mashed black beans, typically served as an antojito (appetizer). I learned about them from Diana Kennedy's …
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Red Curry Delicata Squash and Tofu Delicata squash is one of my favorite winter squash varieties. It is relatively easy to cut and peel, cooks quickly and has a rich, sweet flavor. (Check out last year's orzo-stuffed …
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