Recipes

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 …

November 16, 2011 Baking

Jack of All Cakes - A Guest Post from LemonPi

Jackfruit Upside=Down Cake Today I'm happy to bring you a guest post from my friend Yu Ching, who writes the wonderful Lemonpi. I love her blog because whether she's making incredibly original desserts like a Parsnip …

November 14, 2011 Appetizers

Crostini with Young Pecorino, Grilled Figs, and Arugula & Mint Pesto - Recipe

Crostini with Young Pecorino, Grilled Figs, and Arugula & Mint Pesto I just finished making the very-last-last-last-really-no-more edits to the cookbook. We got page proofs back, and there was a small window to make …

November 7, 2011 Recipes

Red Chili Sauce for Tamales, and a Great Tamale Book - Recipe

I love tamales. I love that they are a project, not something you simply throw together for a weeknight dinner. A project best done with friends and family, beating the masa and making fillings and sauces and forming …

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 ... …