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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Traditional American Thanksgiving is an interesting meal for vegetarians. On the one hand, obviously pride of place on most families' tables is given to a big roasted turkey. On the other hand, just about everything …
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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 …
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