Have you ever wondered what the difference between crostini and bruschetta is? A crostini is generally a hard, crispy toast, while bruschetta is rustic bread that has been brushed with olive oil and grilled. When I …
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I found these stunning dark purple baby artichokes at Pike Place Market, and their appearance reminded me of mussels, which got me thinking of the bowls of moules marinières that I see folks eating at French …
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Aloo tikki are one of the classic street foods of India. Walking around Delhi, you will find vendors setting up shop on any street corner to sell these simple mashed potato fritters. Each aloo tikki walla has his own …
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Indian Lentil Soup with Fenugreek (Methi Dal) Today I want to bring you a recipe from my friend Sala Kannan, who writes the wonderful Veggie Belly. I think Sala has a great looking blog, with delicious vegetarian …
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Roy Finamore, one of the editors for my book, had a few questions about the method for smoking the asparagus in this recipe, so I figured I’d take the opportunity to make that component again and use it in a different …
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Bánh mì are Vietnamese sandwiches that have taken the West Coast by storm. They are served on a crusty baguette, spread with a little mayo and stuffed with pickled vegetables and a filling of your choice. Tofu is …
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