Piperade: A Basque Country Saute of Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
byPiperade, a spicy-sweet saute of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, is one of the quintessential dishes of the Basque country. During our travels, we…
Spices
Za’atar-Crusted Salmon with Tzatziki
byA trip to the Middle Eastern stores on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue yielded a large bag of za’atar, a traditional spice blend of thyme, sesame…
Chana Dal Tadka – Yellow Lentil Curry with Sauteed Onions, Garlic, and Spices
byLentils are the ultimate peasant food: hearty, inexpensive, and rich in protein. I’ve learned to keep several kinds of them in my pantry, from…
South Indian Coconut Rice
byYou can’t find too much of it in New York, but I absolutely love South Indian cuisine. Speaking very generally, South Indian food is…
Butter Paneer – Paneer Makhani
byPaneer Makhani is without a doubt one of my favorite dishes to make at home. It is good enough to make for company and…