Burrito-Style Smoked Salmon Sushi
One of my favorite sensations is the hot bite of wasabi tingling my nose and making my eyes smart and water. The savory horseradish taste under the shot of intense […]
Category Archives: My Friend’s Kitchen
Mini snapshots of my friends’ lives, through the lens of their kitchens.
Bolanee: Savory Afghan Dumplings
I sometimes daydream about taking a culinary tour of the Middle East. I’m a novice when it comes to authentic cooking from the region, but I love the stateside versions […]
Pupusas: Cheese-Stuffed Tortillas
Imagine a fresh, corn tortilla, warm and supple, emitting the toasty fragrance of corn masa, mixed into a dough and grilled on a skillet until it’s soft with a few […]
Aloo Tamatar: Simple Potato Curry
It has taken a long time for Autumn to set in around here, as we’ve been enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall, but we’ve had some decidedly cooler days the last couple […]
Indian-Spiced Garbanzo Beans (Kale Chane)
A few weeks ago, I promised to give you the other fabulous Indian dishes my friend Minni made for me. As you may recall, Minni moved here from India about […]
Sabudana: Tapioca Curry
Even though my friend Minni just moved into her new apartment, I can tell it’s her home from the second I walk through the door: She stakes her claim via […]
The Joyful Pantry 