MAINS Recipes

POSTED ON March 22, 2010

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Kichadi is a simple stew made of rice and mung beans and reminds me of a thicker Indian version of Chinese congee: nourishing, comforting and deeply healing. To make kitchadi you simmer a combination of basmati rice, mung beans and spices for hours with about two or three times the amount of water that you [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON December 20, 2009

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I wanted to post something healthy, yet festive; perhaps something you could serve your guests this holiday season.  Even though this stew isn’t festive or the least bit Christmassy, it definitely is just what I needed after a string of holiday parties. The late nights of rich food, wine and way too many handmade chocolates [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON November 16, 2009

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I wish I could serve you all a bowl of this stew, it’s a luxurious combination of creamy beans and melt in your mouth roasted vegetables, accented with just the right amount of texture from whole spelt berries and the emerald lacinato kale stirred in at the end.

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POSTED ON November 1, 2009

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The last week was busy with impromptu, late night birthday celebrations and somehow in the midst of it all I made this tart to serve with some celebratory drinks.  My tart is perfect for casual entertaining as it is best served room temperature and makes a nice change from the usual cocktail snacks. I picked [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON September 24, 2009

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Evidence of seasonal change is all around: the different way the light filters through the trees and flickers on the floor beside me, the warm, low sun, and my natural urge to cook.

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