Sri Lankan Spoof Mix
This spice blend was adapted from this David Tanis recipe in The New York Times It’s particularly important in my evolution as a...
Savory Apple Chutney
Few things are easier to craft than a quick chutney. This is the first time I’ve used fennel seeds in a chutney, and for...
Quickled Red Onions
When you want a bit of that salsa zing but don’t have the tropical ingredients handy for a no nightshade creation, simple pickled onions...
Rajma
Rajma is a dish I discovered after identifying my nightshade sensitivity, so I can't say anything about its true—and inevitably diverse—place within the vast...
Minestrone Soup
The Internet of Food is a mostly gobsmacking, finger-licking boon to cooks everywhere.
And sometimes it’s a frustrating cupboard of loose ends, as bad as...
Latkes
I’m not of Jewish descent, but I’ve adored the crispy creamy goodness of latkes every time they've landed on my plate.
And while I’ve had...
Leek Confit
The truth about Leek Confit? It’s just not that complicated.
Dana Velden over at TheKitchn nailed it way back in 2012: “There is no recipe...
Mediterranean Medley Sweet Potatoes
Updated September 16, 2022
Sometimes you want the tasty ease of baked sweet potatoes, but a full meal is required. This dish, inspired by an...
Sri Lankan Style Curry Powder
The first time you need a nightshade free curry powder you should really start with this fabulous blend from Dini at The Flavor Blender....
Tamarind Chutney
This is sweet-and-sour sauce, Indian style. It's particularly good with samosas and pakoras, and is also a fabulous chicken wing glaze. Quick and easy,...