Chaat Masala
Chaat Masala is the perfect example of the stunning diversity of Indian cuisine, so it’s appropriate that I discovered it only while doing some...
Refried Beans 2.0
Refried's Rebooted was our go-to family bean recipe for close to a decade. Because we’ve been reducing our meat consumption, I’ve been working on...
Spicy Indian Slaw
I love slaw, and while I’d never seen an Indian slaw recipe, I figured there had to be something like a slaw tradition. My...
Bright
You know when you’re at your grocer or farmers’ market and they’re practically giving away cilantro? This recipe is ideal for that time when...
New England Clam Chowder
Few foods are more iconic than New England Clam chowder. Potatoes are, theoretically, integral to the flavor and texture of this favorite.
I actually have...
Coconut Cashew Chicken Curry
This Sri Lankan-inspired creation is based on a David Tanis recipe published in the New York Times. The original contains two nightshades: tomatoes, and...
Baked Samosas
The greasy, deep-fried onion and ground beef samosas of Nairobi were my gateway to Indian food. But when I returned to the U.S. and...
Refrieds, ReBooted
This first effort to recreate the Mexican food experience has evolved into a family favorite and is a real staple in our house. Eventually...
Sri Lankan Style Chicken Curry
The day I discovered Dini’s Flavor Blender was a happy one. I was looking for a chicken curry of pretty much any kind, as...
Savory Mango Daikon Salsa
The pineapple and the mango create a sweet base and, while the cucumber and daikon add their crispier textures and subtle astringencies. Meanwhile the...