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Dec 10, 20122 min read

Bok Choy (Pak Choi)

Bok choy, also known as pak choi is a green cabbage-like Chinese vegetable. It is one of the few green leafy vegetables that my teenage...

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Nov 27, 20122 min read

Spinach (Palak) – 3 Ways

Spinach and Pasta Bake, Spinach and Mushroom Frittata, Palak Mutton In India it is a subzi that is either hated or loved, there seems to...

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Nov 20, 20122 min read

Tahini, Tasty In So Many Ways

Nutrition— Although sesame is rich in fats, only 10 percent of this is saturated fat. The rest of the fats are good fats or essential...

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Nov 11, 20122 min read

Dill, Dill, Dill

If you already are averse to dill, as many people apparently are, then sabjis may not be the for you. But do try using the dill in your...

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Nov 7, 20111 min read

Fo, Fo and More Fo

I called a friend who grew up Goa and she told me about all the Goan Diwali customs, including the making of 5 different fau (the Konkani...

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Oct 15, 20113 min read

Beets, Plain and Simple

I don’t know too many individuals who are fond of beets. If more people liked them, there would be more beet based foods — beet...

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Oct 3, 20113 min read

Cherry Tomatoes — A Big Delight

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, Cocimbir, and Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce This mini fruit is a great way to get kids and veggie haters to like...

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May 11, 20103 min read

Sour Cream – Sweet, Salty and Baked

Coffee Cake, Macaroni and Cheese and Sandwich Spread. Sour cream enhances the flavours and textures of many foods with relatively less...

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Apr 22, 20102 min read

Summer Sandwiches

It’s summer and it’s hot. Most of the food cooked for lunch is going to waste. My son who has usually has a healthy appetite is turning...

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Mar 23, 20103 min read

Molasses

Molasses is the English name but the funny thing is I never had it in the US. Dosas and idlis were always eaten with chutney or something...

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Oct 6, 20092 min read

Oatmeal 3 ways

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] In India there are several brands of oats available in the market. Some well known...

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