Monthly Archives: August 2014
Apricot-Ginger tarts
It was my turn to host book club tonight. We read “The Hundred Foot Journey,” a visual book about an Indian boy who migrates to small town France, becomes a chef in a family Indian restaurant, and then becomes apprentice … Continue reading
Fig & Stilton Cheese Savories
I love fresh figs in the summer. So I bought a bunch the other day. I also bought an apricot Stilton cheese that I didn’t really like. And then had to come up with something to take to a colleague’s … Continue reading
Neyyappam Muffins (brown butter coconut & cardamom muffins)
The other day, when my aunt asked me if I was planning to make Neyyappam this weekend, she sparked a new recipe–reinventing tradition, as I like to call it. Neyyappam is a dessert that Tamilian/Keralan families make for a festival … Continue reading
Arugula Pesto Pizza
For the bday dinner, we talked about going out for pizza, but when I found out they weren’t going to be available until 9 or 9:30 pm, I decided to make pizzas instead. This one was the favorite. The Crust … Continue reading
Cherry Almond Dutch Baby Pancakes
I’ve made “dutch baby” pancakes (Pannenkoeken) before—something I had to try after trips to the Netherlands—but this time, I decided to try making them a little healthier. I used less butter than the original recipes called for, no sugar (just … Continue reading
A Happy Veggie Foodie 