Aloo (Potato) Parathas with Cilantro Chutney

I had a little cookbook fling recently. I started cooking from Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family and …

Udon Noodles with Snow Peas and West African Peanut Sauce

It’s always so interesting to learn how cuisines have been influenced by different cultures and distant places. Cross-cultural ef…

Ground Chicken Kebabs

Did you see the film The Hundred Foot Journey ? Do you remember the omelet-making scene? That omelet was the creation of Floyd Ca…

Kabocha Squash in Pipian Verde

A lot has been written about our industrialized food system, why it needs to be changed, and the damages caused by it. The relate…

Santa Fe Summer BBQ Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust

Aaaaand we're back. This weekend we drove to the Oakland/Morgan Hill/San Francisco area for my little brother's wedding…

Cranberry-Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Poppy Seed Balsamic Vinaigrette

I can't even begin to describe how much I loved this salad. With the exception of the vinaigrette (again, I didn't taste …

Southwestern Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Just look at all those gorgeous colors and flavors! I love me some southwestern food, but with the addition of all these extra …

Grilled Pineapple Guacamole

Ladies and Gentlemen, guacamole has been redefined in the Blondie household. I love this recipe - and it was worth what I went th…