I’m a little bit behind. I realize – today is Ocho de Mayo and I’m late to the game with a salsa & taco recipe. But the way I see it – every day can be taco day. Aside from avocado smashed on toast, “stuff in a tortilla,” is my next go-to meal. I came up with this recipe a little bit by accident. A few weeks ago, I was in Chicago visiting my family, cooking with whatever was around my mom’s kitchen....

This one is so simple but I’m really excited about it. I received (yet another) giant cauliflower last week. I loved this preparation so much that I made it two nights in a row… which rarely happens around here. Also rare… this short list of ingredients. I have a way of turning a “simple” recipe idea into a list of 20 items, but not this time! (I was so proud, can you tell?...

A mocktail is a non-alcoholic drink, usually with a similar flair to popular cocktails. I love a good mocktail and expect it to be as delicious and exciting as a traditional cocktail. This sparkling grapefruit mocktail is my go-to non-alcoholic drink to make at home. It’s really easy to make and tastes great. For more mocktail recipes, see our ginger hibiscus mocktail. Key Ingredients Grapefruit: I love the fresh taste of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice!...

This fruit tart recipe could not be more delicious. Seriously! I’m in love with the creamy, tangy filling, the sweet and salty crust, and the jumble of fresh fruit on top. I tested it a number of times this summer to get the recipe just right, and each time, I looked forward to eating it. Its mix of juicy, creamy, crunchy, salty, tart, and sweet elements is just too good to beat....

Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe Ingredients These shredded beef tacos are extra tender, flavorful, and inspired by Mexican cuisine. You might also enjoy our recipes for slow cooker pulled pork, Mexican carnitas, and ground pork tacos. Here’s what you will need to make the recipe: Beef chuck roast – Use a high-quality, well-marbled chuck roast for the tastiest, most tender shredded beef. The marbling (white veins you see running through the meat) ensures melt-in-your-mouth, tender results....

The first year Jack and I were together, he was working in Austin while I was finishing college in Chicago. He’d come visit me nearly once a month. It feels like such long time ago now (11 years, yikes)… many of those early memories are fuzzy, but a few stand out. Friday nights, I would take the blue line to the airport to “pick him up” and we’d ride back to the city together....

Memorial Day is coming up next weekend! Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply bringing a side dish (hi, I’m Jeanine – the family salad maker), here are a few veggie-ful party recipe ideas. Click on the links or directly on the photos to go to the recipes: First up: Instead of meticulously assembling appetizers, you can set out a bunch of ingredients for this Mix & Match Crostini Bar so your guests can assemble their own toppings....

I’m led to believe that this is her own concoction though. She adds coconut milk to the kozhambu to add flavour and thicken it up a bit. The end result is mild, flavourful, and absolutely delicious. You may also want to check out my easy kara kuzhambu recipe (no coconut milk), Andhra onion tamarind curry, and this instant vatha kuzhambu. If you find the kozhambu too watery, you can add 1 tbsp rice powder in 3 tbsp water and add to the mixture and bring to boil....

Hello friends and readers, I’m looking for a Kitchen/Photo Shoot Assistant to help with food prep for photo shoots, recipe testing/development, and food styling/plating. This position can be full time or part time depending on relevant experience. I’m looking for someone who is excited about what we do here and wants to help get more of it out there! Interested? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: – Food Prep for Photo Shoots This means that you love to go to the grocery store and you’re good at choosing photo-ready ingredients....

When I visited the sister last, she had a small bottle of praline stored in her fridge to top off puddings. Amma and I snacked on it and it was all gone by end of the day! Long story short, praline is candy made with caramelized sugar and nuts of some sort. My preferred choice is cashew nuts. If you like those small nuggets Cadburys Crackle, then you will love this because its pretty much the same thing!...

You know those days when you feel like there’s nothing in the fridge, but then suddenly you’re able to rally enough ingredients to pull together a great meal? You feel accomplished, creative, and oh-so resourceful. The best feeling! Well, this orzo pasta isn’t that recipe. This is the recipe that I came up with the night after. Normally when the fridge is empty and I haven’t gone shopping, we would go out to eat....

Whether you’re heading to Austin for South by Southwest or ACL (or just for fun!), here’s a list of some of my personal favorite food recommendations. These are sorted by neighborhood: Near Downtown: La Condessa – my favorite mexican food & best guacamole Josephine House – pretty spot, good wine, dinner, brunch flagship Whole Foods – the Disneyland of Whole Foods-es SFC Downtown Farmers Market – Saturdays 9am to 1pm Snap Kitchen – for a quick & healthy meal to go....

It’s that time of year again! You’ve gone through your list and checked it twice… yet there are still a few friends and family members left and you don’t know what to get for them. How about a cookbook? I always say this, but I think cookbooks make the best gifts because there’s always one to suit every taste. Or maybe I just say this because I personally love (and love to hoard) cookbooks!...

Thoran is essentially a dry vegetable stir-fry that can be made with a wide variety of vegetables and some dry lentils. The vegetables are cooked and then a semi-dry mix of coconut and very simple spices are mixed through to finish off the dish. As with any staple dish that belongs to a place, the spices and add-ons do vary by region and home. Thoran is also called upperi in Northern Kerala, although in Kottayam and central Kerala, we call banana chips upperi and thoran is this side dish made with vegetables, to be served with rice....

I love all the colors in this roasted beet salad recipe. The vibrant greens, the red and golden beets, the pale pink shallot, and the dots of white cheese. This kind of colorful salad is exactly what I like to serve at a dinner party or holiday meal. It adds some needed freshness to a spread of, say, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and it looks so striking, but it’s delightfully simple to make....

Our Saturday morning farmers market walks have become few and far between lately. This morning felt a little cooler normal (86 vs. 103), so off we went. But after a sweat-drenching walk back, I have just one thing on my mind: big cold summer salads. I made a pinboard full of them… Click here to go see the full board. Happy weekend & stay cool… image credits: southern living / saveur / kwestia smaku my darling lemon thyme / cooking light / she wears many hats cooksmarts / sweet sugar bean / the first mess

Meet the best vegan pizza recipe! Loaded with broccoli, tomatoes, jalapeño, and creamy cashew sauce, this pizza is flavorful, satisfying, and fun to eat. You’re not even going to miss the cheese! Each veggie adds an interesting flavor and texture, and together, they make a pizza that tastes amazing. The broccoli gets all roast-y toasty, the corn pops with sweetness, the sun-dried tomatoes bring that tangy umami flavor, and the jalapeño brings some spice to this pizza party....

This carrot coconut soup is one of my favorite recipes from our first cookbook. When I first made it, I wanted to stop working on the book and just eat this soup every single day for lunch. Luckily for me, I could! The recipe calls for 10 simple ingredients, and I make it like gazpacho, by tossing all the ingredients into a blender and whirring them into a creamy, refreshing puree....

You probably already know about my love for cauliflower rice by now, but something I’ve never posted about are kimchi bowls… or kimchi anything for that matter because for awhile I thought it was an ingredient that would be difficult to find. But I see it everywhere now, so here we go, let’s bowl! Whenever I need a reset or just a well-rounded meal, I love bowls that are balanced with greens, veggies, a protein like tofu (or tempeh), avocado, and something fermented....