As reality and dystopian fiction become closer to indistinguishable, it’s no surprise that it is #DISHTOPIA Month: Eat Like It’s the End of the World, Fandom Foodies theme hosted by the lovely Catherine at The …
Orc Rock Mushroom Soup with Corn and Coconut Cream | Battle Chef Brigade
Better late than never for #BattleChefBuffet, Fandom Foodies theme of the (last) month, hosted by the awesome Victoria at Pixelated Provisions – that’s right it’s Battle Chef Brigade! I haven’t gotten a chance to play …
Pokemon | Zubat Blackberry BBQ Wings
While I just missed the Pokemon craze when I was younger (#old, although the kids I babysat were into it), I’ve definitely gotten caught up in the cultural phenomena that is Pokemon Go. It’s been …
Harry Potter Imperius Pears
These Imperius Pears, poached in red wine and bathed in chocolate, are one of the unforgivable dishes. They cast a pleasant thrall over those who eat them; there’s a darkness tinged with spices, especially the …
Mawmenny
As a lover of both medieval and desi food, I get excited when they collide, as in this dish which is basically a medieval curry. Thanks, Spice Route! There are lots of variations, some with …
Witchy Autumn Spice Mix
Tis the season! I’ve decked the halls with pumpkins and cobwebs, and fall baking is in full swing. Here’s a deliciously fragrant witchy spice mix for all your fall treats, everything from gingerbread to roasted …
Green and Tamarind Chutneys
Green chutney and tamarind (imli) chutney are imperative for teatime snacks like papri chaat, but are delicious on all kinds of food from grilled meats to roasted veggies to quesadillas. We almost always have a …
Keema Bharay Karelay (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)
I had been intrigued by these warty green veggies for quite awhile before I finally tried them last summer. I didn’t know what to expect as far as texture and flavor; I had imagined they …
Jerk Marinade
That spinach leaf is to mark the spicy plate! Grill season has arrived, and one of the first things I was excited to make was jerk chicken – fresh, flavorful, and charred to perfection. I …
Hara Masala Coconut Rice
This rice dish is the perfect side for all your summer barbecues – it pairs perfectly with all kinds of grilled veggies, fish and meat, and particularly well with Caribbean, Southeast Asian, or desi menus. …