Tandoori Butter Chicken will win your heart after the first bite. The first time I made this two years ago, it instantly became a staple in our home. Both fragrant and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice, this extremely simple Indian dish is the perfect end to any day. Tandoori Butter Chicken 2…
I cannot tell you how lovely my house smells right now. Like spices and roasting meat. Warm, rich, aromatic. This is the smell of the lamb and kale curry simmering in my crock pot since this morning. In the past, I’ve cooked my curries on the stove, but I love the way a roast will…
I want to give a big THANKS to Mindy over at Too Many Jars In My Kitchen for posting her Chile Relleno Egg Casserole recipe and reminding me that chile rellenos exist! I used to love these back when I actually ate out at restaurants that serve them. But it had been soooo long since…
I’ve been feeling rather brave lately and venturing into new foods. Specifically, we’ve been trying different cuts of meat. So far we’ve tried beef heart and quail, and this month, I bought an oxtail! Also, if you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook, you know that I’ve been reading the Little House series by…
I finally got enough banana leaves to make quail masala since I can’t use aluminum foil anymore! Yes, that is the entirety of my kitchen. Where all the magic (and frustration!) happens, because it is tiny! Our top cabinets are literally too small to store dinner plates in, and our bottom cabinets are too small…
I have never been very creative with greens. I’m usually at a loss for what to do with the bitter greens: kale, chard, Bussells sprouts—things like that. But this week, I mustered some inspiration from the things in my pantry, and I whipped up a meal that could be eaten for both dinner or breakfast.…