2-Ingredient “Jell-O” Agar has many purposes (i.e. my Hard-Boiled “Eggs”), but “Jell-O” is not one of them. Unlike the classic gelatin-based dessert,…
Recipe Review: Vegan Sponge Cake Angel food cake, rolled cakes, genoise cake, even Boston cream pie – All are variations of the humble yet intimidating… Continue reading “Recipe Review: Vegan Sponge Cake”…
Vegan Matzo Ball Soup, 3 Ways “Passover is tricky for vegans,” my good friend Bekah texted me after inviting me to her Seder. “Matzo balls have…
Vegan Gajar Ka Halwa In many regions East of the Atlantic Ocean, the combination of sounds transliterated to h-l-w (or h-l-v) signifies sweet. Pudding-like…
The BEST Tamarind Substitute I love to explore cuisines. Unfortunately, many authentic ingredients are difficult to find in the United States. Or, they need…
Vegan Maqloubeh Such is a dish from the regions called Palestine with a name that summarizes it all: “upside-down”. Frequently providing an…
Community Spotlight: Moroccan Zaalouk My culinary journey would be woefully limited if not for foods lovingly shared with me. I am grateful for a…
Creamy Whole-Lemon Hummus In the United States, making creamy, authentically flavored hummus at home is akin to chasing rainbows. It requires purely Mediterranean…
How-To: Steam and Store Fresh Garlic Is Anthony Bourdain in your head? I refuse to reprint scathing quotes from his memoir Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the… Continue reading “How-To: Steam and Store Fresh Garlic”…
How-To: Make Roasted Bell Peppers Gustatorily, home-roasted bell peppers are more flavorful than jarred. But making your own takes time and barely saves you any… Continue reading “How-To: Make Roasted Bell Peppers”…