Experiments in Cooking
My pork tenderloins usually get a dry rub treatment, overnight in the fridge, browned & baked the next day. But on this weeknight, I had time for nothing. I looked for braised tenderloin recipes, and found that braising is reserved for heavier cuts like pork […]
There is a time and a place for a well made batch of masala oats, cooked lovingly with onions, spices, and veggies. Other days, you want a kitchen hack. This is one of those days. There is nothing that inspires laziness in me quite like […]
I recently bookmarked this recipe after seeing one of my friends rave about it on social media. It sounded perfect. Growing up as a child in India, congee (or kanji) was a comfort meal made for the ailing, so it took me a while to […]
The process started in the morning, soaking 1/2 lb of beans in 4 cups of water, with 1 tsp baking soda (optional). The soaking itself is optional – you can simply pressure cook for 60 minutes instead of 40. Oil seasoned with cumin. Garlic bits […]
Pongal is a festival celebrated in Southern India to mark the beginning of Spring and the growing season. It coincides with when the Sun enters the constellation corresponding to Capricornus in the Tamil astrological calendar. Like most Indian festivals, there is a special food for […]
I have been experimenting with my Seeded Bread recipe to get more depth of flavor as well as weights on the flour instead of volume measurements. I made this recipe using a sponge. The sponge had 250 g flour, 220g of water, and 1/8 tsp […]
I wanted to take a break from all the red meats I have been cooking in the magical Instant Pot, so I picked up some frsh cod filets from the store. However, the IP has spoiled me, and I no longer enjoy standing in front […]
I was introduced to this recipe by my good friend B who does a lot of experimental cooking and is an amazing cook. I had to try it right away! The first time, I made it with a mix of almonds and cashews, and it […]
I recently borrowed a Paleo cookbook Against All Grain by Danielle Walker, from the library. The first recipe I tried out from it was a red curry short rib, which was spectacular. Next up, I made the chuck chili, and loved it too. Thankfully, this […]
My family has been hooked on Whole Food’s Seeduction Bread for a long time. I decided to try a copycat recipe which I’ve further modified over the years to suit our tastes. I like to proof my yeast first. I add half the flour on […]