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Dakos Salad – Speciality of Crete

From Turkey, I took a ferry to Greece and made my way down to Crete. I really got into eating Dakos Salad, which is found on most every menu on the island. The salad is made from a toasted barley … More »

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Eggplant and Green Pepper Gojju

Gojju is another dish that is typically only found in South Indian home cooking. I grew up on it, but never realized the rest of the world was so deprived until I moved away from home and couldn’t find it … More »

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A Dose of Ayurveda with your Otsu Noodles

I couldn’t help it but I had to post another soba noodle salad recipe that I made for friends this weekend. Not making soba is like admitting that summer is almost over! This recipe originally came from 101 Cookbooks, but … More »

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Kosambri (Carrot Salad)

Kosambri is a traditional South Indian salad that I love. Whenever I go to a South Indian restaurant I always scan the menu for it, but rarely does it ever appear. So if you want to try it you will … More »

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Peanut Chili Soba Noodles

I make this recipe a lot, especially in summer. It is so nice to bring for a picnic and I have done this on many occassions. I have to admit though that it tastes a bit different every time, kind … More »

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Radish Raita

Radish is one of those vegetables that you buy in a bunch and rarely use all at once, so I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate it into dishes. This recipe is one of my staples for when I … More »

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Potato Curry with Kale, Green Pepper and Tahini

The other night, my friend Alana came over to make dinner. We had decided to raid my fridge since I have so many vegetables from the CSA and the farmer’s market that I needed to finish before leaving on vacation … More »

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