In frigid months, there is something especially comforting about a steaming bowl of Sumac Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup. Ladled straight from my dutch oven into a bowl big enough for a double-serving, this tangy soup offers a few moments of…
Shredded Turkey Masala (Thanksgiving Leftovers)
Hands down, one of my favorite ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is this Shredded Turkey Masala. Every year, at the end of our very American feast, mom and I sit at our kitchen table shredding up the bits. It’s a…
Apricot Chicken Tagine
This Apricot Chicken Tagine is nothing short of full flavor. Seriously, I can’t get over how satisfying this stew is. And, to top it off, it’s not difficult to make.
Coconut Chili Chicken Curry
Did y’all ever watch the painter Bob Ross on PBS back in the day? He was so calming and peaceful. I was always mesmerized by his “happy little trees.” If he didn’t like how a stroke hit the canvas, he…
Smoky Saffron Quinoa with Maple Chicken Sausage
I love playing in the kitchen. That is to say, it’s an adventure to rummage through my pantry and fridge for flavors I have in mind for a dish. With each find, I can start to see how my dish…
Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Soup
One of the beautiful things about cooking is its ability to take you places. Like this Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Soup. In this case, I’ve been a little homesick. We know how comforting a bowl of warm soup on a chilly…
“Mallu” Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is a known North Indian dish. As a South Indian/Malayalee cook, though, I had to wonder what would happen if I put a spin on it using flavors I grew up using. With ingredients like coconut, cardamom, and,…
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
You know, I started to write out this recipe and told myself I’d make it a simple chicken parm sandwich however, a few ingredients and steps later, it turned into this grown-up Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich. This Spicy Fried Chicken…
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
When I lived in Charlotte, NC, there was one Thai restaurant I’d visit often. For family birthdays, lunch special meetups with my best friend, and sometimes just to order my favorite seasonal dessert, Mango Sticky Rice. The one dish I’d…
Spicy Chicken Vindaloo
By tradition, vindaloos are very spicy so my recipe title is redundant but figured I should include the disclaimer if you’ve never experienced a vindaloo dish. Yes, there are quite a few ingredients in this dish, but don’t let that stop you from making this highly flavorful curry.
Roasted Sweet Potato, Chicken Sausage, and Goat Cheese Frittata
Frittatas are a scrumptious way to add a good amount of your favorite things into one pan and call it breakfast or brunch (or, really, whatever meal time of the day you choose to eat this). It’s like a sophisticated omelette with it’s heavy egg base and crisped up edges.
Kerala Chicken Fry (Ularthiyathu)
For those nights when you want some authentic tasting South Indian food, but you don’t feel like adding in a ton of ingredients, this Kerala Chicken Fry (Ularthiyathu) is perfect.