Red Lentil and Toasted Walnut Tapenade with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Recently I was treated to a lovely package of California walnuts that included a handy little cutting board, a nut cracker, a cute oven mi...

Chunky Cashew Tamarind Chutney

Chutneys are always a pleasure to have on hand and they are relatively easy to make at home and keep for a while in the refrigerator if st...

North African Chickpea Soup (Lablabi)

I've always been fascinated by the tantalizing and robust flavors that are so distinctive of Mediterranean cuisines. There is a vibran...

Creamy Spinach with Mung Beans

The fresh and wholesome taste of green mung beans was one of the great revelations to me when I started cooking Indian vegetarian food mor...

Chickpea Potato Koftas with Ricotta Cheese

I adore koftas and have experimented with many varieties in my kitchen. Popular in the Middle East and India, they are often made with gro...

Chickpea Quinoa Pumpkin Burgers

Holidays are a low key affair with me, and although they are often an opportunity to celebrate with more elaborate food spreads, I really ...

Creamy Mung Dal Curry

Craving mung beans, I was inspired to come up with this creamy mung bean curry that I served with lemon brown rice . My husband came home ...

Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Hummus with Goat Cheese

Hummus has long been a popular and easy summer meal solution. Also a delightful appetizer to serve to guests, such a simple indulgence wil...

Hearty Vegetarian Beet Borscht with Lentils, Quinoa and Fresh Dill

Pretty much anytime I serve up a hearty bowl of borscht, I am again convinced it is one of the healthiest and most comforting soups to be ...

Basmati Rice Spiked with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

As has been the case for many years, when I am looking for inspiration I often turn to 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. All of the essential...