“In traditional Indian cooking, dal refers to any dried peas or beans and to the many dishes made from them. In Malaysia and Singapore, dal refers to a spicy stew made of yellow lentils (toovar dal) that typically accompanies Indian breads.” –Excerpted from Savoring Southeast Asia

I’ve been experimenting with new recipes again. Since I’m quite [...]

I made another quick and easy soup today. Yeah, I’m on a roll, y’all. This velvety, red-orange soup, together with green basil, is relatively mild with just a hint of spiciness. It is basically a twist on tomato basil soup and is completely vegetarian (though I did use chicken stock in my version).

Unlike the chunky-vegetable [...]

I am not a fan of canned soups, as most are either loaded with sodium or bland tasting and the majority of soups I’ve tried from restaurants are absolutely delicious, but have way too much sodium and fat. I’ve decided to clean up my diet a bit so I need something light, but satisfying for my lunches at work. This healthy, brightly colored, creamy soup combines some of my favourites– chickpeas, spinach, onions and tomatoes. The chunky peanut butter thickens the soup, adds texture and its nutty flavor marries particularly well with the exotic flavor of the coriander and [...]

Tonight’s dinner featured this quick and easy-to-prepare, oven-roasted asparagus. It goes well with just about anything and is nice as an appetizer. It’s equally delicious served warm or cold and is also a nice addition to salads. Mmmm, I love this stuff! [...]

Growing up as a child I was pretty much an equal opportunity eater. Just as today, there were very few foods, especially vegetables, that I did not like — EXCEPT Brussels sprouts. I can remember my mom making them only once, perhaps because I never ate them again before adulthood. I also remember letting her know, in no uncertain terms, that Brussels sprouts were not something I should be eating. Period! My, how things changed over the years. Admittedly, this miniature, cabbage-esque veggie is certainly. [...]