Posts filed under: Lunch

Buffalo Chicken Patties

Summer is here! It’s time to spice up your barbecue table with a new recipe that is different and healthy. Buffalo chicken burgers/patties are a great way to incorporate some...

Chole Bhature! (Chickpea Gravy and Fried Bread)

If there ever was a south Asian equivalent of PB and J, or Fish and Chips this might be it! This combination dish originated in the Punjab region of south...

Cajun Chicken Skewers

Food is the ultimate cultural artifact and I love tracing the origins of dishes. Cajun cooking, for example, was brought by French colonists to Louisiana and has a distinctive combination...

Crispy, Creamy Mashed Potatoes

If you secretly believe that mashed potatoes are somewhat boring, I have the perfect recipe for you! Imagine the buttery fluffiness of smooth mashed potato meeting an adventurous bread crumb and crisp...

Fiery Tomato Roasted Chicken

Here’s a dish that brightens up your plate just as much as it tingles your palate. The fiery flavors of east blend into smooth tomato paste which lovingly coats the...

Venezuelan Dumplings (Bollos Peloñes)

One of the best part of having a multicultural friendships is savoring the variety of foods. I was inspired to try out this recipe by my Venezuelan friend’s mom (thank...

Pav Bhaji (Bread and Spicy Vegetable Curry)

Now here is some really authentic Indian street food. Since I must resist the temptation to consume it on the streets of Bombay I had to find a way to...

Ground Chicken Kabobs

Here’s a great way to spice up a barbecue or cook-out this summer! This healthy recipe uses ground chicken and mixes in an aromatic combination of spices so that the...

Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffing humble vegetables really can transform them into bearers of bursting flavor and the tomato is no exception. This is one of my grandmother, Sophia Iqbal’s signature dishes and a...

Chicken Tikka Masala

This dish brings home the flavors of South Asia in an immensely satisfying way. Roasted pieces of succulent chicken are doused in a rich and spicy tomato based sauce. The...