I suppose this post should be titled “Spicy Shrimp Enchiladas with Mole Verde”, but seriously it’s all about the mole verde.
It all started with a Valentine’s Day gift. I can tell that someone “gets” me, when they get me spices.
Continue reading Mole Verde with Spicy Shrimp Enchiladas (Cooking with Épices de Cru, Pt. 2)
I used to hate Brussels sprouts. Nothing against the Belgians, but I always found these little cabbages to be mushy and bitter. Then I met J, and realized I had better find a way to like them.
Continue reading Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, and Caramelized Onions
This month’s Daring Cooks’ challenge asked us to make some form of ‘patty’. I used it as an opportunity to dive back into my Turkish cookbook…
The end result is a mashup of a couple of different dishes – a great way for vegetarians to experience köfte. Most people know Turkish köfte as football-shaped meat balls, full of spices and a little bit crispy on the outside. This is my attempt at making them vegetarian.
Continue reading Daring Vegetarian Köfte (lentil and bulgur patties)
This dish is a great example of how cuisine changes as we become aware and intrigued by other cultures. It’s about ‘authenticity’, in a way that most people don’t talk about. I mean, what is more ‘authentic’ than learning and evolving?
