Food Creator
This season, I have posted an inordinate number of recipes (found here, here, here, and here) showcasing beets and Japanese sweet potato, and I inevitably add cinnamon to them because I love this flavor combination. Savory spice blends that include cinnamon are my preferred blends, most likely because I enjoy the warmth and balance of… Continue reading My Favorite Flavor Combination this Season: Beets, Cinnamon, and Japanese Sweet Potato (with a bit of lime)
I have a big move coming up in my life, and I have learned a couple Ayurveda habits to keep me grounded during the transition and well-fed in airports during long layovers. The first food I prepare is baked sweet potatoes the morning of my trip. They are satiating, warm, and dry, so they get… Continue reading Preparing for Travel: Ghee-Soaked Dates
It has been deep winter where I am, so warm soup and porridge have been the staples. Congee is simple, hearty, and easy to digest with the white rice, ghee, and spices. The carrots, squash, and sweet potato give it a bit more fiber and bulk to satisfy me and make a full meal. This… Continue reading Orange Congee with Tofu and Vegetables
I bought a bag of amaranth months ago with the best intentions. I learned about all its health benefits, like how it contains all essential amino acids, which is rare for a grain. It also has heavy, grounding qualities, which are great for this time of year when the weather turns cold and dry. However,… Continue reading Festive Amaranth Kitchari
For those who are hungry right now and need a meal 10 minutes ago, this one is quick. Make a warm cup of tea to quell that hunger, and get to work on this one. Combine the ingredients in a pot and set to cooking in a pressure cooker or on the stove. Blend the… Continue reading Butternut Squash Lentil Soup with Spiced Rice
I must confess, I made this dish at the end of summer just as the leaves began to turn when the last tomatoes of the season were ripening on the vines. I would not recommend using tomatoes in this dish in the winter, but it is still delicious. I used besan flour (chickpea flour) as… Continue reading Beetroot Besan Sautéed Vegetables
Do you ever go to the store with a strict grocery list and end up buying a bunch of beets that were not on said list just because they looked gorgeous? Yeah, me too. I’ll be doing a few recipes to slowly work through my beet collection in my fridge, and this is one of… Continue reading Summer Beet Red Sauce
Another day. Another pancake. These ones are made of legumes. This is inspired by the Italian farinata, which is an unleavened pancake made from chickpea flour. The origin of this dish is unknown (to my knowledge), but it is incredibly similar to the Indian dosa. The main difference between these foods is these pancakes are… Continue reading Chickpea Pancakes
This is my favorite way to cook eggs for multiple reasons. First, there is virtually no mess. All that is needed is a pot of water, and I simply rinse the pot after finishing. Second, I get a runny, jammy yolk housed in a perfect egg-white cup when I slice the eggs in half. This… Continue reading Soft-Boiled Eggs on Avocado Toast
I love Mexican food. Sadly, I cannot cook a lot of it well. Fajitas are a go-to for me because they are relatively simple and versatile depending on ingredients on hand and amount of time available to cook. Serve them over rice or in tortillas. Both ways are delicious. Ingredients 1 flank steak½ tsp. salt½… Continue reading Steak Fajitas
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 