Daal Maash

Daal Maash

Daal maash is an authentic Pakistani dish. Although Pakistani cuisine is generally meat-based, daal maash is an exception. Not only is it the best vegetarian/vegan dish that you’ll find served in a given Pakistani restaurant, but it’s also a common favorite of whoever tries it. 

Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson ka saag is an authentic Punjabi recipe that my grandmother used to make whenever I visited her. My grandmother was a huge inspiration on my cooking. I will be sharing more of her recipes in the future, but this first one honors my love for 

Khichdi

Khichdi

Khichdi  is made with rice, lentils and some spices. My mother is from Pakistan and she used to make this dish either when we had digestive issues or when she needed to make a  quick and easy lunch. She has been an inspiration to me 

Cajun Coconut Curry

Cajun Coconut Curry

Welcome to another of my favorite dishes for winter nights. This cajun coconut curry is about to become your new favorite, too! It’s creamy, well seasoned, easy to make, and will complement your dinner with a variety of delicious flavors.  We will be making curry 

Chana Dal

Chana Dal

This is a fantastic, protein-packed, vegan and gluten-free dish that tastes great all by itself. It’s also delicious with basmati rice or your choice of bread.  Chana dal (daal/dahl) comes from chickpeas that have been split, skinned, and polished. They are also known as split 

Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

This West African inspired dish has rich flavors of tomato glaze, onion, spices and smokiness. I have read there are hundreds of different regional ways of making jollof rice. The creamy texture is created through a blend of roasted red peppers. I’ve added cashews for 

Lemon Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pepper Pasta

This Italian inspired recipe started with a simple image I came across one day on the internet. It looked so appealing that it inspired me to try making it. In my first few attempts I either added too much lemon zest, which resulted in too 

Buffalo Pesto Burrito

Buffalo Pesto Burrito

Now this one has an interesting story! I originally created this recipe while working at Trio, a restaurant in South Minneapolis. The idea was to create a burrito with only three main ingredients and to call it a “trio-rito,” a fun play on words. Unfortunately, 

Sesame Fried Rice

Sesame Fried Rice

The idea for this Asian inspired recipe came from a random assortment of leftover vegetables in my freezer. Soy sauce and sriracha are added for flavor. But the key ingredients are the toasted sesame seeds for garnish, which is where the recipe gets its name.