Broccoli, Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito with Cashew Sauce

One of the reasons, among many, that I don't tend to eat out or carry in is because the food that I make in my own kitchen is not only m...

Simple Lemon Urad Dal

As much as I enjoy cooking, there are days when I want a meal to come together with little fuss. Dal soups and curries are always a fine cho...

Curried Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Portobello Mushroom Sauce

I found out recently that my husband is a big fan of shepherd's pie. I suppose the subject never really came up before because when I me...

Middle Eastern Inspired Spicy Chickpea, Eggplant and Tahini Stew

Many of my ideas for recipes are inspired not only from my extensive cookbook collection, but also from fellow bloggers. This is one such re...

Curried Red Kidney Beans with Paneer (Paneer Rajma)

One of my all time favorite dishes, especially enjoyable during the winter months, is rajma, a robust north Indian classic featuring plump r...

Creamy Puy Lentils with Tahini, Cumin and Red Onion

As I rarely use canned beans, I have to think ahead and soak legumes and grains the night before. On those occasions when I forget, lentils ...

Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Considering how much I adore legumes and how important a role they play in my daily diet, I suppose it's no wonder they recently showed ...

Black-Eyed Pea Curry with Coconut and Tomato

Humble preparations often steal much of the attention at the dinner table and black-eyed peas dishes certainly do just that. A particularly ...