Green Detox Soup

Two weeks sailing the Mediterranean was as incredible as it sounds. But coming home, being with my kid, and getting back in the kitchen is as necessary as the French…

Fish En Papillote

Like my risotto, this fish dish is one of my most impressive recipes when entertaining. Unlike the risotto, it’s as simple as it is fast. Fish en papillote is the…

Rosé Beet Risotto

I love risotto. I love eating it. I love cooking it. And I love to serve it when entertaining. My Cisco alums will attest to that. Giada’s red wine risotto…

Chilled Spinach Soup

I hate salad. But I love soup. And yet, I rarely make it during summer. The winter is a different story. Every most Sundays, I’ll make a giant batch of…

Akuri

Some of my favorite Indian dishes have the most random stories. Akuri is one of them. I was in Italy with my parents, Teja (the head of our Indian pharmaceutical…

Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice

I made kimchi cauliflower fried rice once (sometimes twice) a week last summer. Damn you, Gwyneth. It was delicious, and satisfying, and healthy. It also made a huge mess and…

How To Make Ghee

Ghee (like milk, bread, and turmeric) was a staple in our kitchen growing up. We used it daily – on toast, to cook eggs or grilled sandwiches, and to even…