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Mixing bowl of tarka dal with tarka mixed in partially from above.

tarka dhal

Tarka dhal. That wonderful, creamy, spiced lentil dish that goes beautifully with every Indian meal.

Spoonful of lentil curry with spinach with parathas and egg curry in the background.

indian lentil curry with spinach

Indian lentil curry with spinach is a wholesome bowl of delicious. If you are looking for something that’s healthy but still tastes great this is it.

Rosemary, thyme, parsley, onion and garlic all come together in this warming and deeply satisfying savory navy bean stew.

savory navy beans

I love beans. And these savory navy beans are near the top of my list. Rosemary. Thyme. Parsley. Onions and garlic. Shallot. What’s not to love? I also love how the house smells when I cook this. It’s a meal in a bowl. A stew really. Nourishing. Satisfying. Just good.

panzanella tuscan bread salad

panzanella – tuscan tomato bread salad

Panzanella is a tuscan tomato bread salad from the land of endless summer. If you like tomatoes and you like bread you owe it to yourself to try it at least once.

Where I live tomatoes are trucked for miles in winter. I think they’re tomatoes. That what the sign says. The taste says nothing. Nothing. Dust. In summer though, picked at the peak of ripeness from nearby farms the tomato is a magical thing. For me, it just screams summer and I work them into almost every meal for as long as they last.

This mac and cheese is so good it will outshine your main courses. Loaded with gruyere and cheddar, it does away with breadcrumbs and other distractions.

killer mac and cheese

This mac and cheese is so good it will outshine your lovingly prepared mains. It’s a star attraction. I know. I’ve done it to myself. More than once.

This is one of those recipes that you have to be careful with. It’s good. Very good. Crazy good.