Appetizers

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Sweet Potato Latkes

Latkes (pronounced lot-kah or lot-kee), are savory pancakes eaten on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. They are traditionally fried in oil to symbolize a miracle, where the oil of the menorah in the ransacked Second Temple of Jerusalem was able to stay aflame for eight days, despite only having enough […]

 

Sourdough Rosemary and Potato Focaccia

After baking several loaves of sourdough bread, as well as a few other everyday recipes with discard, I decided to convert my regular yeast focaccia recipe into a sourdough one! For those who are just foraying into sourdough baking, it may actually be easier to start with focaccia, since you […]

 

Mixed Vegetable and Tofu Tikki

This is a popular tea-time snack in India called “tikkis” or “cutlets”. The base in this recipe is mashed potato, and finely chopped veggies of choice are added. The mixture is flattened into a flat patty, similar to a veggie burger patty and then deep-fried or pan-fried.  My version is […]

 

Muthia – Steamed Multigrain Dumplings

This dish has its origins in the state of Gujarat in India and is a popular tea time snack. Gujarati cuisine is unique where most recipes call for spice, tanginess and sweetness all in one dish, yet  manage to strike a perfect balance in flavors. My friend, Kavi who is […]