Malai kofta is one of my favorite Indian dishes, especially when served with basmati rice and naan bread. Malai means “thick cream,” and kofta are vegetable dumplings; therefore, dumplings in thick cream. This cream is typically made with korma, a mild curry sauce composed mainly of vegetables, spices, nuts, and khoya (a concentrated dairy product similar to cottage cheese). The … Read more
Holy Week is approaching, and fish is taking center stage. Personally, my diet doesn’t change at all, and as for fish, since I eat it at least a couple of times a week at home, it’s become a year‑round habit. Many people don’t like fresh salmon because its flavor is a bit strong (I much … Read more
It’s an impressive recipe for what Westerners call curry, a term that means nothing in India except perhaps a reminder of its association with the British Empire, something they don’t hold in high regard. Anyway, let’s leave that aside and focus on the recipe for this spectacular and simple dish, a staple of Indian cuisine. For … Read more
If you like Mexican food, you should know that one of the fundamental bases of Aztec cuisine is, precisely, spices. That Mexico boasts unique flavors is a reality, so much so that… UNESCO declared its gastronomy an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Cloves, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and vanilla are some of the typical spices used in Mexican … Read more
I’m posting this now because some of you will need it for the recipe I have planned for next week. Although this blend is usually used to season meat or chicken to serve with tortillas, you can also use it to give your meals a different flavor. I often add a pinch to beans, rice, … Read more
Greek seasoning is very easy to prepare with the combination of aromatic herbs and spices that you like best, as each commercial preparation does so; there is no orthodox formula for this seasoning ideal for salads, meats and fish. There are many variations of Greek seasoning, a blend of aromatic herbs and spices used to flavor … Read more
I can finally say I’ve been to Japan to try ramen in person, and I couldn’t wait to make my own homemade version, which is this Easy Chicken Ramen Recipe. Ramen is the trendy soup of the moment, and I think it’s become so popular on its own merits. The recipe has all the necessary ingredients to be … Read more
At home, during the week, we try to eat as healthily as possible, but we always have one special day, usually Friday night dinner, where we treat ourselves. One of our favorite recipes for that special meal is homemade chicken fajitas. Although you’ll see that I prepare them with very few ingredients, they’re incredibly delicious, and … Read more
I always keep a package of these noodles in the pantry; they only take 2‑3 minutes to make. They’re one of my go‑to solutions when I’m in a rush, or on days when I’m not feeling very inspired in the kitchen (which I do have). You can have a meal on the table in 15 minutes, and it’s so easy … Read more
The aroma of this dish fills the air with the taste of the sea. This recipe, which originally uses crab meat and also shrimp as a second option, is one of those appetizers with a special flavor that I love so much and that I don’t usually make in this city. Being in the interior … Read more