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One potluck after DC at a Margii’ house, one of the dishes was a big bowl of hot fresh vegetables, something I always appreciate on a buffet that is often very heavy on the carbs (lasagna, breads, dal, beans, rice, potatoes, dumplings, spring rolls, quesadillas). But these vegetables were different. They were a simple mixture… Continue reading Sautéed Grated Seasonal Fresh Vegetables with Ginger

Ghee is clarified butter, a fat used extensively in Indian cookery, and known for its especially delicious flavor. The unique nutty flavor and sweet aroma of the melted butter is only found in ghee. Clarifying butter, like many other processes in cooking, was borne out of a need to preserve. The process separates the milk… Continue reading Ghee Made In The Slow Cooker

Candied Cranberries Ingredients 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 2 cups organic granulated cane sugar 2 cups water Steps Prick each cranberry several times with straight pin. Bring sugar and water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar reaches 230 F on candy thermometer. Add cranberries, and cook ten… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Cranberries

BASIC GUACAMOLE Guacamole was created by the Aztecs in Mexico. It is made by mashing ripe avocados with a molcajete granite mortar and pestle with sea salt to make a thick sauce. Mantequilla de pobre (translated as “poor-man’s butter”) is a mixture of avocado, tomato, oil, and citrus juice. It predates the arrival of cattle… Continue reading Guacamole