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Legumes and Indian cuisine—two of my very favorite things to eat. This rajma, or kidney bean curry, is of course the perfect marriage of the two. And it is so simple to make!

The beautiful thing about Indian food is that most of the flavors come from spices. It’s not about the fat, which is what [...]

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I adore Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. In fact, despite all of the sweet treats you see on this blog, I’m a pretty ardent follower of the Mediterranean diet—I eat lots of whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables; moderate amounts of healthy fats, nuts and cheeses; and stay away entirely from red meat. This couscous [...]

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After weeks and weeks of snow, ice and freezing temperatures, the sun’s decided to make a mid-winter appearance. It was a balmy 55 degrees today–in fact, I got a tan on my legs this morning when I went for my six-mile run. There’s nothing more invigorating than a run in mild temperatures, a slight breeze [...]

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I was probably the only kid who loved tomatoes growing up. I surely got that love from my mother, who adored fresh tomatoes. She’d pluck them straight from the garden, cut them into slices, and sprinkle them with either sugar or salt, depending on her mood. I loved the juicy, sweet-tart taste, and the burst [...]

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I’m in love…with the most hideous of vegetables. Ever since my sister and I made Leek-Celery Root Stuffing for Thanksgiving—my first time eating celery root—I’ve dreamed about the different ways to use this veggie in my cooking.
Don’t be scared by external appearances…the gnarly, hairy and furrowed skin of the celery root, or celeriac, hides a smooth, [...]

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