
When it's really hot and appetite flags a cooling bowl of yogurt can be all you need. This combination, taken from the Persian kitchen is halfway between Mast-o-Khiar the cucumber-yogurt dip that accompanies many dishes and an Ash-e-Mast or yogurt soup. In my version I use full fat Indian yogurt ...read more

The other night I finally felt myself succumbing to the latest cold/flu. That dreaded scratchy throat and overall malaise required soup. I love Hot and Sour Soup and luckily had chicken broth in the freezer and fresh ginger and turmeric in the fridge. Ginger and turmeric are supposed to be anti-inflammatories so perfect ...read more

If you follow me on social media you know my mom isn't shy about criticizing the food I make for her. So when her reaction to this soup was "Best Soup Ever. You should sell it!" I thought it was time to share the (non) recipe. This dish is the ...read more