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Black Dal

If you’re new to lentils, this flavorful recipe makes a great introduction. I’ve streamlined the number of spices used in traditional recipes because garam masala already incorporates the essentials—coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, among others. This makes a hearty meatless meal, a soup, or a side dish—scoop it up with a […]

Olive Oil Hunter News #241

Essential Mashed Potatoes and Chai Spice Cookies Recipes, Spotlight on Purple Shallot Powder and Chai Spice Blend When I’m planning my Thanksgiving menu, I like a mix of the traditional—the foods everyone clamors for, like mashed potatoes—and the new, like the unexpected taste of chai spice cookies, oversized and indulgent. These two dishes are made […]

Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Chinese broccoli is a delicious change from American greens. Melissa Wong shared her simple recipe with me. If you can’t find it at your local ethnic markets, feel free to substitute broccoli rabe. Vegetarian versions of oyster sauce are available online or at larger markets. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Soak the gai lan in cold […]

Olive Oil Hunter News #231

Melissa’s Vegetarian Dumplings with Dipping Sauce Recipe, Spotlight on Asian Ingredients, Prepping Rice Noodles, Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods, Greater Weight Loss, and On the Horizon: Walk This Way…To Ease Knee Pain Members of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club know that the Pressing Report that accompanies each quarterly shipment includes a recipe section focused on the cuisines […]