Monthly Archives: August 2010
Tomato, Onion and Basil Bruschetta
Bru-shet-a…bru-sket-a…bru-something-a… However you say it, bruschetta is one of my favorite summer foods. If I remember correctly, I first learned to make this dish around the age of 15, when my mom’s friend Julia came to visit. Julia had made … Continue reading
Green Chutney & Tomato Sandwich
Check out what my mom used to punish me when I misbehaved as a child: Just kidding! That thing is actually a grater, and she and my grandmother use a tool that looks very similar to scrape out the inner … Continue reading
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Before I begin talking about this recipe, I need to send a quick shout out to Ms. Shweta Shah. Along with playing the roles of Anita’s freshmen year roommate and our suitemate from sophomore year, she is an amazing friend, … Continue reading
Eggplant…Salsa?
The original name of this recipe is Eggplant Caviar. Wait! Don’t run away from the computer! Please understand, I too have a precarious history with eggplant (a love/mush relationship, as it were). It is further complicated by the three types … Continue reading