Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Sesame Oil and Yogurt

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower

  Last month I went to  Tawla, a Jordanian restaurant that opened recently. I never had Jordanian food so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It ended up being one of the best meals I’ve ever had! There were so many different textures and flavors, and a strong balance between tartness and creaminess. This week […]

Carrot & Caulflower Soup

Carrot & Cauliflower Soup

  Right before I head off on a vacation I like to do a quick fridge clean out. I try to use up all the produce that is in my fridge – and that usually ends up becoming a big bowl of soup. This time I had a bag of tri-colored carrots, half a head […]

Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Vegan Buffalo Wings | Pretty Polymath

About a month ago I had my very first faux buffalo wing in Rochester, NY at  Owl House Restaurant . Honestly, it’s probably the best faux wings I’ve ever had in my life! It was spicy, sweet, sour, crunchy, meaty with a garlic-y broccoli slaw that was the die for. Ugh…so good. Ever since my trip […]

Aloo Gobi Matar & Spice Kit Giveaway!

The first meal I ever cooked on my own was aloo gobi matar. I saw it on Bend it Like Beckham DVD as a special extra and decided to give it a try while my mom wasn’t home. Imagine my mom’s face when she came home to a fully cooked meal made by her 15-year-old. […]

Mama Sheladia’s Pav Bhaji

On Monday I had a small get together at my place for Diwali. My friend mentioned making pav bhaji since it’s a quick easy dish that can feed many. Pav bhaji is a street food in India and is popular in Mumbai and Gujarat. I typically explain this dish as an Indian version of a […]

Twice Baked Potatoes- with a healthy surprise

I was feeling in carb-y starchy mood the other day–well, to be honest I am in the mood for carbs and starches everyday–but this day was overwhelmingly bad. All day at work I looked at pictures of potato recipes on Pinterest. Once I got home, I mixed a few recipes together and and went to town. […]