Asha Gomez’s Chai
“The key to a great chai is patience,” Asha Gomez insists. The essence of a good cup of chai depends in taking the time...
Amma’s Fresh Tomato Juice
Asha Gomez’s childhood home in Kerala was near the Catholic school, and she remembers priests and nuns dropping by often just to drink her...
Lacy Kerala Style Appam
In Kerala, wheat-based breads are rare. You’re more likely to find Appam, a lacy, crepe-like bread made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.
Stewed Plantains
You can serve these plantains as a side dish or as dessert. This dish pairs nicely with the rice-flour Appam.
Railways Beef Curry
Because Kerala has a sizeable Christian population, this is one of the few regions in India where beef is regularly eaten. The cinnamon imparts...
Tropical Fall Salad
Add a zing of spice and citrus to fruit for a fresh side dish that balances out the richness of the pepper, curry, and...
Browned Butter Doughnuts with Orange-Browned Butter Glaze
Pairing tangy citrus with nutty brown butter, this glaze adds a little extra zest to a bakery standard. Be sure to glaze the doughnuts...
Pots de Crème
This silky dessert is a big step up from your basic pudding—it eats more like the center of a really good chocolate truffle.
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Happy Hour Hot Chocolate
Warm up with a one-two chocolate punch from Chicago’s queen of cocoa
When it’s cold and blustery outside, Chicagoans know the best place to retreat...
Grapefruit Soufflés with Grapefruit Crème Anglaise
Bitter with bright acidity, this oversized citrus works well in baking because it pairs so beautifully with vanilla. The key to a successful soufflé...