Ethiopian Inguday Tibs – Spicy Sautéed Mushrooms

Abiye Bisrat is the owner and executive chef of Enat Ethiopian Restaurant, in Alexandria, Virginia. Enat (meaning “Mother”) is one of our favorite places to find authentic Ethiopian food in the DC area. We never leave DC without being sure to enjoy one of their...

Whole Grain Rice In Your Instant Pot!

Once you’ve learned to make whole grain rice, you’ll never touch white rice again. Sure, it takes a bit longer to cook but the nutty flavor and high antioxidants make it so worthwhile! Whole grain rice is simple to prepare and even easier in the Instant...

Aromatic Brown Basmati Rice With Indian Spices

Adding a touch of spice to Basmati rice adds a little something extra to Indian dishes. Most restaurants and indeed most Indian chefs I know serve white rice with their meals. I prefer the health benefits of whole grains, so I go for brown or red rice every time....

Zuppa Toscana – Healthy, Delicious Tuscan Soup

Zuppa Toscana – Healthy, Delicious Tuscan Soup Tuscan Soup, or Zuppa Toscana, is not just a healthy, power-packed bowl of antioxidants, it is beyond delicious! With its bounty of protective phytonutrients, Zuppa Toscana is the very thing to warm you against the...

Spicy Potatoes Masala

Spicy Potatoes Masala   Spicy Potatoes Masala is a deliciously flavorful way to eat potatoes. I first tried this dish at a fantastic Indian/Sri Lankan restaurant called, Dosa Garden, in Staten Island, NY. Completely smitten by the flavors, I hounded the owner to share...