Ruchikala – The Art of Taste

Recipes. Musings. Portland. Tucson. Fusing Cultures Through Cuisine

Thin Mint Cranberry Chutney Glazed Cheesecake

Thin Mint Cranberry Chutney Glazed Cheesecake I can’t believe what I am about to do.  I am about to take the world’s most popular cookie: the Thin Mint, and mess … Continue reading

February 13, 2013 · 5 Comments

Tepary Dreams

Spend a couple months in the Pacific Northwest as a native Tucsonan and you’ll start to feel homesick real hard, real fast.  I never thought I would adjust to the … Continue reading

January 15, 2013 · 7 Comments

The Basics: Tepary Beans

Tepary Beans Tutorial : With everything I cook I try to add different dimensions of flavor at every opportunity I get. When cooking legumes I often times add bay leaves … Continue reading

January 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

How to Process Your Pumpkins!

Now it’s true the jack ‘o lantern you’re carving has a much lower sugar content than the cute little sugar pie pumpkins, but it doesn’t mean that it’s devoid of … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Gettin’ All Garfield On Ya…

Gettin’ all Garfield on ya. All clichés aside, let’s face it, Sunday is a struggle. Sunday morning goes off without a hitch, all is well and good.  Maybe you’re fortunate … Continue reading

March 29, 2012 · 6 Comments

Safety Dance! Beet Smart! (How to dice fresh beets and still keep your fingers)

Chopping fresh beets can be intimidating.  If you’re a newbie, keeping these guidelines in mind can help ease you into the routine. *Use a good quality heavy chef’s knife, eight … Continue reading

February 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

South Indian-Style Coconut Pilaf

Come on people, play with your beets – rejoice in those beet-stained hands! Dance around your house like the domestic goddess/bohemian child you always knew you were. Make jokes about … Continue reading

February 21, 2012 · 5 Comments

Fighting The Cold with Quick Comfort…   11 Minute Pho – A Lazy Love Story. Even I sometimes don’t feel the need to make dinner a huge vanity project.  Cry me … Continue reading

January 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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