Taste Budding
A Food Blog
I was a picky eater when I was a kid.
I grew up in the Garden State but never willingly ate a vegetable until I reached high school. I elevated the practice of picky eating to an art.
Flash forward to today: my palate has expanded—and I write about it. Welcome to Taste Budding.
I created this blog during my tenure with independent cookbook publisher Lake Isle Press, where I made it my business to cook the books.
Spring Onion and Pea Soup
An elegant and flavorful blend of peas, shallots mixed with a roux and water or vegetable stock.
Spicy Kelewele Fried Chicken
Spicy Fried Chicken Recipe from Chef Pierre Thiam that uses a dry rub of flour, ground ginger, onion, and garlic powder, and cayenne. Inspired by the the West African street food , Kelewele (fried seasoned plantains).
Cabbage in Turmeric-Infused Butter
It may not be the trendiest of veggies, but it’s nutritious, versatile, and easy to cook—cabbage gets the job done. In this easy recipe from Vikas Khanna, the texture of the cooked cabbage, the flavor from the spice blend, and the unexpected burst from the green peas all work together.
Chicken Yassa
A classic Senegalese dish of chicken marinated in lime, scallions, oil and vinegar, then grilled and finished in a bed of caramelized onions seasoned with dijon mustard and lime.
Seared Scallops With Watercress and Warm Orange Dressing
A simple combination of scallops, watercress, radishes and pineapple with a fresh dressing of blood orange juice, rice vinegar, and maple syrup makes a deliciously elegant seafood salad.
Mexican Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
An easy salad that packs a punch: roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and scallions flavored with coriander, cumin, chili powder, and chipotle-lime dressing.
Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies
A classic recipe for a classic treat: crips, light cookies with a delicate peanut butter taste.