New Recipes of Spring

The longest days of the year are finally here. The last of the light fades from the sky at nearly 11pm. It's glorious.

I started posting about trying new recipes during the pandemic. Not only do these posts satisfy my love of list-making, they also allow me to recommend cookbooks or food blogs. I try to put out one of these posts whenever the season changes, so here are the recipes I tried for the first time this spring!

Mamushka by Olia Hercules and Masala by Mallika Basu continue to be two of my favourite cookbooks. I highly recommend them both. (Try the Griddled Aubergine Rolls and Dahi Baingana! So good.)  A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee, which I borrowed from my public library, is worth checking out if you want to try Indonesian food. I had to go two stores to find tamarind but Tamarind Millionaire Shortbread was worth it.

A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee

March

• Sticky-Glazed Tempeh and Chili Stir-Fry from A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee
• Apple and caraway loaf cake (Chec cu mere si chimen) from Tava by Irina Georgescu
• Potato and Lentil Soup with Bacon and Herbs from Big Heart, Little Stove by Erin French

April

• Vermicelli Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce from A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee
• Cypriot Chickpea Stew from World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey
• Summer Rolls, Cookie and Kale
• Tamarind Millionaire Shortbread from A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee
• Cherry and Almond Baked French Toast from Big Heart, Little Stove by Erin French
• Peanut butter, seasame, and maple slaw from A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee
• Asian mushroom and mangetout stir fry from A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee

May

• String Bean Chicken from Woks of Life 
• Dahi Baingana (Crispy Aubergine and Shallot Raita) from Masala by Mallika Basu
• Oriya Dalma (Temple-Style Lentil and Vegetable Stew) from Masala by Mallika Basu
• Chicken and Artichoke Salad with Yogurt Dressing from Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour 

June

• Armenian beans with eggs and herbs (Lobi tipakatz), from Mamushka by Olia Hercules
• Spring radish and tomato salad from Mamushka by Olia Hercules
• Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes & Peppers (Di San Xian) from Woks of Life
• Griddled Aubergine Rolls from Mamushka by Olia Hercules
• Varenyky z kartopleu (potato filling with crispy pork) from Mamushka by Olia Hercules
• Shirazi Salad from Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour 
• Barley Salad with Grilled Broccoli and Za'atar from Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour
• Palak Chana (Chickpeas in Garlicky Spinach) from Masala by Mallika Basu
• Khichdi from Masala by Mallika Basu