Monthly Archives: March 2014

Pie Crust

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Allison Woods

Makes two crusts 2.5 cups/12 oz. all-purpose flour 1 c water+ 1/4 cup cider vinegar (add ice cubes to make it colder, but don’t get them into the dough) 1 T sugar 1 t salt 1/2 # unsalted butter cut … Continue reading →

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Keema Beef Curry

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Allison Woods

I was inspired to make this after my friend Paul Clark reminisced about eating it in London. I’d never tasted it before, but after looking up a recipe online, decided to give it a spin. This recipe was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Vij’s Cumin Basmati Rice

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Allison Woods

This is a staple recipe from my favorite restaurant in the world: Vij’s in Vancouver. You can half the recipe if you wish.   Ingredients 2 c basmati rice 3 c cold water for soaking 1/4 c canola oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Cippolini en Agrodolce

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Allison Woods

12-15 small Cippolini (larger ones can be halved or quartered) 3 T evoo salt & freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 T aged balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 400F. Place onions in a bowl of cold water … Continue reading →

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