A few things I look for when choosing a recipe from a cookbook; are they dairy free, can I get the ingredients here in Nicaragua, and is the recipe easy to follow? This book fits all the criteria, so this is a good start. Let's cook with Andrea!
I tried the turmeric coconut rice, page 258 and it was good, but my favourite is still the recipe in the Modern Ayurvedic. I am not a big fan of turmeric so that also plays a role.
The crispy caramelized pork crumbles, page 184 were tasty, tasty, tasty and I used the cheat with molasses. We will most certainly be having these again... super for a rice bowl topper.
Blistered green beans and bacon, page 239 - this one also features on my favourites of this year list....This is the best blistered bean I have had since Lai Lai Restaurant was at the corner of Strange and Victoria St. in Kitchener.
Nuoc cham, page 44...I tried this a couple times but I have yet to get the flavour just right. I am willing to keep trying.
Ginger-Garlic fish parcels, page 161 are delicious and easy. We have already had them at least twice and taken them to a fish cookout we hosted.
Street side corn and Chile, page 73....good but I am still looking for a great corn salad recipe...
The are more that I bookmarked and still want to try:
Wontons in gingerly broth, page 110
Banana bread pudding, page 295
Cashew sesame brittle, page 298
Do you have favourites not mentioned here that I should try or have you tried these and have neat variations? Leave a comment! Let me know!