Cold Cucumber Mint Soup

4 cucumbers; peeled, seeded, and chopped plus 1 cup peeled, seeded and finely diced1 cup plain yogurt2/3 cup sour cream½ teaspoon English-style dry mustard, to taste¼ cup chopped fresh mint leavesCucumber slices and mint springs for garnish In a blender puree chopped cucumbers, yogurt, sour cream, mustard, and salt and… Continue reading…

Cauliflower Sauté 

1  teaspoon cumin seeds1  tablespoon vegetable oil1  teaspoon mustard seeds1  large jalapeño, seeds removed, minced, plus 1 small jalapeño or green chile pepper, thinly sliced, for garnish10  ounces cauliflower florets, cut into 1/4-inch slices¼  cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish1  tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juiceSalt and black pepper… Continue reading…