Tara's Multicultural Table

A recipe for Almond Cardamom Syrup inspired by my time at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington! This homemade simple syrup is flavored with almond extract and green cardamom pods for a comforting addition to a variety of drinks. Pike Place Market In April 2026, I spent a couple of days exploring Seattle’s Pike Place...

Instant Noodles & Beyond: A Comic Book with Recipes for Souped-Up Ramen, Mac & Cheese, and More, written by Robin Ha, features an exciting collection of 93 recipes with a focus on amplifying instant noodles in a variety of styles. A few highlights include Saimin Ramyeon, Brie Ramyeon, Mulnaengmyeon with Watermelon, Chicken Pot Pie Mac...

A recipe for Pate Kòde (Haitian Fried Patties)! These savory fried pastries are filled with a comforting blend of hot dogs, hard-boiled eggs, and peppers. Disclosure: I received spice blends from Savory Thoughts in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. Savory Thoughts Haitian Spice Blends My friends, Mirlene and...

Spice Tonight: Easy Meals with a South Asian Twist, written by Kausar Raja, features an incredible collection of 100 everyday and celebratory meals with an exciting blend of flavors. A few highlights include Butter Chicken Bao, Chile Cheese and Garlic Parathas, One-Pan Lamb Kofta and Hasselback Potatoes, Paneer Kathi Rolls, and Desi Lasagna. I will...

A recipe for Matcha Almond Biscotti! These twice-baked cookies are flavored with an earthy blend of green tea and almonds. These Matcha Almond Biscotti (Cantucci al tè verde, 抹茶のビスコッティ) are such a fun twist on the Italian Cantucci. The cookies are lightly sweetened with a crisp texture and green tea almond flavor perfect for pairing...