A Recipe for Malai Chicken with Creamy Stuffed Dates

The secret? Grated Cheddar.

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The recipe box is a collection of recipes and techniques from my favorite cookbooks—everything from up-and-coming titles to tried-and-true favorites from my collection. (Though you may see some original recipes here from time to time, too 😉) You can check out TOD’s archive of past recipes here if you’re looking for some meal inspiration.

God, I’m such a sucker for illustrated cookbooks. There’s a small, but slowly growing section of my library at home specifically dedicated to them—it’s the food artist in me, no doubt—and I’d like to think that, one day, we’ll live in a world where fully-illustrated cookbooks are more widely celebrated and mainstream (they certainly exist internationally, but are rare commodities in the American market). Until then, I’ll keep collecting and appreciating the ones I can get my hands on. I think I just derive immense pleasure from seeing food through the lens of other artists’ eyes, learning from their own unique style and medium.